24

Aug

Dutch pull out of ‘no longer neutral’ Eurovision

Dutch state broadcaster Avrotros said on Monday that the Netherlands will not be taking part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). The event can "no longer be considered neutral," given…

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12

Aug

Spotify to slap ‘AI Persona’ badges on AI-generated artist profiles 

Spotify said it will begin adding “AI Persona” badges to certain artist profiles starting in mid-September, aiming to give listeners greater transparency about whether the artist behind the music is…

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04

Aug

Edinburgh Fringe listing for Amanda Knox show draws renewed scrutiny over Kercher case

Amanda Knox is set to perform a one-woman comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe that draws on her experience of being accused and later acquitted in the 2007 murder…

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03

Aug

Ariana Grande to take a break from public life

Ariana Grande is to withdraw from public appearances and will no longer star in an upcoming musical production in London when she ends her Eternal Sunshine tour next month. A…

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23

Jul

EU Approves Paramount Takeover of Warner Bros Discovery with Conditions

The European Union has given conditional approval to Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for one of the biggest deals in…

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09

Jul

Bonnie Tyler, singer of ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’, dies at 75

The gravelly tone that made Bonnie Tyler's singing instantly recognisable was the result of an accident. After an operation to remove vocal cord nodules in 1977, she was ordered to…

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23

May

Kafka’s The Trial to be staged at Teatru Manoel this June

A new theatrical adaptation of The Trial will be staged in Malta this June, bringing one of the most compelling works of twentieth-century literature to the stage at Teatru Manoel.…

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17

Apr

Tom Cruise confirmed to return as Maverick in Top Gun 3

Tom Cruise will return to his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in a third Top Gun movie, Paramount confirmed at CinemaCon this week. The 61-year-old action star first played the…

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15

Apr

“Deaf” wins the 2026 LUX Audience Award

The European Parliament, together with EU citizens and MEPs, has awarded the 2026 LUX Audience Award to Spanish director Eva Libertad for her film Deaf. The prize reflects the Parliament’s…

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07

Apr

James Bond Casting Debate Rekindled as Sydney Sweeney Emerges as Contender

Fresh speculation is gathering pace around Sydney Sweeney potentially taking on the role of James Bond, after a prominent Hollywood director publicly endorsed the idea—reigniting debate over the future direction…

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31

Mar

Céline Dion announces comeback shows

Céline Dion has announced her return to the stage, four years after she was diagnosed with an incurable condition that affected her singing voice and her ability to walk. The…

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20

Mar

Chuck Norris dies at 86

Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet…

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16

Mar

Oscars 2026 winners list: ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ sweep

The full list of Oscar winners at Sunday's 98th Academy Awards. "One Battle After Another" led with six ​awards, "Sinners" followed with four and "Frankenstein" won three. BEST PICTURE WINNER:…

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13

Mar

Enrica Bonaccorti, Beloved Italian TV Presenter, Dies at 76

Enrica Bonaccorti, one of Italy’s most recognizable and cherished television personalities, has died at the age of 76. Born in Savona in 1949, Bonaccorti had a career spanning over forty…

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28

Feb

Neil Sedaka, singer-songwriter of 1960-70s fame, dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, the hit rock 'n' roll singer and songwriter who achieved fame in the 1960s and 1970s with hits like "Laughter in the Rain" and "Breaking Up Is Hard To…

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11

Feb

Kurt Cobain’s death may not have been suicide after all

The untimely demise of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is once again making headlines. Nearly 30 years since his death, a new forensic report suggests that the rocker’s death may have…

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24

Jan

The Oscars: Records, snubs and historic firsts

Thursday’s Oscar nominations delivered new records, some high‑profile misses and some fresh breakthroughs, including for non‑English performances, women directors and a new casting category. 'SINNERS' SETS A RECORD With 16…

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16

Jan

Eurovision song contest to go on tour to celebrate 70th anniversary

The Eurovision song contest will go on its first ever tour to celebrate its 70th anniversary, its organiser has said, as it reels from a boycott due to Israel’s participation.…

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15

Jan

Italy’s top influencer Chiara Ferragni acquitted in ‘Pandorogate’ fraud scandal

A Milan criminal court acquitted Italian fashion influencer and businesswoman Chiara Ferragni of aggravated fraud in the so-called Pandorogate scandal. The case, one of Italy’s most high-profile celebrity trials, centered on allegations…

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07

Jan

Actor Mickey Rourke Faces Serious Financial Difficulties Amid Disputed Fundraising Appeal

Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke is facing mounting financial difficulties after a crowdfunding campaign claiming he was at risk of eviction sparked confusion and public disagreement over his personal circumstances. The…

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30

Dec

George Clooney and wife Amal granted French citizenship

George Clooney has been granted French citizenship, along with his wife Amal Clooney and their two children, according to an official decree in France’s government gazette. The publication confirms an…

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26

Dec

Sia dethrones Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’ as Spotify’s top seasonal song

Mariah Carey's three-decade long domination of Spotify's top songs of the season has come to an end. The syrupy sweet, or sickening for some, 'All I Want for Christmas' has…

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24

Dec

Pressure on Italy’s RAI to boycott of Eurovision contest

A petition has been launched calling for Italy to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and to "join the other countries that have distanced themselves". The move comes from…

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22

Dec

Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74

Chris Rea, the British singer-songwriter whose hits included Driving Home For Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family said. The statement said that he…

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18

Dec

Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ Set to Join Billion-Dollar Box Office Club

Disney Animation’s “Zootopia 2” is on track to surpass $1 billion at the global box office this week, becoming only the second Hollywood film in 2025 to reach the milestone.…

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05

Dec

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia boycott the 2026 Eurovision, after Israel allowed to compete.

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, after Israel was allowed to compete. They were among a number of countries who had called for…

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04

Dec

California doctor sentenced to 30 months in Matthew Perry overdose case

California doctor who supplied ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison - becoming the first person to receive a sentence in the…

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25

Nov

French Cinema Icon Brigitte Bardot Back in Hospital

French screen legend Brigitte Bardot has been admitted to hospital once again in the southern French city of Toulon, where she has reportedly remained for roughly ten days, according to…

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18

Nov

Closing Chapter for the Kessler Twins, Icons of Italy’s Golden Postwar Period, at 89

Alice and Ellen Kessler, the German-born twin performers who became household names in Italy’s postwar entertainment scene, died at age 89 in Grünwald, near Munich. Police confirmed the deaths Monday…

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14

Nov

New Film Points to Genetic Evidence on Hitler’s Condition

'Hitler's DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator' airs this weekend on UK screens and apparently vindicates a famous British WWII song which mocked the Nazi dictator. “Hitler has only got one…

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13

Nov

Canada exploring the possibility of joining Eurovision

Despite the fact many Canadian artists have featured in Eurovision – most famously Céline Dion, who won in 1988 for Switzerland - Canada has never participated in the world's largest…

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07

Nov

Meghan Markle Returning to Acting for Amazon Movie

Meghan Markle is returning to the screen with a small cameo role in the feature “Close Personal Friends,” Variety has confirmed. Lily Collins, Jack Quaid, Brie Larson and Henry Golding…

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06

Nov

Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz Reuniting for Fourth ‘Mummy’ Movie

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are set to reunite on screen for a new chapter in The Mummy franchise, with directing duties to be handled by filmmaking duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin…

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28

Oct

Fawlty Towers Sybil has died aged 93

Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil, has died aged 93, her family has said. Prunella Scales was watching Fawlty Towers the day before she…

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26

Oct

Austrian chancellor rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban

Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker has firmly rejected any suggestion of banning Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest as his country prepares to host the next edition of the competition in…

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14

Oct

Eurovision cancels vote over Israel’s competing in song contest

Israel's appearance in next year's Eurovision remains in doubt after a decision by the organisers to push back until December a vote on its participation because of the ceasefire in…

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14

Oct

The end of an era: MTV music channels to be switched off across Europe by end of 2025

It’s the end of an era for those who spent treasured parts of their childhoods waiting to discover the latest music video, eager to watch the countdown charts and lapping…

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09

Oct

Dolly Parton Quashes Health Rumors: “I Ain’t Dead Yet”

Dolly Parton took to social media to reassure fans who went into a frenzy after her sister made remarks on the American country singer's health, raising concerns that she was…

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09

Oct

Disney raises admission prices for its theme parks in the U.S. during key holidays

Disney announced it will raise prices for certain tickets to its theme parks in the U.S. during key holidays such as the Thanksgiving week and New Year's Eve. Prices for…

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01

Oct

Boycott Calls Grow as Israel’s Participation in Eurovision Faces Vote

Eurovision, long billed as a celebration of unity through music, is facing growing turmoil as broadcasters and countries push back against Israel’s inclusion in the contest. Slovenia, along with broadcasters…

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01

Oct

Italian TV Host Enrica Bonaccorti Reveals Cancer Diagnosis in Social Media Post

Veteran Italian television host Enrica Bonaccorti has revealed she is battling cancer, sharing the news with her followers in a candid Instagram post that quickly went viral. The 74-year-old presenter,…

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26

Sep

Veteran Italian singer Christian dies aged 82

Christian, a singer who had a string of hits in the early 1980s and was often called the Italian Julio Iglesias due to his similar style to the Spanish music…

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23

Sep

Disney says Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday

Disney announced “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will resume airing on Tuesday, ending Kimmel’s short-lived suspension following comments the host made on his show about the killing of Charlie Kirk. In a…

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18

Sep

Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments

ABC has pulled late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off air indefinitely over comments he made about the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. "Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely," a…

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16

Sep

Hollywood Legend Robert Redford Dies at 89

Robert Redford, the leading man with the golden-boy looks who won an Oscar for directing “Ordinary People” and later became a godfather for independent film as founder of the Sundance…

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12

Sep

UPDATED: The Netherlands also will boycott the Eurovision if Israel takes part

The Netherlands will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel takes part, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS said on Friday, citing the "ongoing and severe human suffering in Gaza". The Dutch…

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27

Aug

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce are engaged to be married, the couple announced on social media on Tuesday. In a joint Instagram post, the…

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22

Aug

U.S. to Join Russia’s Moscow Song Contest Revival Amid Political Tensions

The United States will take part in a Russian-led revival of a Soviet-era song contest, a move drawing attention as Moscow seeks to showcase ties with a roster of allied…

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21

Aug

Frank Caprio, Beloved ‘Nicest Judge in the World,’ Passes Away After Cancer Battle

A US judge who amassed a huge online fan base via clips of his compassion in the courtroom has died. Frank Caprio was on the bench at a court in…

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20

Aug

Eurovision: Vienna to host European Song Contest 2026

Austria's capital will host the next European Song Contest, organizers have announced. Vienna last hosted the extravaganza in 2015 and 1967. Vienna beat out the Alpine city of Innsbruck to…

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19

Aug

Amanda Knox Story Revisited in Miniseries

Amanda Knox, the American former exchange student once wrongly accused of murdering her British flatmate in Perugia, is revisiting her story in a new television miniseries. The Twisted Tale of…

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16

Aug

Italian TV legend Pippo Baudo dies at 89

Giuseppe Raimondo Vittorio Baudo, one of the most famous presenters on Italian television, passed away today at the age of 89.  During his career, he has directed many editions of…

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04

Aug

Veteran American actress Loni Anderson dead at 79

Actress Loni Anderson, who won acclaim for her U.S. television sitcom role as the brainy, glamorous radio station receptionist defying workplace sexual stereotypes on "WKRP in Cincinnati," died on Sunday…

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25

Jul

Madame Tussauds unveils 13 new Taylor Swift figures in historic global launch

In news that’s sure to make every Swiftie’s wildest dreams come true, global entertainment brand Madame Tussauds this week unveiled its biggest figure launch to date, creating not one, but…

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25

Jul

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies aged 71

Hulk Hogan, one of America's best-known wrestling stars, has died at the age of 71. The star, born Terry Gene Bollea and known for his flowing blond hair and iconic…

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23

Jul

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath’s frontman, dies aged 76

Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath, earned his infamy biting the head off a bat on stage and pursuing a drug-fuelled lifestyle before reinventing himself as…

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22

Jul

‘Cosby Show’ star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54

American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Bill Cosby's son Theo on the 1980s groundbreaking television hit "The Cosby Show," died at age 54 on Monday by drowning, a law enforcement…

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