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Los Angeles, United States (AFP) by Huw GRIFFITH Elon Musk kicked Kanye West off Twitter on Friday “for incitement to violence,” after the rapper posted a picture that appeared to show a swastika interlaced with a Star of David. The post came hours after an interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, in which West sparked outrage by declaring his “love” of Nazis and admiration for Adolf Hitler. West had also shared a picture of a shirtless […]
Washington, United States | AFP | Irene Cara, an Oscar-winning singer and actress who recorded the title tracks to the blockbuster 1980s movies “Fame” and “Flashdance,” has died at age 63, her publicist said Saturday. Cara was found deceased at her home in Florida on Friday, publicist Judith Moose told AFP, adding that the cause of death was unknown at this point. “She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her […]
PARIS, France (AFP) – Mixing rock, pop and RnB like never before, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, 40 years old next week, became the most successful album of all time and defined a coming era with its audiovisual ambition. “Thriller” has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide since its release on November 30, 1982. It consecrated Jackson as the “King of Pop” and remains a musical lodestone. Even renewed allegations of paedophilia in the 2019 documentary “Leaving […]
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) – Adidas said Thursday it was investigating claims against Kanye West after a report detailed alleged inappropriate behavior, just weeks after the German sportswear giant ended its partnership with the rapper. US magazine Rolling Stone reported claims that the rapper played pornography to Adidas staff in meetings, and discussed porn and showed an intimate photo of ex-wife Kim Kardashian in job interviews. It said former members of the team involved in “Yeezy” — […]
Seoul, South Korea (AFP) — The oldest member of K-pop phenomenon BTS will begin his military service on December 13, becoming the first in the band to enlist, local media reported Thursday. All able-bodied South Korean men under the age of 30 must perform about two years of military service, mainly because the country remains technically at war with nuclear-armed North Korea. That means the age cut-off is approaching for 29-year-old Jin, senior member of […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) – When Taylor Swift announced her first tour in five years, Jacob Landry couldn’t wait to jump in line to see his favorite artist take the stage. But after diligently registering for and receiving a presale code, the 20-year-old jazzed for his first concert ever was confronted with a massive queue, site glitches and soaring costs. Landry’s experience was far from unique: thousands of social media users reported similar experiences, including […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) – Pop royalty Beyonce and Adele will face off at the Grammys once again, after the music titans released blockbuster albums that vaulted them to the front of the list of 2023 nominees. Beyonce leads the pack with nine chances to win during the performance-heavy ceremony on February 5 that honors the industry’s best, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday. Rapper Kendrick Lamar notched eight nods, while Adele and fellow balladeer Brandi […]
by Paul NOLP Agence France-Press PARIS, France (AFP) — “Black Panther” returns to cinemas worldwide this week, having lost its star with the tragic early death of Chadwick Boseman, but none of its determination to push for greater diversity in superhero movies. Boseman, who died from cancer two years ago aged 43, makes several flashback appearances in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”. The real-life grief of the filmmakers is reflected in the film as Wakanda struggles […]
Los Angeles, United States | AFP | Aaron Carter, the American singer who soared to fame at the turn of the millennium with his hit album “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It),” died Saturday, TMZ said. He was 34 years old. The entertainment outlet reported that the brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter was found dead in his tub at his residence in Lancaster, California. A police spokesperson told AFP that officers responded to Carter’s home […]
Los Angeles, United States | AFP | Warner Bros.’ film “Black Adam” remained atop competition for the second weekend running, hauling in a modest estimated $27.7 million in North American box office receipts, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. A feature that explores the origin story behind 2019’s “Shazam,” the DC Comics superhero, “Black Adam” stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as a former slave bestowed with special powers. Coming in second for the Friday-through-Sunday […]
Berlin, Germany | AFP | by Sebastien ASH with Huw GRIFFITH in Los Angeles German sportswear giant Adidas said Tuesday it was ending its partnership with Kanye West after a series of anti-Semitic outbursts by the controversial rapper. Recent comments by West — now known formally as Ye — were “unacceptable, hateful and dangerous”, Adidas said in a statement. “After a thorough review, the company has taken the decision to terminate the partnership with […]
American director, screenwriter and producer Tim Burton receives the Prix Lumière 2022 from the actress Monica Bellucci, to a standing ovation from the audience. “It’s such an honour to be in the birthplace of cinema”, Burton told the audience. (AFP)
