APRNEWS - The Time’s Up campaign team have warned the Oscars ahead of time, in the event that today’s ceremony does not redress the historic gender imbalance.

The campaign’s aim is to bring about systemic change for women across society – something that has remained a regular topic of debate.

AFP - Haitians have taken special offense to Donald Trump's "shithole" slur targeting countries including the island nation, where some detect a hint of racism linked to their historic independence as the first black republic.

AFP - Grammy-winning soul singer Mary J. Blige -- who has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for her acting debut in last year's "Mudbound" -- celebrated her 47th birthday Thursday by getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.