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Cara Delevingne's Los Angeles home destroyed in fire
by Agence France-Presse - March 17, 2024 - 4:50pm
Cara Delevingne's Los Angeles home was gutted in a huge fire Friday, in a blaze that left the multimillion-dollar house a smoldering ruin.
'We can do it': Despite illness, Celine Dion still keen to get back onstage
by Agence France-Presse - March 17, 2024 - 3:00pm
Dion, 55, first disclosed in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, which causes stiff muscles in the torso, arms and legs, with noise or emotional distress known to trigger spasm...
'Squid Game' actor O Yeong Su found guilty of sexual misconduct
by Agence France-Presse - March 17, 2024 - 1:30pm
South Korea's "Squid Game" actor O Yeong-su has been found guilty of sexual misconduct, a local court said Friday, after he was charged with assaulting a woman in 2017.
Dutch art fair reports 'record' prices for Van Gogh, Picasso
by Agence France-Presse - March 16, 2024 - 9:25am
Europe's largest art fair closed its doors with organizers saying that sales, including a rare Van Gogh and works by Picasso and Kees van Dongen, fetched "record prices."
'Man in iron lung' Paul Alexander dead at 78: family
by Agence France-Presse - March 14, 2024 - 11:12am
Though often confined to a submarine-like mechanical respirator, Paul Alexander excelled in his studies, earned a law degree, worked in the legal field and wrote a book.
Queen Camilla immortalized as Barbie
by Agence France-Presse - March 13, 2024 - 12:39pm
Camilla was presented with the doll modelled closely on her own image in recognition of her work as president of the Women of the World Foundation.
French baker hailed chocolate croissant world champion
by Agence France-Presse - March 12, 2024 - 5:32pm
A French baker has won the Chocolate Croissant World Cup, wowing judges with his windmill-shaped variation of the pastry with a dash of Chinese pepper and a citrus glaze.
Natalie Portman divorces husband Benjamin Millepied after 11 years
by Agence France-Presse - March 9, 2024 - 9:13am
Natalie Portman filed last July to end her marriage of 11 years to Benjamin Millepied.
'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies aged 68
by Agence France-Presse - March 8, 2024 - 12:07pm
The creator of Japan's hugely popular "Dragon Ball" comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has died aged 68.
Nikon to buy US cinema camera maker RED
by Agence France-Presse - March 8, 2024 - 11:49am
The acquisition of RED promises to propel Nikon into the world of cinema and comes less than a year after the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by RED against the Japanese firm over alleged patent infringement.
Italy's Prada sees net profit jump thanks to Asia sales
by Agence France-Presse - March 8, 2024 - 11:35am
Italian luxury group Prada saw its net profit increase by 44 percent to 671 million euros (P41 billion) in 2023, thanks to strong Asia sales and a "very positive" fourth quarter.
Despite 'Barbie,' women not getting movie lead roles: report
by Agence France-Presse - March 8, 2024 - 11:21am
In the year that the feminist blockbuster "Barbie" starring Margot Robbie blew its competitors away at the box office, just a third of movies had a woman at the top of the bill.
Tourists banned from private alleys in Kyoto's geisha district
by Agence France-Presse - March 7, 2024 - 4:54pm
Visitors will be banned from entering private alleys in Kyoto's famous geisha district as the ancient city tackles overtourism after the pandemic.
Karl Lagerfeld's Paris home up for auction
by Agence France-Presse - March 6, 2024 - 3:01pm
Karl Lagerfeld's Paris apartment will go up for auction with a guide price of 5.3 million euros (P322 million), the notary responsible for the sale said.
Singapore says Taylor Swift gig grant not as high as speculated
by Agence France-Presse - March 5, 2024 - 11:23am
Singapore said its grant to Taylor Swift for her concerts in the city was nowhere near as high as speculated, following media reports that the superstar was offered millions of dollars per gig.
Christopher Nolan rebuilt Los Alamos 'in secret' for 'Oppenheimer'
by Agence France-Presse - March 3, 2024 - 10:51am
An entire town filled with nuclear laboratories, built from scratch in the remote mountains of New Mexico, with every single person involved sworn to secrecy?
Asian elephants mourn, bury their dead calves: study
by Agence France-Presse - March 2, 2024 - 11:44am
Asian elephants loudly mourn and bury their dead calves, according to a study by Indian scientists that details animal behavior reminiscent of human funeral rites.
Elton John items fetch over P1 billion at New York auction
by Agence France-Presse - March 1, 2024 - 4:31pm
From Elton John's glasses to a Banksy triptych, a collection of more than 900 items and artworks belonging to the legendary British musician fetched more than $20 million (P1.12 billion) at several auctions this...
Rihanna, David Blaine, Mark Zuckerberg in India for party by Asia's richest man
by Agence France-Presse - March 1, 2024 - 4:13pm
Pop star Rihanna and Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg were in India Friday for an extravagant party hosted by Asia's richest man, with celebrations expected to include other globally influential figures.
Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish performing at Oscars 2024
by Agence France-Presse - February 29, 2024 - 4:32pm
Ryan Gosling and Billie Eilish will perform their Oscar-nominated songs from "Barbie" at the 2024 Academy Awards.
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