17

Feb

Kiss’s debut album at 50: how the rock legends went from ‘clowns’ to becoming immortalised

It has been 50 years since Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Kiss launched their thunderock-doused debut album into the pop culture stratosphere. The eponymous album, released on February 18…

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10

Feb

‘Peaked TV’: US scripted shows dropped in 2023

By Lisa Richwine PASADENA, California, (Reuters) - The number of scripted television series in the United States declined by 14% in 2023, FX network chief John Landgraf said, after a…

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05

Feb

‘Fawlty Towers’ stage show to open in London’s West End

Classic 1970s comedy show "Fawlty Towers" is hitting the London stage in May in a new theatrical adaptation, nearly 50 years after the original television series first aired. "Fawlty Towers…

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05

Feb

Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift makes history with best album award

By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - The Grammy Awards, the highest honors in the music industry, were handed out at a ceremony on Sunday, broadcast on CBS and hosted…

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29

Jan

Italy mourns the death of veteran actress Sandra Milo

Italian actress Sandra Milo has aged 90, her family said on Monday. The star, immortalised by Federico Fellini in 8½ and Juliet of the Spirits, reportedly passed away in her…

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21

Jan

Italian singer Claudio Baglioni says he’ll retire in 2026

Much-loved Italian singer-songwriter Claudio Baglioni announced Saturday that he will retire in 2026."I remember what my father used to say - get out of the ring when you're a winner,"…

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18

Jan

Arnold Schwarzenegger held at German airport over failure to declare £20,000 watch

Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at Munich Airport after failing to declare a luxury watch while on his way to a climate change fundraiser. German police have now opened criminal proceedings…

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10

Jan

Sinéad O’Connor died of natural causes, coroner rules

Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, a coroner has said. The Irish musician was found unresponsive at her south London home in July and pronounced dead at the age of…

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10

Jan

Baby Yoda heads to big screen in new ‘Star Wars’ movie

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Baby Yoda's next adventure will take the young alien, seen only on a hit "Star Wars" streaming series, to movie theaters. The first feature film inspired…

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08

Jan

‘Oppenheimer’ triumphs at Golden Globes as Hollywood parties again

By Lisa Richwine and Danielle Broadway BEVERLY HILLS, California, (Reuters) - Historical drama "Oppenheimer" dominated the Golden Globe awards on Sunday, and gothic comedy "Poor Things" upset summer blockbuster "Barbie,"…

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07

Jan

Spice Girls’ 30th anniversary celebrated in Royal Mail stamp collection

Royal Mail announced it is issuing a set of 15 Special Stamps to celebrate one of the world’s most successful pop groups of all time, the Spice Girls. With more…

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07

Jan

Michael Bolton recovering after brain tumour surgery

US singer Michael Bolton revealed he is recovering from an operation to remove a brain tumour. The 70-year-old star said on Instagram that he was diagnosed late last year and…

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04

Jan

AI Elvis to make virtual reality comeback in London show

By Paul Sandle LONDON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Elvis Presley fans who missed out on seeing their hero when he was alive will be able to catch a glimpse of…

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03

Jan

Eurovision teases Caribbean announcement for this year’s contest

Eurovision organisers have teased an apparent Caribbean appearance at this year's contest. "New Year! New News!" they announced, in a message shared with more than 1.3 million followers through the…

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30

Dec

The actors, musicians, writers and artists who died in 2023

Icon of American rock David Crosby Crosby was a prominent figure of the 1970s Laurel Canyon scene who helped bring folk-rock mainstream with both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills &…

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30

Dec

Singer eyed as Israel’s Eurovision entry dies fighting in Gaza

An Israeli military reservist, Shaul Greenglick, 26, has been killed in the Gaza Strip just weeks after he successfully auditioned on a TV show that picks the country's submission for…

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29

Dec

Raffaella Carrà documentary shown on Disney+

A three-part documentary on late Italian showbiz icon Raffaella Carrà started being shown on Disney+ this week. The documentary maker, Italian film director Daniele Lucchetti, described it as a "little…

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27

Dec

Oxford don theorises on how to win at Monopoly, Cluedo and Battleships

Marcus du Sautoy, a professor of mathematics at the University of Oxford has just issued a book that theorised on the best options to winning in the popular boardgames of…

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27

Dec

Mariah Carey splits from boyfriend Bryan Tanaka

Mariah Carey’s long-time boyfriend has announced on the day after Christmas that the pair are breaking up. Bryan Tanaka, who was a dancer and creative director for the pop icon,…

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25

Dec

With ‘White Christmas,’ Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby helped make Christmas a holiday that all Americans could celebrate

Irving Berlin was a Jewish immigrant who loved America. As his 1938 song “God Bless America” suggests, he believed deeply in the nation’s potential for goodness, unity and global leadership.…

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24

Dec

Wham!’s Last Christmas finally crowned UK Christmas number one

Wham! has been declared the UK's official Christmas number one with Last Christmas - 39 years after first being denied the festive top spot. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's festive…

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22

Dec

Court revives Nirvana child pornography lawsuit over ‘Nevermind’ cover

By Blake Brittain (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday revived a lawsuit accusing the rock band Nirvana of publishing child pornography by using a photograph of a naked…

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22

Dec

Actor Vin Diesel hit with sexual battery lawsuit by former assistant

By Brad Brooks A former assistant to the actor Vin Diesel filed a lawsuit against him alleging that he sexually battered her in 2010 and that she was fired from…

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21

Dec

Music royalty fund Hipgnosis reports drop in asset value

Dec 21 (Reuters) - Hipgnosis Songs Fund reported on Thursday a fall in the value of its assets, as the music royalty firm battles to secure its future following a…

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20

Dec

‘Ferrari’ hopes to drive non-car lovers into theaters

By Rollo Ross and Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The cast of director Michael Mann’s “Ferrari” is keen to point out to audiences that the film is…

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16

Dec

“Friends” star Matthew Perry’s death cited as accidental due to acute effects of ketamine and drowning

By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - "Friends" star Matthew Perry died from the "acute effects" of the powerful sedative ketamine that, combined with other factors, caused the actor to…

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13

Dec

Emirates reveals ‘most watched and listened to’ content in the sky

As a busy year of international travel draws to a close, the world’s largest international airline is revealing how passengers spent their time inflight, delving into data to dissect what…

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09

Dec

The enduring wartime spirit that powers classic Christmas songs

Eighty years ago this week, Judy Garland walked into an MGM studio and recorded Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas for the first time. It was written for the musical…

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08

Dec

Be careful what Christmas songs you play in the office

Last Christmas and other festive favourites are bad for productivity, according to experts. Researchers analysed 200 Christmas tunes and tracked which ones are good and bad for work by analysing…

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07

Dec

Taylor Swift named Time’s ‘Person of the Year,’ capping her record-breaking 2023

By Gabriella Borter After launching a record-shattering global tour and becoming the world's most-streamed musical artist in 2023, Taylor Swift notched yet another accolade when Time magazine named the mega…

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06

Dec

Is the Hollywood actors’ strike over?

Dec 6 (Reuters) - Hollywood actors on Tuesday approved a three-year contract with major studios and streamers, formally ending the six months of labor disputes that had brought the industry…

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06

Dec

Mixed emotions as cast of ‘The Crown’ celebrates series finale

By Hanna Rantala LONDON, (Reuters) - The cast and the makers of the sixth and final season of Netflix's royal drama "The Crown" came together in London on Tuesday to…

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04

Dec

Future concerts of Kiss to be performed by digital avatars

US rock band Kiss will live on as superhero-style digital avatars after playing their final live gig in New York. Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer, performed…

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02

Dec

Cher to start recording new album

Cher has revealed that she will start recording a new album in February 2024 after admitting she “really forgot how much I liked singing”. The 77-year-old singer and actress released…

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25

Nov

Napoleon Bonaparte features in 60,000 books and more than 100 films – does Ridley Scott’s stand up?

There have been more than 60,000 books written about Napoleon since his death in 1821. Cinema too has been drawn to him time and again. The Lumière brothers made a…

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23

Nov

Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose and actor Jamie Foxx accused of sexual abuse

A former Penthouse magazine model is suing Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose, accusing him of sexually assaulting her in a New York City hotel in 1989. Sheila Kennedy, 61,…

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21

Nov

‘Wish’ commemorates Disney’s past and present magic

By Danielle Broadway and Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - "Wish," the new animated musical movie marking Walt Disney Co's 100th anniversary, reaches back to its modest beginnings to inspire…

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20

Nov

Happy Birthday to Mickey—the Mouse Who Started It All

To celebrate Mickey Mouse’s birthday after 95 years of magic, The Walt Disney Company is sharing a commemorative look at the “True Original” in a brand spot that showcases his…

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20

Nov

UPDATED: Shakira reaches deal with authorities to avoid 14.5m euro tax fraud trial

BARCELONA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Colombian pop star Shakira on Monday reached a settlement with prosecutors to avoid a trial in Barcelona over charges she failed to pay 14.5 million…

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17

Nov

Ridley Scott reunites with Joaquin Phoenix for ‘Napoleon’ biopic

By Hanna Rantala LONDON(Reuters) - Veteran filmmaker Ridley Scott likens working with Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix to "a toboggan ride". The "Gladiator" director and star reunited after more than two decades…

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17

Nov

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sex trafficking, rape of singer Cassie

By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - R&B vocalist Cassandra Ventura sued Sean "Diddy" Combs in federal court, accusing the rapper and hip-hop mogul she once dated and whose music…

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16

Nov

Jimmy Kimmel chosen to host Oscars for fourth time

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel will host the 96th Oscars next year, his fourth time helming the pinnacle event of the Hollywood awards season, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences…

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11

Nov

Post-strike Hollywood rushes to get film, TV sets humming

By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Hours before the Hollywood actors’ strike officially ended, Beth Goodnight’s phone began ringing with opportunity. The head of a Hollywood…

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10

Nov

Disney delays ‘Deadpool’ sequel, ‘Blade’ and other films in post-strike shuffle

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Walt Disney delayed the release of Marvel movie "Blade," a new "Deadpool" installment and several other films as Hollywood studios adjusted schedules following the end of…

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10

Nov

Belarus musicians symbol of mass protests given long jail terms

The songs of Tor Band have become a symbol of mass protests that spread across Belarus like wildfire when authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko remained in power after 2020 elections condemned…

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09

Nov

Hollywood actors reach tentative deal with studios to end strike

By Lisa Richwine, Dawn Chmielewski and Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Hollywood actors reached a tentative agreement with major studios on Wednesday to resolve the second of two strikes…

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08

Nov

Patrick Dempsey named People magazine’s ‘sexiest man alive’

By Danielle Broadway and Alicia Powell "Grey's Anatomy" actor Patrick Dempsey was named People magazine's "sexiest man alive" for 2023, taking over the title from 2022 honoree and Marvel star…

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05

Nov

Robbie Williams relives his highs and lows in new Netflix show

By Hanna Rantala LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams looks back at his life in a new Netflix documentary series that tracks his journey from a 16-year-old…

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04

Nov

Matthew Perry laid to rest in Los Angeles

Actor Matthew Perry, who died last  Saturday at age 54, was laid to rest on Friday at a Los Angeles cemetery in a service attended by relatives and castmates from…

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04

Nov

British performer Russell Brand accused of sexual assault in New York lawsuit

By Steve Gorman (Reuters) - British actor-comedian Russell Brand was accused in a lawsuit filed on Friday of sexually assaulting a film extra on the New York City set of…

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31

Oct

Hollywood strikes to dampen Big Media’s holiday expectations

By Samrhitha A and Chavi Mehta (Reuters) - Big media firms are expected to warn starting this week that studio revenues will slow in the coming quarters as dual Hollywood…

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30

Oct

‘Friends’ creators say Matthew Perry’s death ‘seems impossible’

By Steve Gorman and Rich Mckay LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Family, friends and fellow celebrities mourned the loss of Matthew Perry, the wise-cracking co-star of the 1990s hit television sitcom…

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29

Oct

‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54

By Steve Gorman and Ismail Shakil Actor Matthew Perry, who gained fame in the 1990s as the wise-cracking Chandler Bing in the top-rated U.S. television comedy "Friends" and chronicled his…

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28

Oct

Photo Story: Friends’ television show Immersive Experience in Florida

People visit 'The Friends Experience the one in Miami' exhibition at the Aventura Mall in Aventura, Florida, USA. The Friends Experience recreate sets, props and costumes of the Friends show.…

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25

Oct

Richard Roundtree, Black action hero who played ‘Shaft,’ dead at 81

Richard Roundtree, a trailblazing Black actor who played the private eye John Shaft in the "Shaft" films of the 1970s and also took on dramatic roles dealing with race relations…

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21

Oct

As actors strike hits 100 days, hope mixes with financial angst

By Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - As the actors strike hits the 100-day mark on Saturday, performers on the picket line offered a mix of worry over financial difficulties…

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20

Oct

Top Hollywood actors offer $150 million to help end strike

By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Oscar winner George Clooney and other top Hollywood stars have offered $150 million to the SAG-AFTRA actors union as part of a proposal…

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