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Disney wants to become the happiest place in the metaverse

Mickey Mouse is poised to venture into the metaverse. Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek said the entertainment conglomerate is preparing to make the technological leap into a virtual reality world…

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Free at last, Britney Spears calls end of conservatorship ‘best day ever’

LOS ANGELES, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Pop star Britney Spears on Friday regained control of her personal life and her money when a judge ended a 13-year conservatorship that became…

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Disney+ sees smallest subscriber growth since launch in battle with Netflix

Walt Disney Co reported the smallest rise in Disney+ subscriptions since it launched the streaming video service to take on Netflix Inc , missing Wall Street targets and driving shares…

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Box office star Dwayne Johnson lands on Netflix in heist movie ‘Red Notice’

LOS ANGELES, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Dwayne Johnson, the action star whose films pull in big bucks at global box offices, is aiming to entertain viewers in their living rooms…

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‘Squid Game’ director predicts second season of megahit TV show

The director of "Squid Game," the dystopic South Korean TV series on Netflix, expressed confidence that the wildly popular show will return for a second season. "We are in the…

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Amy Winehouse’s items raise millions at auction

The dress worn by Amy Winehouse during her final stage performance has sold for more than $243,000 (£180,000) at an auction of items from her estate. The singer-songwriter wore the…

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Disney offers streaming service discount for a month to boost subscribers

Nov 8 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co said on Monday it was offering a month of Disney+ for $1.99 for a limited period, as the entertainment giant seeks to stem…

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UB 40 founding member Astro dies after short illness

UB40 founding member Astro has died at the age of 64. The musician, whose real name is Terence Wilson, passed away after a short illness. Sky News

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Photo Story: Money Heist: The Experience

Actors and spectators participate in the immersive experience based on Netflix's hit show 'Money Heist' at the historic Alfred duPont Building in Miami, Florida, USA. Co-produced by Netflix and Fever,…

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Photo Story – Russell Crowe re-takes ‘The Gladiator’ Coliseum entry during visit in Malta

Russel Crowe, the star of Ridley Scott’s Roman-era epic, Gladiator, filmed partly in Malta in 1999, is currently in Malta for the filming of Prizefighter, a film about boxer Jem…

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Photo Story: The Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week

Models present creations by Mag Lifestyle during the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week runs from 01 until 07 November in Pavilion Shopping Centre.…

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Bollywood stars return to India’s big screens after more than a year

Bollywood stars are returning to India's big screens after more than a year, with the film industry hoping that declining COVID-19 cases and the festival season will bring audiences back…

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ABBA release Voyage – their first body of work in nearly 40 years

ABBA have released a new studio album after a nearly-40-year hiatus. The eagerly-anticipated comeback album, Voyage, was released on Friday. The Swedish band, whose members are now all in their…

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Actor Dwayne Johnson says no to real guns on set after Baldwin tragedy

LOS ANGELES, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Hollywood actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said he would not use real guns again in his movies after his friend and fellow actor Alec…

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Netflix rolls out mobile games to subscribers on Android

Netflix Inc rolled out its mobile games globally to members with Android devices, exploring new ground as competition stiffens on the video streaming pioneer's home turf. Users will only require…

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Ed Sheeran tests positive for coronavirus

Ed Sheeran says he is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19. The chart-topping musician said in a post on his Instagram page that he would continue to give planned interviews…

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James Michael Tyler, who starred as Gunther in Friends, dies aged 59

US actor James Michael Tyler, who most famously starred as Gunther in the TV sitcom Friends, has died aged 59. https://twitter.com/FriendsTV/status/1452397247245651974 "Tyler passed away peacefully at his home in Los…

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High demand for ‘Squid Game’ tracksuits cheers S.Korea’s struggling garment sector

The "Made in Korea" green tracksuits and pink jumpsuits worn by characters in Netflix's global hit "Squid Game " have proven a pre-Halloween bright spot for a South Korean garment…

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Prop gun in Alec Baldwin accidental movie set shooting had live rounds, police say

Alec Baldwin was handed what was described as a safe "cold gun" on the set of his movie "Rust", but the prop gun contained live rounds when it was fired,…

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Swedish rapper Einar shot dead, stoking outrage over gang violence

Einar, one of Sweden's most popular rappers, was shot dead in Stockholm late on Thursday, heightening outrage over gang-related violence that has afflicted the Nordic country in recent years. Einar,…

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Alec Baldwin fires gun on movie set, killing cinematographer

Actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on a movie set in New Mexico on Thursday, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza, authorities said. The incident occurred…

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Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions pick up

Netflix Inc's global sensation "Squid Game" helped lure more new customers than expected, the world's largest streaming service said on Tuesday as it predicted a packed lineup would further boost…

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Spotify to hire hundreds to drive ad sales in Europe, Australia, Canada

Spotify is planning to hire hundreds of staff to boost its advertising sales in Europe and elsewhere, as the music streaming service looks to increase revenue from customers who don't pay…

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Megahit “Squid Game” puts focus squarely on Netflix’s overseas growth

The success of the South Korean dystopian drama series "Squid Game" has led investors to bet on Netflix Inc's plans to explore more international content to boost slowing subscriber growth. With…

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South Korea’s ‘Squid Game’ is Netflix’s biggest original show debut

Hit South Korean show "Squid Game" has officially become Netflix's biggest original series launch, the streaming service said on Wednesday. The nine-part thriller, in which cash-strapped contestants play childhood games…

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South Korea broadband firm sues Netflix after traffic surge from ‘Squid Game’

South Korean Internet service provider SK Broadband has sued Netflix to pay for costs from increased network traffic and maintenance work because of a surge of viewers to the U.S.…

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Italy’s Turin to host Eurovision song contest in 2022

The Italian city of Turin will host the 2022 Eurovision song contest, one of the world’s largest televised events, marking its return to Italy after 31 years, the event’s organizers…

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James Bond star Daniel Craig gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Daniel Craig finally got a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Wednesday, days before his last movie as James Bond opens in the United States. "No Time to Die"…

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Netflix to edit ‘Squid Game’ phone number after woman inundated with calls

A South Korean woman who was deluged with thousands of prank calls and text messages after her phone number was highlighted as a key plot point in Netflix's hit show…

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Hollywood producers and union leaders hold talks to stave off strike

Talks resumed between Hollywood producers and behind-the-scenes workers on film and television sets, a day after an overwhelming union vote in favor of authorizing a strike The International Alliance of…

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Justin Bieber launches Peaches-inspired cannabis line

Justin Bieber has launched his first-ever cannabis line. The 27-year-old is partnering with the California-based company Palms to develop a line of pre-rolled joints, called Peaches. The name is a…

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‘No Time to Die’ opens with $121 million in international box office sales

The latest James Bond movie took a mighty $121 million at the international box office over its opening weekend, Universal Pictures said, The British and Irish box office led the…

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Lethal kids games drive viral fame of Netflix series “Squid Game”

The hit Netflix series "Squid Game" from South Korea has gone viral across the world and online by morphing childhood games popular before the digital era such as "Red Light,…

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Celebrity Instagram content linked to negative feelings, Facebook researchers say

Major social media stars including Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and Charli D'Amelio are among celebrities whose Instagram followers experience more negative feelings about their self-image, according to internal Facebook research…

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Disney resolves dispute with Scarlett Johansson over ‘Black Widow’ movie

Walt Disney Co and actress Scarlett Johansson have resolved their legal dispute stemming from the release of her Marvel superhero movie "Black Widow," the company and the performer said jointly…

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Måneskin to tour Europe next February-March

Eurovision Song Contest winners Måneskin will tour Europe next February and March, organisers said Monday.The Rome band that scored a huge hit with Euro winner Zitti Ma Buoni announced their…

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No Time To Die: Daniel Craig’s final Bond film gets five-star reviews

Daniel Craig's fifth and final James Bond film, No Time To Die, has received rave reviews from critics. The movie premiered at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday, following several…

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Bond film set for biggest opening at Odeon since summer 2019

London-based cinema operator Odeon said on Monday it has sold more than 175,000 tickets for the James Bond movie "No Time to Die" that is hitting the big screen this…

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Status Quo’s Alan Lancaster dies aged 72

Alan Lancaster has died aged 72. The Status Quo bassist and founding member has sadly died after a battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), with the news confirmed by his family…

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‘Massively grateful’ Daniel Craig bids farewell to James Bond

LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Daniel Craig thought he had wrapped up his tenure as James Bond with "Spectre", but the actor says his final fifth outing as the British…

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Elon Musk and singer Grimes split up

Elon Musk and Grimes have split up after three years together, according to reports. Musk, who is the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, confirmed to Page Six that he and…

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Mattarella describes knighted Pippo Baudo ‘unique’

ANSA - Italian President Sergio Mattarella is "unique", veteran TV presenter Pippo Baudo told ANSA Wednesday after being knighted by the head of State on Tuesday. "It was an informal…

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R. Kelly decides not to testify in sex trafficking trial

NEW YORK (Reuters) - R. Kelly said on Wednesday he will not testify in his own defense at his sex trafficking trial in Brooklyn, where the government accused the R&B…

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Nevermind 30 years on – how Nirvana’s second album tilted the world on its axis

Dean Biron PhD in Cultural Studies; teaches in School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology For many of us back in 1991, it felt as if the planet tilted slightly…

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‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘The Crown,’ ‘Queen’s Gambit’ win top Emmy Awards

Drama "The Crown" and comedy "Ted Lasso" won the top prizes at television's Emmy awards on Sunday, while "The Queen's Gambit" was named best limited series. The best drama series…

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Royals, underdogs, friends and Baby Yoda – it’s time for the Emmys

Lavish royal series "The Crown" is expected to reign at television's second pandemic era Emmy Awards on Sunday on what could be a big night for British talent. Comedy "Ted…

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The Crown,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ lead field in second pandemic-era Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Television may have been what helped people get through the lockdowns and quarantines of the past year, but the Emmy Awards themselves just can't…

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Photo Story: Final farewell for late French actor Jean Paul Belmondo

Members of the French Republican Guard music band play in front of a portrait of Jean-Paul Belmondo as they attend the tribute ceremony on Thursday for the late French actor…

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Hollywood investments boom in Central Europe despite pandemic

Hollywood is poised to surpass its record pre-COVID pandemic investments in central Europe with international productions such as "The Gray Man", a $200 million Netflix action thriller starring Ryan Gosling.…

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Imagine’ marks 50 years with lyric projected on landmarks

LONDON (Reuters) - A lyric from John Lennon and Yoko Ono's "Imagine" has been projected on buildings around the world to mark 50 years since the late Beatle released the…

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HBO Max to launch in Europe on Oct 26

The HBO Max streaming service will be available in six European countries on Oct. 26 and will launch in 14 additional territories next year, AT&T- owned WarnerMedia said on Wednesday.…

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France mourns “immortal” Belmondo, will pay national tribute on Thursday

Fans and stars paid tribute to Jean-Paul Belmondo, saying the charismatic French actor, who died on Monday aged 88, would live on forever in people's minds and on screen. Belmondo,…

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China’s esports powerhouse status undermined by tough new gaming rules for under 18s

In glass-paneled conference rooms, members of the Shanghai-based e-sports team Rogue Warriors tap away at their phones as they train from 11 a.m. till late, occasionally breaking for food. "I…

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Stars pay tribute to former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding

Girls Aloud stars Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts have led the tributes to former bandmate Sarah Harding, who died on Sunday morning at the age of 39. Harding's mother revealed…

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Angelina Jolie wants kids to ‘fight back’ with new child rights book

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie says she hopes to empower children around the world with tools to "fight back" for their rights with a book she has written with Amnesty International.…

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Sir Elton John will play his final London tour date in Hyde Park next year

Sir Elton John's London swansong will be at the BST Hyde Park festival next June, the singer has said. The 74-year-old announced his final set of performances, dubbed the Farewell…

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Brad Pitt brand ambassador for coffee machine maker De’ Longhi

Brad Pitt followed in the footsteps of his Hollywood friend and Nespresso star George Clooney by becoming a brand ambassador for coffee machine maker De’ Longhi. The Italian domestic appliances…

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