New York, United States | AFP | Another big name in fashion photography, Bruce Weber, has been accused of sexually harassment involving a male model, according to a suit filed in New York. The 71-year-old Weber, who worked for Vogue and helped forge the image of such brands as Calvin Klein, …
Read More »Bebe Cool hailed for ‘Push Up’ Coke Studio Africa show
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bebe Cool has been hailed for last month’s Coke Studio Africa performance on the RnB track titled “Push Up” with Jason Derulo – one of the world’s most successful songwriters and recording artists. Coke Studio Africa is a non-competitive music collaboration show, which seeks to bring …
Read More »Michael Jackson’s impact on art revealed in new show
Paris, France | AFP | Pop legend Michael Jackson’s “huge impact” on contemporary art will be explored in a new exhibition in Paris and London next year. The “groundbreaking” show claims it will tell the “untold story” of how the king of pop became “one of the most influential figures …
Read More »Mayor signs repeal of New York dancing ban
New York, United States | AFP | New York’s mayor on Monday signed into law the repeal of a 91-year-old piece of legislation that had technically banned dancing in thousands of bars, clubs and restaurants in the city. The city council voted overwhelmingly on October 31 to axe the law, …
Read More »Meghan Markle: A feminist among Britain’s royals
London, United Kingdom | AFP | American, mixed-race and “fiercely independent”: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s actor girlfriend, will breathe fresh air into the British royal family when she marries Queen Elizabeth II’s grandson next Spring. Playing a lawyer in the hit television show “Suits”, the 36-year-old actress with long flowing …
Read More »Love at first sight: Prince Harry to marry Meghan Markle next year
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Britain’s Prince Harry said Monday he was “thrilled” to be marrying his American girlfriend Meghan Markle early next year, confirming months of speculation about the one-time playboy royal and the glamorous actress. The prince revealed he fell for Markle — who will inject a …
Read More »South Africa’s new export is Miss Universe
Las Vegas, United States | AFP | Beauties from across the globe converged in Las Vegas Sunday, where Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, 22, edged out her rivals from Colombia and Jamaica to take the crown. Nel-Peters, a graduate in business management, said her disabled half-sister has …
Read More »Bruno Mars wins American Music Awards on night of divas
Los Angeles, United States | AFP | Bruno Mars took the top prize at the American Music Awards on Sunday at a show that paid glowing tribute to legendary divas Diana Ross and the late Whitney Houston. Mars, the retro star who found fresh success with the funky beats and R&B …
Read More »Tintin and Snowy drawing sells for 500,000 euros
Paris, France | AFP | A colour drawing of Tintin and his faithful canine companion Snowy sold at a Paris auction on Saturday for more than half a million euros. The India ink and watercolour image, which went under the hammer for 505,000 euros ($595,000), shows the intrepid pair in …
Read More »Explosive start to 7th Breakfast Jam finals at Wandegeya
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After thrilling displays on day of one of the 7th annual Break-Fast Jam Finals on Saturday, an exciting final day awaits dance fans Sunday at YMCA Wandegeya from 3pm. Break-Fast Jam is an annual breakdance event held in Uganda that brings together participants from …
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