Entertainment

Inside NBC’s Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi B

NBC is inserting some pop culture flavor into the world’s biggest sports spectacle: From Megan Thee Stallion dancing with dressage horses at the Palace of Versailles to Peyton Manning riding a giant baguette blimp over the Eiffel Tower, the network has strategically partnered with several big names to build anticipation for the Paris Olympics.

June 6, 2024 3:27 pm
 

Entertainment

A decade after ‘All About That Bass,’ Meghan Trainor aims to make her feel-good songs ‘Timeless’

Ten years ago, Meghan Trainor was a successful songwriter, soon to become a hit pop performer in her own right. “All About That Bass” established the then 20-year-old as a new force channeling old sounds — a combination of doo-wop with contemporary pop hooks in a time dominated by big synths — and with something to say.

June 6, 2024 2:23 pm
 

World

Modi set to take oath for the third time on June 8 as allies pledge support

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formally named him on Wednesday to lead a new coalition government for a third straight term, a day after it regained power with a surprisingly slim majority.

June 6, 2024 2:00 pm
 

News

Ex-banker and police officer charged in $233K money laundering

A police officer and a former reconciliation officer at a bank have been charged for multiple counts of money laundering amounting to over $200,000.

June 6, 2024 1:51 pm
 

News

Cabinet endorses Narcotics Strategy

The government has taken a decisive step in combating narcotics with the endorsement of the National Counter Narcotics Strategy 2023 – 2028.

June 6, 2024 1:34 pm
 

News

Nationwide drug operations ramp up

Assistant Commissioner of Police Chief of Operations Livai Driu says they are trying to break the vicious drug cycle, one case at a time, from cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and possession.

June 6, 2024 1:04 pm
 

Rugby

Drua banks on voice of supporters: Byrne

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne says the players will be looking forward to hearing their fans in the background when they take on the Blues on Saturday in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals.

June 6, 2024 12:50 pm
 

World

Russia could deploy missiles near West: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he could deploy conventional missiles within striking distance of the United States and its European allies if they allowed Ukraine to strike deeper into Russia with long-range Western weapons.

June 6, 2024 12:40 pm
 

Netball

Fiji Pearls ready to step up: Rokoura

The Fiji Pearls will be looking to make the most out of competing in the PacificAus Sports Netball Series in Brisbane, Australia next week.

June 6, 2024 12:39 pm
 

Entertainment

‘Traitors’ cast will include Sam Asghari, Chrishell Stause, Tom Sandoval — and a British aristocrat

“The Traitors,” a reality/competition show hybrid, has announced a lineup of reality television all-stars, actors and even a British aristocrat for the cast of its upcoming season.

June 6, 2024 12:26 pm
 

Football

Blues brace for hosts

The Flick Hygiene Lautoka FC side is bracing for whatever their opponent, Labasa FC will bring to the Digicel Fiji FACT semi-final.

June 6, 2024 12:24 pm
 

News

NZ transit visa changes announced for Fiji nationals

Fijians will soon not need transit visa while travelling through New Zealand.

June 6, 2024 12:21 pm

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