“Vermin”, a horror film about killer spiders invading a run-down apartment block, has become the first hit of the year in France. The eight-legged critters are not the only surprise…
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Taylor Swift love affair sparks Republican conspiracy theory mania
You knew Taylor Swift was influential, but Republicans are now crediting the singer with James-Bond-villain-level powers in a wacky conspiracy theory claiming the singer’s romance with NFL star Travis Kelce…
15 African Artists to Watch Out for in 2024: A Kaleidoscope of Creative Brilliance
As the sun rises in 2024, a new energy surges through the veins of African music. A vibrant new generation of artists is ready to ignite the world stage, with their vocals ricocheting off sun-drenched beaches, pulsating subterranean clubs, and booming through crackling speakers in crowded cities.
Wizkid and Tems Absent from Grammy’s List of African Award Winners
Ahead of the 66th Grammy Award on February 4, the organisers have released a list of African musicians who have bagged the golden gramophones since the 1960s.
Animal mutant thriller tops nominations for ‘French Oscars’
Oscar hopeful “Anatomy of a Fall” was narrowly bested by a beastly sci-fi thriller in the nominations race for France’s answer to the Academy Awards Wednesday. “The Animal Kingdom”, about…
‘Oppenheimer’ tops Oscar nominations with 13
“Oppenheimer” — Christopher Nolan’s masterly portrait of the father of the atomic bomb — dominated the Oscar nominations Tuesday, earning an impressive 13 nods including for best picture. It was…
Hall of Fame golfer Jack Burke dies at 100
Jack Burke Jr., who came from eight strokes back in the final round to win the 1956 Masters, died on Friday at the age of 100, the World Golf Hall…
‘Oppenheimer’ tops nominations for BAFTA Awards
“Oppenheimer” on Thursday led the shortlist of films vying for recognition at Britain’s forthcoming BAFTA awards, earning an unrivalled 13 nominations, including a first ever for leading actor Cillian Murphy.…