Village People, Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump inauguration
New York (AFP) – The Village People -- the group behind "Y.M.C.A," a staple of Donald Trump's rallies -- said Monday they have accepted an invitation from the president-elect to…
Grammys still set for February 2, will support LA fire relief
New York (AFP) – The Grammys, slated for February 2, will "proceed as planned" despite the devastating fires scorching Los Angeles, the Recording Academy said Monday. Issued on: 13/01/2025 -…
Devastating LA fires prompt 2028 Olympics debate
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The Los Angeles wildfire disaster has cast a shadow over preparations for the 2028 Olympics, raising questions over whether the city can deliver a…
Glitzy Oscars nominees' lunch cancelled after LA wildfires
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The body that awards the Oscars said Monday it was cancelling its ritzy nominees' luncheon, as Los Angeles grapples with enormous wildfires. Issued on:…
Fresh off latest hit album, Bad Bunny announces Puerto Rican concert residency
New York (AFP) – Megastar Bad Bunny announced on Monday a 21-concert residency in his homeland Puerto Rico, with the first nine shows limited to residents of the island. Issued…
Tyson Fury: Final curtain for the 'Gypsy King'?
London (AFP) – Tyson Fury has, not for the first time, announced his retirement from the boxing ring. But is this really the end of the road for the "Gypsy…
'Sticking plaster' Moyes backs Everton to beat Premier League drop
Liverpool (AFP) – David Moyes insisted on Monday he had jumped at the chance to manage Everton for a second spell and was confident of extending the club's 71-year stay…
Lebanon's Salam, ICJ judge turned prime minister
Beirut (Lebanon) (AFP) – Nawaf Salam, Lebanon's new prime minister, is a leading international judge who won support for staying out of the political infighting that has paralysed the crisis-hit…
Punishing 2025 Giro to complete hat
Milan (Italy) (AFP) – The Giro d'Italia will once again finish in Rome this year after the Grand Tour begins for the first time in Albania and then leads the…
Search for bodies as LA firefighters brace for more wind
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Search teams with dogs fanned out looking for victims in Los Angeles on Monday, as firefighters girded for hurricane-force winds that could spark new…