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 ‘Fantastical Liar’: Rebel Wilson Accused of ‘Rewriting History’ in Fiery Defamation Finale    SYDNEY — In a scathing conclusion to one of the most high-profile defamation trials in Australian history,... https://news.ayozat.com/story/%E2%80%98fantastical-liar%E2%80%99-rebel-wilson-accused-of DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/%E2%80%98fantastical-liar%E2%80%99-rebel-wilson-accused-of Fri, 08 May 2026 12:54:16 +0000 ‘Six Clean Kills’: Charlize Theron Reunites with Apex Director for New Universal Thriller    LOS ANGELES — Fresh off the record-breaking success of her latest survival epic, Charlize Theron is wasting... https://news.ayozat.com/story/charlize-theron-reunites-with-apex-director-for-new-universal-thriller DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/charlize-theron-reunites-with-apex-director-for-new-universal-thriller Fri, 08 May 2026 11:41:08 +0000 ‘The Fifth Beatle’ Returns: BBC Casts Its Hamburg-Era Fab Four for Landmark Series   LIVERPOOL — The search for the "Silver Beatles" is over. In a major announcement on Friday morning, the BBC confirm... https://news.ayozat.com/story/bbc-casts-its-hamburg-era-fab-four-for-landmark-series DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/bbc-casts-its-hamburg-era-fab-four-for-landmark-series Fri, 08 May 2026 10:47:06 +0000 The parent company of British Airways, International Airlines Group (IAG), has warned that its annual profits will be lower than expected as the ongoing US-Iran war drives a massive spike in energy co... https://news.ayozat.com/story/british-airways-over-warns-of-lower-profits-and-rising-fares-over-increasing-jet-fuel-prices Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/british-airways-over-warns-of-lower-profits-and-rising-fares-over-increasing-jet-fuel-prices Fri, 08 May 2026 10:40:49 +0000 Nintendo has joined the list of gaming giants raising their hardware prices, confirming that the Switch 2 and its predecessors will soon cost more in major markets worldwide. The company pointed to a... https://news.ayozat.com/story/nintendo-announces-global-price-increases-for-switch-2 Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/nintendo-announces-global-price-increases-for-switch-2 Fri, 08 May 2026 10:21:36 +0000 TikTok has officially hit the brakes on its experimental "AI Overviews" feature after the tool began generating surreal and wildly inaccurate descriptions of videos, including famously labeling a cele... https://news.ayozat.com/story/tiktok-scales-back-ai-overviews-feature-after-bizarre-video-summaries Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/tiktok-scales-back-ai-overviews-feature-after-bizarre-video-summaries Fri, 08 May 2026 10:01:12 +0000 ‘Unfinished Business’: Mayweather vs Pacquiao Rematch Back on Track for September After Venue Shake-up   LAS VEGAS — The most lucrative rivalry in boxing history is officially back on the calendar. Af... https://news.ayozat.com/story/mayweather-vs-pacquiao-rematch-back-on-track DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/mayweather-vs-pacquiao-rematch-back-on-track Fri, 08 May 2026 09:58:34 +0000 In a major policy shift starting this Friday, May 8th, 2026, the U.S. State Department will begin actively revoking the passports of Americans who owe significant amounts of back child support. While... https://news.ayozat.com/story/us-to-revoke-passports-over-unpaid-child-support Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/us-to-revoke-passports-over-unpaid-child-support Fri, 08 May 2026 09:28:43 +0000 ‘Accidentally Gassed Up’: Amber Rose Admits She ‘Hyped Up’ Kanye Before Infamous Taylor Swift Interruption   LOS ANGELES — Seventeen years after the mic-grab heard around the world, Amber Rose has off... https://news.ayozat.com/story/amber-rose-admits-she-%E2%80%98hyped-up%E2%80%99-kanye DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/amber-rose-admits-she-%E2%80%98hyped-up%E2%80%99-kanye Thu, 07 May 2026 20:23:37 +0000 ‘Case Closed’: Floyd Mayweather Abandons £80m Defamation Suit Against Business Insider   NEW YORK — The high-stakes legal sparring between boxing legend Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather Jr. and the media gian... https://news.ayozat.com/story/floyd-mayweather-abandons-%C2%A380m-defamation-suit DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/floyd-mayweather-abandons-%C2%A380m-defamation-suit Thu, 07 May 2026 20:20:59 +0000 The Trinity Effect: How Rodman is Defining the Sport, Style, and Culture of the 2026 World Cup   WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the world prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the gravitational pull of the tou... https://news.ayozat.com/story/how-rodman-is-defining-the-sport-style-and-culture-of-the-2026-world-cup DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/how-rodman-is-defining-the-sport-style-and-culture-of-the-2026-world-cup Thu, 07 May 2026 16:35:35 +0000 ‘Extraction, Not Inspiration’: James Cameron and Disney Sued by Indigenous Actress Over Avatar Likeness   LOS ANGELES — Filmmaker James Cameron and The Walt Disney Company are facing a high-stakes fed... https://news.ayozat.com/story/disney-sued-by-indigenous-actress-over-avatar-likeness DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/disney-sued-by-indigenous-actress-over-avatar-likeness Thu, 07 May 2026 13:44:56 +0000     ‘Accio Season Two’: HBO Renews Harry Potter Months Ahead of Christmas Premiere   LONDON — In an unprecedented show of confidence, HBO has officially greenlit a second season of its Harry Potter te... https://news.ayozat.com/story/hbo-renews-harry-potter-months-ahead-of-christmas-premiere DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/hbo-renews-harry-potter-months-ahead-of-christmas-premiere Thu, 07 May 2026 13:24:55 +0000 Counter-terrorism detectives have arrested a 19-year-old man in Portsmouth as part of an ongoing investigation into an attempted arson attack at a synagogue in north London. The teenager, who was take... https://news.ayozat.com/story/third-arrest-made-in-finchley-synagogue-attempted-arson-case Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/third-arrest-made-in-finchley-synagogue-attempted-arson-case Thu, 07 May 2026 13:03:57 +0000     ‘Apes Shall Rise Again’: Fantastic Four Director Matt Shakman to Helm New Planet of the Apes Feature   LOS ANGELES — The most enduring simian saga in cinematic history is preparing for its next ev... https://news.ayozat.com/story/fantastic-four-director-matt-shakman-to-helm-new-planet-of-the-apes-feature DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/fantastic-four-director-matt-shakman-to-helm-new-planet-of-the-apes-feature Thu, 07 May 2026 12:31:57 +0000 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics regarding the "extortionate" cost of World Cup tickets, even joking that he would personally serve fans who pay millions for a seat. During an a... https://news.ayozat.com/story/FIFA-President-Defends-Market-Rate-World-Cup-Ticket-Prices Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/FIFA-President-Defends-Market-Rate-World-Cup-Ticket-Prices Thu, 07 May 2026 11:55:42 +0000 ‘Actions Speak Louder’: Alan Ritchson Goes Silent in Bruising First Trailer for Motor City   DETROIT — The "Motor City" is about to roar with the sound of revving engines and shattering bone, but very... https://news.ayozat.com/story/alan-ritchson-goes-silent-in-bruising-first-trailer-for-motor-city DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/alan-ritchson-goes-silent-in-bruising-first-trailer-for-motor-city Thu, 07 May 2026 11:32:41 +0000     ‘Star Wars in Motion’: George Lucas Unveils Inaugural Cinema Exhibit and Opening Date for LA Museum   LOS ANGELES — The galaxy’s most anticipated cultural landmark finally has a launch date. In a... https://news.ayozat.com/story/george-lucas-unveils-inaugural-cinema-exhibit-and-opening-date-for-la-museum DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/george-lucas-unveils-inaugural-cinema-exhibit-and-opening-date-for-la-museum Thu, 07 May 2026 10:51:38 +0000 ‘More Than a Sneer’: New Draco Malfoy Star Lox Pratt Promises a ‘Layered’ Take on the Wizarding Villain   LONDON — The silver-blond hair and the infamous Slytherin scowl are returning, but the actor b... https://news.ayozat.com/story/new-draco-malfoy-star-lox-pratt-promises DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/new-draco-malfoy-star-lox-pratt-promises Thu, 07 May 2026 10:38:49 +0000 A federal judge has unsealed a handwritten document that is alleged to be a suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein. The letter, which was made public on Wednesday, was reportedly written during Epste... https://news.ayozat.com/story/alleged-jeffrey-epstein-suicide-note-unsealed-by-new-york-judge Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/alleged-jeffrey-epstein-suicide-note-unsealed-by-new-york-judge Thu, 07 May 2026 10:18:57 +0000 A major international contact-tracing effort is underway after a deadly hantavirus outbreak struck the MV Hondius cruise ship during its voyage from Argentina to the Canary Islands. The UK Health Secu... https://news.ayozat.com/story/Two-Brits-Self-Isolating-After-Returning-To-UK-From-MV-Hondius Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/Two-Brits-Self-Isolating-After-Returning-To-UK-From-MV-Hondius Thu, 07 May 2026 09:30:58 +0000 The fatalities aren't over yet. NetherRealm Studios chief Ed Boon has officially confirmed that a new Mortal Kombat project is currently being developed, even as the studio remains tight-lipped about... https://news.ayozat.com/story/New-Mortal-Kombat-is-In-the-Works Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/New-Mortal-Kombat-is-In-the-Works Wed, 06 May 2026 15:19:50 +0000 The Metropolitan Police has announced the formation of a dedicated 100-officer "Community Protection Team" to safeguard Jewish communities across London. The move comes as new data reveals a disturbin... https://news.ayozat.com/story/Met-Police-Launch-Community-Protection-Team-Amid-Surge-in-Antisemitic-Attacks Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/Met-Police-Launch-Community-Protection-Team-Amid-Surge-in-Antisemitic-Attacks Wed, 06 May 2026 14:23:01 +0000 Ubisoft has taken the rare step of publicly rebuking a prominent content leaker after an AI-manipulated screenshot of the upcoming multiplayer title, Assassin’s Creed Invictus, began circulating on so... https://news.ayozat.com/story/Ubisoft-Slams-Content-Leaker-After-AI-Altered-Screenshot-From-Upcoming-Assassins-Creed-Multiplayer-Game-Posted-Online Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/Ubisoft-Slams-Content-Leaker-After-AI-Altered-Screenshot-From-Upcoming-Assassins-Creed-Multiplayer-Game-Posted-Online Wed, 06 May 2026 12:24:09 +0000 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lightened the mood of a tense Pentagon briefing on Tuesday by addressing unusual reports regarding Iran’s potential use of marine mammals as weapons. When asked if Tehra... https://news.ayozat.com/story/Pete-Hegseth-Dismisses-Kamikaze-Dolphin-Rumours Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/Pete-Hegseth-Dismisses-Kamikaze-Dolphin-Rumours Wed, 06 May 2026 11:36:29 +0000 Courtside over Couture: Timothée Chalamet Snubs Met Gala for Knicks Playoff Opener    NEW YORK — For the second year running, the "Prince of Fashion" has left his crown at home. While the steps of the... https://news.ayozat.com/story/timoth%C3%A9e-chalamet-snubs-met-gala-for-knicks-playoff DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/timoth%C3%A9e-chalamet-snubs-met-gala-for-knicks-playoff Tue, 05 May 2026 16:29:56 +0000 ‘Exit Strategy’: Why Netflix Ending The Night Agent Is a Masterstroke of Quality Control   LOS ANGELES — In a move that has stunned the streaming world, Netflix has officially confirmed that its most-... https://news.ayozat.com/story/why-netflix-ending-the-night-agent-is-a-masterstroke DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/why-netflix-ending-the-night-agent-is-a-masterstroke Tue, 05 May 2026 16:02:36 +0000     ‘Cultural Sensitivity Failure’: G-Dragon’s Agency Issues Formal Apology Over Racial Slur on Concert Outfit   SEOUL — The agency representing K-pop icon G-Dragon has issued a comprehensive public a... https://news.ayozat.com/story/g-dragon%E2%80%99s-agency-issues-formal-apology-over-racial-slur DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/g-dragon%E2%80%99s-agency-issues-formal-apology-over-racial-slur Tue, 05 May 2026 15:49:41 +0000     ‘Antitrust Alarm’: Paramount’s £87bn Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Hit by Subscriber Lawsuit   SAN FRANCISCO — The ambitious "merger of the century" between Hollywood titans Paramount Skydance and... https://news.ayozat.com/story/paramount%E2%80%99s-%C2%A387bn-warner-bros-discovery-merger-hit-by-subscriber-lawsuit DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/paramount%E2%80%99s-%C2%A387bn-warner-bros-discovery-merger-hit-by-subscriber-lawsuit Tue, 05 May 2026 15:27:26 +0000 As the countdown to the November 19, 2026, release of Grand Theft Auto 6 continues, a major financial institution is calling for Rockstar Games to break the $70 price barrier. Bank of America analyst... https://news.ayozat.com/story/Bank-of-America-Says-GTA6-Should-Cost-80 Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/Bank-of-America-Says-GTA6-Should-Cost-80 Tue, 05 May 2026 14:45:44 +0000 King of the Box Office: Michael Biopic Moonwalks Past $400 Million Milestone   LOS ANGELES — The King of Pop is officially the King of the Box Office. Antoine Fuqua’s sprawling biopic Michael has defi... https://news.ayozat.com/story/michael-biopic-moonwalks-past-400-million-milestone DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/michael-biopic-moonwalks-past-400-million-milestone Tue, 05 May 2026 13:19:32 +0000 The ‘Free Guy’ Reunion: Kevin Hart Joins Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy for High-Stakes Netflix Spy Comedy   HOLLYWOOD — Netflix has officially cornered the market on the "blockbuster bromance." In a ma... https://news.ayozat.com/story/kevin-hart-joins-ryan-reynolds-and-shawn-levy-for-high-stakes-netflix-spy-comedy DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/kevin-hart-joins-ryan-reynolds-and-shawn-levy-for-high-stakes-netflix-spy-comedy Tue, 05 May 2026 13:06:51 +0000     ‘The Multiverse Finale’: Avengers: Secret Wars Locks Global IMAX Release for December 2027   LOS ANGELES — Marvel Studios has officially secured the grandest stage for its cinematic climax. Follow... https://news.ayozat.com/story/avengers-secret-wars-locks-global-imax DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/avengers-secret-wars-locks-global-imax Tue, 05 May 2026 12:57:10 +0000 In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through Wall Street, video game retailer GameStop has launched an unsolicited $56 billion (£41 billion) bid to purchase e-commerce giant eBay. The offer, a... https://news.ayozat.com/story/GameStop-Makes-56-Billion-Bid-to-Acquire-eBay Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/GameStop-Makes-56-Billion-Bid-to-Acquire-eBay Tue, 05 May 2026 12:53:02 +0000 The London Marathon has cemented its status as a global phenomenon, with a staggering 1,338,544 people applying for the 2027 race. This total shatters the previous record of roughly 1.1 million set ju... https://news.ayozat.com/story/Record-Breaking-1-3-Million-People-Enter-Ballot-for-2027-London-Marathon Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/Record-Breaking-1-3-Million-People-Enter-Ballot-for-2027-London-Marathon Tue, 05 May 2026 11:45:38 +0000 The MV Hondius, a polar expedition vessel, is currently anchored off the coast of Cape Verde following a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has claimed three lives. Local authorities have barred the 1... https://news.ayozat.com/story/hantavirus-outbreak-suspected-after-cruise-ship-deaths Emmie https://news.ayozat.com/story/hantavirus-outbreak-suspected-after-cruise-ship-deaths Tue, 05 May 2026 11:06:00 +0000 ‘Feeling So Blessed’: Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden Welcome Third Child with Nautical New Name   LOS ANGELES — In a surprise announcement that has delighted fans of the notoriously private couple, Cam... https://news.ayozat.com/story/cameron-diaz-and-benji-madden-welcome-third-child-with-nautical-new-name DJ Longers https://news.ayozat.com/story/cameron-diaz-and-benji-madden-welcome-third-child-with-nautical-new-name Tue, 05 May 2026 10:16:18 +0000 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