Missing torso of Buddha statue found at Cambodia’s Angkor temple complex
According to archaeologists, the head of the same statue was dug up in 1927 and is now in Cambodia’s National museum in the capital Phnom Penh. The two parts may…
French publishers and authors sue Meta over copyright works used in AI training
Three French trade groups are launching legal action against Meta over the company’s widespread use of copyrighted works to train its generative AI model – all without authorization. Read More
The abaya: the women’s outfit that’s become a must-have fashion item for Ramadan
In recent years, women in Arab markets during Ramadan have been increasingly wearing the abaya, a traditional, loose-fitting symbol of chastity and dignity. With designers giving it a modern and…
Is the $10bn Spotify gave artists last year enough to silence its critics?
Spotify paid out more money into the music industry last year than any other retailer in history. Read More
Comedian Bill Burr describes Elon Musk as ‘evidently a Nazi’ as ‘Tesla takedown’ protests continue
Bill Burr has slammed the “guy with dyed hair plugs and a laminated face” and also criticised US liberal attitudes. “Why are we so afraid of this guy who can’t…
Karla Sofía Gascón receives Spanish Actors and Actresses Union award: ‘I am a woman like any other’
Karla Sofía Gascón received the award from the Union of Actors and Actresses of Spain for best actress in an international production. During the ceremony, she addressed the tweet scandal…
Why a British owner refuses to return a stolen Renaissance painting
Italian art lovers want the return of a stolen Renaissance painting but its English owner is refusing. Read More
Harry Potter actress joins OnlyFans to ‘get out of debt’
Jessie Cave is starting a non-sexual in nature OnlyFans account. She isn’t the first person in the entertainment industry to have turned to the social media platform for extra income……
How Rebecca Black reinvented herself as a camp pop icon
As ‘Friday’ singer Rebecca Black is announced as the support act on Katy Perry’s upcoming Lifetimes Tour, we look at the surprising career trajectory of the much-derided child star. Read…
Washington Post op-ed writer quits after paper refuses to publish piece critical of Bezos
Longstanding columnist for the Washington Post, Ruth Marcus, has resigned after an article criticising Jeff Bezos wasn’t run, weeks after the owner changed editorial rules on opinion pieces. Read More