https://news.ayozat.com/feed AYO NEWS is the news agency subsidiary of AYOZAT, covering international media, sport, finance, music, entertainment, politics and lifestyle news. en In a major diplomatic breakthrough following a four-day state visit, President Donald Trump has announced the complete removal of tariffs and trade restrictions on British whisky. The move, described... https://news.ayozat.com/story/trump-scraps-all-uk-whisky-tariffs Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/trump-scraps-all-uk-whisky-tariffs Fri, 01 May 2026 14:21:00 +0000 ‘Completely Inexcusable’: Britney Spears Formally Charged with Drink and Drug Driving Following March Arrest   VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Pop icon Britney Spears is officially facing criminal charge... https://news.ayozat.com/story/britney-spears-formally-charged-with-drink-and-drug-driving DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/britney-spears-formally-charged-with-drink-and-drug-driving Fri, 01 May 2026 13:46:48 +0000 In an effort to keep music streaming authentic, Spotify is rolling out a "Verified by Spotify" badge to help listeners tell the difference between human musicians and AI-generated content. The new che... https://news.ayozat.com/story/spotify-adds-verified-badges-for-human-artists Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/spotify-adds-verified-badges-for-human-artists Fri, 01 May 2026 12:26:16 +0000     ‘The Prequel Gambit’: Netflix Greenlights £500 Million Expansion of The Crown     LONDON — The royal standard is being hoisted once again at Netflix. In a move that signals the streaming giant's r... https://news.ayozat.com/story/netflix-greenlights-%C2%A3500-million-expansion-of-the-crown DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/netflix-greenlights-%C2%A3500-million-expansion-of-the-crown Fri, 01 May 2026 12:21:34 +0000 ChatGPT creator OpenAI has been forced to issue a unusual set of instructions to its latest AI tools: stop talking about goblins. The move comes after developers noticed that the mythical creatures, a... https://news.ayozat.com/story/openai-tells-chatgpt-to-stop-talking-about-goblins Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/openai-tells-chatgpt-to-stop-talking-about-goblins Fri, 01 May 2026 11:52:50 +0000 ‘He Never Put Them Out’: Dame Dash Claims LL Cool J Recorded Entire ‘Diss Album’ After Jay-Z Battle Defeat   NEW YORK — The long-dormant rivalry between two of New York’s most storied lyrical giants h... https://news.ayozat.com/story/dame-dash-claims-ll-cool-j-recorded-entire-jay-z-%E2%80%98diss-album%E2%80%99 DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/dame-dash-claims-ll-cool-j-recorded-entire-jay-z-%E2%80%98diss-album%E2%80%99 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:41:56 +0000 ‘Elementary School Evolution’: North West Drops Debut EP N0rth4evr to Global Buzz   LOS ANGELES — The era of the "Miss Westie" cameo is over. North West, the 12-year-old eldest daughter of Kanye West... https://news.ayozat.com/story/north-west-drops-debut-ep DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/north-west-drops-debut-ep Fri, 01 May 2026 11:13:17 +0000 ‘Money’ No More? IRS Warns Floyd Mayweather of Passport Revocation Over £5.8m Tax Debt   LAS VEGAS — The man who built an empire on the moniker "Money" is reportedly facing a knockout blow from the ta... https://news.ayozat.com/story/irs-warns-floyd-mayweather-of-passport-revocation DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/irs-warns-floyd-mayweather-of-passport-revocation Fri, 01 May 2026 10:46:08 +0000 ‘The Wave Returns’: Little Simz Surprises Fans With New EP Sugar Girl   LONDON — The North London wordsmith is back. Following a whirlwind year that saw her conquering cinema screens and curating worl... https://news.ayozat.com/story/little-simz-surprises-fans-with-new-ep-sugar-girl DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/little-simz-surprises-fans-with-new-ep-sugar-girl Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:37:01 +0000 ‘A Voice from the Vault’: Secret Princess Diana Recordings to Anchor Explosive ‘Unheard Truth’ Docuseries   LONDON — Nearly three decades after her tragic passing in Paris, the "People’s Princess" is... https://news.ayozat.com/story/secret-princess-diana-recordings-to-anchor-explosive-%E2%80%98unheard-truth%E2%80%99-docuseries DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/secret-princess-diana-recordings-to-anchor-explosive-%E2%80%98unheard-truth%E2%80%99-docuseries Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:22:43 +0000     Back to Basics: ‘Brand New Day’ Script Reveals Gritty New Suit and Street-Level Opening for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man   NEW YORK — Peter Parker is officially trading Stark-tech drones for home-made... https://news.ayozat.com/story/%E2%80%98brand-new-day%E2%80%99-script-reveals-gritty-new-suit-and-street-level-opening DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/%E2%80%98brand-new-day%E2%80%99-script-reveals-gritty-new-suit-and-street-level-opening Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:43:14 +0000 ‘Fast vs Meticulous’: Jimmy Jam Reveals the Truth Behind the Prince and Michael Jackson Rivalry   HOLLYWOOD — For decades, the narrative of pop music’s golden era has been defined by a supposed "cold... https://news.ayozat.com/story/the-truth-behind-the-prince-and-michael-jackson-rivalry DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/the-truth-behind-the-prince-and-michael-jackson-rivalry Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:16:04 +0000 ‘Sound Baths and Secrets’: Jhené Aiko Teases ‘Magical’ New Record at California Wellness Retreat   OJAI, CALIFORNIA — The queen of "ethereal R&B" is preparing to heal the world once again. Following a... https://news.ayozat.com/story/jhen%C3%A9-aiko-teases-%E2%80%98magical%E2%80%99-new-record-at-california-wellness-retreat DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/jhen%C3%A9-aiko-teases-%E2%80%98magical%E2%80%99-new-record-at-california-wellness-retreat Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:04:31 +0000 A ‘Super’ Expansion: Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Reportedly Lengthened for 2026 Enhanced Edition   TOKYO — The God of Destruction is returning to the small screen, and this time, he is staying for desse... https://news.ayozat.com/story/dragon-ball-super-beerus-reportedly-lengthened DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/dragon-ball-super-beerus-reportedly-lengthened Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:31:27 +0000 ‘Soul of the Movement’: Digital Underground Rapper Cleetis Mack Dies Suddenly   OAKLAND — The hip-hop community is in mourning once again following the sudden passing of Cleetis Mack, a longtime membe... https://news.ayozat.com/story/digital-underground-rapper-cleetis-mack-dies DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/digital-underground-rapper-cleetis-mack-dies Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:16:19 +0000 Amazon has officially confirmed that its massive Prime Day sale is shifting from its usual July slot to June for 2026. The news, which first surfaced in the company’s first-quarter earnings statement... https://news.ayozat.com/story/amazon-announces-june-prime-day-for-2026 Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/amazon-announces-june-prime-day-for-2026 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:20 +0000 PlayStation has finally addressed the growing anxiety among gamers regarding a change to its digital rights management (DRM) policies. Rumors began circulating last week when players noticed a 30-day... https://news.ayozat.com/story/playstation-issues-clarification-about-new-drm-system Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/playstation-issues-clarification-about-new-drm-system Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:31:43 +0000 ‘Height Jokes and Hard Truths’: Kevin Hart and Chelsea Handler’s Chaotic Reunion Goes Viral   LOS ANGELES — If there was any doubt that the "roast" is the preferred love language of Hollywood’s comedy... https://news.ayozat.com/story/kevin-hart-and-chelsea-handler%E2%80%99s-chaotic-reunion-goes-viral DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/kevin-hart-and-chelsea-handler%E2%80%99s-chaotic-reunion-goes-viral Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:41:04 +0000 ‘Justice Beyond the Grave’: Tupac Shakur’s Family Files Landmark Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Los Angeles   LOS ANGELES — Almost thirty years after the drive-by shooting that silenced one of hip-hop’s mo... https://news.ayozat.com/story/tupac-shakur%E2%80%99s-family-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/tupac-shakur%E2%80%99s-family-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:21:42 +0000 ‘Bachin’ Time’: Kagurabachi Anime Officially Confirmed for 2027 Following Viral Manga Success   TOKYO — The "sword-swinging" phenomenon that took the internet by storm before its first chapter even hi... https://news.ayozat.com/story/kagurabachi-anime-officially-confirmed DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/kagurabachi-anime-officially-confirmed Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:15:40 +0000 Two individuals have been stabbed in Golders Green today. The assailant was taken into custody after being intercepted by members of Shomrim, a local Jewish neighborhood watch organization.   Accordin... https://news.ayozat.com/story/man-arrested-following-stabbing-incident-in-north-west-london Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/man-arrested-following-stabbing-incident-in-north-west-london Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:42:44 +0000 ‘Scarcity and Surprise’: Ryan Reynolds Casts Doubt on Immediate Return for Deadpool 4   LOS ANGELES — Fans hoping for a swift follow-up to the record-breaking carnage of Deadpool & Wolverine may need... https://news.ayozat.com/story/ryan-reynolds-casts-doubt-on-immediate-return-for-deadpool-4 DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/ryan-reynolds-casts-doubt-on-immediate-return-for-deadpool-4 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:09:14 +0000 A massive police operation unfolded in Crewe on Wednesday morning as more than 500 officers from Cheshire and surrounding areas executed raids on properties linked to the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and... https://news.ayozat.com/story/properties-belonging-to-religious-group-raided-in-major-police-operation-following-modern-slavery-allegations Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/properties-belonging-to-religious-group-raided-in-major-police-operation-following-modern-slavery-allegations Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:35:12 +0000 The Department of Justice has filed new criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of threatening President Donald Trump in a social media post from last year. The indictme... https://news.ayozat.com/story/James-Comey-Indicted-Over-Instagram-Seashell-Post-Seen-as-Threat-to-President-Trump Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/James-Comey-Indicted-Over-Instagram-Seashell-Post-Seen-as-Threat-to-President-Trump Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:32:37 +0000 ‘The Marathon Continues’: Quavo and Offset Spark Migos Reunion Fever with ‘Next Chapter’ Tease   ATLANTA — The North Side of Atlanta is buzzing with a familiar energy. In a move that has sent shockwav... https://news.ayozat.com/story/quavo-and-offset-spark-migos-reunion DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/quavo-and-offset-spark-migos-reunion Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:24:39 +0000 King Charles III arrived in the United States this week on a mission that has been described by many as a "rescue mission" for the “special relationship” between the US and UK. While the four-day visi... https://news.ayozat.com/story/king-charles-iii-makes-speech-to-congress-during-state-visit Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/king-charles-iii-makes-speech-to-congress-during-state-visit Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:06:35 +0000 A 21-year-old Austrian man, identified in court as Beran A., has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a plot to carry out a jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The proceedings, which began... https://news.ayozat.com/story/Man-Admits-to-Plotting-Terrorist-Attack-on-Taylor-Swifts-Vienna-Concert Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/Man-Admits-to-Plotting-Terrorist-Attack-on-Taylor-Swifts-Vienna-Concert Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:36:04 +0000 ‘Siu’ and Swathes of Silk: Rihanna Embraces ‘Cool Girl’ Nejm for Bharatanatyam Lesson in Mumbai   MUMBAI — Rihanna doesn't just launch a brand; she creates a cultural earthquake. The global icon and F... https://news.ayozat.com/story/rihanna-embraces-%E2%80%98cool-girl%E2%80%99-nejm DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/rihanna-embraces-%E2%80%98cool-girl%E2%80%99-nejm Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:30:30 +0000 Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is facing significant backlash after a comedy sketch aired just days before the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. President Donald Trump and First Lady M... https://news.ayozat.com/story/Trump-Calls-for-Jimmy-Kimmel-to-Be-Fired-Over-Expectant-Widow-Joke Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/Trump-Calls-for-Jimmy-Kimmel-to-Be-Fired-Over-Expectant-Widow-Joke Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:24:05 +0000 ‘Taurus Gang’: Chris Brown and Jada Wallace Welcome Baby Boy After Months of Speculation   LOS ANGELES — R&B powerhouse Chris Brown has confirmed the arrival of his fourth child, his first with girlfr... https://news.ayozat.com/story/chris-brown-and-jada-wallace-welcome-baby-boy DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/chris-brown-and-jada-wallace-welcome-baby-boy Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:03:44 +0000 The Mask and the Gun: Sony Greenlights Django/Zorro Crossover with Brian Helgeland to Script    LOS ANGELES — In a move that has set the film world ablaze, Sony Pictures has officially confirmed that... https://news.ayozat.com/story/sony-greenlights-djangozorro-crossover DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/sony-greenlights-djangozorro-crossover Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:50:44 +0000 Tragedy on Copacabana Beach: Crew Member Dies After ‘Crushing’ Accident During Stage Setup for Shakira Concert   RIO DE JANEIRO — Preparations for a highly anticipated free concert by Colombian supers... https://news.ayozat.com/story/shakira-crew-member-dies-after-%E2%80%98crushing%E2%80%99-accident DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/shakira-crew-member-dies-after-%E2%80%98crushing%E2%80%99-accident Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:29:02 +0000 ‘Relive the Best, Experience the Last’: Johnny Knoxville and Gang Return for Explosive Final Outing   LOS ANGELES — The men who made a global career out of hilariously inflicting pain upon themselves... https://news.ayozat.com/story/%E2%80%98relive-the-best-experience-the-last%E2%80%99-jackass DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/%E2%80%98relive-the-best-experience-the-last%E2%80%99-jackass Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:15:01 +0000 ‘Lowball’ Crisis: Rush Hour 4 Stalls as Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker Reject ‘Insulting’ Salary Offers   LOS ANGELES — The long-awaited reunion of Detectives Lee and Carter has hit a significant roadbl... https://news.ayozat.com/story/jackie-chan-and-chris-tucker-rush-hour-4-stalls DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/jackie-chan-and-chris-tucker-rush-hour-4-stalls Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:56:08 +0000 In a performance that has stunned the world of athletics, Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe has become the first person to finish an official marathon in under two hours. Crossing the finish line at the Lo... https://news.ayozat.com/story/sabastian-sawe-smashes-london-marathon-in-under-two-hours Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/sabastian-sawe-smashes-london-marathon-in-under-two-hours Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:42:24 +0000 North Korea has unveiled a new memorial museum in Pyongyang dedicated to soldiers who died while fighting alongside Russian forces in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The opening ceremony, held this past S... https://news.ayozat.com/story/kim-jong-un-opens-memorial-for-soldiers-killed-in-ukraine-war Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/kim-jong-un-opens-memorial-for-soldiers-killed-in-ukraine-war Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:26:01 +0000 A Global ‘Thriller’: Michael Jackson Biopic Shatters Records with $217m Opening Weekend   LOS ANGELES — Lionsgate’s highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has staged a historic "moonwalk"... https://news.ayozat.com/story/michael-jackson-biopic-shatters-records DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/michael-jackson-biopic-shatters-records Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:59:10 +0000 According to Northern Ireland's police chief, a car bomb that exploded outside a police station was a "deliberate, irresponsible, and stupid attack. On Saturday night, Jon Boutcher praised the bravery... https://news.ayozat.com/story/car-bomb-was-deliberate-reckless-stupid-attack-says-police-chief AYO NEWS https://news.ayozat.com/story/car-bomb-was-deliberate-reckless-stupid-attack-says-police-chief Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:50:54 +0000 Naomi did not think twice about packing up the family van for her teenage daughter's regular hospital trips before the US-Israel war with Iran. But not any more. Fuel prices have risen since the war s... https://news.ayozat.com/story/i-dont-want-the-children-to-see-how-worried-we-are-uk-family-finances-hit-by-iran-war AYO NEWS https://news.ayozat.com/story/i-dont-want-the-children-to-see-how-worried-we-are-uk-family-finances-hit-by-iran-war Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:50:54 +0000 Doors Closed at Godolkin: Prime Video Cancels The Boys Spin-Off Gen V LONDON — The supes of Godolkin University have fought their last battle on campus. Prime Video has officially cancelled Gen V, the... https://news.ayozat.com/story/prime-video-cancels-the-boys-spin-off-gen-v DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/prime-video-cancels-the-boys-spin-off-gen-v Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:44:12 +0000 ‘Where Did We Leave Off?’: Gina Carano Teases Star Wars Return Following Secret Lucasfilm Peace Talks    LOS ANGELES — In a development that has sent shockwaves through the parsec-wide Star Wars fando... https://news.ayozat.com/story/gina-carano-teases-star-wars-return DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/gina-carano-teases-star-wars-return Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:29:51 +0000 The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner turned into a scene of terror Saturday night when an armed man attempted to breach the security perimeter at the Washington Hilton, forcing a sudden evacu... https://news.ayozat.com/story/Assassination-Attempt-Foiled-at-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/Assassination-Attempt-Foiled-at-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:19:09 +0000 ‘Caine’ is Calling: Donnie Yen Officially Begins Filming New John Wick Spin-Off   HONG KONG — The "Wick-verse" is officially back in business. Martial arts legend Donnie Yen has confirmed that princip... https://news.ayozat.com/story/donnie-yen-officially-begins-filming-new-john-wick-spin-off DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/donnie-yen-officially-begins-filming-new-john-wick-spin-off Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:18:25 +0000 ‘70% Bogart, 30% Bugs Bunny’: Nicolas Cage Swings into 1930s New York in First Spider-Noir Trailer    MEXICO CITY — The monochrome web has finally unfurled. In a spectacular world premiere at CCXP Mex... https://news.ayozat.com/story/nicolas-cage-swings-into-1930s-new-york-in-first-spider-noir-trailer DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/nicolas-cage-swings-into-1930s-new-york-in-first-spider-noir-trailer Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:59:46 +0000 ‘A Recentering and a Rebirth’: Kehlani Celebrates Birthday with All-Star Self-Titled Album   OAKLAND — To mark their 31st birthday, R&B trailblazer Kehlani has gifted fans with their most ambitious an... https://news.ayozat.com/story/kehlani-celebrates-birthday-with-all-star-self-titled-album DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/kehlani-celebrates-birthday-with-all-star-self-titled-album Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:16:19 +0000 ‘The Battle of Britain’ Beckons: Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury Targets November UK Return   LONDON — The long-elusive "Battle of Britain" has moved a significant step closer to reality. In a breakthrou... https://news.ayozat.com/story/anthony-joshua-vs-tyson-fury-targets-november-uk-return DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/anthony-joshua-vs-tyson-fury-targets-november-uk-return Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:52:35 +0000 ‘Prepare to Hee-Hee’: Scary Movie 6 Trailer Targets Michael Biopic and Modern Horror   LOS ANGELES — The Wayans brothers are officially back, and no one is safe. Paramount Pictures has released the se... https://news.ayozat.com/story/scary-movie-6-trailer DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/scary-movie-6-trailer Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:38:28 +0000 ‘I’m Out!’: Kevin Hart Comically Abandons Cam’ron Interview Over Dame Dash Question   HARLEM — It took exactly one question for the "world’s highest-paid comedian" to call it quits—jokingly, at least.... https://news.ayozat.com/story/kevin-hart-abandons-cam%E2%80%99ron-interview-comically DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/kevin-hart-abandons-cam%E2%80%99ron-interview-comically Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:29:29 +0000 ‘Completely Smitten’: Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz Reportedly Engaged After Whirlwind Eight-Month Romance      LONDON — The "Watermelon Sugar" singer has reportedly found his soulmate. Harry Styles an... https://news.ayozat.com/story/harry-styles-and-zo%C3%AB-kravitz-reportedly-engaged DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/harry-styles-and-zo%C3%AB-kravitz-reportedly-engaged Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:46:28 +0000 Shadow Over the ‘Rumble in the Jungle II’: Mayweather vs Tyson in Jeopardy Amid Legal and Financial Crisis   KINSHASA — The scheduled "Rumble in the Jungle" revival between Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather an... https://news.ayozat.com/story/mayweather-vs-tyson-in-jeopardy DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/mayweather-vs-tyson-in-jeopardy Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:34:47 +0000