Jennifer Lopez ‘devastated’ to cancel show after power cut in New York
Jennifer Lopez was left “devastated” after a power cut in New York caused her to cancel her performance.
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Mum hates my latest song, admits Bebe Rexha
Bebe Rexha has said her own mother despises her forthcoming expletive-laden track.
Phone charger caused fire which forced emergency landing on London-bound flight
An external phone charger appears to have caused a fire which forced a flight from New York to London to make an emergency landing in Boston.
Four orphaned baby skunks rescued by police officers in New York
Four orphaned baby skunks have been taken to a wildlife centre after they were found on Tuesday by police officers in New York.
YouTube star Desmond ‘Etika’ Amofah found dead
YouTube star Desmond “Etika” Amofah has been found dead after he went missing six days ago.
Flying Wallendas cross Times Square in daring high-wire stunt
Two siblings from the famed circus act the Flying Wallendas have completed a death-defying stunt, crossing New York’s Times Square on a high wire strung between two skyscrapers 25 storeys above the pavement.
David Gilmour’s guitars fetch nearly £17m at auction
Pink Floyd star David Gilmour’s guitar collection has fetched nearly £17 million (21,490,750 US dollars) after going under the hammer.
Pilot killed in helicopter crash on Manhattan skyscraper
A pilot has been killed in a helicopter crash on a Manhattan skyscraper, New York Fire Department said.
Woman praised by police after mistaking umbrella for suicidal person
A woman in New York has been praised by police for alerting them to a possible suicide attempt after she mistook a closed umbrella for a person.
Koepka says DJ chants spurred him to US PGA victory
Brooks Koepka admitted the sound of the fans turning against him worked in his favour as he held his nerve to claim back-to-back US PGA titles and a fourth major title in his last eight starts.
Mayor of New York enters fray for Democratic nomination for White House
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a chance to take on Donald Trump.
Mayor of New York becomes latest Democrat to enter presidential race
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has said he is running for president.
Koons’s ‘Rabbit’ fetches record 91m dollars at New York auction
A stainless steel sculpture of a rabbit by Jeff Koons has set an auction record in New York, fetching more than 91 million dollars (£70.9 million)
Madonna announces UK tour dates
Madonna has announced dates for performances at the London Palladium.
Robert De Niro stars in new Warburtons advert
Robert De Niro has taken part in an advertising campaign for British bakers Warburtons.
Uber shares close down 8% amid doubts over future profitability
Uber hit a few potholes on its first day of trading on the US stock market, closing down 8% and reflecting lingering doubts about its prospects for profitability.
Fake German heiress jailed for swindling US banks and hotels
A German woman who passed herself off as a wealthy heiress to swindle US banks, hotels and even close friends has been sentenced to between four and 12 years behind bars.
Dame Helen Mirren and Will Smith back global charity sleep-out
Dame Helen Mirren and Hollywood star Will Smith will read bedtime stories at a global sleep-out to support homeless and displaced people.
Madonna pays tribute to gay friends as she accepts advocate for change award
Madonna, a pioneer for gay rights, accepted the advocate for change award at the 2019 Glaad Media Awards with a rousing speech that went from playful to emotional, bringing the audience to its feet.
Keanu Reeves: Putting John Wick’s suit on again felt like home
Keanu Reeves has said putting on the suit to resume his role of hitman John Wick for the franchise’s third film felt like home.