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Breakdancer Johanna Rodrigues performs a dance routine as part of her daily practice session at a park in Bangalore, India, in this Oct. 28, 2019 file photo. — FP
'Better than the boys': Indian b-girl flips norms in world title bid
BANGALORE, India — Long before b-girl Johanna Rodrigues began improvising routines combining Indian classical dance with headstands and backflips in a quest to "redefine femininity", she found inspiration at home in her widowed mother.A rare female face on India's break-dancing scene, Rodrigues is representing the South Asian nation at this week's Red Bull BC One world championship in Mumbai, where she will battle 15 women and 16 men for the top prize.Competing against men comes naturally to the 23-year-old yoga instructor, who grew up idolizing athletes like Usain Bolt and harbored dreams of becoming a runner."We tend to limit girls by segregating them from boys at an early age — setting up different goalposts especially when it comes to things like athletics at...
November 06, 2019

'Better than the boys': Indian b-girl flips norms in world title bid

 Emma Watson
Single? I'm self-partnered, says British actor Emma Watson
LONDON — Actor Emma Watson has given up calling herself single and now describes herself as "self-partnered" as she faces down societal pressure to marry and have a family, she said in an interview published on Tuesday.The "Harry Potter" star told with British Vogue magazine she had battled anxiety as she approached age 30 without a stable career, partner or baby."I never believed the whole 'I'm happy single' spiel," she told the magazine, saying she had gradually changed her views."It took me a long time, but I'm very happy. I call it being self-partnered."Women have long faced particular pressure to partner up and start a family, rights campaigners have argued, with older single women more likely to be seen as an object of pity...
November 05, 2019

Single? I'm self-partnered, says British actor Emma Watson

French actress Adele Haenel is seen during during a press conference at the 70th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes in this May 20, 2017 file photo. — AFP
French star Haenel says she was 'abused' by director from age 12
PARIS — French star Adele Haenel accused the director who discovered her of sexually harassing her from the age of 12 in a lengthy interview on Monday.The 30-year-old, who is wowing critics on both sides of the Atlantic with her performance in "Portrait of a Lady on Fire", said she was the victim of "permanent sexual harassment", "forced kisses on the neck" and touching for the three years she spent working and promoting her debut film, "The Devils".Director Christophe Ruggia strongly denied the claims, with his lawyers saying that he "categorically refuted" any misconduct.He insisted that he had a "professional and affectionate relationship" with Haenel.But the actress handed over love letters she said Ruggia had sent her at...
November 05, 2019

French star Haenel says she was 'abused' by director from age 12

A fan of South Korea's BTS K-pop group holds a poster featuring a band member outside the venue for the final concert of their world tour at the Olympic stadium in Seoul in this Oct. 29, 2019 file photo. — AFP
Singer in K-pop boyband BTS investigated after car crash 'error'
SEOUL — A member of South Korean boy band BTS is being investigated by police after admitting he was at fault in a crash between a car he was driving and a taxi, the group's management said.Jung Kook, the group's main vocalist, was driving in central Seoul last week when he hit a taxi due to an "an error on his part," manager Big Hit Entertainment said on Monday. The 22-year-old immediately admitted violating traffic laws and was questioned by police."Both the victim and Jung Kook did not sustain major injuries," Big Hit said in a statement."He made a statement at the police department and reached an amicable settlement with the victim."Management for Jung Kook, whose full name is Jeon Jung-kook, apologized to the victim and concerned fans. It did...
November 05, 2019

Singer in K-pop boyband BTS investigated after car crash 'error'

Colombian musician Shakira attends the Davis Cup Presentation in New York in this Sept. 6, 2019 file photo. — AFP
Shakira says losing voice was 'darkest moment' of her life
BARCELONA, Spain — Colombian superstar Shakira says temporarily losing her voice two years ago was "the darkest moment" of her life, and which affected her "deeply".In November 2017 the three-time Grammy winner was forced to postpone her hip-shaking "El Dorado World Tour" for seven months after suffering a hemorrhage on her right vocal cord."It affected me deeply, there is a before and after," the 42-year-old said during an interview late on Monday in Barcelona, where she lives with Spanish footballer Gerard Pique and their two young sons."You take many things for granted when you have them... In the case of my voice, it is something that is so inherent in my nature, it is my identity," she added in the interview at a Barcelona...
November 05, 2019

Shakira says losing voice was 'darkest moment' of her life

Olivia Newton-John attends the VIP reception for upcoming
Newton-John's 'Grease' outfit sells for more than $400,000
LOS ANGELES — It was the one they all wanted — the black leather jacket and high-waisted skin-tight pants worn by Olivia Newton-John in the finale of "Grease" electrified a Beverly Hills auction, selling for $405,700.Now part of Hollywood history, the iconic musical comedy starring Newton-John and John Travolta still arouses passions more than 40 years after it first appeared in movie theaters.Newton-John donned the outfit to sing "You're the One that I Want" with Travolta, her transformation into a sexy greaser girl complete.The final price paid on Saturday night was twice the pre-sale estimate, according to Julien's Auctions.Released in 1978, the most successful movie musical ever tells the high school love story of Sandy (Newton-John) and Danny...
November 04, 2019

Newton-John's 'Grease' outfit sells for more than $400,000

US singer Billie Eilish arrives for the 2019 LACMA Art Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles in this Nov. 2, 2019 file photo. — AFP
Billie Eilish wins best song at MTV Europe, disappointment for Ariana Grande
SEVILLE, Spain — Billie Eilish won best newcomer and best song for "Bad Guy" at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday, while Ariana Grande failed to bag any of her seven nominations.Taylor Swift won best video for "ME!" and Canadian singer Shawn Mendes took home best artist at the star-studded evening in Seville, Spain that also gave a special "Rock Icon" award to Oasis front-man Liam Gallagher and saw Korean boy band sensation BTS take home three gongs."Hi MTV EMA, I want to say thank you so much for winning the best song, I love you," 17-year old Eilish said in a pre-recorded video.The American singer became the first artist born in the 2000s to top the Billboard 200 in the US last August with her breakout album "When We All Fall Asleep,...
November 04, 2019

Billie Eilish wins best song at MTV Europe, disappointment for Ariana Grande

BTS megastar Jungkook
BTS K-pop star apologizes for car crash
SEOUL — BTS megastar Jungkook was responsible for a weekend car accident, his K-pop agency admitted Monday, apologizing to the victim and his fans.The singer's vehicle hit a taxi in Seoul on Saturday, and both he and the cab driver have since been treated for minor injuries, according to police.The accident happened just days after the finale of BTS lucrative world tour in Seoul."Last week, while driving his vehicle, Jungkook hit another car due to his own mistake," the singer's agency Big Hit Entertainment said in a statement."Immediately after the accident took place, Jungkook admitted he had violated the traffic laws... and reached an amicable settlement with the victim."We once again apologise to the victim. We also apologize to the fans for causing...
November 04, 2019

BTS K-pop star apologizes for car crash

Police said on Monday there would be no further action taken against the man who returned the violin, which is reportedly worth around £250,000 ($320,000, 290,000 euros). — Courtesy photo
Centuries-old violin returned in UK car park
LONDON — A British musician who launched a public appeal after leaving his 310-year-old violin on a train was reunited with the undamaged instrument in a secretive meeting in a supermarket car park.Police said on Monday there would be no further action taken against the man who returned the violin, which is reportedly worth around £250,000 ($320,000, 290,000 euros)."My violin is home safe and sound! Thanks for the overwhelming support," the musician, Stephen Norris, tweeted at the weekend.He had left the violin, which was made by Roman master craftsman David Tecchler in 1709, on a commuter train out of London last Tuesday.British Transport Police issued an image of the man believed to have taken it, and Morris received a message on social media from someone claiming to have...
November 04, 2019

Centuries-old violin returned in UK car park

Ellen Degeneres speaks during the ceremony for the unveiling of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles in this April 30, 2018 file photo. — Reuters
Ellen DeGeneres to get Golden Globe lifetime award for TV work
LOS ANGELES — Comedian Ellen DeGeneres will get a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes next year recognizing her 25-year career on US television, organizers said on Monday.DeGeneres, 61, will be only the second recipient of the Carol Burnett Award which was first presented to Burnett herself at the Golden Globes award ceremony in January.DeGeneres started her career in stand-up before moving to television. She is currently host of daytime talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show.""In addition to her television success, she’s an advocate and philanthropist, lending her voice to those who don’t have one, and spreading kindness and joy through the power of her platform," said Lorenzo Soria, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) which hands...
November 04, 2019

Ellen DeGeneres to get Golden Globe lifetime award for TV work

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