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Designer Ivan Frolov is designing a costume for the Eurovision Song Contest finalist KHAYAT. The image will include the symbols of the morning dawn and golden strings, reflecting the concept of the artist's performance.
New York Fashion Week has kicked off with collections for 2025 from 54 American designers. Pantone presented the main shades of the season, and Marc Jacobs opened the event with an unusual show in a library.
Egg prices in the United States have risen 7-fold in two years due to bird flu, which has killed 104 million laying hens. The largest grocery chains impose restrictions on the purchase of eggs due to the shortage.
Marvel has presented a trailer for the movie “Fantastic Four: The First Steps, which will be released on July 25. The film will star Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bagragh.
A defamation lawsuit between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is about to begin in a US federal court. The parties will argue about the disclosure of documents and the possibility of interrogating Lively by Baldoni's lawyer.
Taylor Swift has decided to limit her communication with Blake Lively because of her involvement in a $400 million lawsuit. Lively used Swift's presence to put pressure on director Justin Baldoni during negotiations on the movie.
Steven Spielberg said that he considered making a sequel to E. T. based on the book Green Planet. The director also admitted that working on the movie inspired him to become a father.
An overview of the most important sports competitions at the beginning of 2025. Among the main events are Eurocup matches, the Biathlon World Championship and three title fights in professional boxing.
19-year-old Matilda Ledger was photographed having coffee in New York, where she showed a striking resemblance to her parents. The photos appeared a week before the 15th anniversary of the death of actor Heath Ledger.
The handwritten drafts of Bob Dylan's legendary song, rescued from a trash can, will be auctioned off. In addition to the lyrics, a painting of the musician and other personal items will be put up for sale.
A New York appeals court has denied Trump's request for a stay of sentencing in the bribes-for-silence case. Sentencing will take place on Friday, 10 days before his inauguration.
A New York court has ordered Trump to be sentenced on January 10 for falsifying documents. The ex-president may become the first convicted candidate to take office in the United States.
In 2024, thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 449 illegally deported Ukrainian children were returned. International partners from Brussels to Mexico City are helping Ukraine return children from the occupied territories.
Actor Andrew Garfield said that he did not sign a contract to participate in the new Spider-Man 4 movie. A similar situation already happened in 2021 before the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where he did play.
On New Year's Eve, there were targeted attacks on law enforcement and firefighters across Germany. The attackers used pyrotechnics, bottles and stones, and dozens of police officers were injured.
Four unidentified gunmen opened fire outside the Amazura nightclub in Queens, wounding 10 people aged 16 to 20. The incident occurred during a birthday celebration for a deceased gang member.
An unknown gunman opened fire outside the Amazura nightclub in Queens, wounding 11 people, mostly teenagers. Police are searching for a gray Infiniti, and all the victims are in stable condition.
Selena Gomez shared a series of photos and videos from her New Year's Eve celebration with her fiancé Benny Blanco. The couple, who got engaged three weeks ago, showed both home and holiday moments together.
One million people gathered in Times Square in New York to celebrate the New Year with the traditional ball drop. Despite the rain and increased security measures, the show included celebrity appearances and a ton of confetti.
Cities around the world are preparing to celebrate the New Year with unique traditions and large-scale shows. From the first fireworks display in New Zealand to the last celebration in American Samoa in 24 hours.
In 2024, the Kyiv metro provided shelter to more than 450,000 people during nighttime air raids. Many more passengers used metro stations as shelters during the day.
In 2025, a new “Beta generation” will emerge, which will last until 2039. By 2035, this generation will account for 16% of the world's population and will live in an era of full automation.
Charles Dolan, the founder of HBO and Cablevision, has passed away at the age of 98. His family net worth is $5.4 billion, and his media empire includes Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and sports teams.
A man with serious burns to his legs and upper body was found at Penn Station. The victim was taken to a medical center, his condition is stable, although the cause of the incident is still unknown.
A federal judge in New York has granted a plaintiff permission to remain anonymous temporarily in a rape case against Jay-Z and Diddy. The woman claims that she was raped by the rappers in 2000 when she was 13 years old.
Singer Taylor Swift has decided to settle in Nashville to be closer to her NFL boyfriend Travis Kelce. The couple has been dating since September, and Swift has already attended about 20 Kansas City Chiefs games.
The actor held a 14-minute broadcast, during which he smashed his guitar and danced shirtless.
Sony Pictures has supported Blake Lively in her sexual harassment case against director Justin Baldoni. The actress accused Baldoni of creating a toxic work environment and defaming her on social media.
A 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen has been charged with the murder of a woman in the New York City subway who he set on fire with a lighter. The suspect, previously deported from the United States, watched the victim burn to death in the car.
In a Brooklyn subway car, a man set a woman he did not know on fire with a lighter for no reason. The suspect, an immigrant from Guatemala, was detained at another station following a tip from schoolchildren.