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Composer of Piaf's 'Non, je ne regrette rien' dies aged 95

Songwriter and singer Charles Dumont, who composed the song "Non, je ne regrette rien" ("No, I do not regret anything") made world famous by Edith Piaf, has died aged 95, his partner told AFP Monday.

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.

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UK painter's pop art highlights 'silencing' of Hong Kong youth

For two decades, British artist Martin Lever took his inspiration from Asia and his adopted home of Hong Kong.

Matthew Perry died of accidental ketamine overdose, examiner finds

"Friends" actor Matthew Perry died from an accidental ketamine overdose, medical examiners said Friday, concluding their investigation into the death of the beloved but troubled TV star.

Canada print media to get two-thirds of Google's payment to news outlets

Canada's print media will receive nearly two-thirds of an annual Can$100 million (US$75 million) payment from Google to the country's news outlets in exchange for distribution of their content, the federal government announced Friday.

Matthew Perry died of 'acute effects of ketamine': medical examiner

"Friends" actor Matthew Perry died as a result of "the acute effects of ketamine," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office said Friday.

UK judge rules Prince Harry victim of phone hacking by Mirror Group

A UK judge ruled Friday that Prince Harry was a victim of phone hacking by journalists working for Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), and awarded him £140,600 ($179,600) in damages.

Live music offers respite from Ukraine trench life

With bawdy songs and violin solos, a live concert near Ukraine's front line gave troops a chance to unwind and clear their heads of warfare.

'Dame Edna' comic Barry Humphries celebrated at Australian state memorial

Rock stars, royalty and Rupert Murdoch on Friday praised late Australian entertainer Barry Humphries, whose life was celebrated in a glitzy state memorial at the Sydney Opera House.

Stage version of Netflix hit 'Stranger Things' opens in London

After proving to be one of Netflix's most popular shows, the makers of "Stranger Things" are hoping for similar success with a stage adaptation of the science-fiction–horror series, which opened in Britain Thursday.

'Fall of the ogre': Depardieu sparks #MeToo moment in French cinema

For more than a year after rape allegations against French actor Gerard Depardieu, the film industry shrugged its shoulders and the cinematic legend with more than 200 titles to his name continued working.

Chinese Olympic gold medallist condemns 'malicious' online abuse

An Olympic and world champion short track speed skater said he was "very angry" and "deeply hurt" after suffering online abuse following a collision with a Chinese team-mate during a race.

Nepali TikTok influencers reel after sudden ban

Nepali influencer Anjana Aryal went from homemaker to entrepreneur by sharing recipes on TikTok, but her lucrative business collapsed last month when the Himalayan republic banned the Chinese-owned short video app.

French celebrity writer Beigbeder held after rape allegation

Police detained French best-selling writer Frederic Beigbeder on Tuesday to question him about a rape allegation, sources close to the case told AFP.

Ancient Roman home with 'unparalleled' mosaic found in Italy

Italian archaeologists have uncovered a luxurious Roman home near the Colosseum, boasting an "unparalleled" mosaic featuring shells, marble and precious glass, the culture ministry said Tuesday.

Berlin film festival names new head

The Berlinale film festival on Tuesday named Tricia Tuttle, the former head of the BFI London Film Festival, as its new director as it prepares for a slimmed-down 2024 edition.

South Africa pop sensation Zahara dies aged 36

The family of award-winning singer Zahara on Tuesday led tributes to the Afro-pop star who has died at the age of 36.

S.Africa afro-pop sensation Zahara dies aged 36

Tributes were paid Tuesday to award-winning South African singer Zahara, whose debut album made her an overnight pop sensation, after her death at the age of 36.

Sex, death and madness on the night train from Tolstoy to Bond

The return of the sleeper train from Berlin to Paris is a reminder of the romance of railways that has long inspired writers, musicians and filmmakers.

Senegalese cinemas pay tribute to Sembene on 100th anniversary

The lights fade and the screen lights up, transporting Senegalese cinemagoers back in time to the world of Ousmane Sembene, who would have been 100 this year.

The Dude abides: 'Big Lebowski' gear under the hammer

If sipping White Russians while you go bowling with your odd-ball friends is your thing, you might like to bid on the bathrobe Jeff Bridges wore in "The Big Lebowski." But you know, that's just, like, my opinion, man.

'Barbenheimer' tops Golden Globes nominations

"Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" -- the unlikely pair of films that dominated the box office and spawned countless internet memes this summer -- topped the newly revamped Golden Globes film nominations Monday.

Original Asterix cover fails to find buyer after legal challenge

An original cover painting from the 1963 comic book "Asterix and Cleopatra" went under the hammer Sunday but failed to find a buyer after a legal challenge from the artist's daughter.

Elon Musk reinstates far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on X

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, on Sunday reinstated far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on the social media platform, a year after vowing never to let him return.

Time of the sign: Hollywood landmark hits 100

The landmark word has loomed over Tinseltown since before movies started talking, becoming a symbol of the entire film industry.

'Love Story' star Ryan O'Neal dead at 82

Actor and heartthrob Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of "Love Story" who also appeared in "Paper Moon" and "Barry Lyndon," has died, his son said Friday. He was 82.

Led by Taylor Swift's $1 bn tour, 2023 concerts set new record

Led by Beyonce and Taylor Swift, whose "Eras Tour" was the first to bring in more than $1 billion, ticket revenues from the top 100 concert tours of 2023 jumped to a record $9.17 billion, industry magazine Pollstar said Friday.

The Pogues singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan given full Irish send-off

The hard-living lead singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, received a rousing Irish send-off with music, song and dancing on Friday, after his death at the age of 65.

Dublin crowds bid farewell to Irish songwriter Shane MacGowan

Crowds lined the streets of Dublin on Friday to their pay respects to Irish songwriter Shane MacGowan, who died last month at the age of 65.

Madrid's Prado museum throws spotlight on reverse side of paintings

A new exhibition at Madrid's Prado museum is throwing a spotlight on the reverse side of paintings, letting visitors see labels, seals and sketches that are usually hidden from view.

'Baldur's Gate 3' crowned game of the year

Role-playing hit "Baldur's Gate 3", based in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, was named video game of the year at an awards ceremony in Los Angeles late Thursday.

Fashion world descends on UK's Manchester in Chanel show

Scintillating colours and celebrities lit up a gloomy Manchester on Thursday as the British city famous for its past textile industry flaunted the latest fashion in a prestigious Chanel show.

'Dance is beautiful': Kenyan slum reaches for ballet stars

Bravian Mise hits a series of grand jetes -- leaping like a gazelle across the cramped living room -- and pirouettes during an exhaustive rehearsal at his home in a Kenyan slum.

Between love and exile: Albanian filmmaker captures nation's struggles

With short films centred on poverty, migration and love, Erenik Beqiri has helped draw the global spotlight to Albania's film industry by telling stories at the heart of the country's social and economic fault lines.

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