Entertainment News

Robert Robert is a DJ-turned-singer-songwriter from Quebec who has just released his second album in French, "Bienvenue Au Pays", and has begun touring both sides of the Atlantic. He popped by FRANCE 24 to introduce himself and his music.

O'Connor's death prompted an outpouring of sympathy from her legions of fans including other musicians and celebrities around the world, particularly in her homeland of Ireland.

S. Leo Chiang is a Taiwanese-American film director based in San Francisco and Taipei. His most recent short film "Island in Between", about his deeply complex relationship with his Taiwanese identity – specifically in relation to China – has been nominated for an Oscar.

On the first arts24 music show of the year, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with French composer, conductor and producer Thomas Roussel. He weaves between classical and electronic genres, and has performed in spectacular locations such as China's Forbidden City, as well as conducting an orchestra on the River Seine.

Every year, 1.4 billion tons of food waste are discarded worldwide, with the majority ending up in landfill. Food waste accounts for some 6 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. Since the beginning of the year, France has made it mandatory for food to be separated from other waste at source. But according to official figures, only one in three French citizens are able to do so.

A chance discovery in a Lithuanian church cellar in 2017 led to the unearthing of a collection of lost stories of Jewish teenagers depicting their lives in the 1930s. Ken Krimstein, a cartoonist for The New Yorker, was so moved by the autobiographical accounts that he travelled to Vilnius to read them in person.

France is home to some 2 million Amazighs, also known as the Berber population. The Amazigh people lived in parts of North Africa prior to the Arab conquest of the region. Whether they be from Morocco or Algeria, Indigenous Amazigh activists have campaigned for decades for greater recognition of their language, culture and traditions. In France, many of them are on a quest to better discover their own identity.

Film critic Lisa Nesselson recaps the 81st Golden Globe awards, which are seen as a bellwether for the Oscars. French director Justine Triet's courtroom drama "Anatomy of a Fall" won both best screenplay and best foreign language film, while Lily Gladstone made history as the first Indigenous actor to win a Golden Globe.

Palm wine holds cultural value in African society. Consumed in moderation, it can be good for your health and mood. Would you like to try it?

Scientist Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas studies animal interaction with computers. She even developed a telephone that lets her dog call her!

We look ahead to US President Joe Biden's first campaign speech of the year and what his candidacy represents for the Democrats. In other news: the children of legendary French actor Alain Delon are locked in a bitter battle over his estate as he suffers from ill health. Plus, we look at the incredible story of Mike Sadler, the "human GPS" of World War II, who has just passed away at the age of 103.

The Jamaican dancehall artist took to Instagram on Thursday night to announce that he and businesswoman Camille Lee have become engaged. "23 years in the making, but finally found my forever with Camille. She's been my rock, lifting me up and supporting me through every emotional roller coaster.