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U.S. movie theatres remove mask mandate for vaccinated people

Masks are no longer required at the three main movie theater chains in the United States for people who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to updated guidelines on…

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Måneskin enter the UK charts at #17

Since their win at Eurovision 2021, Italian rock group Måneskin have been climbing the Spotify charts and burning up YouTube with their song “Zitti E Buoni”. And now the iconic four-piece are following in the footsteps…

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Amazon brings James Bond, Rocky to fight Netflix with $8.5 bln MGM buy

Amazon.com Inc will buy MGM, the fabled U.S. movie studio home to the James Bond franchise, for $8.45 billion, giving it a huge library of films and TV shows and…

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UPDATED: Acclaimed Italian ballet dancer Carla Fracci dies aged 84

Carla Fracci, 84, considered the queen of Italian dance, has died. Fracci, born in 1936 in Milan, built the central part of her career studying at the La Scala dance…

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‘Hungry Caterpillar’ author-illustrator Eric Carle dead at 91

Acclaimed children’s picture-book author and illustrator Eric Carle, best remembered for his classic story “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” has died at age 91, publisher Penguin Books USA said on Wednesday.…

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Angelina Jolie criticizes judge deciding custody arrangements with Brad Pitt

arrangements for her and Brad Pitt’s children, saying in a court filing that the judge has refused to allow their children to testify. Jolie, who has sought to disqualify judge…

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Vaccines mandatory for people attending all ‘live events’ in UAE

The United Arab Emirates said vaccinations against COVID-19 will be mandatory for people attending all "live events" from June 6, as the country pushes a vaccination campaign which has consistently…

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Måneskin are clean – EBU confirms there was no drug use at Eurovision Song Contest

A drug test voluntarily undertaken earlier today by the lead singer of the Italian band Måneskin returned a negative result seen by the EBU. Following the allegations of drug use…

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Italian Eurovision singer to take ‘voluntary drug test’: organisers

The singer for Italian Eurovision winners Maneskin will be taking a 'voluntary drug test', organisers say according to news agency AFP. As the final unfolded on Saturday, footage began circulating…

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London is alive again, ‘Les Mis’ producer says as he opens concert show

London and its famed West End entertainment district are "coming alive again" after months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, veteran theatre producer Cameron Mackintosh said as he reopened…

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Eurovision Semi-Final Full Results confirm that Malta and Switzerland won their semi-finals

Italy has won the 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. Soon after the result was out, the EBU released the results of the semi-finals. Malta’s Destiny came out on top of…

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Update – Italy wins the Eurovision song contest 2021

Italy's entry, glam rock band Maneskin, won the Eurovision song contest, as the world's most popular live music event was held in the Netherlands after being canceled last year due to…

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In Pictures – Destiny’s Performance during Eurovision Grand Final

Destiny from Malta with the song 'Je Me Casse' performs during the Grand Final of the 65th annual Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at the Rotterdam Ahoy arena, in Rotterdam, The…

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Malta wins Eurovision specialist blog readers vote

CDE / EFE / WIWIBLOGGS- Italy or France. Maybe Malta. Few hours before the final starts, (final will start at 2100h - local time) it is evident that there is…

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Harry Potter quiz shows for fans to mark movie’s 20th anniversary

Know your Gryffindors from your Dementors? Who was the Half-Blood Prince and what can you buy at Ollivanders? Fans of "Harry Potter" can test their knowledge of the books and…

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Italy, France or Malta? – Eurovision Song Contest Final

Tonight is the night, for some countries more than others. However after the pandemic forced many in isolation and restriction, this year's Eurovision, possibly entertained more people than usual. Certain…

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Lady Gaga reveals she got pregnant after being raped by music producer

Lady Gaga got pregnant after being raped. The 35-year-old singer has recalled how she was sexually assaulted by a music producer when she was just 19 years old and "froze"…

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Eurovision Final Running Order announced

The running order for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final was finalised once the last group of countries was decided in the second semi-final on Thursday night. The 20 qualifying…

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Hollywood says ‘the big screen is back’ to rally movie-goers

Hollywood movie studios promised a summer of high-octane car chases, epic explosions and edge-of-your-seat scares to lure crowds back to cinemas after they were devastated by extended closures during the…

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Stockholm concert venue renamed in tribute to DJ Avicii

A concert and sports venue in Stockholm has been renamed "Avicii Arena" in tribute to one of Sweden's most successful musical exports, DJ Tim Bergling, who took his own life…

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‘El Diablo!’ Cyprus Eurovision entry makes some see red

It may have won audiences in Europe, but Cyprus's entry for the Eurovision song contest has raised hackles at home, scandalising the faithful for paying homage to the devil. "El…

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In Pictures – Powerful Destiny qualifies for the Eurovision Song Contest final – UPDATE

A powerful performance of the song Je Me Casse by Destiny saw Malta's participant in the Eurovision Song Contest sail through the first semi-final held on Tuesday in Rotterdam. 16…

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Naomi Campbell becomes mother to baby girl

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has become the mother of a baby girl. Campbell, 50 announced the news on Instagram as she shared a picture of her hand holding the baby's feet.…

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Betting companies unanimous in forecast of Destiny making it through to final

Major betting companies are unanimous in their conviction that Maltese singer Destiny will make it to the Eurovision final tonight, giving the shortest odds to our country. Practically all well-known…

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Franco Battiato dies aged 76

The Italian singer-songwriter, composer and filmmaker Franco Battiato has died in Sicily aged 76. Battiato died at his home in Milo where he retired in 2019. Born in 1945, the…

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BBC postpones Panorama film on Princess Diana interview

The BBC has postponed its broadcast of a Panorama investigation into reporter Martin Bashir's 1995 interview with Diana, Princess of Wales. Panorama was expected to examine claims that Bashir used…

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La Liga moves fixtures to avoid clash with Eurovision Song Contest

Spanish fans of both football and music breathed a sigh of relief on Monday after La Liga announced a third set of fixture changes in 12 hours to ensure no…

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Malta, Romania, Iceland and Poland to miss Eurovision 2021 opening ceremony

Singer Destiny, Malta's participant in the Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, will not be taking part in the official opening ceremony due to the fact that a member the Icelandic…

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Pink gives advice to young girls: ‘Be really kind to other girls’

Pink wants to encourage young girls to “be really kind” to each other. The 41-year-old has said her best piece of advice when it comes to spreading “girl power” is…

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Official UEFA EURO 2020 song launched

Bono and The Edge have joined world-renowned DJ/producer Martin Garrix to release the official song of UEFA EURO 2020, which kicks off on 11 June in Rome We Are The…

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Eurovision launches US version with all 50 states competing

The Eurovision has announced its US version, dubbed the American Song Contest, will take place for the first time in 2022. All 50 states, as well as five US territories…

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Lollapalooza Gets the Go-Ahead for Four-Day Festival This Summer

As the U.S. moves closer to reopening seemingly every day, it looks like a big step forward will come in mid-summer, when the Lollapalooza Festival will return to Chicago with…

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Teaser of Friends : The Reunion released as broadcast date is set for May 27

HBO Max announced on Thursday that the long-awaited programme – now titled Friends: The Reunion – will air on 27 May 2021. The special, which will mark the first time the full cast…

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Photo Story – Rehearsals – 65th Eurovision Song Contest

Destiny from Malta with the song 'Je Me Casse' performs during rehearsals for the Second Semi-Final of the 65th annual Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at the Rotterdam Ahoy arena, in…

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Ellen DeGeneres to end TV show, says she needs ‘break from talking’

Ellen DeGeneres, one of America's best-known talk show hosts, said on Wednesday she will end her daytime show in 2022, saying that after 19 years it was time to do…

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Golden Globes called off after diversity clash

U.S. television network NBC on Monday dropped its broadcast of the Golden Globes ceremony in 2022 after a Hollywood backlash over the ethics of the group that hands out the…

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Eurovision favourite from Malta arrives in Netherlands for finals

Destiny Chukunyere left Malta for Amsterdam where she will be representing Malta at the 65th Eurovision SongContest 2021 in Rotterdam with the song ‘Je Me Casse’ ('I'm Out Of Here').…

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Paul McCartney gets own set of Royal Mail stamps

Paul McCartney has numerous hits, awards and even a knighthood to his name. Now the former Beatle can add a personalised set of stamps to his long list of accolades.…

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George Michael’s Careless Whisper voted most-loved song

George Michael's 'Careless Whisper' has been named the best loved song of all time. The late Wham! star's 1984 classic - which was penned by band members Michael and Andrew…

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Public will be allowed to attend Eurovision song contest: ANP

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Fans will be allowed to attend the Eurovision song contest in Rotterdam next month, ANP News reported on Thursday, citing a decision by the Dutch government. Organizers…

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Coldplay to release Higher Power on May 7

Coldplay will release their new single, ‘Higher Power’, on May 7, after fans managed to decipher the the letter-like symbols posted on cryptic billboards around the world Coldplay will release…

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El Risitas, man behind ‘Spanish laughing guy’ meme dies

Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja, whose infectious laughter brought him global fame, has passed away aged 65. Better known by his nickname El Risitas, meaning Giggles, the comedian became known…

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UPDATE – Reinvented Oscars hands ‘Nomadland’ win

LOS ANGELES, April 25 (Reuters) - "Nomadland," the story of van dwellers in America, won the best picture Oscar and two other Academy Awards on a triumphant night for women…

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Vinyl records sales overtake CDs after 30 years

ROME, APR 22 - Sales of vinyl records surpassed those of CDs in value terms in Italy in the first quarter of this year for time since 1991, according to…

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French fashion designer Alber Elbaz dies of Covid

ARIS/ZURICH, April 25 (Reuters) - Luxury fashion company Richemont on Sunday confirmed the death of designer Alber Elbaz, saying the former creative director at French fashion house Lanvin had died…

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Ed Sheeran working on new music

Ed Sheeran has been spotted filming a new music video after an 18-month hiatus from the industry Ed Sheeran is planning his music comeback. The 30-year-old singer has been on…

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Captain America 4 in development

A fourth 'Captain America' movie is being planned. Malcolm Spellman - the creator of Disney+ and Marvel's 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' series - is working on a fourth…

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Hollywood loves a reboot – now Oscars show gets its turn

The biggest cliffhanger at Sunday's Oscars may not be who wins the top prizes - or even if Netflix can finally snag a coveted best picture trophy - but how…

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Italian singer Milva dies at 82

Milva, one of the greatest Italian voices passed away. She was 82 years old and died in her home, with the her secretary Edith and daughter, art critic Martina Corgnati…

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Disney signs deal to stream ‘Spider-Man,’ other Sony films

Walt Disney Co said it had reached a deal with Sony Pictures to bring new "Spider-Man" movies and other films to Disney's streaming services and TV networks in the United…

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Oscars show reinvented as a movie — with masks, longer speeches

The Oscars ceremony next week will have the look and feel of a movie, giving winners more time for speeches, while coronavirus masks will play a major role, producers of…

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Alfred Molina confirms Spider-Man return

Alfred Molina has confirmed he will star in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. Although his casting has not been officially announced, Alfred called it the "worst kept secret in Hollywood" and…

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‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’ Actress Helen McCrory Dies at 52 after ‘heroic battle with cancer’

Helen McCrory, the stage and screen star known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and the BBC series Peaky Blinders, has died from cancer aged 52, her husband has said. Actor Damian…

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Celebrity couple J.Lo and A-Rod split because “we are better as friends”

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez called off their engagement because "we are better as friends," announcing…

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Brad Pitt, Halle Berry and Harrison Ford to present Oscars

Hollywood stars Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, Harrison Ford, Reese Witherspoon and last year's history maker, Parasite director Bong Joon Ho, will be presenting at the 93rd Academy Awards. Show producers Jesse Collins,…

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Soprano’s actor Joseph Siravo dies, aged 64

US actor Joseph Siravo, who played Tony Soprano's father Johnny in the TV drama The Sopranos, has died aged 64. Siravo’s daughter, Allegra Okarmus, confirmed the news of his death…

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Bafta Film Awards 2021: Nomadland and Promising Young Woman win big

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) held its annual film awards on Sunday, in a virtual ceremony broadcast from London’s Royal Albert Hall. Below are the main…

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