Salif Keïta: 'Golden Voice of Africa' supports Mali's coup leaders
Salif Keïta has been appointed by the junta head as his special adviser on cultural affairs.
2023-08-29 08:15
Luxembourg media guide
An overview of the media in Luxembourg, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-28 16:21
Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor says prostate cancer is ‘asymptomatic’ after end-of-life diagnosis
Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor has revealed that his prostate cancer is “asymptomatic”, after he was previously told he needed “palliative, end-of-life care”. The Northumberland-raised musician, 62, was diagnosed with stage-four prostate cancer in 2018. After he was unable to attend Duran Duran’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year, his bandmates – singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor – read his letter informing them of his diagnosis to the audience at the ceremony in Los Angeles. Following the ceremony, Taylor approached a doctor who told him about a treatment involving radioactive chemicals given intravenously, which would target only cancer cells. In an interview with The Times, Taylor disclosed that he is “radioactive for several days” after receiving the treatment and is unable to sleep in the same room as someone else or use public transport. “I was classified as palliative, end-of-life care ... and now I’m not; I’m asymptomatic,” he told the publication. He called the scientist, who identified and recommended the treatment, Christopher Evans, the “Elon Musk of cancer”. He also said he was touched that Le Bon read out his letter at the Hall of Fame ceremony: “It takes someone with a very special quality from their heart to do that and not drop a word. People don’t realise he’s actually quite a classy guy.” Taylor said two symptoms alerted him that something was wrong: bone pain while jogging, which he almost mistook for arthritis after his years of live performances, and erectile dysfunction, which was masked by Taylor’s use of Viagra. Asked about the prospect of returning to Duran Duran, he also said: “No, I’m not going to rejoin the band ... I would not say no to (part time for) the opportunity, particularly for the fans, but as I keep reminding people, you have to be asked.” In the same interiew, however, Taylor also rubbished a rumour that he “can’t stand” his former bandmate, Nick Rhodes. The Birmingham-formed Duran Duran were one of the biggest acts of the 1980s, with hits including “Rio”, “The Wild Boys”, and the James Bond theme “A View To A Kill”. They released their 15th studio album, Future Past, in 2021and are currently touring North America with special guests Nile Rodgers and Chic, and Bastille. Next month, Taylor is scheduled to release Man’s a Wolf to Man, his first solo album in decades. Additional reporting by Press Association Read More ‘A genuine shambles’: The Strokes fans leave All Points East festival early due to ‘sound issues’ Scooter Braun ‘refused to cut vacation short’ for Ariana Grande relationship drama ‘I still speak to him’: Johannes Radebe responds to John Whaite revealing he fell in love with Strictly pro Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor rubbishes rumour he ‘can’t stand’ former bandmate The Strokes fans leave London festival early over ‘sound issues’ Miley Cyrus emotionally addresses Sinead O’Connor feud over Wrecking Ball
2023-08-26 18:54
Buckle up because Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande are all releasing new music on the same day
Buckle up -- it's a big week for pop music, with artists such as Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande among others all set to release new music starting Thursday night.
2023-08-25 06:15
Lithuania media guide
An overview of the media in Lithuania, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-22 20:54
850 still missing after Maui fires, mayor says
President Joe Biden is expected to visit the island for the first time since the deadly wildfires.
2023-08-21 22:45
Bristol's Dr Meaker heads Maasai water well fundraiser album
Money raised from the album will go towards creating a running water supply for a Maasai village.
2023-08-20 18:16
Drew Findling: Trump's new lawyer once called him 'racist, cruel'
Drew Findling. dubbed the Billion Dollar Lawyer, defends rappers. Why is he representing Mr Trump?
2023-08-20 07:29
Spotify Considered Removing White Noise Podcasts to Avoid Creator Payouts
Spotify reportedly considered removing white noise podcasts from its platform in a bid to reduce
2023-08-20 03:26
Surviving Beatles join Dolly Parton on 'Let It Be' cover
LOS ANGELES Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the two living members of The Beatles, have reunited for a
2023-08-19 03:24
Hawaii wildfires: Maui emergency chief quits after sirens criticism
Hawaii residents tell the BBC a stronger emergency response could have saved lives in the blaze.
2023-08-18 11:15
Peru's Korean-pop revolution in Quechua, 'Q-pop'
By Gloria Lopez and Lucinda Elliott LIMA Lenin Tamayo, named after the leader of the Russian Revolution, is
2023-08-18 05:52