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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg becomes world’s second-richest person, beats Bezos
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg becomes world’s second-richest person, beats Bezos
Mark Zuckerberg became the world’s second-richest person for the first time Thursday, jumping ahead of Jeff Bezos as shares of Meta Platforms Inc. continue to climb. MORE..
Louis Vuitton owner clinches 10-year sponsorship deal with Formula 1
Louis Vuitton owner clinches 10-year sponsorship deal with Formula 1
French luxury giant LVMH has struck a 10-year sponsorship deal with Formula 1, covering its Louis Vuitton, Moet Hennessy and TAG Heuer brands and replacing long-time sponsor Rolex, the company announced Wednesday. MORE..
India puts blockbuster Pakistani film on hold
India puts blockbuster Pakistani film on hold
The release of a blockbuster Pakistani film has been put on hold in India after officials in Delhi refused to give permission for its screening, the BBC has learnt. MORE..
Indian actor Govinda sustains bullet injury on leg as revolver misfires
Indian actor Govinda sustains bullet injury on leg as revolver misfires
Actor Govinda on Tuesday sustained a bullet injury on his leg as his licensed revolver misfired, police said. MORE..
2-time Oscar winner and ‘Harry Potter’ star Maggie Smith dies at 89
2-time Oscar winner and ‘Harry Potter’ star Maggie Smith dies at 89
Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and gained new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, died Friday. She was 89. MORE..
Somali-Canadian rapper K’naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City
Somali-Canadian rapper K’naan charged with 2010 sexual assault in Quebec City
Canadian rapper K’naan, known for the global hit “Wavin’ Flag,” has been charged over an alleged sexual assault in Quebec City dating back more than 14 years. MORE..
Diddy’s music streams jump after arrest and indictment
Diddy’s music streams jump after arrest and indictment
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ vast music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his arrest last week and the unsealing of an indictment against him. MORE..
Nintendo sues ‘Pokémon with guns’ video game firm
Nintendo sues ‘Pokémon with guns’ video game firm
Nintendo and its partner The Pokémon Company have filed a legal case against the maker of the hit survival adventure game Palworld over alleged patent infringement. MORE..
Malayalam mega film starring Mohanlal and Mammootty to be shot in Sri Lanka
Malayalam mega film starring Mohanlal and Mammootty to be shot in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is set to become the backdrop for a high-profile Malayalam film featuring two of the industry’s biggest stars, Mammootty and Mohanlal. MORE..
Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in federal sex trafficking investigation
Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in federal sex trafficking investigation
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in Manhattan by federal agents on Monday evening based on a sealed indictment, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York said. MORE..
Michael Jackson’s brother Tito Jackson dies
Michael Jackson’s brother Tito Jackson dies
Tito Jackson, founding member of the popular Black American Motown group The Jackson 5 with his brothers, died on Sunday at the age of 70, his family said. MORE..
‘Shogun’ and ‘Hacks’ win top series Emmy Awards and ‘The Bear’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ take 4 apiece
‘Shogun’ and ‘Hacks’ win top series Emmy Awards and ‘The Bear’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ take 4 apiece
“Shogun” had historic wins in an epic 18-Emmy first season, “Hacks” scored an upset for best comedy on what was still a four-trophy night for “The Bear,” and “Baby Reindeer” had a holiday at an Emmy Awards that had some surprising swerves. MORE..
‘Shogun,’ ‘The Bear’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ are at the top of the queue as the Emmys arrive
‘Shogun,’ ‘The Bear’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ are at the top of the queue as the Emmys arrive
“Shogun” could be in for an epic night, “The Bear” could clean up for the second time in less than a year, and “Baby Reindeer” has gone from dark horse to contender as the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards arrive on Sunday. MORE..
Teachers bring Chinese language to remote Sri Lankan homes
Teachers bring Chinese language to remote Sri Lankan homes
Voices reading Chinese are often heard on the serene hilly campus of Sabaragamuwa University nestled in the southern foothills of Sri Lanka’s central mountains. MORE..
Jon Bon Jovi praised for talking woman off bridge
Jon Bon Jovi praised for talking woman off bridge
Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi has been praised by police for helping a woman in distress who was on the ledge of a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday night. MORE..
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends
Taylor Swift, one of the music industry’s biggest stars, endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the presidential debate ended. MORE..
Ultra - Sri Lanka’s Techno Pioneer, Taking the World by Storm
Ultra - Sri Lanka’s Techno Pioneer, Taking the World by Storm
Ultra, a name that has become synonymous with Sri Lanka’s electronic music scene, has transformed from a local DJ into a global force in the world of techno and melodic techno. MORE..
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader has died. MORE..
Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar to headline 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar to headline 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. MORE..
Prince Hisahito becomes first royal male in Japan to reach adulthood in 4 decades
Prince Hisahito becomes first royal male in Japan to reach adulthood in 4 decades
In a big milestone for Japan’s royal family, Prince Hisahito turned 18 on Friday, becoming the first male royal family member to reach adulthood in almost four decades. MORE..
Selena Gomez joins billionaire celebrity rich list
Selena Gomez joins billionaire celebrity rich list
Selena Gomez rose to fame as a child star on Barney and the Disney Channel. Her latest role? Billionaire. MORE..
Historian who accurately predicted 9 of last 10 presidential elections makes his 2024 pick
Historian who accurately predicted 9 of last 10 presidential elections makes his 2024 pick
Allan Lichtman, the historian who correctly predicted the outcome of 9 out of the 10 most recent presidential elections, has made his guess on who will reclaim the White House this year. MORE..
Do Americans have a better sense of smell than Europeans?
Do Americans have a better sense of smell than Europeans?
The old cliché says it’s good to stop and smell the roses. If you believe a series of viral videos, you may appreciate them more if you grew up in the US. MORE..
Mystery of ‘Pinnacle Man’ found frozen in a cave solved after nearly five decades
Mystery of ‘Pinnacle Man’ found frozen in a cave solved after nearly five decades
A man found frozen in a Pennsylvania cave in 1977 has finally been identified, closing the book on a nearly 50-year-long mystery. MORE..
New Titanic photos show major decay to legendary wreck
New Titanic photos show major decay to legendary wreck
In the years since the Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912, we have become familiar with haunting images of the doomed passenger liner’s bow, lying at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean. MORE..
