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Louvre launches appeal as part of new fundraising drive

The Louvre Museum in Paris launched what is expected to be one of many new public fundraising appeals on Thursday, asking for money to renovate a popular inner courtyard.

Russians join street choirs to sing away sorrows -- or show dissent

When 20-year-old Muscovite Artyom Allabut stumbled on videos of Russian street choirs, he got goosebumps and decided to join one, finding a sense of togetherness and escapism.

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Swift rules N. America box office with 'Showgirl' event

Taylor Swift is having a very good weekend: after the blockbuster release of her new album "The Life of a Showgirl," she triumphed at the North American box office with her special movie theater event.

Bad Bunny takes aim at Super Bowl backlash in 'SNL' host gig

Puerto Rican music superstar Bad Bunny clapped back at right-wing critics of his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show in a bilingual monologue on the season opener of "Saturday Night Live."

Piccioli sets new Balenciaga beat, with support from Meghan Markle

Italy's Pierpaolo Piccioli stressed that "every heart beats differently" in his first show as chief creative at Balenciaga on Saturday as he set a more classic pulse for the fashion label, with support from Meghan Markle.

Sean Combs, incarcerated music titan with a shattered reputation

Sean Combs once had it all: riches, fame and the power to get anything he wanted.

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Friday for his conviction on prostitution-related charges.

Taylor Swift breaks streaming record with new 'Showgirl' album

Taylor Swift on Friday quickly set a streaming record with "The Life of a Showgirl," her new album of bouncy pop songs about love, sex, success -- and score-settling -- that had fans analyzing every word.

Prosecutors seek lengthy prison sentence for music mogul Combs

Prosecutors urged a judge to put music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs behind bars for more than a decade while his children pleaded for a lesser sentence at a court hearing Friday to decide his punishment for prostitution-related crimes.

Prosecutors seek lengthy prison sentence for Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Prosecutors urged a federal judge Friday to sentence Sean "Diddy" Combs to more than a decade behind bars for his conviction on two prostitution-related counts, saying the music mogul had shown a lack of remorse.

Taylor Swift strides into 'Showgirl' era with new joyful album

Taylor Swift is in a sparkling new era.

Taylor Swift strides into 'Showgirl' era with sparkling new album

Taylor Swift is in a sparkling new era.

Trump ally threatens immigration sweep at Bad Bunny Super Bowl show

US authorities could conduct immigration sweeps at next year's Super Bowl, a Trump administration official has warned, following the announcement that Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show.

Musk joins 'cancel Netflix' campaign

Elon Musk has urged his 227 million social media followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions, accusing the streaming platform of promoting what he describes as transgender propaganda.

Irish singer CMAT delays UK tour over infected wisdom tooth

Breakout Irish singer CMAT cancelled her upcoming UK tour dates to treat an infected wisdom tooth, days after British pop singer Lola Young halted gigs having collapsed on stage.

Depardieu sues French broadcaster over report that sped up downfall

A French court was Thursday examining accusations by actor Gerard Depardieu that a 2023 television report falsely portrayed him as making sexual comments about a young girl.

Young pianists vie for global glory in Poland's Chopin contest

Rehearsal time is over. The world's best and most ambitious young pianists have descended on Warsaw for the Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition -- for some, a gateway to classical music glory.

Deepfake political scam ads surge on Meta platforms, watchdog says

Scammers are among the top political ad spenders on Meta's platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians -- including President Donald Trump -- to promote fake government benefits, a watchdog group said Wednesday.

New probe opens into Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 death

US investigators have begun a new probe into the death of "gonzo journalist" Hunter S. Thompson, 20 years after he died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Jane Fonda relaunches Cold War-era Hollywood free speech movement

Jane Fonda and hundreds of Hollywood celebrities have relaunched a Cold War-era free speech protest movement, warning that the Trump administration is engaged in a coordinated campaign to silence critics.

Troll-in-chief Trump mocks Democrats over shutdown

President Donald Trump has appointed himself troller-in-chief during a US government shutdown, mocking rival Democrats with sometimes racially tinged memes and hoping they take the blame.

Stella McCartney takes on 'barbaric' feather industry

British fashion designer Stella McCartney is showcasing plant-based alternatives to real feathers in her latest collection, as the animal-rights campaigner takes on the "barbaric" farming of birds for clothing.

Meta defends ads model in 550-mn-euro data protection trial

Facebook owner Meta on Wednesday defended its advertising model in a 550-million-euro trial in Spain over alleged breaches of EU data protection rules brought by more than 80 Spanish media organisations.

YouTube, platforms not cooperating enough on EU content disputes: report

An independent appeals body tasked with resolving disputes between social media platforms and EU users on Wednesday criticised a lack of cooperation from digital platforms, especially YouTube.

Jonathan Anderson to bring new twist to Dior women with Paris debut

After a well-received menswear collection for Dior in June, star Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson is set to unveil his first women's ready-to-wear collection on Wednesday during Paris Fashion Week.

'The Summer I Turned Pretty' sells more Paris romantic escapism

Emily is no longer the only doe-eyed American in Paris: Isabel "Belly" Conklin, lead character in global TV phenomenon "The Summer I Turned Pretty", has also moved to the French capital, burnishing its reputation for romance and escapism.

Indigenous survivors recount past horrors at Canada residential school

Roberta Hill, one of the thousands of Indigenous people who survived Canada's notorious Mohawk Institute residential school, said she was first sexually abused by an Anglican minister after bidding her visiting mother goodbye.

Hitmaker Max Martin back with Taylor Swift for 'Showgirl'

For her much-awaited new album "The Life of a Showgirl," Taylor Swift reunited with Swedish producer Max Martin, who revolutionized modern pop with a formula that blends technology, simplicity -- and a feel for the perfect hook.

UN calls for Taliban to restore internet as Afghanistan goes dark

The United Nations called on Afghanistan's Taliban authorities Tuesday to immediately restore internet and telecommunications in the country, 24 hours after a nationwide blackout was imposed.

New-look Paris Fashion Week kicks off with Saint Laurent

A blockbuster show by Saint Laurent dedicated to clothing "as a form of discourse" kicked off a hotly anticipated Paris Fashion Week on Monday that is set to underline the big changes underway at the top of luxury labels.

Moldova's pro-EU party wins key polls after Russian meddling claims

Moldova's ruling pro-EU party won parliamentary elections with the backing of more than half of voters, according to near-complete results on Monday for polls overshadowed by accusations of Russian interference in the ex-Soviet country.

Who is Matthieu Blazy, the new man at Chanel?

VIPs and fashionistas are all jostling for invitations to the most-coveted show at Paris Fashion Week: Matthieu Blazy's debut at Chanel. But who is the 41-year-old designer?

Slips, salt and stripes: key looks from Milan fashion week

The main shows at Milan Fashion Week wrap up Sunday after another season of knock-out dresses, immaculate tailoring, leather coats and glorious handbags.

Moldovans vote in tense polls, torn between EU and Russia

Moldovans began voting on Sunday in parliamentary elections that could see the country neighbouring Ukraine swerve from its pro-European path towards Moscow, with the government and the EU accusing Russia of "deeply interfering".

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