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Olivia Dean Dominates Brit Awards 2026 Amidst Chaotic Night
Olivia Dean took center stage at the Brit Awards 2026 in Manchester—the first time the event was held outside London. Dean won 4 of her 5 nominations, including Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Pop Act, and a share…
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Paramount-Skydance to buy Warner Bros for $110 billion, challenging Netflix dominance
NEW YORK – Paramount Skydance signed a $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery on Friday morning, effectively ending a takeover attempt by rival Netflix. The agreement comes after the Warner Bros.…
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Oscar documentary ‘All the Empty Rooms’ explores silent bedrooms of school shooting victims
An Oscar-nominated short documentary is drawing national attention for its haunting look at the American school shooting epidemic through the untouched bedrooms of young victims.…
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Warner Bros. caught between Netflix and Paramount, leaving HBO and CNN futures uncertain
Warner Bros. Discovery executives highlighted the potential of upcoming projects from Warner Bros. and HBO Max during an earnings call Thursday, while pointedly avoiding any mention of an ongoing bidding war between Netf…
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Lily Collins to star as Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn in upcoming biopic
Lily Collins, star of the Netflix hit series “Emily in Paris,” has been cast as screen legend Audrey Hepburn in a new film detailing the production of the 1961 romantic comedy classic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” The screen…
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BAFTA faces backlash as broadcast blunder overshadows award show diversity efforts
The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) is facing intense backlash following a broadcast editing failure that allowed a racial slur to air while political statements were censored.…
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BAFTA awards face ‘Hollywoodization’ crisis: Global prestige or British identity?
LONDON — The British Academy of Film and Television Arts faces mounting criticism this year as domestic talent was largely shut out of the ceremony’s premier acting categories.…
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BlackPink makes history as first music artist to reach 100 million YouTube subscribers
SEOUL, South Korea — K-pop sensation BlackPink has become the first musical act in the world to reach 100 million subscribers on YouTube, the group’s management announced.…
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Stephen Colbert accuses CBS of blocking interview, sparking debate over US election laws
NEW YORK — “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS for blocking a broadcast interview with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, claiming network lawyers intervened to prevent the segment from airing.…
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Rare Roman mosaic found in Britain reveals 'lost' version of the Trojan War
LEICESTER, England — A Roman mosaic discovered in an English field depicts a rare version of the Trojan War once thought lost to history, according to new research from the University of Leicester.…
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Searches for Iconic ‘Tao Quan’ Surge as Viewers Pan New Year TV Special
HANOI — A new television program that replaced the iconic "Táo Quân" on Lunar New Year's Eve 2026 has drawn mixed reviews and triggered a massive surge in online searches for the original show.…
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Mexico unveils 30% Hollywood tax credit to counter Trump administration pressure
MEXICO CITY — President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and actress Salma Hayek Pinault announced a new 30% tax incentive program Tuesday aimed at attracting international film productions to Mexico.…
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Quentin Tarantino to make surprise acting return in new Jamie Adams indie film
DEAUVILLE, France — Acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino has returned to acting with a role in the upcoming independent film "Only What We Carry," according to filmmaker Jamie Adams.…
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A24’s ‘Dennis’ Casts British Veterans and Rising Stars
British actors Jim Broadbent, Kelly Macdonald, and Jamie Demetriou have joined the cast of "Dennis," the feature directorial debut from Emily Mortimer.…
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‘Taxi Driver’ screenwriter says Travis Bickle would be an incel today
Travis Bickle, the iconic protagonist of "Taxi Driver," would likely be an "incel" if the film were made today, according to screenwriter Paul Schrader.…
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Meryl Streep to star as music legend Joni Mitchell in upcoming biopic
LOS ANGELES — Meryl Streep is set to portray legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell in an upcoming biopic directed by Cameron Crowe, according to music executive Clive Davis.…
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New Disney CEO awarded pay package worth nearly $40 million
Incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro will receive a compensation package valued at approximately $38 million as he prepares to take the helm of the entertainment giant on March 18.…
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Alamo Drafthouse sparks backlash after relaxing its iconic ‘no texting’ policy
Alamo Drafthouse, the cinema chain famous for its strict "no talking or texting" policy, is facing a wave of backlash after requiring customers to order food and drinks via mobile phones during screenings.…