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Sanremo: Achille Lauro, Elodie, Ibra to be guests of honour

ANSA - ROME, DEC 29 - Rapper Achille Lauro, singer Elodie and Sweden football great Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be guests of honour at this year's Sanremo Song Festival on March…

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Ariana Grande sends presents to hospitals that treated Manchester Arena victims

American singer Ariana Grande has sent Christmas presents to hundreds of patients in hospitals in Manchester. It is three years since a terror attack killed 22 people at the pop…

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Beyonce donates $500,000 to people facing eviction due to housing crisis

American singer Beyonce will donate $500,000 to people facing eviction due to the coronavirus pandemic through her BeyGOOD charity foundation. Grants of $5,000 will be handed out to 100 recipients…

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Late Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch sold for knockdown price

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson’s famed Neverland Ranch in California has finally sold, more than 10 years after the death of the pop star who abandoned the property following…

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Photo Story: Czech National Ballet rehearses amid coronavirus restrictions in Prague

Dancers of the Czech National Ballet perform during a general rehearsal for a live broadcast of 'The Nutcracker - A Christmas Carol' at the National Theatre in Prague, Czech Republic.…

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Actress Nicole Kidman calls violence against women a ‘shadow pandemic’

Actress Nicole Kidman said that everyone had a role to play in ending violence against women and girls that has surged in lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic. The Oscar-winning actress,…

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Justin Bieber teams up with former rivals for Christmas song

LONDON (Reuters) - Five years ago pop star Justin Bieber was locked in a contest for Britain’s favourite Christmas song with a group of little known health workers. He gave…

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‘I Feel Fine’ – Beatles legend McCartney gives COVID vaccine a shot in the arm

LONDON (Reuters) - Beatles legend Paul McCartney gave Britain's COVID-19 vaccine rollout a big shot in the arm by vowing to be among the first global superstars to be inoculated,…

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Tom Cruise rants at ‘Mission: Impossible’ crew in London over COVID safety

Tom Cruise let rip over an apparent breach of COVID-19 safety protocols on the London set of the new “Mission: Impossible” movie, telling crew members they would be fired if…

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Danish film ‘Another Round’ wins EFAs in four categories

Danish tragicomedy "Another Round" was named best European film of the year at the European Film Awards on Saturday — in addition to a series of further awards it won during…

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Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for coronavirus

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres said on Thursday that she had tested positive for the coronavirus but was feeling fine. The American comedian said on Twitter that…

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Forty years ago, John Lennon got killed

Forty years ago, on December 8, 1980, John Lennon's death shocked the world. "I Just Shot John Lennon", 'I just shot John Lennon' were the few words spoken in a cold and cynical tone…

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Bob Dylan sells entire song catalog to Universal Music

Dec 7 (Reuters) - Bob Dylan has sold his entire catalog of more than 600 songs spanning six decades to Universal Music Group's music publishing arm, the company said on…

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A Heart for Children

Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli performs on stage during the 'Ein Herz Fuer Kinder' (lit: A Heart for Children) gala show in Berlin, Germany, 05 December 2020. German television channel…

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Holiday TV movies stick with escapism over COVID-19

"Grey's Anatomy"'s fictional surgeon Meredith Grey was stricken with COVID-19, while the "Superstore" staff hoarded toilet paper. But Christmas - complete with carol singers, family gatherings and romance - will…

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Warner Bros to release all 2021 films on its streaming platform and in cinemas on same day

Warner Bros will release all of its 2021 films, including Dune and The Matrix 4, online on the same day they hit cinemas. The move to put such major blockbusters…

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Oscars 2021 to be ‘in-person telecast’, will not be held virtually

The Oscars 2021 will not be a virtual event and will be organized traditionally as an "in-person telecast," according to a report from Variety. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts…

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Darth Vader actor David Prowse dies aged 85

David Prowse, the English actor who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films, has died aged 85, his management company said on Sunday. "It's with great regret and…

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Darth Vader actor David Prowse dies aged 85

Actor David Prowse, the man who donned the iconic Darth Vader suit in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85. "It's with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for…

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Coronation Street writers pitched global pandemic plot in 2019 but it was deemed ‘too far-fetched’

While The Simpsons are known for their eerie ability to 'predict' the future - from Trump's presidency to the horse meat scandal - but Coronation Street writers also managed the same feat…

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Abz Love claims he nearly had a romance with Beyonce

Abz Love claims he nearly had a romance with Beyonce. The 41-year-old singer sparked a connection with the ‘Crazy in Love’ hitmaker when his former band 5ive supported her on…

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Maltese woman is one of the industry’s most influential in 2020

Maris Catania, who is Head of Responsible Gambling and Research at Kindred Group has been named as one of the iGaming industry's most influential women for 2020. For the third consecutive…

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Denmark’s Mads Mikkelsen to replace Depp in next ‘Fantastic Beasts’ movie

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen has been chosen to replace Johnny Depp in the upcoming third film in the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise, Warner Bros. announced. Mikkelsen, 55, who is known for…

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La Scala opts for TV gala as virus cancels season debut

Milan's La Scala will broadcast a music and dance gala from its empty auditorium next month after it was forced to abandon its traditional December opening with an opera for…

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Beckham earning more from FIFA 21 than he did in his playing career – reports

David Beckham is reportedly earning more from playing in a soccer video game than he ever did during his career. The 45-year-old star - who retired from the sport in…

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Whoopi Goldberg thanks Patrick Swayze for Ghost role

Whoopi Goldberg landed her iconic role in ‘Ghost’ after Patrick Swayze gave producers an ultimatum. The 65-year-old star was asked not to audition to play psychic Oda Mae Brown in the…

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The album John Lennon signed for Mark Chapman is set to be auctioned

The album John Lennon signed for Mark Chapman is being put up for auction. The music icon signed the record hours before being murdered by Chapman outside The Dakota apartment…

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Robbie Williams pens Covid-19 Christmas song

The 46-year-old singer/songwriter's new track, 'Can't Stop Christmas', references the 2020 pandemic but says nothing will stop the festive celebrations this year. Lines include: "Oh what a miserable year, but…

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Sting denies allegations of sexually assaulting a minor in 1979

Sting has categorically denied the accusation of sexually assaulting a minor more than four decades ago. The civil lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Arizona federal court and obtained by Yahoo Entertainment,…

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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ to hit theaters and streaming on Christmas

Superhero movie "Wonder Woman 1984" will debut simultaneously in U.S. theaters and on AT&T Inc's HBO Max streaming service starting on Christmas Day, an unusual release plan prompted by the…

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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen ‘holding onto the things that bring them joy’ after son’s death

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are doing their best to hold onto the things that bring them joy in the wake of their son Jack's death. The pair were recently…

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La Scala philharmonic puts off opening till February

The La Scala philharmonic orchestra has put off the opening of its 2020/2021 season from December 14 to February due to COVID-19.The decision follows the cancellation of the La Scala…

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British MPs to hold inquiry into ensuring post-pandemic survival of music festivals

MPs are to examine how UK music festivals can survive in 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic wiped out a majority of festivals this year, resulting in revenues falling by 90%.…

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Justin Bieber reveals struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts

Growing up in the spotlight and facing public scrutiny at a young age certainly took its toll on Justin Bieber. In a revealing new documentary titled "Justin Bieber: Next Chapter,"…

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Adele returns to London to work on new music

Adele has returned to London to work on her new music. The 'Hello' hitmaker is said to be back on British soil as she is "totally focused" on her new…

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Miley Cyrus celebrates Joe Biden’s victory

Miley Cyrus’ 2009 hit single “Party in the U.S.A.” re-entered the charts on Saturday, following the announcement of the Democratic ticket’s presidential election win. When the news broke in the…

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Veteran drummer of Italian band Pooh dies aged 72

Stefano d’Orazio, historic drummer of the veteran Italian band Pooh, died aged 72. D’Orazio died in Rome after a career in the world of music, not only as a drummer,…

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The Italian commentator of ‘Holly & Benji’ football matches passed away

Sergio Matteucci, the Italian voice of the commentator of never ending football matches in the cartoons Holly and Benji and volleyball matches in the series Mila and Shiro died, aged…

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Tribute to Gigi Proietti

A photo of the Italian actor, comedian and musician, Gigi Proietti was projected on a number of buildings in Rome. Much-loved Italian cinema and theatre actor Gigi Proietti passed away…

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Johnny Depp loses ‘wife beater’ libel case

Hollywood star Johnny Depp on Monday lost his libel battle with a British tabloid which labelled him a "wife beater" after a High Court judge ruled that the paper's allegations…

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UPDATED: Veteran Italian actor Gigi Proietti dies after being hospitalized with heart problems

Veteran Italian actor Gigi Proietti died Monday morning after being hospitalized in serious condition in the intensive care unit in a well-known clinic in Rome because of heart problems. Italian…

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Daniel Craig remembers the late Sir Sean Connery: ‘One of the true greats of cinema’

Daniel Craig paid tribute to the late Sean Connery from one 007 to another. The original James Bond star, 90, died overnight in his sleep while staying in the Bahamas, his family told the BBC. A…

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Shakira writes strong essay against child separation at borders

In an emotional essay for TIME, music superstar Shakira criticised America for its lack of compassion towards the immigrant children who were separated from their parents after being detained at the southern United States…

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Sophia Loren – ‘Long break from acting just happened’

Sophia Loren didn't plan on taking a long break from acting, it "just happened". The Italian veteran, best known for her starring roles during Hollywood's Golden Era, is set to…

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Simon Cowell quits vegan diet to rebuild strength after e-bike crash

Simon Cowell has been forced to break his vegan diet in order to “rebuild his strength” following his e-bike crash. The 61-year-old entertainment mogul suffered a horror fall whilst testing out…

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FIFA 21 … a taste of football pre-covid

Like clockwork, a new "FIFA" game is released every year, with few changes to its tried-and-true model. Yet it's precisely because of these lack of changes that "FIFA 21" feels…

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Mission truly Impossible – Covid-19 halts filming in Venice

Mission Impossible - and this time, it truly is. Tom Cruise had the better of all kinds of adversaries throughout the saga of Mission Impossible, but the coronavirus was an…

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Watch : Phantom of The Opera actors and musicians record medley of known musical

Some of the Phantom's finest actors and musicians across the UK have come together and recorded a medley of the known musical. In July, it was announced that the show…

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Arnold Schwarzenegger undergoes heart surgery

Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed on Friday he has undergone another heart surgery. The Terminator actor shared on social media that he had his aortic valve replaced recently in Cleveland, Ohio to…

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John Travolta dealt another tragic blow after death of nephew

Hollywood actor John Travolta has been forced to endure another family tragedy, after it was revealed his nephew Sam Travolta Jr has died, aged 57. The 57-year-old reportedly died on…

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Enzo Morricone’s posthumous album to feature seven new tracks

Enzo Morricone's first posthumous album will feature seven new tracks, Decca Records said Friday. "Morricone Segreto" ("Secret Morricone") will come out on November 6, four days before what would have…

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Photo Story: Rome Film Festival 2020 kicks off

British artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen arrives for the screening of 'Soul' on Thursday evening at the 15th annual Rome International Film Festival, in Rome, Italy. The film festival runs…

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Global fashion brands bearing brunt of informal Saudi blockade of Turkish goods

Global fashion brands are bearing the brunt of rising regional rivalries with Saudi Arabia informally banning all imports of all products which are made in Turkey. The issue was raised…

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Tom Parker diagnosed with terminal brain tumour

The Wanted's Tom Parker has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. The 32-year-old singer - who has a 15-month-old daughter and is set to welcome his second child with…

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Vasco Rossi’s bass player eager to return after liver transplant

Vasco Rossi's historic bass player Claudio 'The Cockerel' Golinelli is eager to return to the stage after a life-saving liver transplant, he told Resto del Carlino newspaper. Golinelli said his…

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Pixar movie ‘Soul’ going straight to Disney+ streaming service

Pixar animated movie "Soul" which had been set to hit theaters in November, will instead debut on the Disney+ streaming service on Christmas Day, Walt Disney Co announced. "Soul" will…

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Photo Story: Tom Cruise in Rome for filming of Mission: Impossible 7

US actor Tom Cruise sits in a yellow vintage car during the filming of the movie 'Mission: Impossible - Libra' in Rome, Italy. Mission: Impossible 7 is directed by Christopher…

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