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Pop megastar Taylor Swift sold 2.61 million album and streaming units of "The Tortured Poets Department" during its first week of release in the U.S., Billboard reported, calling it "a gigantic debut at No. 1" on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Sean Hogan has the details.

Hollywood actor Nicole Kidman received a standing ovation as she arrived at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday (April 27) to receive the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award.

A new exhibition at the 2024 Venice Biennale, titled "Breasts," showcases the iconography and symbolism of breasts as one of the most enduring and censored subjects in art and media, assistant curator Kathryn Pearce explains.

Inter brought their 20th Serie A title celebrations to the Piazza Duomo on Sunday (April 28) as Milan's iconic cathedral was lit up with flares and fireworks.

A zoo in northern France welcomed two Sumatran tiger cubs in what officials called a "big plus" for the conservation of the endangered species.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken bought Taylor Swift’s "Midnights" album during a visit to the record store LiPi in Beijing on Friday (April 26).

Singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue and Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz were named one of the TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2024. TIME celebrated their 2024 class on Thursday (April 25) in New York.

When Zendaya first read the script for director Luca Guadagnino’s romantic sports film “Challengers,” she immediately understood that the tennis player turned coach she would portray was unapologetic about her own power and how she wielded it.

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction for sexual assault and rape was overturned by New York's highest court, reopening the landmark case that fueled the #MeToo movement and highlighting the challenges of holding powerful men accountable. This report produced by Freddie Joyner.

British electro-pop duo Pet Shop Boys say their new album "Nonetheless" is one of their most melodic from their four-decade-long career, featuring songs about solitude, freedom and looking for a new bohemia.

Hollywood star Jeff Daniels said his character in the new Netflix show "A Man in Full" and former U.S. President Donald Trump are in "a similar situation" as he hit the carpet on Wednesday (April 24) for the premiere.

The sails of the landmark red windmill atop the Moulin Rouge, the most celebrated cabaret club in Paris, fell to the ground overnight in the early hours of Thursday (April 25), much to the sorrow of tourists. Olivia Chan has more.

The sails of the red windmill on the top of Paris cabaret the Moulin Rouge fell off in the early hours of Thursday morning (April 25), a spokesperson said.

Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 million people worldwide, but visitors face heightened security amid planned protests over Israel's participation and a new geo-political backdrop since Sweden joined NATO. Kristy Kilburn has more.

K-pop group Itzy, who have earned fans with their unique blend of vibrant pop, hip-hop, and EDM influences, coupled with powerful, synchronized choreographies and a positive message of self-love and empowerment, is currently in the middle of their second world tour after their 2019 debut. Group member Ryujin says the positive message resonates with fans.

Brazilian DJ and producer Alok is setting aside his traditional modern electronic dance music to focus on something even more traditional – indigenous songs from his country. Sean Hogan has more.

Really Good Time's drummer Adrian Garvey says the rock band's new music video is a nod to the golden age of the early noughties MVs and explains it was a deliberate move from the director to "shift to the female gaze.”

Actors Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt turn the spotlight on stunt performers in the film 'The Fall Guy' at the London premiere on Monday (April 22). The movie's stunt designer Chris O'Hara says he hopes the film will create awareness and accolades for the industry.

Taylor Swift fans are flocking to The Black Dog, a pub in southwest London, after it was name-checked on the U.S singer's new album "The Tortured Poet's Department." Lily Bottomley, the pub's events and social media manager, said she could not be absolutely certain her Black Dog was the same one mentioned, but noted there had previously been a "certain blonde regular" at the pub.

Britain’s Queen Camilla visited the Royal Lancers for the first time as Colonel-in-Chief on Monday (April 22).

Taylor Swift surprised fans with her new record "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday (April 19), revealing it was a double album featuring songs about heartbreak and a period described as "the saddest story" of the singer's life.

It was a party outside Hollywood Blvd's famous TCL Chinese Theater on Thursday (April 18) as the stars of the cult classic film “Pulp Fiction” celebrated its 30-year anniversary. John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson, who played the iconic hitmen duo Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield, said “Pulp Fiction” not only helped shape their careers but changed the face of filmmaking.

Legendary musician Jon Bon Jovi and documentary director Gotham Chopra share the journey behind "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story," a series about Bon Jovi's 40-year career and recent health struggles, at the London premiere on Wednesday (April 17).

A letter written by Princess Diana and a portrait of John Lennon are among many items going up for auction in a British memorabilia sale next month, says Andrew Ewbank, a partner at Ewbank's Auction House.

Britain's Prince William returned to public duties on Thursday (April 18) for the first time since his wife Kate revealed she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer.