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Chuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking action star, dead at 86

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the "Walker, Texas Ranger" television series, has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.

Chuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking action star, dead at 86: family

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the "Walker, Texas Ranger" television series, has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.

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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.

Fossils discovered in Morocco shed light on our African roots

Where did our species first emerge? Fossils discovered in Morocco dating back more than 773,000 years bolster the theory that Homo sapiens originally appeared in Africa, scientists said in a study Wednesday.

Brigitte Bardot to be buried in Saint-Tropez as cause of death revealed

Well-wishers lined the streets in Brigitte Bardot's hometown of Saint-Tropez on Wednesday for the funeral of the French screen icon as her husband revealed she had died from cancer.

Bardot to be buried in Saint-Tropez as cause of death revealed

Well-wishers gathered in Brigitte Bardot's hometown of Saint-Tropez on Wednesday for the funeral of the French screen icon as her husband revealed she had died from cancer.

Hungarian filmmaker Bela Tarr dies aged 70

Legendary Hungarian filmmaker Bela Tarr, known for his long takes, monochromatic films and depictions of desolate landscapes on the silver screen, died on Tuesday at the age of 70.

Nigeria's 'Kannywood' tiptoes between censor boards and modernity

Long overshadowed by south Nigeria's Nollywood, filmmakers in the north of Africa's cinema powerhouse are pushing boundaries in search of international eyeballs -- all while navigating the Muslim-majority region's social conservatism.

Chalamet boosts Oscar bid with Critics Choice Awards win

Timothee Chalamet's Oscars campaign earned a major boost Sunday as he scooped the best actor prize for "Marty Supreme" at the Critics Choice Awards, the first major gala of this year's Hollywood awards season.

Dress for success: Mexican president's ideological attire

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's wardrobe is more than a statement of style; it has become known as a canvass for her political message of advancing women's and Indigenous rights.

K-pop stars BTS to release album in March ahead of world tour

K-pop megastars BTS will release a new album in March ahead of a world tour, the group announced on Thursday.

Trump bashes Clooney after actor becomes French

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Paris was welcome to Hollywood star George Clooney after the actor got French citizenship -- and took the opportunity to bash France, too.

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