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Opening Day Highlights in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Court Proceedings

Here are five takeaways from Monday's first day of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' New York trial where he faces federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs, who has…

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Gérard Depardieu found guilty in sexual assault trial

French film star Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set at a trial in Paris and given a suspended jail term of…

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Irish broadcaster requests discussion over Israel’s Eurovision participation

Ireland’s public broadcaster has asked the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for a discussion about Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision song contest, as 72 former contestants called for the Israeli broadcaster…

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No decisions yet on foreign film tariffs, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has not yet made any final decisions on foreign film tariffs, but is exploring all options to deliver on the president's directive concerning Hollywood, White…

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Trump orders 100% tariff on foreign-made movies

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the country, saying the American movie industry was dying a "very fast death" due to the…

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From Conclave to The Two Popes: How Pope Francis Inspired a New Wave of Vatican Cinema

For centuries, the rituals of the Roman Catholic Church have inspired both reverence and intrigue. But in recent years, it is the papacy itself—particularly the figure of Pope Francis—that has…

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Interactive global campaign to recreate scenes from the Minecraft film within the game itself

In view of the release of the Minecraft movie, Mojang Studios and Xbox announced an interactive global campaign inviting players to recreate scenes from the film within the Minecraft game…

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New Universal theme park confirmed for UK

A new Universal theme park will be built in the UK, the government has confirmed. It will be constructed on the site of the former Kempston Hardwick brickworks near Bedford…

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UK police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape, sexual assaults

British police said they charged actor-comedian Russell Brand on Friday with rape and multiple counts of assault in cases relating to four separate women between 1999 and 2005. Brand, who…

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Amazon plans ‘fresh’ James Bond

007's new owners, Amazon MGM, say they are hard at work on the next film in London and that they will offer a "fresh" take on the franchise and honour…

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Actor Val Kilmer dies at 65

Val Kilmer, who played Bruce Wayne in “Batman Forever,” channeled Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone‘s “The Doors” and starred as a tubercular Doc Holliday in “Tombstone,” has died, The New…

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John Lennon honored on UK coin

John Lennon is being honored in a specially minted British coin collection to mark the year the Beatles great and peace advocate would have turned 85, the Royal Mint said…

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Legendary Italian football commentator Bruno Pizzul passes away aged 86

Tributes are pouring in for legendary football commentator Bruno Pizzul after he passed away aged 86. Pizzul was one of the beautiful game's top broadcasters during his heyday. The former…

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Italian actress Eleonora Giorgi dies aged 71

Italian actress Eleonora Giorgi has died at the age of 71, her family said on Monday.Giorgi made dozens of films in the 1970s and 1980s, many of which were comedies…

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Anora sweeps Oscars with best picture, best director and best actress for star Mikey Madison

Independent film Anora sweeps the Oscars, winning five awards including best picture and best actress for lead star Mikey Madison.In one of the most unpredictable races in years, Adrien Brody…

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Death of Hackman and wife ‘suspicious enough’ for investigation, police say

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife appeared to have been dead for "quite a while" when the couple and their dog were found on Wednesday afternoon at their home…

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Oscar winning actor Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in Santa Fe Home

Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner for “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their Santa Fe, N.M. home.…

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Amazon MGM Gains Creative Control of 007 Franchise

Amazon MGM Studios is set to take creative control of the James Bond franchise. The shock announcement — which is sure to shake and, indeed, stir the industry — was…

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Gino D’Acampo faces numerous allegations of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour

The TV chef Gino D’Acampo has denied accusations of inappropriate behaviour including using sexualised and aggressive language over a period of 12 years. An investigation by ITV News found “dozens”…

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AC/DC return to Europe

AC/DC, the legendary Australian rock band, has officially announced their 'Power Up' European Tour for 2025, marking their first major tour in Europe in nearly a decade. The tour is…

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Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull dies at 78

Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78, her spokesperson has said. Born in Hampstead in December 1946, she was known for hits like As Tears…

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Oscars 2025 – the full list of nominees

Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez topped the list of movies nominated for this year's Academy Awards, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked. Emilia Pérez, the story of a Mexican drug lord…

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Hamas attack survivor to represent Israel at Eurovision

A survivor of Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre at the Nova music festival will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in May. Yuval Raphael qualified for the contest Wednesday after…

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Coldplay evolves the fan experience with Microsoft AI

To coincide with their latest project, A Film For The Future, the Coldplay collaborated with Microsoft to produce an AI-powered experience that lets fans interact with their new album MOON…

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FireAid benefit concert for those affected by LA fires

In the wake of the devastating wildfires still burning throughout California, musical heavyweights like Billie Eilish, Stevie Nicks and Lady Gaga have been announced as headliners for the FireAid Benefit…

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Hollywood Mourns Twin Peaks film director David Lynch

David Lynch, the American filmmaker whose works include the surrealist cult classics Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks, has died aged 78. Lynch's death was announced on his official Facebook page…

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Popeye, Tintin and more enter the public domain in the new year

Jan. 1 marked the dawn of a new era for Popeye and Tintin. It's the day the nonagenarian cartoon characters officially enter the U.S. public domain along with a treasure…

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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement ending eight-year dispute

Actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer told Reuters on Tuesday, bringing an end to one of Hollywood's most contentious and closely followed celebrity…

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Tom Cruise Receives US Navy’s Top Civilian Honour for His Role in Top Gun

Tom Cruise has been presented with the US navy's highest civilian award, for "boosting the force's recruitment of pilots" thanks to his performance in Top Gun. The Hollywood star, who…

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Xbox Unveils Controllers and Fan Activations for Netflix’s “Squid Game” Season 2

As the highly anticipated Season 2 of the global sensation “Squid Game” approaches, Netflix and Xbox have teamed up to offer fans an exciting way to immerse themselves in the…

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Rapper Jay-Z accused in lawsuit of raping 13-year-old girl

An amended lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday alleges that rap mogul Jay-Z raped a 13-year-old girl along with Sean "Diddy" Combs during a party in 2000. Jay-Z denied…

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Entrepreneur Hides 5 Treasure Chests Worth $2M Across the United States

Entrepreneur Jon Collins-Black has hidden five treasure chests worth $2 million across the United States. The hunt accompanies his book, “There’s Treasure Inside.” CNN reports that Collins-Black is a Bitcoin millionaire. The book’s official…

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Gladiator II takes $87m to break Ridley Scott opening box-office record

Gladiator II isn’t entertaining audiences in the US, Canada and China until last Friday, but scored the highest ever international opening for a Ridley Scott film over the weekend, taking…

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New Ultimate Mix of Do They Know It’s Christmas? Featuring Iconic Voices

A new "ultimate" mix of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? is set to be released on the song's 40th anniversary and will feature both original and newer voices…

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Mayor of Perugia Apologises for Amanda Knox Series Filming

The mayor of Perugia, where the British student Meredith Kercher was murdered, has apologised for allowing a controversial TV series co-produced by Amanda Knox to be filmed in the Italian…

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New ‘Star Wars’ film trilogy in the works at Disney

A new "Star Wars" film trilogy written by "X-Men" producer Simon Kinberg is in the early stages of development at Walt Disney Co, a source familiar with the matter said.…

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Three charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne, Argentinian authorities have said. The singer died on 16 October after falling from the…

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TV series co-produced by Amanda Knox and Monica Lewinsky causes a stir

Meredith Kercher “will always be remembered for her own fight for life”, the sister of the murdered British student has said as filming began in Italy on a controversial TV…

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American music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the man known simply as "Q," was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and reshaped pop…

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Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

US actor Ron Ely, best known for playing the role of Tarzan in the 1960s television show of the same name, has died aged 86. "The world has lost one…

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Pink Postpones Next Four Concerts, Citing ‘Reasons Beyond My Control

The singer Pink announced the next four dates on her Summer Carnival Tour have been postponed. The “Raise Your Glass” hitmaker revealed the news via an Instagram post on the…

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Netflix hikes prices in some countries as growth fades

Netflix is starting to raise prices in some countries, as growth spurred by its crackdown on password sharing starts to fade. The company told investors on Thursday that it was…

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One Direction singer Liam Payne dead after falling from Buenos Aires hotel balcony

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead outside a hotel in Buenos Aires after the 31-year-old fell from his third-floor room balcony, Argentine police said on Wednesday. In…

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Gladiator 2: Royal Premiere in London on November 13

“Gladiator 2,” the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott‘s Oscar-winning epic, is set to begin its bloody campaign in London, where a global premiere will take place on Nov. 13. Paramount…

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UPDATED: 31-year treasure hunt comes to an end as Chouette d’Or found

A 31 year treasure hunt appears to have come to an end, after an announcement in France that a buried statuette of a golden owl has finally been unearthed. “We…

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Daniel Day-Lewis ends retirement from acting

Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis is ending his retirement from acting to star in his son’s directorial debut. The 67-year-old British actor quit acting after starring in Paul Thomas Anderson’s…

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Rapper ‘Diddy’ faces sexual misconduct allegations from 120 people

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul who was arrested last month after an indictment by a federal grand jury, is now facing even more allegations of sexual misconduct. A lawyer…

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US country music star Kris Kristofferson dies, aged 88

Kris Kristofferson, who became one of the most influential American singer-songwriters of his time with works such as "Me and Bobby McGee," as well as becoming a successful actor, died…

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Beatles icon Ringo Starr, 84, sparks health fears as he suddenly cancels US tour

Ringo Starr has cut his 2024 autumn US tour short due to illness. The former Beatles drummer was set to perform at TD Pavilion at The Mann in Philadelphia on…

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GO To Invest A Further €5 Million To Support Maltese Film Producers

After an initial investment of €2.4 million in Maltese productions for its television channel TOKIS in 2022, GO has now confirmed it will be increasing its investment in Maltese production…

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Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus marries again

Abba's Björn Ulvaeus has married his partner Christina Sas in a ceremony hosted by the comedian and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig. The 79-year-old Swedish singer, who has been married twice before,…

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Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested in Manhattan by federal agents on Monday evening based on a sealed indictment, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York…

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Sony in talks to buy Pink Floyd music rights for about $500 mln

Sony Music is in advanced talks to buy the rights to music recorded by legendary English rock group Pink Floyd for about $500 million, the Financial Times reported on Friday.Pink…

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Taylor Swift’s Harris endorsement draws 9 million ‘likes’

Pop megastar Taylor Swift drew more than 9 million "likes" to her Instagram post backing Vice President Kamala Harris for president from celebrities that included Jennifer Aniston, U.S. basketball star…

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Popular Italian presenter and journalist Luca Giurato dies aged 84

Luca Giurato has died . The journalist and TV host, 84 years old , was struck down today around lunchtime by a sudden heart attack while he was on holiday…

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James Earl Jones, renowned actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognized the world over as intergalactic villain Darth Vader,…

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Veteran Italian Singer Luca Carboni To Return After Lung Cancer Battle

Luca Carboni, the well-known Italian singer-songwriter, revealed in an interview that he disappeared from the public eye for two years due to a battle with lung cancer. Diagnosed in 2021,…

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