MTV marks 40th anniversary with a new ‘Moon Person’ design
- by Associated Press
MTV is marking its 40th anniversary with a relaunch of its iconic image of an astronaut on the moon, with an MTV flag planted nearby.
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'David vs Goliath' - Venice ban may not end cruise ship battle
- by Reuters
When the first cruise ship since the start of the pandemic sailed through the Venice lagoon last month, hundreds of people rallied on land and small boats in protest.
Friendship Day 2021: Three friendships that changed how we think about world
- by Agencies
There is something wonderful in human connections of friendship, which somehow pushes the boundaries of individual limits and allows people to become greater than the sum of their individualities. Sometimes, these connections wield the power to change, or at least, influence the course of human history, in ways that we usually do not anticipate.
Bob Odenkirk says he had a small heart attack, will be back
- by Associated Press
“Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk said Friday that he “had a small heart attack” but will “be back soon.” The 58-year-old actor took to Twitter to make his first public statement since collapsing on the show’s Albuquerque, New Mexico, set on Tuesday.
Chinese-Canadian pop star detained on suspicion of rape
- by Associated Press
Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been detained by Beijing police on suspicion of rape, police announced Saturday, following an accusation the former member of the Korean boy band EXO lured young women into sexual relationships.
Spanish judge recommends Shakira face tax fraud trial
- by Associated Press
A Spanish judge investigating alleged tax fraud by Colombian musician Shakira recommended on Thursday that the case go to trial after concluding there is evidence that the pop star could have avoided her fiscal obligations to the state.
Director James Gunn assembles his perfect ‘Suicide Squad’
- by Associated Press
Could a scoundrel DC Comics character like Peacemaker ever be on the same level as Superman? How about Polka-Dot Man? Or Ratcatcher?
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release
- by Associated Press
Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow,” which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings.
Feline okay? Tably App can tell you if your cat's happy
- by Reuters
Cat owners who love to take pictures of their furry friends now have a new excuse to pull out their smartphones and take a snapshot: it may actually help the cat.
British girl band Little Mix gets wax figures at London's Madame Tussauds
- by Reuters
British girl band Little Mix joined the starry line-up at Madame Tussauds in London on Wednesday, with the wax museum unveiling the chart-topping group's replicas to mark their 10-year anniversary.
Sneaking a peek: Fans find creative ways to glimpse Olympics
- by Associated Press
The soon-to-be Olympic champion was in what cyclists derisively call “the pain cave,” empty lungs searing and legs feeling like dead weight. The climb he was on seemed interminable, the evil gradient sending him straight into the sky. Hardly the time for Richard Carapaz to look fondly upon a near-naked man running beside him on the road.
Ron Popeil, inventor and king of TV pitchmen, dies at 86
- by Associated Press
Ron Popeil, the quintessential TV pitchman and inventor known to generations of viewers for hawking products including the Veg-O-Matic, the Pocket Fisherman, Mr. Microphone and the Showtime Rotisserie and BBQ, has died, his family said.
New York’s $200 French fries offer ‘escape’ from reality
- by Reuters
The Federal Reserve chair, always on the look-out for signs of inflation, might want to drop by Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where a $200 plate of French fries stretches the definition of haute cuisine.
Flying solo, 19-year-old woman aims to set aviation record
- by Reuters
A 19-year-old is paving the way for girls in STEM by setting the record for the youngest woman to fly solo around the world next month. Belgian-British Zara Rutherford sets off on her 51,000 kilometre (32,000 miles) journey in her bespoke Shark ultralight plane, the world's fastest microlight, on August 11.
Slipknot founding drummer Joey Jordison dies at 46
- by Associated Press
Joey Jordison, a founding member of Slipknot, who drummed for the influential metal band in its most popular period and helped write many of its best-known songs, has died Monday at age 46, his family said.
‘Spencer,’ ‘The Last Duel’ set for Venice Film Festival
- by Associated Press
The Venice International Film Festival unveiled a starry lineup of world premieres for September — including Pablo Larrain’s “Spencer,” starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, and Ridley Scott’s medieval drama “The Last Duel,” featuring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Adam Driver.
Shakira wants her children to have normal childhood
- by Agencies
Singer Shakira says she is trying to give her children a normal childhood and that she avoids playing her own music. The "Waka waka" singer has two sons, Milan, eight, and Sasha, six, with her partner and football star Gerard Pique.
Kanye West living in Atlanta stadium to work on new album
- by Associated Press
Kanye West has been living inside an Atlanta stadium while working on his new album. A representative for the performer said Monday that West planned to remain inside Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium while working to complete “Donda,” his 10th studio album. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter
Britney Spears’ new lawyer files to remove father’s control
- by Associated Press
Britney Spears’ new attorney petitioned Monday to oust her father from the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money for 13 years and replace him with a professional accountant.
With workers in high demand, teenagers are filling the void
- by Associated Press
As businesses have taken “closed indefinitely” signs out of their windows and reopened their doors, the landscape of a post-pandemic workforce is changing and depending on an unexpected demographic — teens.