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Launch on October 18, 2025, live broadcast from Studio 217. 17 students, anthem 'Voulez-Vous' in French, transformed set. Immunity rule: the best student is protected the following week. Victor, 24, stands out with 'My Way' and opens the show.

Culture

[France] Star Academy Season 13: premiere night, anthem, Victor gets immunity

2025-10-20

Rock legend Ace Frehley passed away at 74 on October 16, 2025, in Morristown. The exact cause has not been specified, following a fall at the end of September. Under the blue light, 'The Spaceman' already seems to take flight again. From 'Shock Me' to 'New York Groove', his guitar gave rock a uniquely recognizable sound. Tributes from Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and a galaxy of artists speak to the lasting impact of a founder.

Culture

Death of a rock legend: Ace Frehley, ‘The Spaceman’

2025-10-17

At the Paris Court of Assizes, on October 17, 2025, the trial of Dahbia Benkired begins. She is accused of the murder and aggravated rape of 12-year-old Lola Daviet. The family has chosen to make the proceedings public. The hearing is expected to be measured and discreet. The jurors will have to weigh substantial evidence and the still uncertain testimony of the accused.

Society

Lola trial opens in Paris: what’s at stake

2025-10-17

Brigitte Bardot, 91 years old, hospitalized in Toulon after a procedure, is recovering under supervision. Three weeks of concern and discretion. The icon remains a major voice for the animal cause. Between respecting her privacy and returning to her work, the country holds its breath.

Culture

Brigitte Bardot still hospitalized in Toulon: health and recovery

2025-10-17

In police custody on 10/15/2025, brought before the court on 10/16. The BRDP is scrutinizing posts and timestamps. At the center: alleged cyberbullying.

Society

Booba–Gims case: what the Paris probe will have to decide

2025-10-17

Poster for 'Kaamelott – Second Part': Kaamelott 2 release date on 10/22/2025. Alexandre Astier specifies that Perceval's case is 'more complicated' than just a simple absence. The diptych creates anticipation without revealing the narrative process. The public is informed, curiosity remains intact, without spoilers.

Culture

Kaamelott 2: Perceval Missing On Screen — What We Know

2025-10-16

Sébastien Lecornu displays the calm authority of a leader who remained standing after two failed censures. He promises debate without invoking article 49.3 and the suspension of pensions. Survival is not enough: everything will now hinge on the details, article by article, regarding the 2026 budget.

Society

After a failed no-confidence vote, can Lecornu assemble a working majority for the 2026 budget?

2025-10-16

At Steiner Studios on October 15, 2025, Victoria's Secret is relaunching its show in six segments, bringing back its symbols—wings, rhinestones, extravagance—while embracing a narrative of inclusion. With a 100% female soundtrack, cameras everywhere, and images designed for social media, this meticulously orchestrated comeback balances between nostalgia and a new direction.

Fashion

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025 returns to NYC with six segments and an all-female soundtrack

2025-10-16

October 15, 2025, the Council of State rejects the appeal and the QPC, maintaining five years of ineligibility with provisional execution. Immediate effect: a new candidacy is blocked, without the forfeiture of an ongoing European mandate before the final decision. The ECHR refused a provisional measure on July 9, 2025. The appeal is scheduled for January–February 2026 in Paris.

Society

Marine Le Pen blocked before 2027: ineligibility with immediate effect confirmed

2025-10-16

Society

LVMH (EPA: MC, LVMUY): Q3 up 1% organic; China and US revive as shares surge in Paris

2025-10-15

Deceased singer, D'Angelo encapsulates a rare body of work. Announced dead on 10-14-2025 in New York, he leaves behind three landmark albums, a neo-soul grammar forged at Electric Lady and conceived as a collective gesture. Three records, a density that defines an era.

Culture

D’Angelo, neo-soul pioneer, dies at 51

2025-10-15

A screen stretched like a mirror of the connected country. On October 14, 2025, three competitors joined forces to offer 17 billion euros for SFR. On the 15th, Altice France said no, considering the price too low. Implicitly, a return to three players and the promise to invest better and more.

Society

France’s mobile market: three-player comeback after a rejected €17bn offer

2025-10-15