MILAN, March 26 — Italian fashion house Valentino said yesterday that it would not present its Men’s and Haute Couture fashion shows in June, following the departure of its creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. The group said on Friday it had agreed with Piccioli to end their collaboration, adding that a new “creative organisation” would be … Read more
JOHANNESBURG, March 8 — South Africa’s Grammy-winning artist Tyla has cancelled her much-anticipated world tour just weeks before it was start due to an injury. The rising music star, who gained international fame last year with hit single Water, said she was heartbroken after doctors advised her against proceeding with the tour. Writing on social … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — Veteran British pop singer and songwriter Rod Stewart has cancelled his highly-anticipated concert in Malaysia. The 79-year-old singer, known for hits like Maggie May and Downtown Train, was slated to perform at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on March 4 during the Asia leg of his Live in Concert, One … Read more
PARIS, Oct 20 — MTV cancelled on Thursday its Europe Music Awards ceremony, due to be held in Paris on November 5, citing the “devastating events” taking place in Israel and Gaza. “As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not feel like a moment for a global … Read more
Badminton’s world governing body (BWF) has cancelled all sanctioned tournaments in Russia and Belarus, it said on Monday, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Swimming’s global governing body FINA has called off the World Junior Swimming Championships that were set to take place in Kazan, Russia, in late August, in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II has cancelled her planned virtual engagements for Tuesday due to “mild” coronavirus symptoms, Buckingham Palace said. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
OTTAWA: Canadian lawmakers took the extraordinary step to cancel a parliamentary session Friday, as police readied to clear a weeks-long trucker-led protest against Covid health rules in downtown Ottawa. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
WELLINGTON: New Zealand Cricket on Wednesday scrapped next month’s T20 series against Australia, saying the move was “inevitable” due to strict Covid-19 border controls. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic was again detained in Australia Saturday, after authorities ripped up his visa for a second time and declared the unvaccinated tennis superstar a threat to the public. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
