International Roundup

International Roundup

Ariana Grande had PTSD

Ariana Grande suffered with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the aftermath of the Manchester terror attack.

The 'No Tears Left To Cry' hitmaker had just finished performing at the Manchester Arena on May 22 last year when a suicide bomber claimed the lives of 22 concert goers and injured hundreds more.

Opening up on how she felt following the horrific incident, she explained to British Vogue magazine that the dizziness and anxiety she felt were signs of PTSD.

She said: "It's hard to talk about because so many people have suffered such severe, tremendous loss. But, yeah, it's a real thing. I know those families and my fans, and everyone there experienced a tremendous amount of it as well."

The 24-year-old singer is reluctant to open up about her own experiences because of the suffering felt by others, but admitted she struggles to speak about it without breaking down.

Weinstein pleads not guilty

Harvey Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges.

The 66-year-old movie mogul appeared in New York's Supreme Court on Tuesday, where he formally denied the charges relating to two different women.

If found guilty he could face up to 25 years in prison.

Weinstein - who appeared in court in Manhattan wearing a black suit and tie alongside his lawyer Benjamin Brafman - has repeatedly insisted he's never had non-consensual sex with anyone.

The former studio head has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than 70 women, and is facing further investigations in Los Angeles, London, and by the US federal government.

Brafman argued that his client's case has been prejudiced by the political pressure to secure a guilty verdict. He also cautioned against the potential impact of the #MeToo movement.

Weinstein is currently out on a US$1 million bail, while he's also been required to wear a GPS tracker and surrender his passport.

Mariah Carey bathes in cold milk

The 'Honey' hitmaker has long been the subject of rumours that she is a "diva" with many unusual demands backstage at her concerts and when she's on the road.

Carey has denied she is a demanding artiste but has admitted she does soak her skin in dairy because it helps with her complexion and keeps her looking youthful.

In an interview with The Guardian newspaper, she said: "Yes, sometimes I use milk as a beauty treatment. I don't want to give away all my secrets. Cold milk. Well, I guess if there's no clean water and I had to use mineral water, maybe I would."

Among some of the more outlandish requests Carey is alleged to have made include that she asked for 20 white kittens and 100 white doves to be in her dressing room when she turned on the Christmas lights at Westfield shopping centre in London. She also allegedly insists on having gold taps and a gold toilet seat when she stays in hotels.

In addressing the rumours directly, the R&B superstar laughed: "Look, 20 cats is an absolute lie. I'm not a cat lady. And I mean, honestly? Golden taps! I could just buy a house for that!"