Paris sees second weekend of protests, violence over controversial security law

Celebrities took to Twitter to share their Christmas wishes to their fans. From Paris Hilton to the Queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey, here's a look at how the stars are celebrating Christmas.

PARIS -- Ivry Gitlis, an acclaimed violinist who played with famed conductors, rock stars and jazz bands around the world and worked to make classical music accessible to the masses, has died in Paris at 98.France’s culture minister announced his death Thursday, hailing him as “a magnificent performer, a generous musician” who dedicated his life “to serving all kinds of music.” The cause of death and plans for funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.Recognizable in recent decades by

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentDJ David Guetta is ringing in the new year with a live charity concert.Insight TV, the Amsterdam-based global channel provider, has set a live charity broadcast with Guetta from a secret location in Paris on New Year’s Eve.The fundraising concert will be part of the United at Home series, which Guetta launched earlier this year to help fight the pandemic.

Former Liverpool and France manager Gerard Houllier has died, according to French media. The 73-year-old, who also managed Aston Villa, Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) and Paris St Germain (PSG), passed away after having a heart operation in Paris, L'Equipe said.

Also on this day: Pennsylvania becomes the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

Riverdale, Dickinson, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Cobra Kai, The Walking Dead, Dead To Me, Grace and Frankie, The Witcher, Emily in Paris, Sex Education... you name it! It's gonna be a good year for TV.

Also on this day:  Mississippi is admitted as the 20th state of the Union. Women are granted the right to vote in the Wyoming Territory.

Has there ever been a time when Michelle Pfeiffer was anything less than amazing? Over her decades-long career, she’s done everything from legendary crime dramas (“Scarface“) to superhero films (“Batman Returns” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp“) without ever missing a beat.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentThe French trial for Vivendi’s shareholder securities fraud lawsuit is expected to kick off early next year. The commercial court of Paris had initially set a Dec.