Business, Entertainment
Fans sue Madonna in court for starting concert late
Two fans of the famous singer Madonna are suing her because she started her concert in New York more than two hours late.
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Business, Entertainment
Original Mickey Mouse is free to use
The first Mickey Mouse cartoon was a short film called Steamboat Willie in 1928. On January 1 this year, it became free to use because its copyright ended. This means anyone in the US can use the Mickey Mouse from that f
Business, Entertainment
Kiss retire, will perform as digital avatars
Kiss, one of the most famous glam rock bands, just finished a long farewell tour called “End of the Road.” The tour lasted four years, and the final concert was in New York City.
Entertainment
Singer Shakira avoids prison in Spain
Shakira, the superstar singer from Colombia, was in legal trouble in Spain. Spanish authorities said she didn’t pay taxes.
Entertainment, Travel
Van Gogh Museum has safety issue with Pokémon cards
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has decided to stop giving out a limited-edition Pokémon card for safety reasons.
Entertainment, Nature
The winner of Fat Bear Week is …
At Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve, a mother bear named Grazer became the winner of Fat Bear Week.
Business, Entertainment, Science
Lego is trying to make more environmentally friendly bricks
The company Lego, famous for making colorful plastic bricks, has decided not to make those bricks from recycled plastic bottles.
Entertainment, Sports
Esports are in this year’s Asian Games for first time
Esports have become an official part of the Asian Games this year. For the first time ever, players can compete for gold medals in seven different video games.
Entertainment, Travel
Big problems at Burning Man festival in desert
A big rainstorm turned the Burning Man festival into a muddy mess.
Entertainment, Sports
Women’s World Cup Australia match most watched TV program in Australia
The recent soccer match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup between Australia and England has become the most-watched TV program in Australia since the year 2001.
Business, Entertainment, Sports
Disney’s ESPN will enter sports gambling business
In 2019, Walt Disney Company’s sports media business, ESPN, had opportunities to work with sports betting companies.
Business, Entertainment
“Barbie” movie earns more than $1 billion
The movie "Barbie" has made history by becoming the first billion-dollar movie directed by a woman.
Business, Entertainment
Hollywood is on strike, but Netflix is safe
Hollywood actors and writers are on strike. They are demanding better pay and job security as video streaming services and AI become more popular.
Entertainment, Travel
Burger King’s new burger is all cheese and no meat in Thailand
Burger King has introduced a new burger in Thailand that has created a lot of buzz.
Entertainment, Travel
Barbie’s pink mansion is available on Airbnb
This July, Barbie fans can book a stay in Ken's bedroom, in Barbie's oceanside mansion in Malibu, California, thanks to Airbnb.
Entertainment, Travel
Beyoncé causes price increases in Sweden
The start of Beyoncé’s world tour in Sweden last month caused a lot of excitement.
Entertainment, Travel
Loreen from Sweden wins Eurovision song contest
Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Tattoo".
Entertainment, Nature, Travel
Moulin Rouge must stop using snakes in its show
The Moulin Rouge cabaret club in Paris has been forced to stop a long-running act. The act included a dancer swimming with snakes and sometimes holding them in a water tank.
Entertainment, Politics, Travel
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom
King Charles III and his wife Camilla were officially crowned king and queen in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey. It was the first coronation there since Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
Entertainment, Technology
AI copies famous singers and makes new, popular songs
The new song "Heart on My Sleeve" has gotten a lot of attention. After it reached the top spot on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, it was removed.
