The death of music icon David Bowie drew tributes from around the world Monday, with figures from music and show business recalling his transformation of music and trailblazing, androgynous style.

Here are some of the reactions:

Ricky Gervais again proved his penchant for provocation Sunday as he returned as host of the Golden Globe Awards, ribbing Hollywood's A-listers with at times uncomfortable jokes.

The sharp-tongued British comic -- the host of the awards from 2010-2012 before being replaced by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler -- appeared to relish his bad boy reputation as he took the stage at the Beverly Hilton.

British music legend David Bowie has died at the age of 69 after a secret battle with cancer, unleashing a cascade of tributes for one of the most influential and innovative artists of his time.

A notoriously private person, Bowie's death in New York was a shock to the world with the announcement coming just three days after he released his 25th studio album "Blackstar", on his 69th birthday on Friday.

With cartoon prints, snail-shaped stickers and speckled ermine coats, British designer Jonathan Anderson delivered on his promise to put the "fantasy in fashion" as he presented his latest collection in London on Sunday.

The British capital's fashion elite were up early to cram into the military building that provided the backdrop for the autumn-winter 2016 collection of JW Anderson, the eponymous label set up by the 31-year-old in 2008.

Sean Penn, whose interview with Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman made headlines around the world, is known for his acting brilliance and bad-boy reputation but he is also a sleeves-rolled-up humanitarian and lifelong activist.

As a member of the 1980s Hollywood "brat pack" and husband in that decade of superstar Madonna, Penn came to public attention long before winning Oscars for his roles in the 2003 drama "Mystic River" and the 2008 biopic "Milk."

A smiling, educated, mother-of-four who was madly in love with her dashing husband, Princess Cristina had it all until a royal corruption scandal saw her plunge from Spanish darling to national 'baddie.'

One of the accused in a historic trial that starts Monday in Majorca, Cristina will find herself in the dock on the very Mediterranean island where she once used to holiday in style.

Nepali bureaucrat Pradip Raj Kandel on Sunday clinched the title of Integrity Idol, a television talent show-styled initiative that awards honest civil servants.  

The contest, in its second year, saw over 50,000 people cast their votes via text message and social media in a bid to encourage honesty in the corruption-ridden Himalayan nation, where many citizens are forced to pay bribes for essential services.

Rap superstar Kanye West has hinted that his long-awaited next album "Swish" will come out next month.

"Swish February 11 16," West wrote on Twitter late Friday without further explanation.

Dolce and Gabbana, designers best known for womenswear inspired by the sultry sensualism of southern Italy, are attacking the booming middle Eastern market for high fashion with a collection of abayas and hijabs.

The Abaya line, which conforms with the modesty requirements of most versions of Islam, was launched this week in D&G's boutiques throughout the Middle East, as well as in Milan, Munich, Paris and London, popular destinations for well-heeled shopping tourists from the region.

Steven Spielberg spy thriller "Bridge of Spies" and the story of romance between two women "Carol" led nominations on Friday for Britain's Bafta film awards, seen as a tip for later Oscar success.

Both Cold War era stories set in the United States in the 1950s, the films have nine nominations each and are both nominated in the best film category.