Malmo expects visitors and protests for Eurovision
Swedish city Malmo, host of this year's Eurovision Song Contest in May, expects guests from 80 countries for the event. But it is also bracing for possible unrest on its sidelines, city officials said on Thursday (March 21). Olivia Zollino has more.
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Britain's Queen Camilla says King is 'doing very well'
Children of a local primary school gifted Britain's Queen Camilla an envelope of "get well soon messages" for King Charles during a visit to Belfast. She also said King Charles was "doing very well" as she was welcomed by the public.
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Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired over theft allegations
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara has been fired by the team amid allegations he had engaged in "massive theft" from the player to pay off gambling debts, multiple news outlets reported on Wednesday (March 20). Ryan Chang has more.
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‘Game of Thrones’ creators return with '3 Body Problem'
Creators of the long-running hit series "Game of Thrones", David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, return to television with another ambitious project, science-fiction thriller show "3 Body Problem".
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'Priscilla the Party!' brings the cult comedy to London
Thirty years after "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" became an unexpected cinema hit, audiences will be able to sing and dance along as the cult comedy hits London's Soho district next week. Those behind the latest version of the show say the story is as important as ever. Olivia Zollino reports.
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Caitlyn Jenner backs ban on transgender female athletes
Former Olympian and transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner spoke out in support of a New York county's order banning transgender female athletes from using the county's public facilities.
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Palace won't comment over Kate: royal expert
Katie Nicholl, royal author and correspondent at Vanity Fair magazine, said on Tuesday (March 19) that she suspected that the Kensington Palace would not dignify "wild speculation with any official comment," a day after a video was published by the Sun newspaper showing the smiling Princess of Wales alongside her husband.
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Prince William says he wants Kate next to him
Britain's Prince William visited a homelessness project in Sheffield, northern England, on Tuesday (March 19), after publication of the first video taken of his wife, Kate, since she underwent surgery two months ago.
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson offered James Bond role, report says
Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been offered the role of James Bond in the film franchise, Britain's The Sun newspaper reported late on Monday (March 18), taking over from Daniel Craig who wrapped his tenure playing the suave secret agent in 2021. Emma Jehle reports.
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Absent royal Kate finally appears in UK newspaper
Britain's Princess of Wales, has been shown walking and shopping in a front page screenshot of the first video taken of her since she underwent surgery two months ago in footage published by the Sun. The picture of Kate, alongside her husband and heir to the throne Prince William, was splashed on the front page of the popular tabloid on Tuesday (March 19), after the video was released late on Monday (March 18) evening.
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Britain's Royal Mint launches new Star Wars coin
Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon has been immortalized on a collectible coin, Britain's Royal Mint announced on Monday (March 18). The starship is the first in the new four-coin series dedicated to the franchise’s iconic vehicles.
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Small German town to host France squad for Euro 2024
The small German town of Bad Lippspringe will host the French national soccer team during the Euro 2024. Local officials are excited that Les Bleus chose their town as base and training ground during the tournament. Ilan Rubens reports.
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Beyonce shines a light on country music's Black roots
Experts and fans say Beyonce's mark on country with hit song "Texas Hold 'Em" pays homage to the legacy of Black Americans within country music and culture – a history that has largely gone unrecognized in some mainstream music circles. Kristy Kilburn has more.
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Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor premiere 'Road House' remake
At the premiere for the upcoming 'Road House' remake in London on Thursday (March 14), actor Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor talked about the UFC champ's acting debut. "I was a white belt and I'm a white belt still," McGregor said about making movies.
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MLB superstar Ohtani and wife arrive in South Korea
Major League Baseball star Shohei Ohtani and his wife arrived in South Korea on Friday (March 15) with the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of their season opener next week.
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Peter Dinklage, Shirley MacLaine star in new dark comedy
Peter Dinklage and Shirley MacLaine said their new dark comedy, "American Dreamer," is more of a mysterious love story.
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After ‘time for me,’ Lindsay Lohan back with new film
Actor Lindsay Lohan stars in the new romcom "Irish Wish", but don’t call it a comeback. “I think I just I wanted to take some time for me, and now I'm just doing my job again,” said Lohan.
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Prince William says his wife is the 'arty one'
Britain's Prince William joked his wife was the "arty one" during a visit to a London youth center on Thursday (March 14), just days after Kate apologized on social media for "any confusion" caused by an edited photograph which had been issued by her office Kensington Palace.
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SZA, Dua Lipa and Coldplay to headline Glastonbury
Female acts will fill two of the three headline slots at Britain's Glastonbury Festival for the first time in June when Dua Lipa and SZA top the bill alongside rock-band Coldplay, organizers said on Thursday (March 14). Emma Jehle reports.
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How Paris will keep Olympians cool without air con
Temperatures are expected to soar again in the European summer, but there will be no air conditioning in the athletes' rooms at the Paris 2024, which has pledged to host the "greenest ever" Olympic Games. Reuters spoke with Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo about the city's plans. Ilan Rubens has more.
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Gwyneth Paltrow's next wellness journey: meditation
Actor and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow says her current day job with lifestyle and wellness company Goop is "too all-encompassing" to return to acting at the moment. Her latest collaboration is with an artificial intelligence-powered meditation app that she says can help people find their center.
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Musician Lenny Kravitz unveils his Hollywood star
Music icon Lenny Kravitz unveiled his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday (March 12).
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Queen Camilla matches outfit with Barbie made in her likeness
Britain's Queen Camilla matched outfits on Tuesday (March 12) with a Barbie doll made in her likeness and presented to her during a reception at Buckingham Palace.
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Britain's King Charles delivers Commonwealth Day message
Britain's King Charles III has delivered a pre-recorded message to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday (March 11) as his wife, Queen Camilla, stepped in for him whilst he continues to undergo treatment for cancer.
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'Viking' the Australian Shepherd wins best in show at Crufts
An Australian Shepherd called Viking was crowned best in show at Crufts dog show in Birmingham on Sunday (March 10).
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