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Selfies galore as Eurovision kicks off in Vienna

Eurovision kicked off in Vienna on Sunday, with thousands of fans flocking to the city for events and music ahead of the song contest's grand final next weekend, with renewed calls for a boycott over Israel's participation.

'Devil Wears Prada 2' holds strong at N. America box office

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" withstood a strong challenge from "Mortal Kombat II" to remain atop the North American box office for a second week running, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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BTS to kick off world tour after landmark Seoul comeback

South Korean K-pop megastars BTS will kick off their world tour on Thursday, riding the momentum of a chart-topping comeback album and a landmark performance in the heart of Seoul.

Comedy duo Flight of the Conchords reunion gigs sell out in minutes

New Zealand's self-described "fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo-acapella-rap-funk-comedy-folk duo" Flight of the Conchords sold out their first shows in eight years in minutes this week, sparking a frenzy among fans.

Dutch minister says not planning to bar Kanye West

There are no plans as yet to bar the rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, from the Netherlands, a minister said Wednesday after Britain banned him over past antisemitic outbursts.

BAFTA racial slur was breach of BBC editorial standards: internal probe

The BBC breached its own editorial standards by broadcasting a racial slur during the BAFTA awards ceremony, an internal probe found Wednesday.

Indian hit movie 'Dhurandhar' breaks Bollywood records

Indian action movie "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" has swept domestic box-office records as the highest-earning Bollywood Hindi-language film, its producers said Wednesday, and is vying for other top spots.

China says investigating 'malicious' cyberbullying of teen diving star

China's top sports authority said on Wednesday it was investigating "malicious" online attacks against teenage diving sensation Quan Hongchan.

Wave of nostalgia as 2000s TV makes a comeback

In the early 2000s, television viewers first discovered "Malcolm in the Middle," the hilarious tale of a teenager trying to survive the antics of his dysfunctional family.

UK govt bars Kanye West, forcing cancellation of festival

The UK government on Tuesday blocked US rapper Kanye West from entering the country due to his past antisemitic outbursts, prompting organisers of a festival he was to headline to cancel the July event.

NASA releases picture of 'Earthset' shot by Artemis crew

NASA on Tuesday released a historic photograph of Earth dipping below the lunar horizon, more than 57 years after an iconic "Earthrise" image was captured by an Apollo 8 astronaut.

UK government blocks Kanye West from London music fest

The UK government Tuesday blocked US rapper Kanye West from visiting the country to headline a music festival due to his past antisemitic outbursts, forcing organisers to cancel the event.

Kanye West offers to meet UK Jewish community amid music fest row

Kanye West on Tuesday offered to meet members of the British Jewish community amid a backlash over the US rapper's previous antisemitic outbursts.

Japanese freed in Iran not allowed to leave country: report

Iran has freed a Japanese national held since January, Tokyo said Tuesday, with Kyodo News reporting however that the individual is not allowed to leave the Islamic republic.

'Hacks' has 'perfect' ending after 5 seasons, says star Smart

When the creators of the hit series "Hacks" explained their planned ending to star Jean Smart, the actress had her doubts, but she trusted the team's vision.

Promoter defends plan for Kanye West to headline London fest

One of the promoters of an annual London music festival on Monday defended plans for Kanye West to headline it, amid a backlash over the US rapper's previous antisemitic outbursts.

British PM slams London event for booking Kanye West, sponsor quits

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed concern about planned concerts in London by US rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts.

British PM slams London festival for booking Kanye West

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about planned concerts in London by US rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts and released a song called "Heil Hitler".

Revellers parade giant penises to dash stigma in Japan's fertility festival

Showcasing phallus-shaped portable shrines and pink penis candies, Japan's annual fertility festival teemed Sunday with tourists, couples and families elated by its open display of sex.

Judge dismisses Lively sex harassment claim against Baldoni

A US judge has dismissed sexual harassment claims brought by actor Blake Lively against co-star Justin Baldoni that were at the heart of explosive public row between the two, a court filing showed.

Irish income scheme throws artists unique lifeline

In a maze of plywood artists' studios built into a Dublin warehouse, author and filmmaker Seanan Kerr stitches together a career that -- until recently -- had little guarantee of stability.

Geisha spectacle in Japan's Kyoto celebrates arrival of spring

Against a backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms, a group of geishas elegantly shuffle onto a stage in Japan's Kyoto city to begin a centuries-old performance celebrating the arrival of spring.

Israeli director Nadav Lapid wants new satire to 'shake souls'

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid thinks sometimes movies can change history; other times they simply narrate it.

Travolta returns to Cannes with aviation-inspired directorial debut

US movie legend John Travolta will present his directorial debut "Propeller One-Way Night Coach", about a young boy's journey in the "golden age of aviation", at the Cannes Film Festival in May, organisers said Thursday.

'Extraordinary news': Dutch recover stolen gold Romanian helmet

Dutch authorities on Thursday showed off a recovered priceless gold 2,500-year-old helmet from Romania that was stolen last year during a brazen heist in the Netherlands.

US Army helicopter pilots cleared after Kid Rock flyby

The US Army helicopter pilots who flew near the Tennessee home of musician Kid Rock have had their suspension lifted, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday.

Golden toilet statue mocks Trump near renovated White House

Here's one monument President Donald Trump probably isn't too happy to see emblazoned with his name: a golden toilet near the White House.

Ballroom, library, airport: Trump aims to leave his mark

While returning to Washington from Florida aboard Air Force One on Sunday, President Donald Trump chatted with journalists for a few minutes about the Iran war.

France eyes ban on social media for under-15s

President Emmanuel Macron is hoping France will become one of the first European Union countries to ban social media for under-15s, following similar moves in Australia and Indonesia.

Archaeologists forced by Mideast war to cut short Iraq digs

Iraq is home to ruins from some of the world's earliest civilisations, but teams led by international archaeologists have been forced by drone and rocket attacks in the Middle East war to cut short their expeditions.

China teen diving prodigy nearly retired after 'reaching mental limit'

China's three-time Olympic gold medallist diver Quan Hongchan considered retiring after struggling with her mental health and says she has been subjected to intense scrutiny over her weight.

Indonesia summons Google, Meta for 'not complying' with teen social media ban: minister

Indonesia issued summons letters to Google and Meta over their failure to comply with a social media ban for under-16s that entered into force over the weekend, the communications minister said.

Hindu devotional clubbing sways India's youth

In India's capital, Hindu "bhajan clubbing" is electrifying nightlife, with revellers dancing to traditional devotional songs reimagined through guitars and pounding drumbeats, transforming public venues into spiritual hangouts.

US pro table tennis league blasts niche sport into spotlight

Don't call it the "Marty Supreme" effect: table tennis is a growing sport in the United States, in part because of a new professional league giving the parlor game an ultra-competitive edge.

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