New York, United States | AFP | The top Philadelphia criminal defense attorney who helped Bill Cosby secure a hung jury on trial for sexual assault has quit ahead of the disgraced entertainer’s scheduled re-trial. Brian McMonagle, who proved his mettle with a tough-as-nails defense at one of America’s biggest …
Read More »Uganda shows off business, tourism potential at Astana EXPO 2017
Uganda participaes in Astana EXPO 2017, takes trade potential to central Asia Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda last week showcased her business, tourism and national achievements at the ongoing Astana EXPO2017 in Kazakhstan. The highlights of the Uganda day on July 24th 2017 included a press conference, a presentation …
Read More »Frank Ocean, gentle R&B voice, finds live intimacy at NY festival
New York, United States | AFP | Frank Ocean has captivated audiences since his debut with his tenderness, a gentle but unwavering voice in the often hyper-macho world of R&B and hip-hop. Nearly a year after he released his long-awaited second album, “Blonde,” Ocean has presented his ever-patient fans with …
Read More »Macron courts the stars; meets Rihanna on education
Paris, France | AFP | France’s Emmanuel Macron continued to reach for the stars Wednesday, hosting R&B icon Rihanna for what she called “incredible” talks at the presidential palace in Paris two days after Irish rocker Bono. Barbados-born Rihanna is an ambassador for the Global Partnership for Education, which is …
Read More »Jolie admits to ‘hardest time’ after Pitt split
New York, United States | AFP | Angelina Jolie has opened up about her split from Brad Pitt, confessing to having “the hardest time” and claiming to have spent months as a homemaker, doing dishes and cleaning up dog poop. Jolie, 42, filed for divorce last September, citing irreconcilable differences. …
Read More »Justin Bieber abruptly ends tour
New York, United States | AFP | Justin Bieber abruptly canceled the remainder of a world tour Monday, citing “unforeseen circumstances.” The 23-year-old Canadian superstar — who in recent years has been as known for off-stage antics as for his music — had been due to resume his “Purpose” tour …
Read More »Gifts to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II go on display
On display at Buckingham Palace, is a portrait of Elizabeth, created by weaving dyed banana leaves together, from Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame in 2006. London, United Kingdom | AFP | Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is putting gifts received from world leaders on display at Buckingham Palace, with the eclectic collection …
Read More »VIDEO: Diamond Platnumz for Kampala City Festival October 6-8
VIDEO: Diamond Platnumz for Kampala City Festival October 6-8 Kampala, Uganda | NBS TV | The Kampala Capital City Festival 2017 is here again, this time with a cause aimed at rehabilitating schools in the nation’s capital. The 3 day long festival, that is running under the theme cultural …
Read More »Netflix shares jump as subscriptions top 100 million
San Francisco, United States | AFP | Netflix on Monday reported that its number of subscribers climbed more than expected, topping 100 million worldwide and sending shares in the leading on-demand television service soaring. Netflix shares leapt more than 10 percent to $178.48 in after-market trades that followed release of …
Read More »George A. Romero, father of the zombie movie, dead at 77
Los Angeles, United States | AFP | US filmmaker George A. Romero, whose 1968 cult classic “Night of the Living Dead” spawned the zombie movie genre, died on Sunday aged 77, according to his manager. “Legendary filmmaker George A. Romero passed away on Sunday July 16, listening to the score …
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