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Pharrell pursues Paris landmark takeovers with Louvre show
Paris Men's Fashion Week kicks off Tuesday, headlined by Pharrell Williams' highly anticipated new show for Louis Vuitton which is set to take over the Louvre in the evening.
Prince Harry's battle against Murdoch UK tabloids goes to trial
Prince Harry's hotly anticipated lawsuit trial against a British tabloid publisher alleging it carried out unlawful information gathering will start Tuesday, after years of legal wrangling during which dozens of other claimants settled.
Nepal's top court bars infrastructure in protected areas
Nepal's Supreme Court has scrapped controversial laws allowing hydropower and hotel projects in protected nature reserves, a lawyer said Thursday, calling it a win for the Himalayan republic's conservationists.
Brad Pitt isn't messaging you, rep warns, after adoring fan scammed
A representative for Brad Pitt has warned fans to be wary of impersonation scams after a French woman lost her life savings to fraudsters posing as the Hollywood star.
Prince William makes pub visit to meet fellow Aston Villa fans
Prince William dropped into a pub to share a drink with a group of fellow Aston Villa fans ahead of their Premier League clash with Everton on Wednesday.
Queen was not told aide was Soviet spy for years, UK records show
Queen Elizabeth II was not told officially for nearly a decade that one of her most senior courtiers had admitted he was a Soviet spy, newly declassified British files revealed Tuesday.
'Persepolis' author refuses French award over Iran 'hypocrisy'
French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film "Persopolis", has refused the French legion d'honneur over the country's "hypocrisy" in its dealings with Iran.
Relative of Jack the Ripper victim demands new inquest
A descendant of one of Jack the Ripper's victims has demanded a new inquest into one of history's most notorious serial killers, after DNA evidence suggested the murderer was a Polish barber.
Scramble to shelter animals from Los Angeles wildfires
When wildfires roared to life around Los Angeles, Janell Gruss had to leave immediately. But as the manager of a stable with 25 horses and other animals, she knew it was going to be complicated.
Germany reports foot-and-mouth disease in water buffalo
Germany on Friday registered three cases of foot-and-mouth disease in water buffalo on a farm near Berlin, the country's first reported cases of the livestock disease since 1988.
Paris Hilton among celebrities to lose homes in LA fires
Film and television stars are among hundreds of people who have lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires that have ravaged parts of the world's showbiz capital.
Celebrities flee Los Angeles fires, lose houses as Hollywood events scrapped
A-list actors, musicians and other celebrities were among the tens of thousands of people affected by deadly wildfires in Los Angeles Wednesday, as the entertainment industry screeched to a halt.
Celebrities flee Los Angeles fires as Hollywood events scrapped
A-list actors, musicians and other celebrities were among the tens of thousands of people affected by terrifying wildfires tearing through Los Angeles on Wednesday.
'Wicked' tops SAG Awards nominations
Hit musical "Wicked" topped the nominations Wednesday for the influential Screen Actors Guild Awards, which are key to Oscars glory, while Golden Globes darling "The Brutalist" only got one nod and "Maria" star Angelina Jolie was shut out.
Celebrities forced to flee Los Angeles blazes
World-famous actors, musicians and celebrities were among the tens of thousands of people affected by terrifying wildfires tearing through Los Angeles on Wednesday.
UK's Catherine turns 43 hoping for better year
Catherine, Princess of Wales celebrates her 43rd birthday on Thursday, seeking to turn the page on a turbulent year which saw her retreat from public life to fight cancer.
Former US president Carter lies in state after somber Washington procession
The body of late US president Jimmy Carter was transferred Tuesday in a grand and solemn military ceremony to the US Capitol, where it will lie in state until a national funeral later this week.
Japan actor fired from beer ad after drunken escapade
A popular Japanese actor hired to be the wholesome face of a low-alcohol beer has been fired after getting drunk and breaking into his neighbour's home, officials said.
US records its first human death from bird flu
Louisiana health authorities on Monday reported the first human death in the United States linked to bird flu, while noting the patient had underlying medical conditions and that general risks to the public remained "low."
'Comeback' queen Demi Moore 'has always been here,' says director
Demi Moore's Golden Globe best actress win for "The Substance" has, almost overnight, transformed the 1990s megastar into a seemingly unlikely favorite for the Oscars.
'Emilia Perez,' Demi Moore among winners at Golden Globes
Surreal narco-musical film "Emilia Perez" and actress Demi Moore were among the early winners at the Golden Globes on Sunday, where a crowded field of movies vied for glory at the year's first major showbiz awards gala.
Franco dictatorship splits Spain 50 years after death
Spain's conservative opposition will boycott the start of official commemorations marking the 50th anniversary of right-wing dictator Francisco Franco's death, laying bare the enduring divisiveness of his legacy.
Hollywood A-listers set to shine at Golden Globes
Hollywood's best and brightest from film and television will hit the red carpet Sunday for the Golden Globes, the year's first major showbiz awards gala, with surreal narco-musical "Emilia Perez" leading the movie pack.
Messi misses Presidential Medal ceremony with Biden
Lionel Messi was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, by President Joe Biden on Saturday but did not attend the ceremony at the White House.
Bono, Messi, Soros awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden
Joe Biden on Saturday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 honorees, bestowing the highest civilian honor in the United States on entertainers, sports stars, activists and diplomats including Jane Goodall and Hillary Clinton.
Bono, Messi, Soros get Presidential Medal of Freedom from Biden
Joe Biden on Saturday will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 honorees, bestowing the highest civilian honor in the United States to entertainers, sports stars, politicians and diplomats.
Man arrested for supplying drugs to Liam Payne: Argentine police
Argentine police on Friday arrested one of the two men accused of supplying drugs to British singer Liam Payne before he fell to his death from the third floor of his hotel room in Buenos Aires.
Neil Young says he will play Glastonbury after all
Folk legend Neil Young has had a change of heart and will now headline at the Glastonbury music festival, the singer-songwriter and the organisers said Friday.
British novelist David Lodge dies aged 89
British novelist David Lodge, who was shortlisted for the Booker Prize twice, has died at the age of 89, his publisher said on Friday.
'Emilia Perez' heads into Golden Globes as strong favorite
Hollywood's awards season heats up Sunday at the Golden Globes, with surreal narco-thriller musical "Emilia Perez" -- about a Mexican drug lord who transitions to life as a woman -- leading the charge.
Meghan Markle's lifestyle show to premiere Jan 15 on Netflix
Meghan Markle, the actress wife of Britain's Prince Harry, will launch her new lifestyle and cooking show on Netflix on January 15, she announced Thursday on social media.
Cosmetic surgery aficionado Jocelyne Wildenstein dies aged 79: partner
Swiss socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein, also known as "catwoman" due to her extensive plastic surgery, has died aged 79, her partner said on Wednesday.