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17

Aug

Backlash as Mariah Carey tries to trademark ‘Queen of Christmas’

A dispute has broken out over which US pop singer can lay claim to the title Queen of Christmas after Mariah Carey attempted to trademark it. Elizabeth Chan, who exclusively…

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13

Aug

Italy mourns the death of TV personality Piero Angela

Piero Angela, considered the  patriarch of Italian scientific documentaries, has died at the age of 93. "Have a good trip dad", wrote Alberto Angela on his social profiles announcing the…

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13

Aug

YouTube plans to launch streaming video service

 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's YouTube is planning to launch an online store for streaming video services, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company has renewed talks with entertainment companies about…

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12

Aug

Seven cities shortlisted to host Eurovision 2023 in the UK

Seven cities have been shortlisted to host Eurovision 2023 in the UK. These were  Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield that have been selected as potential host cities.…

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11

Aug

David Bowie named Britain’s most influential artist of past 50 years

David Bowie has been named Britain's most influential artist of the last 50 years for his ability to transcend music, film and fashion. The Starman musician topped the Sky Arts…

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11

Aug

Disney tops Netflix on streaming subscribers, sets higher prices

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co edged past Netflix Inc with a total of 221 million streaming customers and announced it will increase prices for customers who want to…

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08

Aug

Grease actress Olivia Newton-John dies after cancer battle

Dame Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73. In a statement, her family said she "passed away peacefully at her ranch in southern California this morning, surrounded by…

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07

Aug

Photo Story: ‘House of the Dragon: The Targaryen Dynasty’ Exhibit in Los Angeles

Visitors look at a dragon skull prop, during the 'House of the Dragon: The Targaryen Dynasty' exhibit, at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, in Los Angeles, California,…

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05

Aug

Lady Gaga appears to confirm casting in ‘Joker’ sequel

 (Reuters) - Pop star and actress Lady Gaga appeared to confirm her casting in the upcoming motion picture sequel to the Oscar-winning psychological thriller "Joker" by posting a musical teaser on Twitter.…

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04

Aug

Paramount gets lift from ‘Top Gun’ but streaming losses a drag

Aug 4 (Reuters) - Paramount Global  beat Wall Street expectations for quarterly revenue and profit on Thursday, powered by the May release of blockbuster Tom Cruise-starrer "Top Gun: Maverick" even as streaming…

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03

Aug

Photo Story: World Festival of Magical Games in Carthage, Tunisia

Cuban Magician Ernesto Planas performs, during the World Festival of Magical Games, during the 56th edition of the International Festival of Carthage, at the Roman Theater of Carthage, in Tunis,…

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30

Jul

Luciano Pavarotti to be honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame

World-famous opera singer Luciano Pavarotti will be posthumously honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “The legendary Maestro Pavarotti, whose voice transcended generations, will always be a…

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30

Jul

Glasgow Is Bookies Favourite for 2023 Eurovision

The UK will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 -- on behalf of Ukraine -- after the British Broadcasting Corp. accepted a European Broadcasting Union invitation to stage the 67th…

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29

Jul

El Pais reports Spanish prosecutor asks for 8 year jail term for Shakira

A Spanish prosecutor has asked for more than eight years in prison for Colombian superstar Shakira and a fine of more than 23 million euros ($23.51 million) over a 14.5-million-euro…

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27

Jul

Photo Story: Simple Minds live at the Magdalena in Vivo 2022 Festival in Spain

British band Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr performs, during the Magdalena in Vivo 2022 Festival, in Santander, northern Spain, on Tuesday evening. Photo: EPA-EFE/Roman Aguilera

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25

Jul

EBU confirms UK to host Eurovision 2023

The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in the United Kingdom next year. This has been confirmed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC. The organisers decided that…

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24

Jul

Photo Story: Bonnie Tyler in concert in Ferrol

Wales singer Bonnie Tyler, 71, performs, during a concert postponed since 2020 due to Covid-19, in Ferrol, A Coruna, North-Western Spain, 22 July 2022. Photo: EPA-EFE/Kiko Delgado

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24

Jul

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel meets Targaryens at height of power

SAN DIEGO(Reuters) - The upcoming prequel to HBO's "Game of Thrones" will explore the origins of the Targaryen dynasty starting at the time of the family's greatest power, the cast…

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22

Jul

Photo Story: Angele at the 45th Paleo Festival in Nyon

Belgium's singer Angele Van Laeken, aka Angele, performs on the main stage, during the 45th edition of the Paleo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland, on Thursday evening. The Paleo is the…

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16

Jul

Photo Story: Sorrentino directs Katy Perry in Capri for D&G commercial

US singer Katy Perry in action during the filming of the commercial for Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana directed by Italian film director Paolo Sorrentino, in Capri, Italy,…

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16

Jul

Photo Story: Zucchero at the La mar de musicas festival in Cartagena

Italian singer Zucchero Fornaciari perfoms, during the 'La mar de musicas' festival in Cartagena, Murcia, Spain.  EPA-EFE/MARCIAL GUILLEN

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14

Jul

Judge rejects Amber Heard bid for new trial with Johnny Depp

"Aquaman" actor Amber Heard lost a bid for a new trial in her defamation case with ex-husband Johnny Depp on Wednesday when a judge rejected her lawyers' argument that one…

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13

Jul

‘Succession,’ ‘Squid Game’ to face off for top Emmy award

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - "Succession," the HBO  series about a conniving media mogul and his feuding family, racked up 25Emmy nominations on Tuesday, including one for the prestigious best drama prize. It will square off against Netflix Inc's …

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10

Jul

Heartbreak for Oprah Winfrey as father dies

Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon, has died, the doyenne of daytime talk said on her Instagram account, just days after she said the family was able to honor her father. "Yesterday…

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09

Jul

BBC tells Antiques Roadshow hosts to thread carefully on colonial history

Presenters of the Antiques Roadshow on the BBC are being urged to address colonial history with more sensitivity to avoid backlash, documents reveal Antiques Roadshow presenters should be careful about…

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08

Jul

Oscar-nominated ‘Godfather’ actor James Caan dies at 82

American actor James Caan, who starred as gangster Sonny Corleone in epic mafia film "The Godfather," has died at age 82, his family said in a statement on Thursday. The…

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06

Jul

Netflix says ‘Stranger Things’ sets new viewing milestones

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - The latest season of Netflix Inc's  "Stranger Things" has pushed total viewership for the series to more than 1.15 billion hours, the streaming service said. The science-fiction drama…

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04

Jul

Harry Styles devastated over Denmark shooting, cancels concert

LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - British singer Harry Styles said he was "heartbroken" and "devastated" over a deadly shooting at a shopping mall in Copenhagen on Sunday, after he cancelled…

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29

Jun

Photo Story: Australian soap opera ‘Neighbours’ farewell

Cast members of TV show 'Neighbours' pose for a photograph at the Neighbours Studios in Melbourne, Australia, 29 June 2022. The Australian soap 'Neighbours' first aired in 1985 will ceases…

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27

Jun

Netflix is definitely getting ads, company announces

Netflix is definitely putting ads into its service, it has announced. The company had always said it strongly believed in leaving marketing out of the streaming platform, and has never…

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26

Jun

Photo story: Duran Duran at Rock in Rio Lisboa music festival

Duran Duran lead singer Simon Le Bon performs on Saturday night on the third day of the Rock in Rio Lisbon festival at Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon, Portugal.…

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26

Jun

U2 singer Bono reveals he has a half-brother

U2 singer Bono has revealed he has a half-brother, whose existence he was unaware of for decades. "I have another brother, whom I love and adore, who I didn't know…

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25

Jun

Sharon Stone has ‘lost nine children’ through miscarriages

Sharon Stone has revealed she has ‘lost nine children’ through miscarriages over the years. The 64-year-old star – who is the mother of three sons Roan, 22, Laird, 17, and Quinn,…

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20

Jun

Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested in Italy on sexual assault charges

June 20 (Reuters) - Oscar-winning Canadian screenwriter and director Paul Haggis was arrested on Sunday in southern Italy on charges of sexual assault and aggravated personal injury allegedly inflicted upon…

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18

Jun

UK’s Johnson says Ukraine can and should host next Eurovision Song Contest,

LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine can and should host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday, after the organisers said they were in…

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18

Jun

France mourns the death of screen icon Jean-Louis Trintignant

French actor Jean-Louis Trintignant, whose career was launched at the same time as Brigitte Bardot with the 1956 film "And God Created Woman" died Friday at the age of 91,…

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17

Jun

UK music subscriptions in decline as households seek savings

LONDON, (Reuters) - Britons cancelled over 1 million music subscriptions in the first quarter as a worsening cost of living crisis forced them to make savings, industry data showed. Pessimism in British…

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17

Jun

Photo Story: KISS live at Copenhell heavy metal festival in Denmark

 (L-R) Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley of US band KISS perform on stage during the Copenhell heavy metal festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhell is a heavy metal festival…

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17

Jun

UPDATED: UK set to step in to host next Eurovision due to war in Ukraine

The Eurovision Song Contest is likely to be held in Britain in 2023 as the organisers deem it too risky for this year's winners Ukraine to host it due to…

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16

Jun

Stones plan new Amsterdam show to make up for COVID cancellation, other shows from next week to go ahead

The Rolling Stones plan to return to Amsterdam on July 7 to make up for a concert that was canceled earlier this week after lead singer Mick Jagger tested positive…

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16

Jun

Ozzy Osbourne leaves hospital, says ‘feeling good’

Ozzy Osbourne was "feeling good" as he was pictured leaving the hospital in a wheelchair with wife Sharon by his side following a "major operation" which she said was going…

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16

Jun

GO To Sign 6 New Television Productions; Commitment To Support Production of Maltese TV Content

Following last April’s announcement of the return of the popular TV series Iċ-Ċaqqufa’s fourth season exclusively to GO Originals, GO is announcing a new production - l-iSpettur Leonard, a spinoff…

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15

Jun

K-pop pioneers BTS’s time-out leaves fans tearful, investors irate

SEOUL, June 15 (Reuters) - K-pop pioneers BTS faced tears and sympathy from fans but anger from shareholders in their management company on Wednesday, a day after the band, pleading…

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15

Jun

Netflix plans real-life Squid Game reality TV show

 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc's  most-watched series is no longer just a fictitious television show after the streaming service greenlit "its biggest reality competition ever" called "Squid Game: The Challenge." Unlike the series…

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14

Jun

Rolling Stones forced to axe gig hours before start as Sir Mick Jagger is stricken with Covid

The Rolling Stones have been forced to cancel their Amsterdam concert hours before it was set to start as Sir Mick Jagger has been stricken with Covid. He tested positive…

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13

Jun

Surgeon says Justin Bieber is showing early signs of recovery

LONDON (Reuters) - Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber is showing early signs of making a recovery after he was diagnosed with a virus that left half of his face paralysed,…

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13

Jun

Garden in Milan dedicated to sisters who created  Diabolik character

The municipality of Milan is dedicating the garden in Piazza Grandi to sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani, creators of the iconic Diabolik character, the criminal anti-hero who was the protagonist…

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13

Jun

Netflix announces another round of global hit ‘Squid Game’

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Global megahit "Squid Game" will return for a second season, Netflix Inc NFLX.O announced, offering a few hints about what is to come in the dark Korean drama. "Squid Game"…

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12

Jun

Box Office: ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Scores Sizzling $143 Million Debut

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - "Jurassic World Dominion" stomped to the top of box office charts, scoring a massive $143 million in its domestic box office debut. Despite blistering reviews, the…

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12

Jun

Photo Story: OZ Comic-Con 2022 in Melbourne

A cosplayer poses for a photograph at the OZ Comic-Con 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. The event came to an end on Sunday 12 June. Via EPA-EFE/Joel Carrett

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10

Jun

Australia’s longest-running soap Neighbours calls it a wrap

SYDNEY, June 10 (Reuters) - Neighbours, the Australian soap opera that launched the careers of Kylie Minogue, Margot Robbie, Guy Pearce and all three Hemsworth brothers, shot its last episode on Friday,…

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10

Jun

Britney Spears’ ex-husband arrested after he tries to ‘crash’ singer’s wedding

Britney Spears' ex-husband has been arrested at the singer's Los Angeles home shortly before she married her partner Sam Asghari. Asghari's representative Brandon Cohen confirmed the couple's nuptials. https://twitter.com/PopCrave/status/1535029971495931909 He…

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09

Jun

Disney+ takes on rivals in Middle East streaming market

DUBAI, June 9 (Reuters) - Disney+launched its steaming service in the Middle East and North Africa on Wednesday, vying for market share in a region where the population is young but few…

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09

Jun

Photo story: Jurassic World Dominion promotion in Bangkok

A girl runs by in front of life-size and realistically moving robotic Tyrannosaurus Rex (L) and Giganotosaurus (R) dinosaurs presented during the Iconic Jurassic Adventure dinosaurs’ exhibition at the ICONSIAM…

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08

Jun

Italy’s La Scala will open new season with Russian opera

MILAN, (Reuters) - Italy's La Scala will open its 2022-23 season with a performance of "Boris Godunov", a Russian-composed opera performed by Russian artists, with no plans for a cultural…

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08

Jun

Cineworld cancels screenings of film The Lady of Heaven in the UK after protests

Protestors against the screening of a "blasphemous" film that claims to tell the true story of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammed have led to a major cinema chain pulling…

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04

Jun

Mariah Carey is sued over ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’

Mariah Carey was sued on Friday over her 1994 Christmas classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by a songwriter who said he co-wrote a song with the same…

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