At Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process
Japanese filmmaker Koji Fukada has said that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to “jump straight to...
Billboard apologized for posting an inappropriate video featuring Taylor Swift, reigniting controversy over her long-standing feud with Kanye West.
Billboard apologized after posting an inappropriate video featuring a nude wax figure of Taylor Swift in Kanye West's Famous music video, which sparked backlash. The video depicted a naked likeness of Swift, with West making sexual innuendos about her in the lyrics. Billboard removed the clip and issued a statement on X, expressing deep regret to Swift and readers.
Swift and West's feud dates back to the 2009 MTV VMAs, where West interrupted her speech. Attempts to reconcile in 2015 failed after Famous referenced Swift, leading to further conflict when Kim Kardashian shared an edited call suggesting Swift approved the lyrics. Swift later called this and losing her masters to Scooter Braun the "lowest points" in her career.
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed over U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, as signs emerged that the conflict is causing a shift in alliances across the Middle East.
The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed his first deputy to fulfill the public’s expectations regarding the access to the Internet services and platforms amid a wartime shut-down of international connection since late February.
Just one week after a similar move by Australia, Greece announced that it will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, as governments around the world weigh tougher rules amid growing concerns over mental health, safety and screen addiction.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not think he will need China's help to end the war with Iran as he left for a high-stakes summit in Beijing on Tuesday, as hopes for a lasting peace deal dwindled and Tehran tightened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Beijing on 14–15 May 2026 for a high-stakes summit aimed at managing rising tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan and the Iran conflict.
A drug addiction counsellor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks leading up to the actor’s fatal overdose has been sentenced to two years in federal prison in Los Angeles.
The Eurovision Song Contest opened in Vienna on Tuesday amid heightened political tensions, as Israel competed in the first semi-final despite a boycott by five European broadcasters over the war in Gaza.
Azerbaijan’s Eurovision team are confident singer Jiva will secure a place in the contest’s final after performing in the second semi-final in Vienna on Thursday evening (14 May).
The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has officially opened on the French Riviera, once again transforming Cannes into the global centre of cinema, fashion, and entertainment.
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics, seeking at least $15 million in damages over allegations that her image was used without permission to promote television sets.
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