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Once a month, Spanish-Peruvian Eva Sanchez organises a cocktail with a different venue and theme

Spanish Youth Ditch Dating Apps For 'Real Life' Love

Jilted on dating apps but undeterred in the quest for romance, 20 young singles gathered in Madrid to share activities and flirtatious smiles in a rediscovery of real-life love.

Peter Yarrow Of Peter, Paul And Mary Dead At 86

Peter Yarrow, founding member of the legendary folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, shown here in 2017 to commemorate 50 years since the March on the Pentagon

Peter Yarrow -- one third of the beloved folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, whose anthems epitomized the 1960s protest movement -- died Tuesday in New York.

Zendaya And Tom Holland Engaged: US Media

Zendaya and her beau Tom Holland are engaged, US media report, after the 28-year-old megastar appeared on the Golden Globes red carpet wearing a huge diamond ring

"Spider-Man" co-stars Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged, US media reported Monday, the day after she was spotted wearing a huge diamond ring.

Cynthia Erivo (L) and Ariana Grande (R) are both Golden Globe nominees for 'Wicked'

'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist' Win At Diverse Golden Globes

Surreal narco-musical "Emilia Perez" and epic immigrant drama "The Brutalist" were the big winners at the Golden Globes on Sunday, as prizes were shared widely across an international crop of movies at the year's first major showbiz awards gala.

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The critical and commercial success of TV's 'Shogun' has helped spark a new wave of Japanese content being developed for global consumption

Demand For Japanese Content Booms Post 'Shogun'

Fuelled in part by the success of TV hit "Shogun", foreign studios are hungry for quality Japanese content and local creators are adapting to meet demand.

Riot police march in front of the Ssangyong offices on August 6, 2009, after massive layoffs turned a car plant into a battlefield

The Real-life Violence That Inspired South Korea's 'Squid Game'

A factory turned into a battlefield, riot police armed with tasers and an activist who spent 100 days atop a chimney -- the unrest that inspired Netflix's most successful show ever has all the hallmarks of a TV drama.

Paul McCartney (L) and Ringo Starr perform at the 2015 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Ringo And McCartney Reunite For Trip Down Memory Lane

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was a surprise guest at the final gig of former band-mate Paul McCartney's London tour, with the pair reuniting to play some of the Fab Four's greatest hits.

A priest walks in the virtually empty Church of the Nativity in the biblical city of Bethlehem -- thousands would normally visit the church ahead of Christmas

In Wartime Bethlehem, Christmas Joy Hard To Find

On Bethlehem's Manger Square, Christmas decorations and pilgrims are notably absent for a second wartime festive season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city.

Adele's song 'Million Years Ago' was featured on her 2015 album '25'

Brazil Judge Orders Adele Song Be Pulled Globally

A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele, "Million Years Ago," be pulled worldwide -- including on streaming services -- over an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.

Zakir Hussain was credited with bringing India's tabla drum into the mainstream

Indian Tabla Drum Maestro Zakir Hussain Dies Aged 73

Hussain collaborated with musicians including George Harrison from The Beatles, Mickey Hart from The Grateful Dead and jazz musician John Handy in a career spanning decades.

Taylor Swift, shown here performing in Paris as part of her wildly successful Eras tour

Taylor Swift Closed Her Eras Tour On Top Of The World. Now What?

The nearly two-year-long, $2 billion Eras tour shattered records, made history and quite literally triggered earthquakes -- so what could Taylor Swift, the planet's biggest star, possibly do next?

Season 2 of "Squid Game" premieres in Seoul as South Korea grapples with a political crisis

S. Korea Netflix Mega Hit 'Squid Game' Premieres In Seoul After Martial Law

Squid Game is back. "Watching 'Squid Game' will not come across as something that is particularly detached from how we view the world."

McCartney called the coin collection recognising his career a 'huge honour'

Beatles Legend McCartney Stars In New UK Coin Collection

There are few accolades missing from Beatles songwriter Paul McCartney's stellar career, and now he is to be recognised with a collection of GBP5 ($6.35) coins, the UK's Royal Mint said Friday.

Attieke has become a defining feature of Ivorian culture and a source of pride exported across the continent

Ivory Coast Staple Cassava Meal Gains UNESCO Heritage Status

UNESCO on Wednesday welcomed attieke, the quintessential dish of Ivory Coast, and the skills involved in making the fermented ground cassava meal into its list of humanity's intangible cultural heritage.

Jasleen Kaur won the Turner Prize for "Alter Altar"

Scottish Artist Jasleen Kaur Wins 2024 Turner Prize

Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur won the prestigious Turner Prize on Tuesday, as the UK contemporary art award celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Former movie producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized after a blood test result

Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized After 'Alarming' Blood Test: Attorney

Former Hollywood movie producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized after an "alarming blood test result," his lawyer said late Monday.

Chinese Plus-size Influencer Spreads Body Positivity Through Fashion

Surrounded by racks of colourful dresses and blazers in China's manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, plus-size clothing brand owner and influencer Amanda Yao is on a mission to promote body positivity.

Therapist Jeanie Chang smiles as members of her K-drama tour speak about their experiences watching the popular South Korean TV shows

K-drama For Mental Health? Binge On, One Expert Says

If you've ever binge-watched an entire season of a K-drama like "Squid Game" or "Crash Landing On You", one Korean-American expert has good news: it's likely improved your mental health.

The discovery of 3.18 million year-old remains was a breakthrough for paleontology

Human Ancestor Lucy Still Has Secrets 50 Years After Discovery

She was, for a while, the oldest known member of the human family. "The impact of the discovery was very big in the discipline and even the whole world," he told AFP.

Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, while Travis Scott will play a special guest slot

Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone To Headline Coachella 2025

Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025's Coachella music and arts festival, organizers said Wednesday, while Travis Scott will play a special guest slot.

A painting by Rene Magritte shattered an auction record for the surrealist artist, selling for more than $121 million at Christie's in New York

Magritte Painting Nets Auction Record Of $121 Million

A painting by Rene Magritte shattered an auction record for the surrealist artist on Tuesday, selling for more than $121 million at Christie's in New York.

The passionate reader would like to quit sex work

Sex, Drugs And Gritty Reality On Prague's Underworld Tours

Every Friday, Lada leaves her small apartment to take tourists around Prague's underworld.

Quincy Jones's daughter, the actress Rashida Jones, accepted the Oscar, telling the audience that the legendary hitmaker had been 'really excited to attend tonight'

Quincy Jones Awarded Posthumous Oscar

The late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar at an emotional and star-packed Hollywood gala on Sunday that also handed golden statuettes to the producers of the James Bond movie franchise.

Dominican singer Juan Luis Guerra performs during the 25th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on November 14, 2024

Dominican Juan Luis Guerra Triumphs At 25th Annual Latin Grammys

Juan Luis Guerra was the big winner of Thursday's Latin Grammys gala that saw the Dominican take home both the coveted best record and best album prizes thanks to his his fusion hit "Mambo 23" off "Radio Guira."

Armand Diangienda conducting at a rehearsal at the Kimbanguist Symphony School in Kinshasa

Top Africa Orchestra Began With Brake Cables For Strings

When Armand Diangienda founded the Kimbanguist Symphony Orchestra -- one of the most famous in Africa -- in 1994, they had so few instruments that musicians had to share.

US musician and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams said the American dream was not 'about making the most money'

Pharrell Williams Kicks Off Web Summit Tech Event

One of Europe's biggest tech events, Web Summit, launched on Monday in Lisbon with pop superstar Pharrell Williams among those taking to the stage.

A close-up view of a painting at the Gaza exhibition

Portraits Of Pain: Smuggled Palestinian Art Shows Trauma Of Gaza

When war erupted in Gaza, Palestinian artists had only one way to share their work expressing the harrowing reality of the conflict: having it smuggled out of the besieged territory.

Art teacher Danill Klyuka, who has been jailed in Russia for 20 years

How Doodles Got A Russian Art Teacher Locked Up For 20 Years

Art teacher Daniil Klyuka believes the headmistress of the provincial Russian school where he worked reported him for doodling horns on pictures of officials in a newspaper.

Pharrell Williams will talk about 'the intersection of culture and commerce' at the Web Summit in Lisbon, according to organisers

Pharrell Williams To Bring Star Power To Web Summit Tech Event

Singer Pharrell Williams is due to kick off one of Europe's biggest tech events on Monday, the Web Summit in Lisbon, with organisers keen to move on from last year's edition when several big firms pulled out.

Ultra-realistic AI robot Ai-Da is designed to resemble a human woman with a face, large eyes and a brown wig

First Artwork By Humanoid Robot Sells For Over $1.0 Million

A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching more than $1.0 million on Thursday.

LignoSat, a satellite made from wood and developed by scientists at Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, shown during a press conference in May, 2024

World's First Wooden Satellite Launched Into Space

The world's first wooden satellite has blasted off on a SpaceX rocket, its Japanese developers said Tuesday, part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station.

US producer Quincy Jones -- seen at the Montreux Jazz Festival in June 2019 in Switzerland -- influenced the music world in many genres for decades

Quincy Jones, Entertainment Titan And Music Mastermind

Quincy Jones, who has died at the age of 91, was a jazzman, composer and tastemaker whose studio chops and arranging prowess connected the dots between the 20th century's constellation of stars.

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient town hidden underneath the walled oasis of Khaybar in Saudia Arabia

4,000-year-old Town Discovered Hidden In Arabian Oasis

The discovery of a 4,000-year-old fortified town hidden in an oasis in modern-day Saudi Arabia reveals how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said on Wednesday.

Hello Kitty marks its 50th anniversary on November 1, adorning everything from handbags to rice cookers and raking in millions of dollars for the Japanese creators Sanrio

'CEO Of Supercute': Hello Kitty Turns 50

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday -- and is still making millions for her Japanese creators.

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