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Pharrell, the pop mastermind joining Louis Vuitton

Pharrell, the pop mastermind joining Louis Vuitton

Pharrell Williams is the superstar behind scores of music's earworms, whose agelessness, sharp taste and forays into design have also made him a fixture on the fashion circuit for decades.

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Pharrell Williams takes over menswear at Louis Vuitton

Pharrell Williams takes over menswear at Louis Vuitton

Luxury brand Louis Vuitton on Tuesday announced the appointment of hip-hop artist Pharrell Williams as its new head of menswear.

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Nigar hits half-century as Bangladesh struggle against Australia

Nigar hits half-century as Bangladesh struggle against Australia

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana made a half-century but lacked support in her team’s Women’s T20 World Cup match against Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday.

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French waste collectors urged to create stink over pension reform

French waste collectors urged to create stink over pension reform

Influential French trade union CGT called Tuesday for garbage collectors to join rolling strikes that have been announced for March 7 against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, raising the prospect of rubbish piling up in the streets.

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India 'confident' Mandhana will play against W.Indies in T20 World Cup

India 'confident' Mandhana will play against W.Indies in T20 World Cup

India's star opening batter Smriti Mandhana has recovered from a finger injury and is set to return for their T20 World Cup match against the West Indies, the Indian coaching staff said on Tuesday.

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NHL's Ovechkin out for 'forseeable future' over family matter

NHL's Ovechkin out for 'forseeable future' over family matter

Alex Ovechkin, chasing Wayne Gretzky for the all-time National Hockey League goals record, will be absent for "the forseeable future" over a family matter, Washington Capitals coach Peter Laviolette said Tuesday.

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French prosecutors close rape probe into top model agency boss

French prosecutors close rape probe into top model agency boss

French investigators have closed an investigation into possible rape and sexual assault by European model agency boss Gerald Marie who was accused of a string of offences, legal sources said Tuesday.

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Possible war crime as Russia holds thousands of children: US report

Possible war crime as Russia holds thousands of children: US report

Russia has held at least 6,000 children from Ukraine in camps aimed at re-education in what could constitute a war crime, a US study said Tuesday.

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Air India unveils record plane order with Airbus, Boeing

Air India unveils record plane order with Airbus, Boeing

Air India will purchase 470 planes from Airbus and Boeing under an historic pair of mega agreements announced Tuesday, transforming the former national carrier as it prepares for scorching growth.

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Pharrell Williams in talks to be Louis Vuitton designer: reports

Pharrell Williams in talks to be Louis Vuitton designer: reports

Hip-hop artist Pharrell Williams is in talks to take over as head of menswear for Louis Vuitton, media reports said on Tuesday.

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