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Roger Allers, co-director of "The Lion King", dead at 76
Roger Allers, a film-maker and animation wizard who co-directed "The Lion King" and other huge Disney hits, has died at the age of 76, Disney said.
Louvre heist probe: What we know
Thieves in October broke into the French capital's world-famous Louvre museum in broad daylight, escaping in under eight minutes with jewellery worth $102 million.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' at number one in N.America for fifth straight week
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" showed no signs of slowing down, topping the North American box office for the fifth consecutive week over the long holiday weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Men's Fashion Week in Paris: what to watch
Men's Fashion Week will kick off in Paris on Tuesday, and from Veronique Nichanian's farewell at Hermes to Jonathan Anderson's second Dior collection, AFP has selected the stand-out moments not to be missed.
Social media sites block 4.7 million underage accounts in Australia
Tech giants have blocked 4.7 million accounts under Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s, the country's online safety watchdog said Friday.
Harry due to testify to UK court next week in last tabloid case
Prince Harry is set to give evidence to a UK court next week as his last remaining lawsuit against a newspaper publisher goes to trial, according to a draft timetable seen Thursday.
UK's Hockney warns moving Bayeux Tapestry would be 'madness'
The British Museum Thursday vowed to protect the Bayeux Tapestry, after renowned UK artist David Hockney warned that sending it across the Channel from France for an exhibition this year was "madness".
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei debuts in India
The first solo exhibition in India by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei opened Thursday, featuring sculpture, installation and mixed media spanning his career, as well as his "homage" to the country.
The Bulgarian mechanic Kremlin propaganda keeps killing
For almost a decade, Nikolay Gentchev has faced a strange question: "You're not dead, are you?"
Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash
Elon Musk's platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash over its generation of sexualized photos of women and children.
Golden Globes viewership shrinks again
The number of people tuning in to watch the Golden Globe Awards shrank this year, organizers announced Wednesday, as Hollywood's gala evenings continue to struggle with declining viewership.
UK prosecutors appeal Kneecap rapper terror charge dismissal
UK prosecutors launched a High Court challenge Wednesday to appeal a judge's decision to throw out a charge of supporting terrorism against an Irish-language singer from the punk-rap group Kneecap.
Every cent you take: Sting, ex-Police band mates in royalty battle
London's High Court on Wednesday began hearing a lawsuit brought against the singer Sting by his former Police bandmates claiming some $2 million in unpaid streaming royalties.
Ted Huffman, the New Yorker aiming to update top French opera festival
Ted Huffman, the New Yorker handed the reins of France's prestigious Aix-en-Provence Festival, wants to attract a younger audience as well as people like him, who come from outside the sometimes intimidating music scene.
Singer Julio Iglesias accused of 'human trafficking' by former staff
A criminal complaint filed by two former employees of veteran Spanish singer Julio Iglesias accuses him of "human trafficking" and "forced labour", according to advocacy groups supporting the women.
Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for assaulting ride-share driver
Actor Kiefer Sutherland, who starred in the television series "24" and vampire flick "The Lost Boys," was arrested Monday on suspicion of assaulting a ride-share driver, according to Los Angeles police.
K-pop heartthrobs BTS to kick off world tour in April
K-pop megastars BTS will kick off their first world tour in four years in April, their label said on Wednesday, part of a hotly-anticipated comeback following a hiatus for the South Koreans whose music has become a global phenomenon.
K-pop heartthrobs BTS to begin world tour from April
K-pop megastars BTS will launch a comeback world tour from April, the band's label said on Wednesday.
Iranian goes on trial in France ahead of possible prisoner swap
An Iranian went on trial in France Tuesday accused of promoting "terrorism" on social media in a case linked to a possible prisoner swap with two French citizens held by the Islamic republic for over three-and-a-half years.
Social media harms teens, watchdog warns, as France weighs ban
Social media harms the mental health of adolescents, particularly girls, France's health watchdog said Tuesday as the country debates banning children under 15 from accessing the immensely popular platforms.
Israel to take part in first Eurovision semi-final on May 12
Israel will take part in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest on May 12 in Vienna, according to the draw on Monday, as five countries are staying away this year over Israel's participation.
'One Battle After Another,' 'Hamnet' triumph at Golden Globes
"One Battle After Another" reigned supreme at the Golden Globes on Sunday, winning best comedy, while "Hamnet" sprung a surprise by taking best drama film at the splashy Hollywood ceremony.
Globes red carpet: chic black, naked dresses and a bit of politics
Hollywood's top stars hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, the first major event on the road to the Oscars, and they delivered lots of old-school glamour.
Golden Globes kick off with 'One Battle' among favorites
The Golden Globes kicked off Sunday, with "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" expected to dominate the glitzy gala's movie awards.
'Avatar: Fire and Ashe' leads in N.America for fourth week
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" kept the North American box office churning, claiming the top spot for a fourth week running with $21.3 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78
American guitarist and songwriter Bob Weir, a founding member of the revolutionary, psychedelic jam band Grateful Dead, has died aged 78, his family announced Saturday.
Grok turns off AI image generation for non-payers after nudes backlash
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has turned off its image creation feature for non-paying users following backlash over its use to create sexualized deepfakes of women and children.
'One Battle After Another' leads the charge for Golden Globes
Hollywood's awards season kicks into high gear on Sunday at the Golden Globes gala, with the politically charged "One Battle After Another" expected to solidify its status as the film to beat, two months ahead of the Oscars.
After Minneapolis shooting, AI fabrications of victim and shooter
Hours after a fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an immigration agent, AI deepfakes of the victim and the shooter flooded online platforms, underscoring the growing prevalence of what experts call "hallucinated" content after major news events.
EU orders Musk's Grok AI to keep data after nudes outcry
The EU executive on Thursday said it ordered Elon Musk's Grok to keep data related to the AI chatbot after the tool sparked a backlash for generating sexualised deepfakes of minors.
'Girl with a Pearl Earring' to be shown in Japan, in rare trip abroad
Johannes Vermeer's painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" will be displayed in Japan later this year, the Dutch Mauritshuis museum said Thursday, a rare outing abroad for one of the world's most famous artworks.
Mourners pay tribute to Brigitte Bardot at Saint-Tropez funeral
Well-wishers lined the streets in Brigitte Bardot's hometown of Saint-Tropez on Wednesday for the funeral of the French screen icon, who was buried in a seaside cemetery after dying last month of cancer.