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Sydney Sweeney attends Sydney Sweeney In Conversation With Josh Horowitz at 92NY on March 20, 2024 in New York City.
Sydney Sweeney attends Sydney Sweeney In Conversation With Josh Horowitz at 92NY on March 20, 2024 in New York City.
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Sydney Sweeney 'fearless' in new role, 'Christy' director says

Sweeney, who has made negative headlines recently for controversial jeans ads, has become a contender for the Academy Awards for her portrayal of pioneering female fighter Christy Martin.

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Ade Govinda, the hitmaker of euphonic, everlasting pop

With emotionally charged lyrics and haunting melodies, the songwriter-producer has established his unique musical and lyrical characteristics in the country’s modern pop scene.

3 days ago
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New folk music documentary taps into Bob Dylan revival

"Newport and the Great Folk Dream", which premieres at the Venice Film Festival on Friday, charts the development of the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island in the early 1960s.

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Ncuti Gatwa named first Black actor to take on leading 'Doctor Who' role

Ncuti Gatwa, known for his role in popular series Sex Education will be the first Black actor to play the leading role in the cult BBC sci-fi series, Doctor Who.

3 years ago
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U2's Bono puts on 'freedom' show in Kyiv metro

From the platform of a Kyiv metro station, the 61-year-old rock icon belted out U2 classics "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "Desire" and "With or without you". 

3 years ago
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‘Brain training’: the new frontier for e-sports

The days of playing your favorite game for hours at a time to stay competitive in e-sports are gone, with gamers now focusing on brain development, if one leading team is to be believed.

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Acclaimed comic book artist George Perez dies, aged 67

George Perez, an acclaimed comic book artist and writer known for his influential work on such superhero titles as the Avengers, Wonder Woman and the Teen Titans, has died, Marvel and DC Comics announced.

3 years ago
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Acclaimed director Lanthimos back to basics in Greece return

Leaning back in a purple lounge chair, Greek arthouse director Yorgos Lanthimos considers what kind of movie he might take on next.

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Behind the veil: The double life of Pakistan rapper Eva B

Pakistan's breakthrough rapper Eva B has racked up millions of views online, but walking through the labyrinthine streets of her Karachi neighborhood, she is anonymous. 

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Stone in new silent film by Greek director Lanthimos

American actress Emma Stone and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos have teamed up once again for a new, short silent film shot on a Greek island in black and white.

3 years ago
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Freestyle skier Gu representing China to ‘inspire more girls’

Eileen Gu did not expect the level of controversy that resulted from her choosing to represent China rather than the United States at the Beijing Olympics, she said on Wednesday.

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Brussels bronze for Hollywood’s Hepburn

Fans of Audrey Hepburn will have an elegant landmark to visit in her native Brussels, at a park opened in her honor on Wednesday near the house where she was born in the Belgian capital.

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Duran Duran, Eminem, Dolly Parton among 2022 Rock Hall inductees

Rapper Eminem, 1980s new wave band Duran Duran and country music legend Dolly Parton are among the performers who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, organizers said on Wednesday.

3 years ago
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Is actor Chicco Kurniawan Indonesia’s next hearthrob?

Humble beginnings, industry recognition and YouTube-approved charm — Chicco Kurniawan has not let his abusive childhood stop him from rising in the ranks of local movie stars.

3 years ago
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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked during Hollywood Bowl show

The comedian was finishing a set during the "Netflix Is A Joke" comedy festival at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday night when a man from the  audience climbed on stage and rushed at him.

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Johnny Depp was to have earned $22.5 million for 'Pirates' 6

Jack Whigham, testifying on behalf of Depp at the celebrity couple's high-profile defamation trial in Virginia, said the Post op-ed was "catastrophic" for Depp's Hollywood career.

3 years ago
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Health woes force Celine Dion to postpone Europe tour

Canadian superstar Celine Dion announced the postponement until 2023 of European concert dates for her "Courage World Tour," citing a persistent health issue.

3 years ago
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Can movie theaters save Netflix? 'Door is open,' says trade group boss

With box offices bouncing back from the Covid-19 pandemic, movie theaters could help Netflix adapt to an uncertain future.

3 years ago
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Olivia Wilde served legal papers live on stage

When Olivia Wilde was handed a mysterious envelope onstage midway through her presentation before a packed Las Vegas audience on Tuesday, many assumed it was a set-up for an elaborate joke.

3 years ago
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First 'Avatar 2' footage shown as Disney, Universal hit CinemaCon

Attendees at the CinemaCon movie theater industry summit were invited to don 3D glasses and return to Pandora, with first footage of "Avatar: The Way of Water" showing Na'vi characters swimming beneath the planet's oceans and soaring through its skies.

3 years ago
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Alwa: Indigenous Bolivian rapper breaks down barriers

Alwa stands rigidly in front of a microphone, wearing a traditional puffy pollera skirt, a picture of serious concentration as Andean panpipe music starts up in the background.

3 years ago
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British DJ Tim Westwood accused of sexual misconduct

Several women have accused veteran British hip-hop DJ Tim Westwood of predatory sexual behavior or groping, allegations which the radio and former TV presenter strenuously denied on Tuesday.

3 years ago
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The comeback girl: how Ziva Magnolya restored her pop dominance

Thanks to the immediate success of her latest single "Peri Cintaku", the pop-R&B singer sets the stage for a comeback saga to root for this year.

3 years ago
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Lost Dorothy dress from 'The Wizard of Oz' to hit auction block

After decades of searching, one of Dorothy's dresses from the classic American film The Wizard of Oz has been located and is set to be auctioned off next month.

3 years ago
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[Exclusive] Belle & Sebastian talks new album, Buddhism and staying optimistic

The legendary Scottish indie pop group is releasing its first full-length studio album in almost a decade. Frontman Stuart Murdoch and covocalist Sarah Martin share Belle and Sebastian's journey to A Bit of Previous with The Jakarta Post while reflecting on growing older and learning to reconnect post-lockdown.

3 years ago
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'Bad Guys' finish first in N.American box office

Three new releases helped fuel the North American box office this weekend, with animated action-comedy The Bad Guys on top with an estimated $24 million take.

3 years ago
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Kapow! U.S. comic book stars raise money for Ukraine refugees

Like Batman forming the Justice League of superheroes, or Iron Man helping assemble the Avengers, comic book editor Scott Dunbier needed to put together a team of stars.

3 years ago
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Queen Elizabeth's 96th birthday marked with gun salutes

Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 96th birthday at Sandringham House on Thursday as gun salutes rang out across London and Windsor and military bands played "Happy Birthday".

3 years ago
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Political rock band .Feast talks new EP, messiahs and waning rage

On the band's latest EP,  Abdi Lara Insani, .Feast tells the story of a modern-day messiah from a lionized Javanese prophecy. 

3 years ago
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Fontaines DC, dark balladeers of Irish identity

Labelled the "best band in the world" last month at Britain's NME Awards, the Irish five-piece have built up a daunting level of hype in a few short years. 

3 years ago
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Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne: key dates

Queen Elizabeth II turned 96 on Thursday. Here are some of the key moments in her life.

3 years ago
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Queen Elizabeth gets own Barbie doll for Platinum Jubilee

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is being honored with a Barbie doll in her likeness to mark her Platinum Jubilee this year.

3 years ago
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Rapper A$AP Rocky arrested over 2021 shooting

United States rapper A$AP Rocky was arrested on Wednesday over a shooting incident last year as he arrived at Los Angeles international airport, police said.

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