Musician Rod Stewart has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth as part of her annual Birthday Honours List. The Maggie May star, who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2000, was honoured for services to music and charity. Downtown Abbey actress Penelope Wilton also became a dame in the honours' list while its producer Gareth Neame was made an OBE.
Colombian singer Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain
Spain's High Court has acquitted Colombian pop star Shakira of tax fraud and overturned the 55 million euro ($64 million) fine imposed in 2021 by the Spanish tax agency, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Monday.
Julianne Moore warns gender equality still distant at Cannes event
Oscar winner Julianne Moore said true gender equality remains a distant goal as she accepted an award on Sunday night for championing women in film at an elegant soiree removed from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet bustle.
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries' boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place.
Eurovision Song Contest final takes the stage, stung by Gaza boycott
The Eurovision Song Contest's final takes place in Vienna on Saturday, stung by five nations' boycott over Israel taking part, although protests in the city were muted.
Dubai unveils region's first museum dedicated to digital art
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has announced the launch of Museum of Digital Art (MODA).
