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New York (AFP) – The Village People — the group behind “Y.M.C.A,” a staple of Donald Trump’s rallies — said Monday they have accepted an invitation from the president-elect to perform at events connected to next week’s inauguration.

New York (AFP) – The Grammys, slated for February 2, will “proceed as planned” despite the devastating fires scorching Los Angeles, the Recording Academy said Monday.

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The Los Angeles wildfire disaster has cast a shadow over preparations for the 2028 Olympics, raising questions over whether the city can deliver a safe and successful Games.

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – The body that awards the Oscars said Monday it was cancelling its ritzy nominees’ luncheon, as Los Angeles grapples with enormous wildfires.

New York (AFP) – Megastar Bad Bunny announced on Monday a 21-concert residency in his homeland Puerto Rico, with the first nine shows limited to residents of the island.

London (AFP) – Tyson Fury has, not for the first time, announced his retirement from the boxing ring. But is this really the end of the road for the “Gypsy King”?

Liverpool (AFP) – David Moyes insisted on Monday he had jumped at the chance to manage Everton for a second spell and was confident of extending the club’s 71-year stay in English football’s top-flight.

Beirut (Lebanon) (AFP) – Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s new prime minister, is a leading international judge who won support for staying out of the political infighting that has paralysed the crisis-hit country in recent years.

Milan (Italy) (AFP) – The Giro d’Italia will once again finish in Rome this year after the Grand Tour begins for the first time in Albania and then leads the peloton through a punishing 21 stages.

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Search teams with dogs fanned out looking for victims in Los Angeles on Monday, as firefighters girded for hurricane-force winds that could spark new blazes.