College footballThe Hall of Famer’s success at Jackson State, a historically Black college, brought joy to many. His move to Colorado left even more feeling betrayed
Say this much for Deion Sanders: He didn’t slink away under cover of darkness, quiet quit on the season or reach for another dog-eared page from the opportunist’s playbook.
Instead, the 55-year-old coach gathered up his Jackson State Tigers players one last time over the weekend and told them that, indeed, the breaking news was true – that the University of Colorado had hired him away.
FranceAnalysisFrance’s departure from Niger reflects years of failure in its former coloniesJason Burke International security correspondentNiger is only the latest of several west African countries to reject France’s long-standing attempts to interfere in the Sahel
When the French president, Emmanuel Macron, announced he would withdraw France’s ambassador and troops from Niger after a military takeover, the new regime welcomed a historic step forward for the country.
“Imperialist and neocolonialist forces are no longer welcome on our national territory,” it said.
Comedy This article is more than 1 year oldMo’Nique and Netflix reportedly settle lawsuit alleging discriminationThis article is more than 1 year oldThe Oscar-winning comedian and actor accused the streamer of racial and sexual discrimination over a proposed comedy special
Mo’Nique and Netflix reportedly have settled her lawsuit that accused the streaming service of racial and sexual discrimination for allegedly making her a lowball offer for a proposed comedy special.
‘Windsor-Smith does give us shootouts, stakeouts and chases, but Monsters is more interested in turning back the clock.’ Photograph: Barry Windsor-Smith‘Windsor-Smith does give us shootouts, stakeouts and chases, but Monsters is more interested in turning back the clock.’ Photograph: Barry Windsor-SmithBook of the dayComics and graphic novelsReviewThis long-awaited epic makes superhuman strength an unsettling backdrop to family drama
There are epic waits, and there’s the wait for Barry Windsor-Smith’s new epic.
Stop! In the name of style – Diana Ross’s best looks Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email As the Supremes singer prepares to release her first new album in 15 years, we look back on her effortless, classic fashion
Melanie Wilkinson
Main image: Diana Ross in Los Angeles in 1974.
Photograph: Harry Langdon/Getty Images Wed 23 Jun 2021 01.
Bernard HaitinkObituaryBernard Haitink obituaryConductor in demand by the world’s greatest orchestras who made a huge contribution as music director of the Royal Opera HouseIn the autumn of 1998, Bernard Haitink, who has died aged 92, conducted a magisterial account of Wagner’s Ring cycle at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The Royal Opera House at Covent Garden was closed, its board and management in disarray; there was serious doubt about the future of both the opera and ballet companies, and it was known that Haitink was considering resigning from the music directorship.
Fashion blogFashionBeyoncé's new album: five flawless looksFrom Givenchy to Alexander Wang, Beyoncé's eponymous new album comes with 17 videos – and many, many fabulous outfitsJealousBeyonce - Jealous Photograph: BeyonceWatch a preview of the video here.
If you're Beyoncé, wearing a cropped lace blouse and corset pants is probably perfectly acceptable as dinner party attire. She wears the corset with aplomb – and with an ear cuff to boot. Later, she wears a Givenchy sweatshirt, cocktail in hand.
Music This article is more than 16 years oldG-Unit crew member Yayo accused of slapping a 14-year-old boyThis article is more than 16 years old50 Cent alleged to have been on hand as the son of his rival was attacked. Meanwhile, Eminem has changed his tune and decided that bad-talking people is not cool - at least when he is on the receiving endTony Yayo, one of the rappers from 50 Cent's G-Unit crew, has been accused of slapping a 14-year-old boy in the face.
Movies This article is more than 23 years oldKids star found dead in Vegas hotelThis article is more than 23 years oldJustin Pierce, who rose to notoriety as a skateboarding delinquent in the 1995 film Kids, was found hanged in a Las Vegas hotel room late on Monday night. Authorities said that they had found two suicide notes near the actor's body, and Clark county coroner Ron Flud confirmed that "