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Vogue World brings together fashion and sport in Paris
Paris played host Sunday to an ultra-glitzy collision between fashion and sport as Vogue put on its latest branding event in the heart of the city ahead of the Olympic Games.
'Inside Out 2' keeps emotion at heart of N. American box office
"Inside Out 2," the animated tale of teen emotion, continued its triumphant run at the North American box office in its second week of release, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Paris fashionistas says au revoir to design legend Dries Van Noten
Fashion great Dries Van Noten made an emotional farewell at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday as he headed into retirement at just 66.
Prince William celebrates birthday at Taylor Swift London concert
Taylor Swift got the London-leg of her Eras tour off to a good start, with the UK's Prince William posting a backstage picture of them posted on social media Saturday.
A guide to French political fashion
France is in the midst of two of its favourite pastimes: political turmoil and fashion week -- two worlds that increasingly collide.
Original 'Harry Potter' cover art to go under hammer in NY
The original watercolor illustration for the first edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" -- the book that introduced the world to the young bespectacled wizard -- will go up for auction in New York on Wednesday.
Dior offers laid-back style on a feline cat-walk
Dior offered a more light-hearted collection featuring giant cats at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, with designer Kim Jones telling AFP he wanted to counter the gloomy world atmosphere.
Mercedes boss rails at Hamilton 'sabotage' email
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff confirmed on Friday the police were investigating an email from "a lunatic" claiming his team were sabotaging Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton's car.
How France's far-right is winning the TikTok battle
If social media statistics were a solid predictor of voting intentions, France's far-right leader Jordan Bardella would be a shoo-in for prime minister.
LGBTQ Greeks battle online hate in landmark year for rights
A torrent of online abuse and disinformation has soured a breakthrough year for Greece's LGBTQ activists as the country hosts Europe's biggest Pride celebration for the first time.
Actor Donald Sutherland dead at age 88
Donald Sutherland, the enigmatic actor whose lengthy career encompassed films including "The Dirty Dozen" and "The Hunger Games," has died, his son said Thursday. He was 88.
Actor Donald Sutherland dead at age 88: son
Donald Sutherland, the enigmatic Canadian actor whose lengthy career encompassed films including "The Dirty Dozen" and "The Hunger Games," has died, his son said Thursday. He was 88.
London's V&A celebrates Naomi Campbell, 'fashion legend'
In 1987, Naomi Campbell became the first black model to grace the cover of UK Vogue in 20 years, and her trailblazing career is now being recognised by London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
US rapper Travis Scott arrested in Miami for trespassing, intoxication
US rapper Travis Scott was arrested in Miami Beach overnight Thursday for trespassing and disorderly intoxication, records showed.
Vogue World: Paris mega-party mixes fashion and sport
Vogue World, one of the major fashion events of the year, hits Paris on Sunday, bringing together top French designers for a rare joint show themed around the Olympics.
US political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm honored in NY exhibit
She was the first African American woman in Congress and the first woman and African American to seek the presidential nomination from one of the two major US political parties.
US billionaire eyes TikTok takeover to save internet from Big Tech
Frank McCourt, a US real estate billionaire, aims to buy TikTok to rescue the internet from the clutches of major platforms that he firmly believes are destroying society and endangering children.
German rappers spark buzz with rhubarb-bar blabber
A tongue-twisting German rap about rhubarb has become the latest unlikely musical hit to storm the internet, racking up millions of views and inspiring a viral dance routine.
Christian studio eyes 'culture wars' challenge to Hollywood
Hollywood's alleged "wokeness" is a frequent target for right-wing commentators and politicians.
Justin Timberlake arrested, charged with drunk driving outside NYC
Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested and arraigned Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated in a chic town east of New York City, local prosecutors said.
Louis Vuitton kicks off Paris fashion week in diplomatic style
Paris Fashion Week kicked off on Tuesday with hip-hop mogul Pharrell Williams putting on his latest branding event for Louis Vuitton at the UNESCO headquarters.
'Lord of the Rings' star McKellen in hospital after stage fall
Veteran British actor Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, was rushed to hospital late on Monday after falling from the stage during a London theatre performance.
Louis Vuitton kicks off fashion week with diplomatic style
Paris Fashion Week kicked off on Tuesday with hip-hop mogul Pharrell Williams putting on his latest branding event for Louis Vuitton at the UNESCO headquarters.
'Lord of the Rings' star McKellen hospitalised after stage fall
Veteran British actor Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, was rushed to hospital late on Monday after falling from the stage during a London performance.
Paris prepares epic Olympics dance show
Music pounds through an empty hangar on the outskirts of Paris as dancers perform a few snatches of a top-secret routine in front of giant mirrors.
Music platform CEO says AI is not the enemy
Musicians around the world have described artificial intelligence as a threat to creativity, but the CEO of one popular platform told AFP he thinks critics are looking at it all wrong.
Eurovision winner Nemo gets hero's welcome in Swiss hometown
Eurovision winner Nemo received a hero's welcome on Monday as they took to the stage to give their Swiss hometown of Biel a celebratory rendition of victorious song "The Code".
Coppola epic 'Megalopolis' lands deal for US theater release
Francis Ford Coppola's new film "Megalopolis" -- a wildly ambitious and divisive epic that cost its legendary director a vast personal fortune to make -- has finally found a US distributor, it was announced Monday.
Argentines pawn family jewels to make ends meet
In Argentina's strangled economy, one sector is thriving: the pawn shops buying up gold and other family treasures that many are forced to sell to pay their bills.
'Outsiders,' 'Stereophonic' top Tony Awards
Coming-of-age musical "The Outsiders" and "Stereophonic," a play about a 1970s band putting together an album, earned top honors Sunday at the Tony Awards, the highest accolades in American theater.
'Inside Out 2' posts smashing debut at N.American box office
The coming-of-age movie "Inside Out 2" debuted atop the North American box office, raking in a whopping $155 million with its animated tale of teen angst, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Fashion Week brings another layer of chaos to Paris
Paris Fashion Week returns on Tuesday, bringing some much-needed light relief to a country in the throes of political chaos.