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British singer Marianne Faithfull performs at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris on November 25, 2016

Stones Lead Tributes To 'Beautiful' Marianne Faithfull, Dead At 78

The Rolling Stones on Thursday led tributes to Sixties music icon Marianne Faithfull, adding she would be forever remembered after her death at the age of 78.

Emirates Literature Foundation, MBRSC Launch Short Story Award To Inspire Young Sci-Fi Writers

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The award aims to encourage young, aspiring science fiction writers in the UAE and give them with a platform to showcase their creativity. It is open to participants aged 16 to 30, inviting original short story submissions in English or Arabic, with a word count between 1,500 and 5,000 words.

'Monte Cristo', 'Emilia Perez' Front-runners At France's Cesar Film Awards

'Monte Cristo' and its lead actor Pierre Niney are front-runners in France's Cesars film awards

Home-made hit "The Count of Monte Cristo" topped the nominations released Wednesday for the Cesars, France's version of the Oscars, followed closely by international awards season front-runner "Emilia Perez".

Sex work is legal in Colombia, which has a high rate of informal employment: about 55 percent

Colombian 'Webcam Models' Denounce Abuse In Online Sex Industry

Filming in dirty, bug-infested rooms with scant breaks and shared sex toys: Colombia's "webcam models" are speaking out about abuse in one of the world's top providers of adult webcam content.

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Hollywood's annual pilgrimage to Sundance, to premiere the coming year's most-anticipated indie films, is taking place in somber circumstances due to the Los Angeles fires

Starry Sundance Fest Moves Ahead In Wake Of LA Fires

The US film industry's first big gathering since fires devastated Los Angeles will begin Thursday at the Sundance festival, where highlights include a glitzy new Jennifer Lopez musical and a dark Benedict Cumberbatch drama.

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan underwent surgery after he was repeatedly stabbed in an apparent burglary

Indian Bollywood Star Saif Ali Khan Stabbed In Burglary

Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan underwent surgery Thursday after he was repeatedly stabbed in an apparent burglary at his home in Mumbai, his public relations team said.

Once a month, Spanish-Peruvian Eva Sanchez organises a cocktail with a different venue and theme

Spanish Youth Ditch Dating Apps For 'Real Life' Love

Jilted on dating apps but undeterred in the quest for romance, 20 young singles gathered in Madrid to share activities and flirtatious smiles in a rediscovery of real-life love.

Peter Yarrow, founding member of the legendary folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, shown here in 2017 to commemorate 50 years since the March on the Pentagon

Peter Yarrow Of Peter, Paul And Mary Dead At 86

Peter Yarrow -- one third of the beloved folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, whose anthems epitomized the 1960s protest movement -- died Tuesday in New York.

Zendaya and her beau Tom Holland are engaged, US media report, after the 28-year-old megastar appeared on the Golden Globes red carpet wearing a huge diamond ring

Zendaya And Tom Holland Engaged: US Media

"Spider-Man" co-stars Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged, US media reported Monday, the day after she was spotted wearing a huge diamond ring.

Cynthia Erivo (L) and Ariana Grande (R) are both Golden Globe nominees for 'Wicked'

'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist' Win At Diverse Golden Globes

Surreal narco-musical "Emilia Perez" and epic immigrant drama "The Brutalist" were the big winners at the Golden Globes on Sunday, as prizes were shared widely across an international crop of movies at the year's first major showbiz awards gala.

(L-R) Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana and Karla Sofia Gascon all earned Golden Globes nominations for their work in 'Emilia Perez'

'Emilia Perez' Heads Into Golden Globes As Strong Favorite

Hollywood's awards season heats up Sunday at the Golden Globes, with surreal narco-thriller musical "Emilia Perez" -- about a Mexican drug lord who transitions to life as a woman -- leading the charge.

Wildenstein had been living between New York and Miami, she told French media in recent months

Cosmetic Surgery Aficionado Jocelyne Wildenstein Dies Aged 79: Partner

Swiss socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein, also known as "catwoman" due to her extensive plastic surgery, has died aged 79, her partner said on Wednesday.

Thousands of artistic works will enter the public domain in the United States on Wednesday as copyrights expire, including Tintin

Tintin, Popeye, Hemingway Among US Copyrights Expiring In 2025

From "A Farewell to Arms" to the cartoon character Popeye the Sailor, thousands of artistic works will enter the public domain in the United States on Wednesday.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have signed off on a divorce settlement

Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Reach Divorce Settlement: Report

Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement Monday, according to People Magazine, marking a turning point in the eight-year legal saga.

The critical and commercial success of TV's 'Shogun' has helped spark a new wave of Japanese content being developed for global consumption

Demand For Japanese Content Booms Post 'Shogun'

Fuelled in part by the success of TV hit "Shogun", foreign studios are hungry for quality Japanese content and local creators are adapting to meet demand.

Riot police march in front of the Ssangyong offices on August 6, 2009, after massive layoffs turned a car plant into a battlefield

The Real-life Violence That Inspired South Korea's 'Squid Game'

A factory turned into a battlefield, riot police armed with tasers and an activist who spent 100 days atop a chimney -- the unrest that inspired Netflix's most successful show ever has all the hallmarks of a TV drama.

Paul McCartney (L) and Ringo Starr perform at the 2015 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Ringo And McCartney Reunite For Trip Down Memory Lane

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was a surprise guest at the final gig of former band-mate Paul McCartney's London tour, with the pair reuniting to play some of the Fab Four's greatest hits.

A priest walks in the virtually empty Church of the Nativity in the biblical city of Bethlehem -- thousands would normally visit the church ahead of Christmas

In Wartime Bethlehem, Christmas Joy Hard To Find

On Bethlehem's Manger Square, Christmas decorations and pilgrims are notably absent for a second wartime festive season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city.

Adele's song 'Million Years Ago' was featured on her 2015 album '25'

Brazil Judge Orders Adele Song Be Pulled Globally

A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele, "Million Years Ago," be pulled worldwide -- including on streaming services -- over an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.

Zakir Hussain was credited with bringing India's tabla drum into the mainstream

Indian Tabla Drum Maestro Zakir Hussain Dies Aged 73

Hussain collaborated with musicians including George Harrison from The Beatles, Mickey Hart from The Grateful Dead and jazz musician John Handy in a career spanning decades.

Taylor Swift, shown here performing in Paris as part of her wildly successful Eras tour

Taylor Swift Closed Her Eras Tour On Top Of The World. Now What?

The nearly two-year-long, $2 billion Eras tour shattered records, made history and quite literally triggered earthquakes -- so what could Taylor Swift, the planet's biggest star, possibly do next?

Season 2 of "Squid Game" premieres in Seoul as South Korea grapples with a political crisis

S. Korea Netflix Mega Hit 'Squid Game' Premieres In Seoul After Martial Law

Squid Game is back. "Watching 'Squid Game' will not come across as something that is particularly detached from how we view the world."

McCartney called the coin collection recognising his career a 'huge honour'

Beatles Legend McCartney Stars In New UK Coin Collection

There are few accolades missing from Beatles songwriter Paul McCartney's stellar career, and now he is to be recognised with a collection of GBP5 ($6.35) coins, the UK's Royal Mint said Friday.

Attieke has become a defining feature of Ivorian culture and a source of pride exported across the continent

Ivory Coast Staple Cassava Meal Gains UNESCO Heritage Status

UNESCO on Wednesday welcomed attieke, the quintessential dish of Ivory Coast, and the skills involved in making the fermented ground cassava meal into its list of humanity's intangible cultural heritage.

Jasleen Kaur won the Turner Prize for "Alter Altar"

Scottish Artist Jasleen Kaur Wins 2024 Turner Prize

Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur won the prestigious Turner Prize on Tuesday, as the UK contemporary art award celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Former movie producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized after a blood test result

Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized After 'Alarming' Blood Test: Attorney

Former Hollywood movie producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized after an "alarming blood test result," his lawyer said late Monday.

Chinese Plus-size Influencer Spreads Body Positivity Through Fashion

Surrounded by racks of colourful dresses and blazers in China's manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, plus-size clothing brand owner and influencer Amanda Yao is on a mission to promote body positivity.

Therapist Jeanie Chang smiles as members of her K-drama tour speak about their experiences watching the popular South Korean TV shows

K-drama For Mental Health? Binge On, One Expert Says

If you've ever binge-watched an entire season of a K-drama like "Squid Game" or "Crash Landing On You", one Korean-American expert has good news: it's likely improved your mental health.

The discovery of 3.18 million year-old remains was a breakthrough for paleontology

Human Ancestor Lucy Still Has Secrets 50 Years After Discovery

She was, for a while, the oldest known member of the human family. "The impact of the discovery was very big in the discipline and even the whole world," he told AFP.

Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, while Travis Scott will play a special guest slot

Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone To Headline Coachella 2025

Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025's Coachella music and arts festival, organizers said Wednesday, while Travis Scott will play a special guest slot.

A painting by Rene Magritte shattered an auction record for the surrealist artist, selling for more than $121 million at Christie's in New York

Magritte Painting Nets Auction Record Of $121 Million

A painting by Rene Magritte shattered an auction record for the surrealist artist on Tuesday, selling for more than $121 million at Christie's in New York.

The passionate reader would like to quit sex work

Sex, Drugs And Gritty Reality On Prague's Underworld Tours

Every Friday, Lada leaves her small apartment to take tourists around Prague's underworld.

Quincy Jones's daughter, the actress Rashida Jones, accepted the Oscar, telling the audience that the legendary hitmaker had been 'really excited to attend tonight'

Quincy Jones Awarded Posthumous Oscar

The late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar at an emotional and star-packed Hollywood gala on Sunday that also handed golden statuettes to the producers of the James Bond movie franchise.

Dominican singer Juan Luis Guerra performs during the 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on November 14, 2024

Dominican Juan Luis Guerra Triumphs At 25th Annual Latin Grammys

Juan Luis Guerra was the big winner of Thursday's Latin Grammys gala that saw the Dominican take home both the coveted best record and best album prizes thanks to his his fusion hit "Mambo 23" off "Radio Guira."

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