TORONTO (AP) — The filmmaker Raoul Peck was sitting in a Toronto hotel lobby talking to a reporter when Barry Jenkins beelined over to embrace him. The two know each other, though it had been years since they saw one another. They also share a mutual affection for James Baldwin. …
Read More »While the news industry struggles, college students are supplying some memorable journalism
NEW YORK (AP) — Within the past year, young journalists have produced investigations that led to the resignation of Stanford University’s president, the firing of Northwestern University’s football coach, and a school shooting graphic so striking that it led a veteran newsman to say, “I’ve never seen a better front …
Read More »Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors, who slam ‘bullying tactics’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Talks bitterly broke off between Hollywood actors and studios late Wednesday, killing any hopes that the three-month strike by performers would come to an end anytime soon. The studios announced that they had suspended contract negotiations, saying the gap between the two sides was too great to make …
Read More »Movie Review: In the elated ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ every seat is the best seat in the house
It opens with a clock counting down until show time — the dropped stomach, rollercoaster slowly encroaching its apex sensation — and then, a gentle fake out. Taylor Swift is heard before she is seen. “It’s been a long time…” her voice carries. Then the drop hits: an abridged performance of “Miss …
Read More »Who is Mohammed Deif, the Hamas commander behind the attack on Israel?
DUBAI, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Israel calls last week’s devastating attack by Hamas its 9/11 moment. The secretive mastermind behind the assault, Palestinian militant Mohammed Deif, calls it Al Aqsa Flood. The phrase Israel’s most wanted man used in an audio tape broadcast as Hamas fired thousands of rockets out …
Read More »‘When circumstances are favourable’ – Barcelona vice-president Eduard Romeu hints at possible return to Camp Nou for Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi
Barcelona vice-president Eduard Romeu says the club will give Lionel Messi a real tribute, but refused to speculate on a possible return to the team. Messi linked with Barca retun Rumours of possible loan move Vice-president quizzed on prospect WHAT HAPPENED? Messi has been linked with a move back to …
Read More »‘A lot of bullsh*t’ – Romelu Lukaku struggled not to ‘explode’ with anger amid Juventus transfer saga as Chelsea loanee claims ‘everyone would be shocked’ by the truth
Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku admits that he struggled not to “explode” amid the Juventus transfer saga that saw his reputation at Inter Milan damaged. Lukaku was linked to Juve after snubbing Inter Ended up at Roma Striker opens up on transfer saga WHAT HAPPENED? The Belgian striker had an eventful summer …
Read More »‘It meant everything’ – Harry Maguire reveals career advice from Man Utd legend David Beckham after abuse from Scotland fans while on England duty
Harry Maguire revealed he received career advice from Manchester United legend David Beckham after abuse from Scotland fans while on England duty. Maguire ridiculed by Scotland fans Scored an own goal in England’s 3-1 win Beckham reached out to him after the game WHAT HAPPENED? The United defender was ridiculed and mocked …
Read More »Best of enemies? Gabriel Jesus reacts to Ederson spat during Arsenal’s win over Man City as Premier League rivals reunite in Brazil squad
Gabriel Jesus insists there are no issues between himself and Brazil team-mate Ederson following their on-field spat in Arsenal’s win over Man City. South American pair in Selecao squad Last men at Emirates Stadium Tempers flared in north London WHAT HAPPENED? The Gunners claimed maximum points in a heavyweight Premier …
Read More »2023 Afcon draw: Teams, day, time, how to watch & follow your favourite team
GOAL updates you on everything you need to know ahead of the draw to be held in the West African country. The excitement ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals slowly building considering the fact that top teams will be battling for glory in the next couple …
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