The suspension of a senior journalist at France’s leading TV news channel has uncovered what appears to be a well-organised system of corruption and influence buying in the international media.…
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USA: Bruce Willis has dementia
Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family has announced. In a statement on social media, they said it was a “relief to finally have a clear diagnosis”. The 67-year-old…
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Rema and Tems to perform at NBA All-stars
Three of Nigeria’s biggest music artists are set to perform an “Afrobeats-themed performance” at one of the biggest sporting events in the US on Sunday. Burna Boy, Rema and Tems…
France: Comedian faces charges over drug-fuelled crash
A popular French comedian known for his fight with drug addiction is facing charges after causing a tragic head-on crash under the influence of cocaine. Pierre Palmade, who is 54,…
France: Louis Vuitton picks Pharrell Williams to lead men’s designs
French fashion brand Louis Vuitton has named Grammy-winning producer, rapper, singer and songwriter Pharrell Williams as its new menswear creative director. The label described Williams as “a visionary whose creative…
USA: Rapper and founding member of De La Soul David Jolicoeur dies
David Jolicoeur, a founding member of the pioneering hip hop trio De La Soul, has died aged 54, US media have reported. No cause of death has been given for…
South African: Rapper AKA shot dead with friend
One of South Africa’s leading rappers, popularly known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the coastal city of Durban. Kiernan Forbes was killed along with his…
USA: Disney to cut 7,000 jobs as streaming numbers fall for first time
Disney chief executive Bob Iger says he is cutting 7,000 jobs in a major shake-up of the entertainment giant. The layoffs are part of a plan to save $5.5bn and…
USA: Chicago prosecutor will drop sexual abuse charges against R Kelly
A Chicago prosecutor is dropping sexual abuse and assault charges against singer R Kelly, who is already facing decades in prison after being convicted of federal charges. Cook County State’s…
Columbia: Shakira diss track breaks Latin YouTube viewing records
A song by Shakira about her ex-partner Gerard Pique for cheating on her has broken YouTube records. The video for Out of Your League has been watched more than 63…