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Idris Elba warns against making James Bond 'woke' amid casting debate

Elba addresses Bond casting controversy British actor Sir Idris Elba has weighed in on the ongoing debate about the future of James Bond, stating that the iconic spy character should not be alter...

#Entertainment #Film #Culture #Diversity

1 month ago

Nicola Walker embraces her most personal role yet in comedy-drama Alice and Steve

Walker steps into a role that mirrors her own life Acclaimed actor Nicola Walker, known for her portrayals of detectives and lawyers, takes on her most relatable character to date in the new come...

#Television #Relationships #Parenting #Drama #Comedy

1 month ago

Eurovision winner Dara nearly quit before Bulgaria's historic victory

Dara's near-exit from Eurovision Bulgaria's Eurovision Song Contest winner, Dara, revealed she considered withdrawing from the competition twice to safeguard her mental health. The 27-year-old si...

#Entertainment #Music #Competition #Mental Health

1 month ago

Anthony Head, star of Buffy and Ted Lasso, dies aged 72

Actor Anthony Head passes away at 72 British actor Anthony Head, renowned for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, and Merlin, has died following complications from pneumonia, his fa...

#Television #Obituary #Film #Theatre

1 month ago

Primavera Sound hit by cancellations and communication breakdown amid storms

Festival cancels headline acts as severe weather strikes Barcelona Primavera Sound organisers called off performances by Massive Attack, Doja Cat, and Bad Gyal on Thursday night due to safety con...

#Safety #Music #Weather #Festivals #Communication

1 month ago

Marjane Satrapi, 'Persepolis' author and filmmaker, dies at 56

French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi passes away Paris, June 4 - Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed French-Iranian author, illustrator, and filmmaker best known for her graphic novel and Oscar-nomin...

#Obituary #Film #Activism #Art #Literature

1 month ago

Bayeux Tapestry to travel to UK under 'baby-like' safety measures

Centuries-old embroidery set for historic UK loan French authorities have assured the 950-year-old Bayeux Tapestry will be transported to London next month with maximum protection, despite concer...

#Diplomacy #Cultural Heritage #History #Art Conservation

1 month ago

Tom Holland discusses dyslexia struggles, earning praise for honesty

Tom Holland opens up about dyslexia challenges The Spider-Man actor revealed he declined hosting Saturday Night Live due to fears over reading cue cards, sparking conversations about the learning...

#Entertainment #Health #Disability #Awareness

1 month ago

Italy cancels Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security fears

Italy blocks Kanye West and Travis Scott shows in Reggio Emilia Italian officials have halted two major concerts scheduled for July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, citing public safety ris...

#Protests #Public Safety #Controversy #Music #Cancellation

1 month ago

Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, pioneering editor of Star Wars, passes away Marcia Lucas, the Academy Award-winning editor behind the original Star Wars trilogy, died on Wednesday at her home in Rancho Mirage, Cal...

#Obituary #Film #Awards #Cinema

1 month ago

Artists withdraw from US 250th anniversary festival over political ties

Artists pull out of Great American State Fair amid political controversy Multiple performers scheduled for the Great American State Fair in Washington DC have canceled their appearances, alleging...

#Politics #Controversy #Music #Festivals

1 month ago

Euphoria's third season divides fans with surreal plot twists and viral moments

Warning: This article contains spoilers for season three of Euphoria. Season three finale airs amid mixed reactions HBO's Euphoria concludes its third season on Monday, capping seven weeks of p...

#Social Media #Television #Pop Culture #Mental Health #Addiction

1 month ago

A24's 'Backrooms' brings internet horror phenomenon to cinemas

A24 adapts viral horror concept for the big screen A mustard-yellow office corridor, fluorescent lights, and an endless maze of empty rooms-this is the unsettling world of Backrooms, the latest h...

#Film #Mental Health #Internet Culture #Gen Z #Horror

1 month ago

Ice hockey romance series Off Campus tops global streaming charts

Prime Video's Off Campus becomes a worldwide sensation Amazon Prime Video's latest adaptation, Off Campus, has swiftly climbed to the top of the platform's global rankings, captivating audiences...

#Sports #Television #Entertainment #Gender #Romance

1 month ago

CMAT speaks out against body-shaming after Radio 1 Big Weekend abuse

CMAT addresses online abuse over body image The Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has expressed her distress over a wave of body-shaming comments following her performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend in...

#Social Media #Abuse #Music #Body Image

1 month ago

Jazz legend Sonny Rollins, 'saxophone colossus', dies at 95

Jazz icon Sonny Rollins passes away at 95 The celebrated saxophonist, known as the "saxophone colossus," died at his Woodstock, New York, home on Monday, his publicist confirmed. Rollins, a tower...

#Obituary #Music #Jazz

1 month ago

BTS clinches top honor at AMAs for second straight year

BTS secures Artist of the Year at American Music Awards again The South Korean septet BTS has won the American Music Awards' highest accolade for the second consecutive year, reinforcing their gl...

#Entertainment #Music #Awards #Global #K-pop

1 month ago

Hip-hop pioneer Rob Base dies at 59 after cancer battle

Rob Base, 'It Takes Two' rapper, dies at 59 Robert Ginyard, known professionally as Rob Base, passed away on Friday following a private struggle with cancer, his family announced. The Harlem-born...

#Obituary #Music #Hip-hop

1 month ago

Italian police halt Rolling Stones star's wrap party over Wednesday music ban

Wrap party shut down on Stromboli island Italian police interrupted a celebration marking the end of filming for the upcoming movie Three Incestuous Sisters on Wednesday, citing a local ordinance...

#Entertainment #Tourism #Film #Local Regulations

1 month ago

Stephen Colbert bids farewell to The Late Show with Sir Paul McCartney

Colbert ends 33-year Late Show era with Beatles legend Stephen Colbert concluded his 11-season run as host of The Late Show on Thursday, capping a 33-year legacy at New York's Ed Sullivan Theater...

#Television #Entertainment #Culture #Music

2 months ago

Harry Styles tour revises stage design after fan visibility complaints

Tour staging under review following obstructed views Harry Styles' Together, Together world tour is adjusting its stage setup after fans reported significant visibility issues during the Amsterda...

#Entertainment #Tourism #Music #Consumer Issues

2 months ago

Taiwanese novel wins International Booker Prize in historic first for Mandarin

Historic win for Mandarin-language novel A tale blending forbidden romance and Taiwanese cuisine has claimed the International Booker Prize, marking the first time a work translated from Mandarin...

#Culture #Awards #Literature #Translation

2 months ago

Jackson Pollock masterpiece sells for $181m at New York auction

Record-breaking sale at Christie's A Jackson Pollock painting described as one of the earliest examples of pure abstraction has fetched $181 million (£135 million) at a Christie's auction in New...

#Culture #Finance #Art #Auction

2 months ago

UK Eurovision hopeful's sister hails 'destined' moment in Vienna final

UK act prepares for Eurovision final in Vienna Sam Battle, performing as Look Mum No Computer, will represent the UK in Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest final, competing against 24 other nation...

#Entertainment #Music #Competition #Family

2 months ago

Reble: The rapper from India's northeast redefining hip-hop on her own terms

From outsider to hip-hop sensation At 24, Reble-born Daiaphi Lamare-has emerged as one of Indian hip-hop's most distinctive new voices. Hailing from Meghalaya's misty hills, she blends English, K...

#Culture #Music #Hip-hop #Identity #Indigenous

2 months ago

Drake releases triple album amid feud with Kendrick Lamar

Drake drops 43-track triple album The Canadian rapper unveiled three new projects-Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour-totaling 43 songs, featuring collaborations with Central Cee, 21 Savage, and...

#Celebrity #Music #Streaming #Hip-hop #Feuds

2 months ago

Prince Harry and Meghan to produce Afghanistan war film for Netflix

Duke and Duchess of Sussex develop film on Afghan siege Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's production company, Archewell, is adapting Major Adam Jowett's memoir No Way Out into a Netflix feature fi...

#Entertainment #Military #Film #Royalty

2 months ago

Amazon MGM Studios launches search for next James Bond actor

Search for new 007 begins Amazon MGM Studios has officially started casting for the next actor to play James Bond, marking the end of a five-year wait since Daniel Craig's final appearance as the...

#Entertainment #Film #Franchise #Casting

2 months ago

Nollywood mourns actor Alexx Ekubo after cancer battle at 40

Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo dies from kidney cancer complications The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the death of actor Alexx Ekubo, who passed away on Monday at age 40 after batt...

#Entertainment #Obituary #Cancer #Nollywood

2 months ago

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline historic World Cup final halftime show

World Cup final to feature first-ever halftime show The FIFA World Cup final on 19 July in New Jersey will make history with its inaugural halftime performance, featuring global stars Madonna, Sh...

#Sports #Entertainment #Music

2 months ago

Israel advances to Eurovision final amid controversy and protests

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final despite mixed reception Israel's Noam Bettan secured a spot in Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest final with his love song Michelle, though his performance w...

#Protests #Controversy #Music #International Events

2 months ago

Michael Pennington, Star Wars and Shakespeare actor, dies aged 82

Veteran actor Michael Pennington passes away Theatre and screen actor Michael Pennington has died at the age of 82, his representatives confirmed on Monday. Pennington, renowned for his role as M...

#Obituary #Film #Theatre

2 months ago

Nazi-looted painting found in home of Dutch SS collaborator's descendants

Nazi-looted artwork discovered in family of Dutch SS officer An art detective has located a painting stolen from a Jewish collector during World War II in the home of relatives of a prominent Dut...

#War Crimes #Restitution #Nazi Looting #Art Theft #World War Ii

2 months ago

Sir David Attenborough's landmark documentaries celebrate 100th birthday

Seven decades of groundbreaking natural history Sir David Attenborough has spent over 70 years educating and inspiring audiences through pioneering wildlife documentaries. As he turns 100, a look...

#Television #Conservation #Climate Change #Wildlife #Documentary

2 months ago

Royal tribute as David Attenborough marks 100th birthday at star-studded concert

Century of inspiration celebrated at Royal Albert Hall Naturalist Sir David Attenborough reached a historic milestone on Friday as London's Royal Albert Hall hosted a night of music, memories, an...

#Media #Environment #Royalty #Celebration

2 months ago

How Cherry Kearton's wildlife photography inspired David Attenborough

Pioneering photographer shaped modern nature documentaries As Sir David Attenborough marks his 100th birthday, the broadcaster reflects on the early influence of Cherry Kearton, a trailblazer who...

#Innovation #Wildlife #Documentary #History #Photography

2 months ago

Production team urges fans to avoid filming locations of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' movie

Production team calls for fan restraint amid safety concerns The creators of The Summer I Turned Pretty (TSITP) have asked fans to stop visiting and sharing footage from the film's shooting locat...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Fan Culture #Film Production

2 months ago

Kid Cudi removes M.I.A. from tour after controversial crowd remarks

Kid Cudi drops M.I.A. from Rebel Ragers tour over offensive comments Grammy-winning rapper Kid Cudi has removed singer M.I.A. from his ongoing Rebel Ragers tour following backlash over remarks sh...

#Controversy #Music #Social Issues #Touring

2 months ago

Australian author Craig Silvey pleads guilty to child exploitation charges

Author admits to possessing child exploitation material Craig Silvey, the 43-year-old Australian writer behind award-winning novels Jasper Jones and Runt, entered guilty pleas on Tuesday to charg...

#Crime #Legal #Education #Literature

2 months ago

Lea Salonga reflects on breaking barriers for Asian actors in theatre

From rejection to revolution: Lea Salonga's journey In 1991, Tony Award-winning actress Lea Salonga faced repeated rejections in auditions because casting directors dismissed her as "too Asian" f...

#Entertainment #Culture #Diversity #Representation #Theatre

2 months ago

Met Gala 2026: Stars to shine under 'Fashion Is Art' theme

Met Gala 2026: A night of fashion as art New York's annual Met Gala returns tonight, transforming the Metropolitan Museum of Art into a stage for fashion's most extravagant interpretations of art...

#Celebrity #Fashion #Culture #Art #Fundraising

2 months ago

Oscars trophies vanish in thefts, fires and airport mix-ups

Oscars trophies: A history of disappearances The iconic Academy Awards statuette has repeatedly gone missing over the decades, lost to theft, natural disasters, or simple misplacement. This week,...

#Crime #Entertainment #Culture #Hollywood

2 months ago

Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack sparks buzz with female-led lineup

Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites original cast two decades later The highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 hit film Devil Wears Prada has arrived in cinemas, bringing back its iconic cast-and a star-...

#Entertainment #Fashion #Film #Music #Women In Arts

2 months ago

Banksy installs new statue in central London under cover of night

Mysterious installation appears overnight Street artist Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture in London's Waterloo Place, depicting a suited figure blinded by a flag draped over its face. The artwo...

#Culture #Public Art #Art #Street Art #Urban

2 months ago

Venice Biennale jury resigns over Russia and Israel controversy

Venice Biennale jury quits days before opening The entire judging panel of the Venice Biennale resigned on Wednesday, just nine days before the prestigious art exhibition's inauguration, citing o...

#Politics #War Crimes #Culture #International Relations #Art

2 months ago

Oscar-winning filmmaker loses statuette after airport security confiscation

Oscar statuette goes missing after airport security incident Russian documentary filmmaker Pavel Talankin reported his Academy Award missing after airport security at New York's John F. Kennedy I...

#Censorship #Travel #Awards #Security

2 months ago

Banksy confirms new London statue critiquing imperialism and power

Banksy unveils statue in central London Street artist Banksy has verified a new sculpture in Waterloo Place, St James's, depicting a suited figure stepping off a plinth with a flag obscuring its...

#Politics #Culture #Activism #Art

2 months ago

Laura Dern replaces Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus season four

Dern joins *The White Lotus* cast after Bonham Carter exit Oscar winner Laura Dern has been cast in the fourth season of HBO's acclaimed series The White Lotus, just days after Helena Bonham Cart...

#Television #Entertainment #Casting

2 months ago

Spotify users take AI music filtering into their own hands

Developer creates tool to block AI-generated tracks on Spotify A Leipzig-based software engineer has developed a browser-based tool that automatically flags and removes suspected AI-generated mus...

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Music #Streaming #Copyright

2 months ago

Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office records with $217m debut

Michael Jackson biopic shatters box office records A new musical film about Michael Jackson has achieved the highest opening weekend ever for a biopic, grossing $217 million (£160 million) global...

#Entertainment #Film #Music #Box Office #Biopic

2 months ago

UK launches first official BookTok bestseller list reshaping reading trends

UK introduces official BookTok bestseller chart Britain has unveiled its first official bestseller list driven by TikTok's influential #BookTok community, merging sales data with social media tre...

#Social Media #Publishing #Culture #Books #Trends

2 months ago

Rare 17th-century Mughal astrolabe heads to auction in London

Massive astrolabe from Jaipur's royal collection to be auctioned A 400-year-old brass astrolabe, once owned by Jaipur's royal family, will be sold at Sotheby's London on 29 April. Described as po...

#Science #Culture #History #Art #Auction

2 months ago

Noah Kahan: From bathroom acoustics to battling fame's pressures

An unconventional introduction Noah Kahan, the 29-year-old singer-songwriter from Vermont, greeted fans with a peculiar video hours before a recent interview. In it, he performed a new track, Por...

#Celebrity #Pop Culture #Music #Mental Health

2 months ago

Mark Bonnar wants to return as Blackbeard in Assassin's Creed adaptation

Actor expresses interest in reprising iconic pirate role Scottish actor Mark Bonnar has revealed he would relish the chance to play Blackbeard again in a future Assassin's Creed film or televisio...

#Television #Entertainment #Film #Gaming

2 months ago

Australian publisher cancels Indigenous children's book over illustrator's Bondi shooting remarks

Publisher pulls children's book after illustrator's controversial essay The University of Queensland Press (UQP) has withdrawn Bila, A River Cycle, an Indigenous children's book, following backla...

#Censorship #Publishing #Controversy #Social Issues #Indigenous Rights

2 months ago

Ringo Starr embraces country roots in new album Long Long Road

Ringo Starr releases new country album, Long Long Road Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has traded Liverpool for Nashville in his latest musical project, Long Long Road, a country album recorde...

#Music #Collaboration #Tour #Biopic

2 months ago

Legendary pianist Ruth Slenczynska, last pupil of Rachmaninoff, dies at 101

Pioneering pianist Ruth Slenczynska passes away at 101 The last surviving student of Sergei Rachmaninoff, Ruth Slenczynska, died peacefully in California on Wednesday. Renowned for her extraordin...

#Obituary #Culture #Music #Classical

3 months ago

Titanic survivor's life jacket fetches £670,000 at UK auction

Rare Titanic life jacket sells for record sum A life jacket worn by a first-class passenger who survived the 1912 Titanic disaster has been sold at auction in England for £670,000, far exceeding...

#Maritime #History #Collectibles #Auction

3 months ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins top prize at Bafta Games Awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claims best game at Bafta ceremony The French-made role-playing adventure Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was named best game of the year at the Bafta Games Awards in Lond...

#Entertainment #Technology #Awards #Gaming

3 months ago

Sudan's Aswat Almadina band exiled but music fuels hope for peace

Band members flee Sudan as war shatters Khartoum Members of Sudan's celebrated band Aswat Almadina now live scattered across the globe after fleeing a conflict that has killed over 150,000 people...

#War #Humanitarian Crisis #Activism #Music #Exile

3 months ago

Poland cancels Kanye West concert after government condemnation over antisemitic remarks

Concert cancellation announced amid controversy The Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, Poland, confirmed on Friday that Kanye West's upcoming concert, scheduled for 19 June, would not proceed. The venu...

#Law #Controversy #Music #Racism #Antisemitism

3 months ago

Surrey studio Two Point Studios earns double Bafta Gaming Award nods

Surrey developer secures two Bafta nominations A Farnham-based game studio has been shortlisted for two Bafta Gaming Awards this year, marking its third nomination in the Best British Game catego...

#Innovation #Business #Awards #Gaming

3 months ago

Paris engineer wins €1m Picasso painting in Alzheimer's charity raffle

Paris resident claims €1m Picasso artwork Ari Hodara, a 58-year-old engineer and art lover from Paris, was declared the winner of a Pablo Picasso painting valued at over €1 million in a charity r...

#Health #Art #Charity #Fundraising

3 months ago

Kanye West postpones Marseille concert amid potential French ban

Kanye West delays Marseille show indefinitely US rapper Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has postponed his upcoming concert in Marseille, France, citing personal reflection. The move follows...

#Legal #Controversy #Music #International

3 months ago

Bloodborne video game to become animated film with YouTube star Jacksepticeye

Bloodborne animated film announced at CinemaCon The beloved 2015 PlayStation exclusive Bloodborne is being adapted into an animated film, co-produced by YouTube personality Jacksepticeye, Sony Pi...

#Entertainment #Film #Gaming #Adaptation

3 months ago

Royal Ballet chief credits Timothée Chalamet for ticket sales surge

Royal Ballet chief credits Timothée Chalamet for ticket sales boost Alex Beard, head of the Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO), has thanked Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet for sparking a surge in tic...

#Celebrity #Social Media #Marketing #Arts #Theatre

3 months ago

Coachella opens with surprise Sarandon cameo as wind disrupts sets

Festival kicks off with Hollywood-style spectacle Coachella's first weekend launched Friday with a star-studded performance by pop singer Sabrina Carpenter, who transformed her set into a classic...

#Entertainment #Music #Weather #Festivals

3 months ago

Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgic YouTube-themed set

Bieber's triumphant Coachella return Justin Bieber delivered a deeply personal headline performance at Coachella on Saturday, blending new material with throwback tributes to the platform that la...

#Entertainment #Music #Festivals

3 months ago

Indian comedian Samay Raina returns with raw, reflective stand-up special

Comedian Samay Raina makes a comeback after controversy After nearly a year away from the spotlight, Samay Raina, the 29-year-old comedian known for his unfiltered humor, has returned with a new...

#Social Media #Comedy #Internet Culture #Legal Issues

3 months ago

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68 after cancer battle

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop founding figure, dies aged 68 Afrika Bambaataa, a key architect of hip-hop culture, has died following complications from cancer, the Hip Hop Alliance confirmed on Thurs...

#Obituary #Culture #Music #Hip-hop

3 months ago

Bestselling thriller author Freida McFadden reveals real name as Sara Cohen

Mystery solved: Freida McFadden is Sara Cohen One of the publishing world's most enduring anonymities has ended after the author behind the pseudonym Freida McFadden disclosed her true identity a...

#Publishing #Literature #Identity #Career

3 months ago

Renowned wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies trekking in Nepal at 74

Doug Allan, celebrated wildlife filmmaker, dies in Nepal Doug Allan, the acclaimed wildlife cameraman known for his work on BBC nature documentaries, has died at the age of 74 while trekking in N...

#Wildlife #Obituary #Film #Environment

3 months ago

BBC breached editorial standards by airing racial slur at Bafta Awards

BBC rules racial slur broadcast violated editorial standards The BBC's Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) has determined that the corporation breached its editorial guidelines by failing to edit out...

#Entertainment #Media #Broadcasting #Discrimination

3 months ago

Ye's Wireless Festival headline cancelled after UK government blocks entry

UK government blocks Ye from entering country, cancelling Wireless Festival The British government has barred rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, from entering the UK, leading to the cancell...

#Celebrity #Controversy #Music #Racism #Antisemitism

3 months ago

Super Mario Galaxy movie launches amid mixed reviews

Mario returns to cinemas with space-themed sequel The latest installment in Nintendo's animated franchise, Super Mario Galaxy, hits theaters this week, shifting the action from the Mushroom Kingd...

#Entertainment #Pop Culture #Film #Gaming

3 months ago

Exhibition traces Mumbai's transformation from seven islands to megacity

Exhibition traces Mumbai's transformation from seven islands to megacity An art exhibition in Mumbai explores the city's evolution through centuries of political, economic, and social change, sho...

#Culture #History #Art #Urban Development #Society

3 months ago

Judge narrows Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni to three claims

Judge dismisses majority of Lively's harassment claims A federal judge has thrown out 10 of the 13 allegations in actress Blake Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit against her It Ends with Us co-s...

#Entertainment #Legal #Harassment #Retaliation

3 months ago

Raja Ravi Varma painting smashes Indian art auction record at $17.9m

Record-breaking sale in Delhi A 19th-century masterpiece by legendary Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma has become the most expensive Indian artwork ever auctioned, fetching 1.67 billion rupees (...

#Culture #History #Art #Auction #Market

3 months ago

US medical drama The Pitt brings healthcare struggles to UK screens

The Pitt arrives in the UK Award-winning US medical drama The Pitt has premiered on HBO Max, offering UK audiences a raw look at emergency healthcare in America. The show, which has already earne...

#Television #Healthcare #Mental Health #Drama

3 months ago

Oscars to relocate to downtown LA's Peacock Theater in 2029

Academy Awards moving to new venue after 27 years The Oscars will leave their longtime Hollywood home at the Dolby Theatre in 2029, relocating to the larger Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angele...

#Entertainment #Media #Streaming #Awards

3 months ago

Ryan Gosling's 'Project Hail Mary' tops global box office with $140.9 million debut

Record-breaking opening for sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling's latest film, has claimed the year's biggest box office launch, grossing $140.9 million (£122 million) worldwide. The...

#Entertainment #Film #Box Office #Sci-fi

3 months ago

Pop star halts Brixton concert over safety concerns amid growing artist interventions

Sombr stops Brixton Academy show after fan collapses US pop star Sombr abruptly paused his sold-out performance at London's Brixton Academy last week after spotting an unconscious attendee in...

#Crime #Safety #Music #Live Events #Crowds

4 months ago

Nicholas Brendon, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star, dies at 54

Actor Nicholas Brendon passes away in his sleep The family of Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role as Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, announced on Saturday that the actor died at...

#Television #Entertainment #Obituary

4 months ago

BTS returns with global tour and new album Arirang amid sky-high expectations

BTS kicks off world tour with massive Seoul concert South Korean supergroup BTS will launch their highly anticipated comeback on Saturday with a free concert in Seoul, drawing over 250,000 in-per...

#Entertainment #Culture #Music #Global

4 months ago

Raynor Winn's hidden past: Book published under alias before Salt Path success

Author's undisclosed earlier work revealed The acclaimed writer Raynor Winn, known for her 2018 memoir The Salt Path, previously published a novel under a pseudonym in 2012, her lawyers have conf...

#Publishing #Fraud #Literature

4 months ago

BTS reunion concert in Seoul draws massive crowds and global attention

BTS set for historic return in Seoul South Korea's capital is preparing for one of the year's most anticipated events as BTS, the globally renowned K-pop group, reunites for a live performance in...

#Entertainment #Events #Tourism #Culture #Music

4 months ago

Labubu dolls to hit big screen in live-action and CGI film by Sony and Pop Mart

Labubu dolls set for cinematic debut Sony Pictures and Chinese toy giant Pop Mart have revealed plans to bring the wildly popular Labubu dolls to the big screen in a live-action and computer-gene...

#Entertainment #Pop Culture #Film #Business #Toys

4 months ago

Michael B. Jordan makes history with Oscar win for 'Sinners'

Michael B. Jordan claims best actor Oscar for 'Sinners' Actor Michael B. Jordan secured his first Academy Award on Sunday for his dual role in the horror film Sinners, becoming the seventh Black...

#Entertainment #Film #Awards #Hollywood #Diversity

4 months ago

Oscars 2026: Rare tie declared for best live-action short film

Oscars see unexpected tie in short film category For only the seventh time in nearly a century, the Academy Awards handed out a tie-this time for best live-action short film. The Singers and Two...

#Entertainment #Film #Culture #Awards

4 months ago

K-pop animated film 'Kpop Demon Hunters' makes Oscar history with dual wins

K-pop animated film sweeps Oscars with best feature and song Kpop Demon Hunters, a Netflix animated hit, secured two Academy Awards on Sunday-best animated feature and best original song-marking...

#Entertainment #Film #Culture #Music #Awards

4 months ago

Kpop Demon Hunters makes history with Oscar win for best animated film

Oscar victory caps global phenomenon Kpop Demon Hunters secured the Academy Award for best animated feature on Sunday, marking the latest milestone for the Netflix hit that has captivated audienc...

#Entertainment #Film #Culture #Music #Awards

4 months ago

Oscars 2026: Red carpet fashion steals the spotlight in Los Angeles

Hollywood's brightest dazzle on Oscars red carpet Los Angeles played host to cinema's most glamorous night on Sunday as A-list stars arrived for the 2026 Academy Awards, turning the red carpet in...

#Entertainment #Fashion #Awards #Red Carpet

4 months ago

Ballet and opera communities hit back at Timothée Chalamet's 'no-one cares' remark

Chalamet's comments spark backlash from arts communities Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet faced criticism this week after suggesting ballet and opera are art forms that "no-one cares about...

#Entertainment #Culture #Controversy #Arts

4 months ago

Oscars 2026: Tight races and surprises ahead of Sunday's ceremony

Oscars 2026: A night of unpredictable races The 2026 Academy Awards, airing Sunday, promise one of the most competitive ceremonies in years, with several categories too close to call. Political t...

#Entertainment #Film #Culture #Awards

4 months ago

Geeta Gandbhir makes Oscars history with double documentary nomination

Filmmaker achieves rare double Oscar nomination American director Geeta Gandbhir has become the first woman in Academy Awards history to receive nominations in both the best documentary feature a...

#Film #Documentary #Awards #Women In Film

4 months ago

2025 Razzies crown 'War of the Worlds' remake as worst film

Prime Video's 'War of the Worlds' dominates Razzies The 2025 Golden Raspberry Awards, honoring the year's worst films, handed five trophies to the sci-fi remake War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cu...

#Entertainment #Film #Awards #Satire

4 months ago

From Russian school videographer to Oscar nominee: Pasha Talankin's defiance

From Urals to Hollywood: An unlikely journey Pavel Talankin, known as Pasha, spent his life in Karabash, a heavily polluted town in Russia's Ural Mountains, working as a school events coordinator...

#Human Rights #War #Film #Documentary #Exile

4 months ago

Netflix greenlights sequel to record-breaking 'KPop Demon Hunters'

Netflix announces sequel to hit animated film Streaming giant Netflix has confirmed a follow-up to KPop Demon Hunters, its most-watched movie ever, though no release date has been set. The projec...

#Entertainment #Film #Music #Awards

4 months ago

Jessie Buckley calls acting 'essential' in overcoming teenage struggles

Oscar-nominated actress reflects on acting as lifeline Irish star Jessie Buckley has described acting as "like water" to her, revealing how her passion for the craft helped her battle an eating d...

#Entertainment #Film #Mental Health #Biography

4 months ago

Timothée Chalamet sparks debate after dismissing ballet and opera

Actor's remarks ignite controversy in arts community Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet has faced criticism from performers, choreographers, and opera companies after suggesting ballet and o...

#Celebrity #Culture #Controversy #Arts #Theatre

4 months ago

Sarah J Maas unveils two new books in ACOTAR series after four-year gap

Bestselling author announces long-awaited ACOTAR sequels Sarah J Maas, the American writer behind the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, has revealed plans for two new novels in the fra...

#Social Media #Entertainment #Publishing #Books

4 months ago

Pokopia spin-off redefines Pokémon with cozy life sim success

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Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' wins Golden Globe for best animated feature

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1938 Superman comic sells for record $15m in private deal

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Tomorrowland announces first full-scale Asia festival in Thailand

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South Korean indie film redefines narrative on sexual violence survivors

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2026 TV lineup: Returns, revivals and new dramas to watch

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Musicians cancel Kennedy Center shows over Trump name addition

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Taylor Swift and female artists dominate UK music charts in 2025

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Brigitte Bardot, French cinema icon and animal rights activist, dies at 91

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Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center after board vote

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2025 Christmas films reviewed: From festive flops to heartwarming hits

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Hollywood reels as Warner Bros faces sale amid industry turmoil

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Bollywood spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' sparks debate over nationalist themes

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French RPG Clair Obscur sweeps Game Awards with nine wins

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Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson to return for Hunger Games prequel

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Bestselling Shopaholic author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55 after brain cancer battle

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#Publishing #Obituary #Literature #Cancer

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Jess Glynne's 'Hold My Hand' crowned UK's TikTok song of 2025

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Golden Globe nominations set to unveil Hollywood's awards season contenders

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Qatar unveils world's first museum dedicated to Indian artist MF Husain

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Celebrated British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73

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Visionary architect Frank Gehry dies at 96

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Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil Leicester Square statue celebrating DDLJ milestone

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Imperial Fabergé Winter Egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction

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Jafar Panahi sentenced to prison in Iran as US honors latest film

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South Korea mourns Lee Soon-jae, ‘national TV dad’ and acting legend, at 91

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Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend and star of The Harder They Come, dies at 81

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Frida Kahlo’s El sueño sells for record $54.7m at auction

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Klimt portrait fetches $236.4m at New York auction, second-highest ever

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Nigeria’s $25m West African art museum stalled by political dispute over name and land

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Ghana’s Asante king receives 130 returned artefacts from UK and South Africa

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South Korean court acquits ‘Squid Game’ actor O Yeong-su of sexual misconduct

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Ariana Grande debunks Glinda farewell theory as ‘Wicked: For Good’ premieres

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Egypt unveils Grand Egyptian Museum, a modern marvel near the Great Pyramid

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