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Russian singer Monetochka (real name — Elizaveta Girdymova), who left Russia after the start of the special operation, announced a tour of European cities

Natella Krapivina, the former producer of singer Svetlana Loboda, failed to prove in court that she was illegally deprived of Russian citizenship

Sergey Lazarev gave a great interview in the podcast of the New Radio "Nedud". In it, he spoke about his attitude to the international Eurovision song contest.

The dismissal of Russian conductor Vladimir Spivakov from the International Music Festival in Colmar, France, caused a mixed reaction among the French.

Shadow library ZLibrary has been seized by the FBI after becoming too popular on social media

Tory Chief Whip Simon Hart suspended former Health Secretary Matt Hancock over his decision to join a popular TV show

Disney CEO Bob Chapek has defended his company’s woke business strategy, saying it aims to provide inclusive programming

More than two-fifths of young Americans use marijuana ‘at least on occasion’, as the drug inches closer to full legalization

Netflix first launched its streaming options in the US in 2007 and in 2011 internationally. In 2011, it cost $7.99 a month, included HD content and was ad-free. It has had seven price increases since.

The academy believes that the Peace Prize laureates have made great efforts to promote the right to criticize power and protect citizens' fundamental rights.

US chess star Hans Niemann is alleged to have been involved in multiple instances of cheating, according to the findings of an investigation

“I am Ye, and everyone here knows that I am the leader,” the American rapper, songwriter and fashion designer said, referring to his new legal name

FIDE will look into accusations from world champion Magnus Carlsen that Hans Niemann cheated when he beat him earlier this month

The two sons of King Charles, attired in uniforms of officers of the Household Cavalry - the British Army's most senior regiments

Blade Runner 2099, a limited series sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi cult classic, has been greenlit by Amazon Prime Video