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Tom Hanks on surviving coronavirus: ‘I had crippling body aches, fatigue and couldn’t concentrate’

American actor Tom Hanks in an interview with The Guardian spoke on his experience getting infected with the coronavirus. Back in March, while he was filming in Australia, he and…

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Oscar winning Italian composer Ennio Morricone dies aged 91

Oscar winner Ennio Morricone died in during the night between Sunday and Monday in a clinic in the Italian capital Rome due to the consequences of a fall. The…

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Victoria Beckham pays romantic tribute to her husband on their 21st anniversary

David and Victoria Beckham have paid tribute to one another on their 21st wedding anniversary, sharing throwback pictures on Instagram. On 4 July 1999, David Beckham and Victoria Adams were…

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New British TV drama to focus on Boris Johnson’s handling of the coronavirus crisis

A new television drama will portray Boris Johnson’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The project will be helmed by Michael Winterbottom, the filmmaker behind hits including 24 Hour Party People,…

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Singer Romina Power announces the death of her sister from leukaemia

Singer Romina Power announced the death of her sister Taryn after a long battle with leukaemia. Romina Power made the announcement on social media. https://www.instagram.com/p/CB7mGonnRPJ/?utm_source=ig_embed The singer gave the news…

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Rolling Stones threaten to sue Donald Trump over use of songs at rallies

The Rolling Stones have warned US President Donald Trump that he could face legal action if he continues using their songs at his campaign rallies. A statement from the band's…

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Dan Brown’s Da Vinci code, to show in British theatres in 2021

Theatregoers in the UK are about to find out that Dan Brown’s 2003 bestseller will be hitting the stage for the first time next year. The book sold 100m copies. The…

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Disney+ to debut in eight more countries in Europe

Walt Disney Co announced it would launch Disney+ in eight more countries in Europe, as millions of people stuck at home due to coronavirus-induced restrictions turn to streaming services for…

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Australian musical theatre icon Michael Falzon has died at 48 after cancer battle

Australian musical theatre icon Michael Falzon has died at 48. The Rock of Ages frontman died on Tuesday night after a prolonged fight with a rare form of germ cell…

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Lockdown at Bono household: board games, themed meals and cocktail nights

Movie stars, football players and the mega-rich might have had a different sort of lockdown, with ample space to roam about. But at the end of the day, it means…

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Batman director Joel Schumacher dies, aged 80

Joel Schumacher, the director of 'The Lost Boys', 'St. Elmo's Fire' and two of the 'Batman' franchise, has died aged 80 in New York City from cancer, according to a Hollywood…

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Kurt Cobain’s iconic guitar sells for €5.4 million

The acoustic guitar played by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana's iconic MTV Unplugged performance in 1993 has been sold for $6 million (€5.4 million) at auction. The record sum was paid…

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Angelina Jolie speaks about the global refugee crisis and reveals why she divorced Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie has revealed she split with Brad Pitt for the "wellbeing" of her family as she continues to "focus on their healing". The Hollywood actress said…

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“That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson charged with raping three women

The American actor Danny Masterson, star of the hit sitcom That '70s Show, has been charged with forcibly raping three women in the early 2000s. The 44-year-old was arrested by…

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Actress Emma Watson joins board of French Gucci owner Kering

British actress Emma Watson, famed for playing Hermione in the Harry Potter film series, and former Credit Suisse boss Tidjane Thiam are set to join the board of French luxury…

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Gianna Nannini turns 66

Gianna Nannini is celebrating her 66th birthday. She started her career in the mid 70s. During her career she released 20 albums, with the last one being "The difference" in…

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Paolo Bonolis turns 59

Paolo Bonolis, the well-known TV presenter celebrates his 59th birthday today. Born in Rome, Paolo was a protagonist of the Mediaset and Rai networks from a very young age thanks…

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From the series – ‘Vita Spericolata’ – Rossi meets Rossi – V2

The two gentlemen Rossi at dinner. Not Mario and Giovanni, but Valentino and Vasco. A double V of class and talent, sport and music. The icon on two wheels, holder…

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JK Rowling says she was a victim of sexual abuse and domestic violence

Author JK Rowling revealed in a blog post on Wednesday that she has been a victim of sexual assault and domestic violence. The writer behind the popular Harry Potter series has…

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Coty in talks to collaborate with Kim Kardashian for cosmetics line

Coty Inc is in talks with reality TV star Kim Kardashian West over a potential collaboration for a beauty line, the cosmetics maker disclosed in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.…

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Chernobyl dominates BAFTA awards with 14 nominations

Chernobyl is leading the field in this year's British Academy of Film and Television Arts nominations (BAFTA), with double the nods of any other show. The Sky Atlantic/HBO mini-series has…

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Reading enjoys a lockdown renaissance in the UK

Reading is enjoying a renaissance amid the lockdown in the UK. While most of the entertainment sector has suffered as music festivals, concerts, theatre shows and film productions hang in…

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Fiat’s first docufilm telling the behind-the-scenes story of the creative process of the New 500 One-Offs

“You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” In these words, Olivier François – President, Fiat Brand Global and FCA Chief Marketing Officer – explains how…

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Advertising spending in Italy to shrink at double-digit rate

Total advertising spending in Italy is set to shrink at a double-digit rate this year because of the coronavirus crisis and nationwide lockdown imposed in March, research agency Nielsen said…

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Brian May reveals he was very near death following heart attack

Brian May, through Instagram, revealed that doctors found him to be “very near death” after suffering a heart attack. Doctors, he said, found that had three blocked arteries, which caused…

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California to give guidelines for restarting TV and movie production

California on Monday will roll out guidelines for the resumption of production of Hollywood movies and TV shows, but Governor Gavin Newsom warned that Los Angeles County would likely be…

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Ariana Grande reflects on Manchester bombing on anniversary of terrorist attack

Ariana Grande has sent a heartfelt message to fans for the third anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing. The pop star had just finished playing at the venue on 22…

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Photo Story: Adapting to the times during the coronavirus pandemic in Australia

Australian singer Casey Donovan (C-R, back) performs live during a drive-in concert at the Robyn Webster Sports Centre in Sydney, Australia, 21 May 2020. The concert was organized as part…

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Rotterdam returns as Eurovision Song Contest Host City in 2021

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its Dutch Members NPO, NOS and AVROTROS have reached an agreement to stage the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam at the Ahoy Arena.…

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Hollywood preparing for remake of ‘Scarface’

“Call Me by Your Name” filmmaker Luca Guadagnino is set to head a Universal Pictures remake of the classic film, marking the third iteration of the crime saga. The original…

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Italian musician and composer Ezio Bosso passes away

Italian musician and composer Ezio Bosso died on Friday May 15th in Bologna. Bosso, 48, has been suffering from a neurodegenerative disease since 2011. He initially continued to play the…

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Microsoft helps British musicians to replace cancelled gigs with immersive and interactive livestreams

A new initiative to help British artists and musicians replace their cancelled gigs with interactive online performances has been launched by Microsoft. The company has announced the Re:Surface project, which…

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Hackers threaten to leak sensitive documents about leading personalities

A group of hackers is threatening to leak legal documents from a law firm used by some of the world's biggest celebrities. The first leak of data came last week,…

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Photo Story: Disneyland Shanghai reopens

Performers dance to welcome tourists in the Disneyland theme park in Shanghai, China, 11 May 2020, the first opening day after the prolonged closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Disneyland…

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Photo Story: Revival of the open-air cinema in the United States

An aerial photo shows the setting sun as people wait for a movie to start at the McHenry Outdoor Theater in McHenry, Illinois, USA. Despite a stay at home order,…

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Roy Horn of magician duo Siegfried & Roy dies from COVID-19

Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75 after contracting coronavirus. Horn and Fischbacher,…

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Madonna says she had Coronavirus after Paris Concert

Madonna said she had tested positive for antibodies which may mean she had Covid-19 -- though at the time she said she didn't realise she had it. The 61-year-old…

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Tom Cruise preparing to shoot a movie in space

American actor Tom Cruise, 57, is set to board the International Space Station to film the first narrative feature outside Earth. NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine confirmed the news earlier this…

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‘Kraftwerk’ founder Florian Schneider dies aged 73

The co-founder of electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk, Florian Schneider, has died at the age of 73 from cancer, the managers of the group announced. The band, which he set up…

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Millie Small, My Boy Lollipop singer dies aged 73

Jamaican singer Millie Small has died at the age of 73 after suffering a stroke. The star was most famous for her hit single My Boy Lollipop, which reached number…

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Cinemas in Italy may reopen but with open-air showings

Italian cinemas may reopen this summer with open-air showings at which customers will wear facemasks and keep a safe distance, according to the new 'Movement Village' project presented Tuesday. The…

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The Gladiator turns 20

It’s been 20 years since Gladiator hit theaters back in May 2000 and we’re still learning new things about the making of the sword-and-sandal epic. In a new interview on the occasion…

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JK Rowling donates £1m to two charities involved in covid-19 crisis

JK Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter adventures, is donating £1m to charities supporting vulnerable people during the lockdown. Half of the money will go to Crisis which helps…

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Madonna says she contracted Covid-19 and now has antibodies for it

The singer Madonna revealed on her social networks that she had an antibody test for the new coronavirus and had a positive result. This indicates that the singer may have…

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Rock band Queen and Adam Lambert launch new single ‘YOU are the Champions’ in tribute to frontline health workers

Rock band Queen and singer Adam Lambert are raising money for health workers fighting COVID-19 with new single ''You Are The Champions." British rock legends Queen have tweaked their classic…

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Harrison Ford investigated over incident at Los Angeles airport

US actor Harrison Ford is being investigated over an incident last week at an airport in southern California. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said he was piloting a small plane…

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Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World actor Irrfan Khan dies

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, known internationally for roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World, has died at the age of 53. Khan died in a hospital in the western city…

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Embrace the moment ‘your children, in a way, are raising you up too’ – Angelina Jolie to parents

In a note that actor Angelina Jolie posted online reminded parents to embrace these moments and see this experience the new normal. While speaking about her challenges in parenthood, she…

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Tom Hanks donates his blood to help develop coronavirus vaccine

After recovering from coronavirus, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have offered their blood to help develop a vaccine for coronavirus. In early March, the couple tested positive for COVID-19 while…

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Giorgio Moroder turns 80

Giorgio Moroder one of the most innovative artists ever in the field of electronic music and pioneer in Italy and in the world of a genre that made history, disco…

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Rolling Stones release their first new song in eight years

The Rolling Stones have released their first new single in eight years, Living In A Ghost Town. The sparse blues track references the coronavirus crisis, with Sir Mick Jagger singing:…

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Tom Hanks comforts bullied boy called Corona

US actor Tom Hanks has written a letter and sent a Corona-brand typewriter gift to an Australian boy who said he was bullied because of his name - Corona. Corona…

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U.S. videogame sales surge amid lockdown measures

Videogame sales in March hit their highest in over a decade, as Americans turned to games like “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” and “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” because of lockdowns…

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Actor Idris Elba launches UN coronavirus fund for poor farmers

British actor and filmmaker Idris Elba launched a new United Nations fund to help farmers in poorer nations, calling on richer economies to provide aid to prevent "needless hunger and…

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Whitney Houston’s life to be made into a movie

Whitney Houston is headed back to the big screen in a feature film about the singer’s life that took her to the heights of fame but ended in drug addiction…

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Warning over reliance on gaming industry in wake of COVID-19

Macau’s leader Ho Iat Seng said on Monday that the world’s biggest gambling hub was too dependent on the casino industry, warning that the Chinese territory was facing acute challenges…

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Watch – Stars take part in One World: Together At Home concert

A star-studded global event is under way to support frontline workers tackling the coronavirus outbreak. Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Annie Lennox, Stevie Wonder and concert organiser Lady Gaga have all…

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