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Comedian Bob Saget died of head trauma, family says

Comedian and actor Bob Saget, who was found dead in an Orlando, Florida, hotel room last month at age 65, died from head trauma after accidentally hitting his head, his…

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‘Queen of the BRITs’ Adele wins big at British music awards

Chart-topping superstar Adele won the top three prizes at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday evening, in the first genderless edition of Britain's annual pop music honours. Nicknamed "Queen of the…

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Photo story: Mahmood and Blanco win Sanremo Music Festival in Italy

Sanremo Festival host and artistic director, Amadeus (C) with Italian singers Blanco and Mahmoodon on stage at the Ariston theatre with the prize after winning the 72nd Sanremo Italian Song…

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Photo Story: Monica Vitti lies in state at the Campidoglio in Rome

A bouquet of flowers lays in front of the coffin of the Italian actress Monica Vitti as she lies in state at the Campidoglio in Rome, Italy. The Italian screen…

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UPDATED: Veteran Italian actress Monica Vitti dead aged 90

Italian media is reporting the death of veteran Italian actress Monica Vitti. She was 90 years old. The news was first announced by Italian politician and former Rome mayor Walter…

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Photo Story: The 72nd Sanremo Music Festival begins

Italian showman Rosario Fiorello (R) and Sanremo Festival host and artistic director, Amadeus perform on stage at the Ariston Theatre during the 72nd Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy,…

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Wordle buyout by New York Times draws backlash from fans

The New York Times Co's acquisition of Wordle has created uproar on social media, with fans expressing fears that the popular online word game, which is currently free to play,…

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Success for MedFilm in Malta’s first edition

The first edition of MedFilm in Malta - We Love the Sea, an event born from the collaboration between Costantino Films and the MedFilm Festival in Rome, the most important…

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Netflix to produce Mattel’s ‘Masters of the Universe’ movie

Jan 28 (Reuters) - Mattel Inc and Netflix are developing "Masters of the Universe", a franchise created by the toymaker in the 1980s, into a live-action motion picture with production…

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Photo Story: Tom and Jerry exhibition in Taipei

People enjoy and take photographs inside the Tom and Jerry exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan. The American comedy animated series was created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Tom…

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Australia wants Kanye West fully vaccinated before any concert tour

Hip-hop artist Kanye West will have to be fully vaccinated if he wants to play concerts in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday, after media said the performer…

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Elton John tests positive for coronavirus

LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - British singer and songwriter Elton John said he has COVID-19 and has been forced to postpone some U.S. concerts although his symptoms were mild and…

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Bob Dylan sells master recordings to Sony Music

Sony Music Entertainment said on Monday it has acquired Bob Dylan's catalog of recorded music, including his performances of such popular songs as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Knockin' on Heaven's Door,"…

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Fashion designer Thierry Mugler dies aged 73

French designer Thierry Mugler, who reigned over fashion in the 1980s and died on Sunday, was as famous for his fantastical couture as for his blockbuster fashion shows. He was…

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James Bond producers say Idris Elba being considered for the next 007

The producers of James Bond have said British actor Idris Elba is "part of the conversation" to be the next 007. Barbara Broccoli, with her brother Michael G Wilson, have…

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Next two ‘Mission: Impossible’ movies delayed until 2023, 2024

The seventh and eighth movies in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise starring Tom Cruise have been delayed until 2023 and 2024 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, producers Paramount Pictures and Skydance…

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Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo postpone official Carnival parade to April

The Brazilian cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo announced they are postponing colorful Carnival parades to the end of April, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases as…

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Placido Domingo breaks silence over misconduct accusations, says he harassed no-one

Spanish opera star Placido Domingo addressed in a newspaper interview accusations about sexual harassment that emerged two years ago, telling newspaper El Mundo that he had done nothing wrong and…

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Netflix’s modest growth forecast casts pall over streaming

Jan 21 (Reuters) - Even as Netflix Inc executives sought to reassure investors in a Thursday video interview that its long-term prospects for streaming media remain bright, with its popular…

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Tearful Adele postpones Las Vegas shows due to COVID delays

A tearful and apologetic Adele on Thursday postponed a series of Las Vegas concerts due to start on Friday because half her crew was sick with COVID-19 and the pandemic…

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Singer Meat Loaf Dies aged 74

LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Meat Loaf, the singer best known for the "Bat Out of Hell" album, has died at the age of 74, a statement on his official…

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Hugo Boss exceeds 2021 sales target after strong Q4

Hugo Boss said on Tuesday that it had exceeded its full year sales targets after fourth quarter earnings helped propel the German fashion house back to nearly pre-pandemic levels. The company said…

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Prada’s 2021 sales bounce back above pre-pandemic levels

Sales at Italian fashion group Prada bounced back sharply in 2021 as pent-up demand for luxury handbags and clothes helped push revenues above pre-pandemic levels, the company said on Tuesday. In an…

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Luxury men’s clothing designer Nino Cerruti dies at 91

Nino Cerruti, one of the most emblematic figures of luxury men's ready-to-wear of the 20th century died on Saturday at the age of 91. Born September 25, 1930 in Biella,…

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Netflix raises monthly subscription prices in U.S., Canada

Netflix Inc has raised its monthly subscription price by $1 to $2 per month in the United States depending on the plan, the company said on Friday, to help pay…

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MedFilm in Malta to celebrate diversity, encourage dialogue in the Mediterranean

The first edition of “MedFilm in Malta – We love the sea”, organised by Costantino Films Ltd in collaboration with the MedFilm Festival of Rome, with the support of the…

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Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia concert after critics say it event clashed with her LGBT+ support

U.S rapper Nicki Minaj this week pulled out of a planned concert in Saudi Arabia, where same-sex acts attract the death penalty, after critics said it clashed with her support for…

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‘Power of the Dog,’ ‘West Side Story’ take top Golden Globes at off-screen ceremony

Dark Western "The Power of the Dog" and a remake of "West Side Story" won the biggest awards on Sunday at a diminished Golden Globes ceremony held privately without the…

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Bob Saget, TV Series ‘Full House’ dad, found dead in Florida hotel room

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Bob Saget, an actor and comedian best known as the jovial dad on the television sitcom "Full House," was found dead in a hotel room in Orlando,…

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Sidney Poitier, first Black actor to win best actor Academy Award, dies at 94

Jan 7 (Reuters) - Sidney Poitier, who broke through racial barriers as the first Black winner of the best actor Oscar for his role in "Lilies of the Field," and…

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Rio de Janeiro cancels Carnival parade

Rio de Janeiro has cancelled its street parades and parties during its world-famous Carnival for a second year due to an increase in Covid cases and the threat from the…

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French cinemas to ban popcorn and snacks

No more munching, crunching and slurping at the movies in France – for now. The country's increasingly fraught fight against an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 infections is putting a stop…

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WATCH: Italian singer Al Bano positive for Covid, cancels New Year’s Eve concert from Bari

Famed Italian singer Al Bano tested positive at Covid and will not be able to participate in the New Year's Eve of Canale 5, which will be broadcast from the…

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Becomes First Pandemic-Era Movie to Smash $1 Billion Milestone Globally

"Spider-Man: No Way Home" unwrapped the best Christmas gift of all, becoming the first pandemic-era movie to cross $1 billion at the global box office. Sony's comic-book epic has eclipsed…

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Coldplay to stop making music as a band in 2025

Coldplay will stop recording music as a band in 2025, frontman Chris Martin has revealed. Martin made the announcement on Radio 2 on Wednesday, in a clip trailing ahead to…

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Licence to trill: Apple TV+ plans documentary on James Bond soundtracks

Dec 16 (Reuters) - "The Sound of 007", a documentary commemorating music from the James Bond movies will debut on Apple TV+ next year to mark the 60th anniversary of…

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Bruce Springsteen sells song catalogue to Sony in $500 million deal

Multiple Grammy winner Bruce Springsteen has sold his masters and music publishing rights to Sony Music in a deal worth about $500 million, entertainment publication Billboard said, citing sources. The…

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Photo Story: India wins Miss Universe 2021 contest in Eilat

Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu (L) is crowned Miss Universe 2021 by Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza (R) from Mexico during the Miss Universe 2021 pageant in Eilat, Israel, 13 December…

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Hobbit, Sauron and Gollum makeovers in New Zealand as Lord of the Rings turns 20

Middle-earth came to life again this week as New Zealand celebrated 20 years since the premiere of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy with special screenings, costume exhibition and art…

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UPDATED: Italy’s Wertmuller, first woman to get Oscar director nomination, dies at 93

ROME, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Italian writer-director Lina Wertmuller, the first woman ever to be nominated for best director at the U.S. Academy Awards, has died at the age of…

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ABBA sues over Abba Mania cover band

The Swedish pop supergroup ABBA on Friday filed a lawsuit to stop a British cover band known as Abba Mania from using that name. In a complaint filed with the…

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Real and virtual fans attend ‘The Witcher’ London premiere

The cast of Netflix's "The Witcher" hit the red carpet in London's Leicester Square on Wednesday for the premiere of the second season of the epic fantasy series that fans…

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Alec Baldwin denies responsibility for fatal shooting on movie set

Alec Baldwin denied responsibility for the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of his Western movie "Rust," saying he would have killed himself if he believed it was…

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Gucci heirs say “House of Gucci” portrays family as ‘thugs’

The heirs of Aldo Gucci, the man who transformed the Florentine label into a global phenomenon, are not happy at the way their family is portrayed in Ridley Scott’s “House…

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Photo Story: Miss Malta and other Miss Universe contestants tour Jerusalem’s Old City

Miss Cambodia Ngin Marady (L), Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira (C), and Miss Malta Jade Cini (R) pose as members of the Miss Universe beauty pageant tour Jerusalem's Old, ahead of…

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Macau arrests 11 people for alleged illegal gambling and money laundering

Macau police said on Sunday they had arrested 11 people in an investigation into an illegal gambling and money-laundering syndicate, a day after businessman Alvin Chau, who organises trips to Asian casinos…

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Israel will host Miss Universe contest next month despite Omicron, minister says

JERUSALEM, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Israel will host the Miss Universe beauty pageant on Dec 12 despite imposing travel restrictions in a bid to stave off the Omicron strain of…

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Spain to force streaming platforms to air shows in regional languages

Spain will force streaming platforms, such as Netflix, to air shows in regional languages and will impose sanctions if they do not comply under a law expected to be approved…

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Louis Vuitton designer Virgil Abloh dies of cancer after private battle

Star Black designer Virgil Abloh, the men's artistic director at Louis Vuitton since 2018 and founder of label Off-White, has died from cancer which he had been fighting privately for…

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Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim, whose work transformed musical theater, dead at 91

(Reuters) -Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who helped American musical theater evolve beyond pure entertainment and reach new artistic heights with such works as "West Side Story," "Into the…

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Canadian singer Bryan Adams tests positive for COVID after flying to Italy

Canadian singer Bryan Adams said he had tested positive for COVID-19 after flying into Italy and was going to hospital. Adams, who is also a photographer, came to Milan to…

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Bursting with bling, ‘House of Gucci’ tells of feuds behind the fashion

Bold, beautiful to look at and bursting with star power, "House of Gucci" brings the remarkable story of the squabbling family behind the Italian fashion brand to the big screen.…

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Mariah Carey didn’t mean to turn Christmas into ‘her holiday’

Mariah Carey never set out to make Christmas "her holiday". The 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' hitmaker admitted while she's become synonymous with the festive season, she was…

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The Edge: U2 needed to ‘double down’ on Achtung Baby

The Edge says U2 felt the need to "double down" on 'Achtung Baby'. The 60-year-old bassist has reflected on the band's mentality going into their iconic 1991 album, and compared…

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Into the metaverse: Nike creates ‘NIKELAND’ on Roblox

Nike Inc revealed a virtual world modeled after its headquarters on video game platform Roblox Corp, becoming one of the first big brands to enter the "metaverse". The digital space,…

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Halo Infinite given early multiplayer launch for 20th anniversary

The latest game in the Halo series has been released three weeks early to coincide with the franchise's 20th anniversary. Halo: Infinite was originally supposed to be released last year…

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Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint to star in TV special 20 years on from first film

The original cast of the Harry Potter series including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are set to reunite for a TV special 20 years after the first film…

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