The French government recently announced that telecommunication lines in France were the target of malicious attacks. These attacks resulted in connectivity outages during the Paris Olympic games. Marina Ferrari, French Secretary of State for Digital Affairs, condemned these acts of vandalism and assured the public that efforts were being made to restore services. The full
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The recent allegations made by former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Laura Whitmore have once again brought to light the issue of inappropriate behavior behind the scenes of entertainment TV shows. Whitmore, who was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice in 2016, shared her experience on Instagram, highlighting the need to address such behavior and ensure
The artistic director of Paris’ grandiose Olympics opening ceremony, Thomas Jolly, recently found himself under scrutiny and facing backlash for the show. Despite accusations of “wokeism” and mocking Christianity, Jolly defended his work in a press conference, stating that his intention was not to be subversive, mock, or shock. Instead, he aimed to capture the
Lady Gaga delivered a show-stopping performance during the Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris. She graced a specially constructed stage on the banks of the River Seine, captivating the audience with her rendition of Mon Truc en Plume, a classic French circus song. However, the night was not without its challenges. As Gaga sat down at
Mediapro Studio, a major player in the entertainment industry, recently announced its acquisition of Fresco Film, a renowned production services company based in Malaga. This acquisition is seen as a strategic move by Mediapro to attract large-scale international projects and co-productions. Fresco Film, founded in 1972 by Peter Welter, has an impressive track record of
Social media has often been criticized for its negative effects, but one positive aspect is its ability to introduce readers to exceptional books. The annual TikTok Book Awards recently took place in London, where Fourth Wing, a fantasy novel by U.S. author Rebecca Yarros, was named the international book of the year. The book gained
Vue Cinemas, an international cinema chain, has recently made some significant changes to its leadership team. Ismar Matagic, who previously served as the technology chief at Pret A Manger, has been appointed as the new Chief Information Officer. Matagic will be overseeing all aspects of information technology and systems within the cinema group. Prior to
The music industry lost a legend on Monday when John Mayall, renowned for his role in nurturing British music legends such as Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood, passed away at the age of 90 in California. Mayall, hailed as “The Godfather of British Blues,” had a profound impact on the music world through his talent
Marvel Studios/Disney’s Deadpool & Wolverine has finally opened this weekend, bringing a much-needed rebound to the post-strike box office. Following the studio’s lowest opening ever with The Marvels, expectations were high for this new release. The film, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, is projected to bring in $160M-$170M domestically,
In a surprising turn of events, it has been announced that the famous rapper, Snoop Dogg, will be one of the final torchbearers in the France-wide tour of the Olympic flame. This news has taken many fans by surprise, as Snoop Dogg is more commonly known for his music than his involvement in the sports