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Music industry pledges anti-racist 'Black Out Tuesday'
Columbia Records emphasised Tuesday "is not a day off" but rather a moment to "figure out ways to move forward in solidarity."
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Queen back in the saddle as British lockdown eases
The Queen has been living at Windsor Castle, west of London, during the lockdown with her 98-year-old husband Prince Philip.
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Jay-Z is 'determined to fight for justice' for George Floyd
The 50-year-old rap star has personally called Minnesota governor Tim Walz to express his pain over Floyd's recent death, and to stress that justice needs to be served.
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Lizzo in tears as she vents about the fight against racism
Since the death of unarmed black man George Floyd in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, last week, protests have broken out across the globe.
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: Thank you to SA's parents, grandparents and caregivers
As parents, you have entrusted us with the welfare and safety of your children, writes the president.
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Janelle Monae is financially supporting her crew following axed concerts
Speaking to 'Vanity Fair US', she said: "I've been doing a lot of organising, because we are not all in the same boat.
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‘Cook Off': the Zimbabwe film that defied all odds to reach Netflix
Cook Off was shot in 2017, just months before the fall of Zimbabwe's despotic ex-president Robert Mugabe, whose iron-fisted rule brought the economy to its knees.
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South Africans quench thirst with moonshine during lockdown ban
South Africa imposed a lockdown on 27 March and banned alcohol in a bid to ease hospital workloads, help the public stick to social distancing rules and prevent a rise in domestic violence. A partial lifting of the ban is set for 1 June.
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Spike Lee blasts Trump's handling of COVID-19 pandemic
Film director Spike Lee is horrified by the high death rate in America due to the global health crisis and he believes US President Donald Trump's suggestions such as using bleach, UV light and anti-malarial drugs to treat the virus, will lead to even more deaths.
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The new normal: How safe are beaches?
Spending time outdoors is a low-risk activity in the era of the coronavirus. It has many benefits - as long as you keep your distance.
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A world redrawn: Pop can keep us together, says star DJ David Guetta
The 52-year-old Grammy-winning French DJ will perform a livestreamed set from New York for COVID-19 relief, starting Saturday after the nightly clap for health workers.
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Jamie Foxx defends Jimmy Fallon over blackface controversy
The 45-year-old talk show host apologised earlier this week after a 'Saturday Night Live' sketch from 2000, in which he did an impression of Chris Rock.
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Prince William's reveals his public speaking secret
The 37-year-old future king admitted he used to experience a 'bit of anxiety' ahead of having to address a crowded room, but when he was unable to distinguish faces because of his poor vision, he felt more confident as he didn't feel under so much scrutiny.
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Cameras roll again in Nollywood but Nigeria's cinemas still dark
Cameras stopped rolling weeks ago due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed more than 300,000 people worldwide, including 200 in the West African country.
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Apple secures deal for Scorsese's next film starring DiCaprio, De Niro: media
Apple beat rivals such as Netflix Inc that were also interested to produce the film, the WSJ reported.
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Eminem gives 'Stans' his mobile number to ask their burning questions
The rapper generated a number using the mobile phone social media platform Community so his fans, who are nicknamed Stans, can personally quiz him.
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie 'getting along better' since custody agreement
The pair split in 2016 and were legally divorced last year but are said to be on good terms after finally agreeing arrangements for their six children - Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh and 11-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.
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Billie Eilish hits back at bodyshamers with new short film
The 18-year-old singer has released 'NOT MY RESPONSIBILITY' on YouTube and is using it to send the message that other people's opinions about her body are irrelevant.
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Africa's female journalists use radio to dispel coronavirus fake news and sexism
Radio is the only source of information in many parts of rural Africa and viewed as an important medium to stem the spread of the coronavirus across the continent which has so far been less severely hit by COVID-19 than other regions.
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Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted producers, movie studios and workers’ unions to seek expert advice on how to safely reopen film and TV sets, which shut down worldwide in mid-March.
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ANALYSIS: Vegan boom is heading for a meat-fuelled bust
Vegan companies were struggling with increasing costs even before the coronavirus pandemic.
