Liam Payne, the former One Direction star, has died aged 31 in Argentina after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, police say. In a statement,…
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K-pop star gives tearful testimony on harassment
A member of the chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans has tearfully testified to South Korean lawmakers as part of an enquiry into workplace harassment. Hanni, who is 20 years old, alleged…
SA: Woman rights group want Chris Brown concert cancelled
Chris Brown’s forthcoming concert in South Africa has led to renewed focus on the country’s shocking levels of violence against women, with campaigners saying it sends the wrong message given…
South Korea: K-pop star to testify on music industry bullying
South Korean pop star Hanni has made a surprise announcement, saying she will testify to the country’s National Assembly in a hearing about bullying in the music industry. The singer,…
Egypt: Iconic Al-Ahram film studio destroyed by fire
Al-Ahram Studio in Egypt, one of the oldest studios in the world, has been destroyed by fire.It took firefighters hours to bring the blaze under control and several buildings near…
South Africa: Tyla cancels world tour over ‘worsened’ injury
South African musician Tyra has cancelled her long-awaited debut world tour two weeks before the start due to injury. “For the past year I’ve been silently suffering with an injury…
Zanzibar: Tanzanian musican Zuchu apologises for ‘inappropriate’ show
Popular Tanzanian singer Zuchu has apologized after authorities in Zanzibar banned her from all artistic activities in the archipelago for six months over a performance deemed inappropriate. Zuchu’s performance on…
France: Police seize 72 guns from actor Alain Delon’s home
French police have seized 72 firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition from the home of film legend Alain Delon. A shooting range was also discovered at the actor’s…
Nigeria: Davido pledges $197,000 to Nigerian orphanages
Nigerian musician Davido announced on Tuesday that he will donate 300 million naira ($197,000, £156,000) to orphanages in his country. “I and my foundation pledge the sum of 300 million…
Germany: Lupita Nyong’o makes history at film festival
Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has made history by taking over as the first black head of the Berlin International Film Festival jury. The annual film showcase event, also known as…