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Hollywood writers' guild leaders call off monthslong strike
The leaders of the Writers Guild of America on Tuesday called off a monthslong strike that has paralyzed Hollywood, accepting a pay deal hammered out with production studios.
ChatGPT maker value rockets in funding talks: report
The value placed on startup OpenAI has rocketed to between $80 billion and $90 billion in talks with potential investors, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
Dior and Saint Laurent bring contrasting feminisms to Paris
Christian Dior mocked sexist stereotypes while Saint Laurent was inspired by female pioneers at their Paris Fashion Week shows on Tuesday.
British Museum launches appeal to recover missing items
The British Museum on Tuesday launched a webpage describing the types of items believed to have been stolen from its collection, calling on the public to help recover the missing artefacts.
Michael Jackson moonwalk hat sells for 77,640 euros
The hat that Michael Jackson wore just before performing his signature moonwalk dance for the first time sold at an auction in Paris on Tuesday for 77,640 euros ($82,170).
Taylor Swift 'Eras' tour concert film going global
Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" concert film is expected to be the cinematic event of the season -- and now it's going global, with tickets expected to go on sale in more than 100 countries.
Kehinde Wiley: black power painter
Kehinde Wiley made his name painting ordinary African-Americans in classical European style, but after a high-profile commission from Barack Obama he is focusing on a different form of black power with a new show looking at African leaders.
French news outlet Jeune Afrique protests Burkina suspension
French media outlet Jeune Afrique protested Tuesday after Burkina Faso's junta-led government suspended its print and online operations in the country after the publication of two articles about tensions within the military.
Nigeria's new media seeks to cover Africa's ignored stories
Nigeria, a nation of conflicts, corruption and poverty?
'Dead Man Walking,' an emotional look at death row, opens Met Opera season
It's been three decades since Sister Helen Prejean entered the public eye for her memoir "Dead Man Walking," a recounting of her relationship with a death row inmate whose execution she witnessed.
David McCallum, spy in 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' dies at 90
David McCallum, the British-born actor who broke hearts in 1960s cult show "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." has died at age 90, US media reported Monday.
Paris Fashion Week opens with drama and dashes of humour
Milan Fashion Week was not even over and the fashionistas were already back in Paris on Monday for another 100-plus shows in the hectic womenswear season.
ChatGPT AI getting chatty with voice prompts
The company behind ChatGPT on Monday said it is adding voice and image capabilities to the generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform long limited to written prompts.
Threat-hit Iranian TV channel resumes London broadcasts
Private network Iran International TV said Monday that it was broadcasting again from London having shut down its studios earlier this year due to threats it blamed on Tehran.
Paris Fashion Week promises drama and departures
Milan Fashion Week was not even over and the fashionistas were already heading to Paris on Monday for another 100-plus shows in the hectic womenswear season.
From K-pop to sales girls: AI goes mainstream in South Korea
Her face is a deepfake. Her body belongs to a team of similar-sized actors. But she sings, reads the news, and sells luxury clothes on TV as AI humans go mainstream in South Korea.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Striking writers whose industrial action has brought Hollywood to a standstill said Sunday they had reached a deal with studios that could see them go back to work.
'One day I said stop': models describe pressure to stay thin
Maud Le Fort won't be seen on the runways of Paris Fashion Week, which kicks off on Monday, having chosen her health over a career on the catwalk.
'Rock bottom': Australian media lament Wallabies' World Cup 'nightmare'
The Wallabies rugby team was blasted by the Australian media after their record defeat to Wales on Sunday left Eddie Jones' side on the verge of an early World Cup exit.
Taylor Swift turns out for Chiefs game stoking Kelce romance rumors
Pop star Taylor Swift added fuel to the rumors around her possible relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce when she was seen watching him in action alongside the Super Bowl winner's mother on Sunday.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show
Hitmaker Usher will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February, he and the NFL announced Sunday.
A cappella singing warms Durban's Zulu soul
Every little detail counts in an isicathamiya competition: the harmony, the choreography, the costumes, the entrance on stage, the exit and, of course, the singing.
Lauryn Hill, Red Hot Chili Peppers draw fans to rainy Central Park aid fest
Lauryn Hill, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jungkook drew tens of thousands of fans to Central Park despite torrential rains, as part of a marathon concert urging global development aid.
Jungkook, Anitta draw fans to Central Park aid fest despite rain
Thousands of people gathered in a swampy Central Park for a concert urging global development aid, with Jungkook of BTS fame and Brazil's Anitta highlighting the marathon show's first half.
French rapper MHD gets 12 years' jail for youth's murder
French rapper MHD was sentenced Saturday to 12 years in jail for the murder in 2018 of a young man in Paris in what investigators say was a fight between rival gangs.
Lachlan Murdoch, the choice of continuity
Lachlan Murdoch, the heir of the sprawling media empire whose politics skew as conservative as his father Rupert's, is set to take over the family business in November, the choice of continuity.
Colombian politicians, family, bid farewell to Botero before public homage
Colombia's parliament bid a final farewell Friday to renowned artist Fernando Botero who died aged 91 last week, and whose body was flown from Europe to Bogota for a week-long homage.
Hopes rise for end to Hollywood writers' strike as talks extend
Hollywood writers and studios were due to meet for a third consecutive day of high-level talks Friday, raising the industry's hopes that an end to the costly 144-day Writers Guild of America strike could finally be near.
New-look Gucci goes back to the classics
Gucci's new creative director made his long-awaited debut in Milan on Friday, offering a timeless, feminine collection with the aim of relaunching the luxury brand.
Amazon says ads coming to Prime Video streaming in 2024
Amazon's Prime Video streaming service will include ads beginning in early 2024, the company announced Friday, following competitors in seeking to squeeze new revenue out of the burgeoning industry.
Rupert Murdoch, global media mogul and conservative kingmaker
Rupert Murdoch transformed media and politics on three continents, building a chain of newspapers he inherited from his father at just 21 into a lucrative and profoundly influential right-leaning empire.
Mexican singer Peso Pluma cancels concert after death threats
Mexican singer Peso Pluma on Wednesday canceled a planned upcoming concert in Tijuana after a drug cartel allegedly threatened to kill him if he performed in the crime-plagued border city.