People News Roundup: Charles Aznavour dies, Paul Allen treated for cancer and lot more
Following is a summary of current people news briefs.
Charles Aznavour, the beloved French crooner, dies at 94
French singer Charles Aznavour, who stole the hearts of millions with decades of haunting love songs, has died aged 94, his spokeswoman said on Monday. Aznavour passed away overnight at one of his homes, in the village of Mouries north of the French port city of Marseille.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen treated again for cancer
Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen said on Monday he had started treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, the same type of cancer he overcame nine years ago. In a brief statement, Allen said he learned recently that cancer had returned and said he planned "on fighting this aggressively" while staying involved in his philanthropic and business dealings.
Armenians pay last tribute to beloved singer Aznavour
Thousands of people gathered in the Armenian capital Yerevan on Tuesday to sign a condolence book and pay last respects to Charles Aznavour, a French singer of Armenian origin who died on Monday. Aznavour passed away overnight at the age of 94 at one of his homes, in the village of Mouries, north of the French port city of Marseille.
Rapper Cardi B charged in connection with an assault in New York
Rapper Cardi B surrendered to New York City police on Monday and was charged with assault and reckless endangerment after a complaint claimed she was involved in a fight at a strip club in August. Cardi B, born Belcalis Almánzar, was allegedly involved in an incident at the Angels NYC strip club in the borough of Queens, according to police spokesman Martin Brown, who said the investigation was continuing.
China hits movie star Fan Bingbing with huge fines for tax evasion
China has ordered A-list movie star Fan Bingbing to pay about 884 million yuan ($129 million) in overdue taxes and fines, state news agency Xinhua said on Wednesday, as a crackdown on tax evasion in the entertainment industry gathers momentum. The 37-year-old actor, whose June disappearance touched off wild speculation about her whereabouts, has appeared in the "X-Men" and "Iron Man" film franchises, attracting more than 62 million online followers in China.
Actress Ruby Rose named 'most dangerous' celebrity to search online
Actress and model Ruby Rose, known for her role in Netflix's "Orange Is The New Black," was named the most dangerous celebrity to search for online on Tuesday because of results that could expose fans to malicious websites carrying viruses. Cybersecurity company McAfee said reality television star Kristin Cavallari came in second place, while actresses Marion Cotillard, Lynda Carter and Rose Byrne were also among the top five celebrities whose name searches can lead fans to click on suspicious links.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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