Entertainment

Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 10:26 UTC
Carnival Cruise apologizes for the “allision” at Cozumel between two of its vessels

In a letter sent to guests on Friday, Carnival Cruise Line apologized for an earlier accident in Cozumel, Mexico, during which the Carnival Glory came into contact with the Carnival Legend while docking, resulting in six passengers sustaining minor injuries.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 08:35 UTC
French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro has died in Paris aged 86

Ungaro was the son of Italian immigrants who trained under Spanish designer Cristobal Balenciaga. He founded his fashion house in the 1960s and described himself as a “sensual obsessive” - with a reputation for bold colors and prints.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 07:33 UTC
Spain's “El Gordo” lottery paid more than €2 billion in lucky numbers prizes

Winners of Spain's “El Gordo” lottery were celebrating on Sunday after more than €2 billion were paid out as the lucky numbers were announced live on national television.
Saturday, December 21st 2019 - 09:51 UTC
Denise Coates from Bet365 has become UK's best-paid executive: £323m payday

Bet365 boss Denise Coates has received a £323m payday, confirming her position as the UK's best-paid executive. The co-founder of the online gambling firm was paid a £277m salary plus dividends as the popularity of online gambling continues to grow.
Friday, December 20th 2019 - 09:36 UTC
Museum dedicated to Diego Maradona and his golden age in Napoli

For some Diego Maradona is the greatest footballer of the 20th century, for others - mainly English - he is the cheating possessor of the hand of God. In Italy, however, he is and always will be the patron saint of Naples.
Thursday, December 19th 2019 - 09:22 UTC
Barcelona-Real Madrid derby turns into world stage for Catalans demanding independence

Protesters have clashed with police outside a Barcelona and Real Madrid football match at Nou Camp in Spain. Thousands of fans inside the stadium held up banners urging the Spanish government to “sit and talk” with those demanding Catalan independence.
Wednesday, December 18th 2019 - 09:31 UTC
Strong subscription growth for Netflix in Latin America and Asia

Netflix is seeing rapid subscriber growth in regions including Asia and Latin America as it girds for tougher competition in the streaming market, newly detailed figures show.
Wednesday, December 18th 2019 - 08:43 UTC
Brazilians angry with a Netflix comedy depicting Jesus as a gay man

A comedy on Netflix depicting Jesus as a gay man has prompted widespread anger in Brazil with almost 2 million people signing a petition calling on the streaming service to remove the film.
Wednesday, December 4th 2019 - 09:20 UTC
Rare Gauguin painting from his time in Tahiti fetches €9.5 million

A rare canvas by French artist Paul Gauguin from his time in Tahiti fetched €9.5 million (US$10.5 million) in Paris on Tuesday, nearly twice its estimated value, the auction house said.
Tuesday, December 3rd 2019 - 09:15 UTC
The 2019 Literature Nobel Prize award implodes in the scandal-hit Swedish Academy

Two external members of the Nobel literature prize committee quit on Monday after criticizing the scandal-hit Swedish Academy. The 233-year-old Academy was forced to introduce several new measures after a sex scandal involving the husband of a former member escalated into a bitter row that meant it had to postpone the award for 2018.