Celebrity news around the world

Here's a rundown of some of the latest celebrity news from around the world:

Hollywood

• Taylor Swift is being sued by a former radio host who claims she sexually assaulted him in 2013. The host, David Mueller, is seeking $3 million in damages. (Source: CNN)
• Jennifer Lawrence has been named the highest-paid actress in the world by Forbes, with an estimated income of $46 million. (Source: Forbes)
• Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been named the highest-paid actor in the world by Forbes, with an estimated income of $89.4 million. (Source: Forbes)

UK

• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced that they are expecting their first child. The baby is due in the spring. (Source: BBC)
• Kate Middleton has given birth to her third child, a boy, with Prince William. The baby's name has not been announced. (Source: The Telegraph)
• Idris Elba has been named the sexiest man alive by People magazine. (Source: People)

Australia

• Hugh Jackman has announced that he will be retiring from playing Wolverine in the X-Men franchise. (Source: The Guardian)
• Nicole Kidman has been named the best actress at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
• Chris Hemsworth has been named the highest-paid actor in Australia by Forbes, with an estimated income of $23 million. (Source: Forbes)

Asia

• K-pop group BTS has broken multiple records with their latest album, including the most streams on Spotify in a single week. (Source: Billboard)
• Chinese actress Fan Bingbing has been named the highest-paid actress in China by Forbes, with an estimated income of $45 million. (Source: Forbes)
• Japanese pop star Ayumi Hamasaki has announced that she will be retiring from the music industry. (Source: Japan Times)

Europe

• French actress Marion Cotillard has been named the best actress at the César Awards, France's equivalent of the Oscars. (Source: Le Monde)
• German actor Tom Schilling has been named the best actor at the German Film Awards. (Source: Deutsche Welle)
• Italian actress Monica Bellucci has been named the sexiest woman alive by Italian magazine Maxim. (Source: Maxim)

Africa

• Nigerian musician Wizkid has been named the best African artist at the BET Awards. (Source: BET)
• South African actress Charlize Theron has been named the highest-paid actress in Africa by Forbes, with an estimated income of $25 million. (Source: Forbes)
• Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o has been named the best actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. (Source: Africa Movie Academy Awards)

These are just a few examples of the latest celebrity news from around the world. Stay tuned for more updates!