26

Nov

Irene Cara Singer of title tracks to ‘Flashdance’ and ‘Fame’ dies at 63

Irene Cara, the Oscar-winning singer of the title tracks to "Fame" and "Flashdance," has died at age 63, her publicist announced late Friday. Cara died in her Florida home of…

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25

Nov

Photo Story: Tokyo Comic Convention 2022

A visitor takes pictures of a collectible figure displayed at the Tokyo Comic Con 2022 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, 25 November 2022. For the first time since 2019,…

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25

Nov

David Walliams’ future on Britain’s Got Talent in doubt

David Walliams' future on Britain's Got Talent is "very much up in the air" following the judge's apology for inappropriate remarks about contestants. A spokesperson for the ITV show said…

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20

Nov

Actor Michael J. Fox accepts honorary Oscar for Parkinson’s advocacy

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Michael J. Fox, who charmed audiences in 1980s TV comedy "Family Ties" and the "Back to the Future" movies, received an honorary Oscar on Saturday…

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18

Nov

Amazon to bring back Australia’s longest running soap Neighbours in 2023

SYDNEY, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Australian soap opera Neighbours will return to the screen in 2023 after a deal with Amazon revived the show that launched the career of stars…

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17

Nov

Mariah Carey’s application to trademark ‘Queen of Christmas’ is turned down

Mariah Carey's attempt to trademark the title 'Queen of Christmas' has been denied. The US Patent and Trademark Office turned down the application after another singer - who specialises in…

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17

Nov

“Homer” crowned Cambridge Dictionary’s ‘word of the year’

A Wordle that stumped British players has been crowned Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year. Nearly 75,000 searches on the dictionary’s website were made for “homer” in the week the…

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16

Nov

Actor Kevin Spacey faces more sexual assault charges in Britain

LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised seven additional charges against Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey for a number of sexual assaults against one man between…

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16

Nov

‘Unprecedented’ demand for Taylor Swift tour crashes Ticketmaster website

By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES  (Reuters) - Millions of Taylor Swift fans swarmed Live Nation Entertainment Inc's Ticketmaster website on Tuesday seeking seats for her first tour in five years,…

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14

Nov

‘Black Panther’ sequel ignites box office with $330 million global debut

By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Marvel Studios adventure "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" brought crowds to movie theaters around the globe over the weekend, selling an estimated $330 million…

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11

Nov

Chris Rock to be first comedian to perform live on Netflix

 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc announced that comedian Chris Rock will be the first artist to perform live on the streaming platform. Netflix plans to roll out more livestreaming options soon,…

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28

Oct

Singer Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87

Jerry Lee Lewis has died at the age of 87. The rock and roll pioneer died of natural causes at his home in DeSoto County, Mississippi. Zach Farnum, a rep…

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27

Oct

Music festivals in UK raise ticket prices as costs soar

British music fans expressed dismay this week as Glastonbury announced that the cost of tickets for next year’s event will rise from £265 to £335. Emily Eavis, co-organiser of the…

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21

Oct

Kevin Spacey wins in civil sexual-abuse case brought by actor Rapp

(Reuters) - Kevin Spacey on Thursday defeated a sexual abuse case against him after jurors in a Manhattan civil trial found his accuser didn’t prove his claim that the Oscar…

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20

Oct

Judi Dench says Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ uses ‘crude sensationalism’

LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - British actress Judi Dench has called on Netflix to add a disclaimer to royal drama "The Crown", joining a chorus of voices criticising the series'…

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19

Oct

Ricchi e Poveri’s Franco Gatti dies aged 80

Franco Gatti, a founder member of much-loved Italian polyphonic group Ricchi e Poveri, died in Genoa on Tuesday at the age of 80. challenges of life with great dignity. Ciao,…

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17

Oct

BTS members to serve military duty -HYBE

SEOUL, Oct 17 (Reuters) - K-pop boy band BTS will go off on mandatory military service, starting shortly with oldest member Jin, their agency said on Monday. Jin, 29, has…

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15

Oct

‘Gladiator’ Russell Crowe backs Rome’s bid to host Expo

Gladiator' star Russell Crowe on Friday threw his weight behind Rome's bid to host the Expo world's fair in 2030, posing at the Campidoglio with a T-shirt of the universal…

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15

Oct

Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72

LONDON (Reuters) -Robbie Coltrane, the larger-than-life Scottish actor who played the beloved half-giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, died on Friday at the age of 72, his agent said.…

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14

Oct

Netflix ad-supported plan to launch in November at $7 a month

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Netflix Inc said it will introduce a streaming plan with advertising for roughly $7 per month in November, a move to attract new subscribers after the…

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12

Oct

Photo Story: Ghibli Park press preview

A media member sits next to a character from the movie 'Spirited Away', copyrighted by Studio Ghibli, at Ghibli's Grand Warehouse during a press preview of the Ghibli Park in…

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12

Oct

Disney pushes back several Marvel movie release dates

 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co announced it will be pushing back the release dates for numerous upcoming Marvel films including, "Blade," "Fantastic Four" and "Avengers: Secret Wars." Following "Blade" director…

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12

Oct

‘Murder, She Wrote’ actress Angela Lansbury dead at age 96

(Reuters) - Angela Lansbury, the British-born actress whose career spanned eight decades and produced indelible portraits of a wide range of characters from villainesses to sleuths and light comic roles…

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08

Oct

Liverpool picked to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest

LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The northern English city of Liverpool will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, on behalf of this year's winners Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict…

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07

Oct

‘Borgen’ character drew inspiration from Danish PM

COPENHAGEN, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The screenwriter of hit series "Borgen" says the main theme in the show's latest season - the darker side of holding power - drew inspiration…

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05

Oct

Angelina Jolie accuses ex-husband Brad Pitt of abuse in court filing

Angelina Jolie detailed what she described as abusive behavior by ex-husband Brad Pitt in a court filing on Tuesday, escalating a legal battle over a French winery the former couple…

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30

Sep

GO With First Ever Library of Maltese TV Content

Today marks the official launch of GO’s new Maltese television channel TOKIS, the first ever library of local television content, which to date already features over 1000 hours of Maltese…

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29

Sep

Grammy-winning rapper Coolio dies in Los Angeles at 59

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Grammy-winning rapper Coolio died on Wednesday after being found unresponsive at a friend's Los Angeles home, the New York Times reported. He was 59. Coolio, born…

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27

Sep

Spanish court formally sends Shakira to trial for tax fraud

A Spanish court on Tuesday formally ordered Colombian superstar Shakira to stand trial on accusations that she failed to pay 14.5 million euros ($14.31 million) in income taxes, a court document released…

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27

Sep

Rihanna to perform at Super Bowl halftime show in Arizona

Rihanna will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February in Glendale, Arizona, the National Football League announced on Sunday. The Grammy-winning Barbadian singer is filling one of the…

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26

Sep

Photo Story: 60 years of James Bond

A variety of James Bond film poster are presented during a media preview of 60 years of James Bond at Christies Auction House in London, Britain 26 September 2022. The…

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24

Sep

Rocketman at the White House: Bidens host Elton John for South Lawn soiree

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden and about 2,000 fans on Friday basked in a performance at the White House by musical legend and activist Elton…

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23

Sep

Shakira vows to fight ‘false’ Spanish tax accusations in first public comments

MADRID (Reuters) - Colombian superstar Shakira vowed to fight what she claimed were "false" accusations by Spanish authorities that she dodged 14.5 million euros ($14.31 million) in taxes, in her…

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22

Sep

Controversy in Poland over Roger Waters’ concerts

Members of the City Council of Kraków representing Poland's conservative Law and Justice party have drafted a resolution aimed at declaring former Pink Floyd star Roger Waters persona non grata in…

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18

Sep

Longest running show on Broadway, ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to close

"The Phantom of the Opera,” the longest-running show on Broadway, is set to close on Feb. 18, 2023 due to a sharp drop in ticket sales even after New York…

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15

Sep

Suriname threatens legal action over South Korean hit Netflix show

SEOUL, Sept 15 (Reuters) - South Korean residents in Suriname have been told to take care of their safety by the embassy after the Latin American country said it would explore legal action…

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14

Sep

Greek actress and singer Irene Papas dies aged 96

ATHENS, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Greek actress and singer Irene Papas, who gained international recognition starring in classic 1960s films such as "Zorba the Greek" and "The Guns of Navarone",…

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11

Sep

Documentary on activist photographer wins rare top film prize at Venice

VENICE, Sept 10 (Reuters) - "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed", a documentary about U.S. photographer Nan Goldin and her fight against the wealthy Sackler family, won the top Golden Lion award…

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10

Sep

Netflix series ‘The Crown’ briefly pauses production after Queen Elizabeth’s death

 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc's Emmy-winning drama "The Crown" paused filming of its sixth and final season on Friday following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, a central figure on the…

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08

Sep

First same-sex couple for Peppa Pig children’s show

During an episode titled Families, which first aired on Tuesday on Channel 5 in the UK, where Peppa Pig is made, the eponymous character was introduced to friend Penny Polar…

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07

Sep

Photo Story: French singer Amanda Lear at the Venice Film Festival

French singer Amanda Lear arrives for the premiere of 'Il signore delle formiche' (The Lord of the Ants) during the 79th Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy.  The movie is…

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07

Sep

Italy to honour pop icon Raffaella Carrà with €5 coin

Raffaella Carrà, the queen of Italian TV who died in July last year aged 78, is to get a five euro coin in her memory, the Italian Mint said. The…

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07

Sep

Gulf states demand Netflix pull content deemed offensive

DUBAI (Reuters) - Gulf Arab states have demanded that U.S. streaming giant Netflix remove content deemed offensive to "Islamic and societal values" in the region, Saudi Arabia's media regulator said.…

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05

Sep

Photo Story: Brendan Fraser get emotional as he receives a six-minute standing ovation

US director Darren Aronofsky (L) and US-Canadian actor Brendan Fraser arrive for the premiere of 'The Whale' during the 79th annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, 04 September…

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04

Sep

Photo Story: Roberto Bolle dances with 1,600 students in the Piazza Duomo

Italian ballet dancer Roberto Bolle (unseen) on Sunday danced with over 1,600 students of dance schools across Italy at Piazza Duomo on the occasion of the OnDance dance festival, in…

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04

Sep

Photo Story: The Dragon Con in Atlanta

People participate in the 22nd annual Dragon Con Parade, the marquee event of the annual science fiction, pop culture and fantasy Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Thousands of attendees…

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04

Sep

Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating Netflix documentary

Former president Barack Obama won the best narrator Emmy Award for his Netflix documentary series, Our Great National Parks. The Obamas' production company, Higher Ground, is behind the five-part series…

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04

Sep

Amazon says ‘Lord of the Rings’ prequel sets Prime Video viewership record

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said that its pricey "Lord of the Rings" prequel series was watched by more than 25 million viewers around the world on its first…

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03

Sep

Nirvana wins dismissal of ‘Nevermind’ naked baby’s lawsuit

(Reuters) -Nirvana has won the dismissal of a lawsuit by a man who claimed his depiction as a naked four-month-old baby on the cover of the band's seminal 1991 album…

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01

Sep

Photo Story: Back to Hogwarts: Fans celebrate 25 years since the first Harry Potter book

The cast of 'Harry Potter and The Cursed Child' perform for Harry Potter fans that gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book's release at King's…

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29

Aug

Taylor Swift wins Video of the Year at MTV Video Music Awards

Aug 28 (Reuters) - Taylor Swift won the top honor at MTV's annual Video Music Awards on Sunday for a 10-minute version of her 2012 breakup song "All Too Well"…

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27

Aug

Lola Lennox: I was nervous becoming a musician like my mother Annie Lennox

Lola Lennox felt insecure about following her mother into the music industry.  The 31-year-old singer/songwriter is the daughter of Eurythmics star Annie Lennox, and she has admitted that the idea…

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27

Aug

Pavarotti gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Late Italian superstar tenor Luciano Pavaroti has got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Modena-born.and-died supertenor, who died on September 6, 2007 aged 71, was celebrated at…

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25

Aug

Russian Eurovision star Manizha faces hate campaign over opposition to Ukraine war

The singer who represented Russia at Eurovision in 2021 is being targeted by a cyberbullying campaign over her opposition to the war in Ukraine. Manizha Sangin has been an outspoken…

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20

Aug

Michael Bublé has fourth baby – a daughter named Sky

The 46-year-old singer’s wife, Luisana Lopilato, 35, gave birth to the girl on Friday (19.08.22), with the pair announcing the news on Instagram. Luisana said in a joint caption with…

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20

Aug

Gary Barlow training five days a week for Take That tour

Gary Barlow is working out five days a week to get fit for Take That's next tour. The 51-year-old singer wants to be in top physical shape when he hits…

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17

Aug

Marvel’s She-Hulk hopes Disney+ fans like her when she’s angry

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug 17 (Reuters) - "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" is the latest Marvel Comics superhero to get the TV series treatment. Tatiana Maslany stars as Jen Walters, who…

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