New Orleans: News

29 Nov 2024

Kendrick Lamar

Super Bowl 2025: Kendrick to headline; Jon Batiste, others join

The National Football League (NFL) and Roc Nation have announced the pregame performers for Super Bowl LIX, which is set to take place on February 9 in New Orleans.

14 Jul 2024

Hollywood

Fitness icon Richard Simmons (76) dies day after celebrating birthday

Renowned fitness guru and American TV personality Richard Simmons, who rose to fame in the 1980s with his energetic approach to exercise, passed away on Saturday at his Hollywood home.

07 Jul 2024

Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy shares unexpected connection to Tom Hanks's 'Forrest Gump'

British-American actor Anya Taylor-Joy recently disclosed an unexpected link to the classic 1994 film Forrest Gump during a promotional interview for her latest film, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

14 Jun 2024

England

Taylor Swift announces end of record-breaking 'Eras Tour'

Pop music sensation Taylor Swift has confirmed that her highly successful Eras Tour will wrap up in December this year.

29 May 2024

SHOWTIME

'Your Honor' Seasons 1, 2 coming to Netflix this Friday

Bryan Cranston, the star of Showtime's drama series Your Honor, announced on Tuesday night that both seasons of the show will be available for streaming on Netflix from Friday, May 31.

FBI probes sale of allegedly stolen British Museum artefacts

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is examining the sale of potentially stolen artefacts from the British Museum to American buyers.

08 May 2024

Travel And Tourism

Get drawn to New Orleans' jazz symphony with these recommendations

New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, a city where music flows as freely as the Mississippi River.

25 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Explore the flavors of New Orleans with this food guide

New Orleans, a melting pot of cultures and cuisines, offers a gastronomic adventure like no other.

18 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Hop on New Orleans' flavor trail with this what-to-eat guide

New Orleans is a vibrant blend of tastes, where each dish narrates the history of its varied cultures.

09 Apr 2024

Travel And Tourism

Unveiling the truth of New Orleans' spiritual doll practice

New Orleans, a city bursting with a rich cultural fabric, often finds itself veiled in the enigmatic shadows of its voodoo ties.

22 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

New Orleans is where jazz blends with history

New Orleans beckons travelers with its rhythmic pulse of music and deep-rooted history.

06 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Savoring New Orleans' Creole delights: Recommendations for a flavorful sojourn

New Orleans is a cultural crossroads, famed for its Creole cuisine that marries French, Spanish, African, and Native American influences.

12 Apr 2023

Hollywood

Solange Knowles sells two historic properties for this jaw-dropping amount

Solange Knowles, the Grammy Award-winning singer and younger sister of Beyoncé, recently made headlines after selling two of the properties she owned for a jaw-dropping amount.

30 Aug 2021

Hurricane

US: Hurricane Ida kills 1; power outage across New Orleans

Hurricane Ida made landfall on Sunday in the American state of Louisiana, bringing gusty winds and continuous downpour.

19 Oct 2020

Loki

#ComicBytes: The unknown story of Heimdall, Asgard's loyal protector

Guarding the rainbow bridge of Bifrost, Heimdall is Asgard's first line of defense.

27 Aug 2020

New York University

US: Ex-guard of hospital returns there as a medical student

In an immensely encouraging tale of grit and determination, a former security guard at a United States hospital, Russell J. Ledet, has now returned there as a medical student.

21 Mar 2020

Moon

NASA halts work on Moon mission, due to coronavirus outbreak

After hitting the big tech companies, the novel coronavirus disease has deterred NASA from moving ahead with its mission to the Moon.

01 Dec 2019

Mass Shooting

US: 11 people injured in mass shooting, 2 critical

In an unfortunate incident, 11 people were injured in an early morning mass shooting on the edge of French Quarter in New Orleans, US.

Male contraceptive pill steps closer to reality, passes safety test

A recent study showed birth control method for men can be a reality soon as the male contraceptive pill has passed safety test in humans.

23 May 2018

Sexual Harassment

10 more US employees allege sexual harassment by McDonald's management

The #MeToo movement has trickled down to the working-classes. Ten McDonald's employees from nine American cities have filed complaints against the giant in one week.

11 May 2017

United Airlines

United Airlines cancels Indian-origin man's ticket for filming altercation

An Indian-origin man, Navang Oza, has alleged his reservation on United Airlines was cancelled after he filmed an argument with its staff.

The NBA goes high-tech

Technology has always played a key role in how sports organizations attract and entertain their audiences.

20 Feb 2017

NBA

West win the 2017 NBA All-Star Game

The West Conference defeated their counterparts East Conference 192-182 in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at New Orleans.