Television

Ex-Brazil gymnastics coach banned for life over sex abuse allegations

The ruling by the Brazil Gymnastics Federation's disciplinary tribunal follows a Brazilian TV report that Fernando de Carvalho Lopes had sexually abused more than 40 victims.

Putin demonstrates black belt judo skills

Russian news Agency RIA said Putin, 66, injured a finger during the training session of the country's national judo team in Sochi, but that did not prevent him from completing the drill.

British creatives urge BBC to oppose Israel hosting Eurovision

A 50-strong coalition of Britain's creative industries says the broadcaster should "act on its principles" and call for the annual competition to be moved over Israel's "systematic violation of Palestinian human rights."

Netflix's 'Bird Box' success gets Hollywood clucking

Netflix, which typically refuses to provide viewership numbers, made the rare disclosure in a recent tweet as movie producers, saying 45 million subscriber accounts worldwide watched the Sandra Bullock thriller "Bird Box" during its first seven days.

'Laverne & Shirley' star, 'Big' director Penny Marshall dies

One of the top-grossing female film directors in Hollywood, Penny Marshall, has died at the age of 75, her publicist says.

Why are so many Pakistani journalists losing their jobs?

After years of growth, Pakistan’s media industry is facing a slowdown that has led to lay-offs, pay cuts and shutdown of news outlets.

HBO goes the foreign language route with 'My Brilliant Friend'

Its non-English television debut is an Italian-language adaptation of a popular series of novels by Elena Ferrante.

US court to rule on CNN lawsuit against White House on Thursday

CNN is suing the Trump administration, demanding that correspondent Jim Acosta's White House press credentials be returned following last week’s contentious news conference.

Bolton tells Kremlin: 'Don't mess with US elections'

US National Security Adviser John Bolton says he told Russian officials that the Kremlin has hurt itself by meddling in the US election.

Comcast outbids Fox with $39 billion offer for Sky in auction

The US cable giant beat Rupert Murdoch's Twenty-First Century Fox in the battle for British broadcaster Sky in a rare auction to decide the fate of the pay-television group.

Comedian Pete Davidson confirms engagement to Ariana Grande

Grande and Davidson went public about dating in late May through their social media accounts a few weeks after ending their previous relationships. Celebrity media reported that they were engaged.

Putin stays tough on Europe ahead of March vote

Russian President Vladimir Putin may be a popular figure at home, but he's a polarising personality who's set Europe against Russia over the annexation of Crimea and intervention in Ukraine.