Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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No, Dior didn’t replace Bella Hadid with an Israeli model over her comments on the Israel-Hamas war

Social media users are sharing a baseless claim that Dior has ditched supermodel Bella Hadid due to recent comments on the latest Israel-Hamas war, and replaced her in a new campaign with Israeli model May Tager

No, Dior didn’t replace Bella Hadid with an Israeli model over her comments on the Israel-Hamas war
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Immersive theater experience 'Sleep No More' will end its 13-year New York City run in January

The “Macbeth”-inspired immersive theater experience “Sleep No More” that is hosted in three empty, hulking warehouse spaces in downtown New York City will say goodbye early next year on its 5,000 performance

Immersive theater experience 'Sleep No More' will end its 13-year New York City run in January
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Bob Woodruff returns to Iraq roadside where bomb nearly killed him 17 years ago

Newsman Bob Woodruff has returned to the Iraqi roadside where a bomb nearly killed him while on assignment for ABC News in 2006

Bob Woodruff returns to Iraq roadside where bomb nearly killed him 17 years ago
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Disney reports sharp profit growth in the fourth quarter and an expansion of its cost-cutting drive

Walt Disney Co. has reported sharp profit growth for its fiscal fourth quarter while announcing an expansion of its cost-cutting drive under returning CEO Bob Iger

Disney reports sharp profit growth in the fourth quarter and an expansion of its cost-cutting drive
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Ex-worker's lawsuit alleges music mogul L.A. Reid sexually assaulted her in 2001

A former worker has filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Antonio “L

Ex-worker's lawsuit alleges music mogul L.A. Reid sexually assaulted her in 2001
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Video chat service Omegle shuts down following years of user abuse claims

Omegle, a video chat service that connects users with strangers at random, is shutting down after 14 years following ample misuse of the platform — particularly the sexual abuse of minors

Video chat service Omegle shuts down following years of user abuse claims
Entertainment

Britney Spears memoir remains top seller in its second week of release

Britney Spears’ “The Woman in Me” remained the country’s top-selling book in its second week of publication, although the pace of sales fell substantially

Britney Spears memoir remains top seller in its second week of release
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Lyrics can be used as evidence during rapper Young Thug's trial on gang and racketeering charges

A judge has ruled tha tprosecutors will be allowed to use rap lyrics as evidence when rapper Young Thug goes to trial later this month on gang and racketeering charges

Lyrics can be used as evidence during rapper Young Thug's trial on gang and racketeering charges
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Reality Performers Demand $5K Per Episode Minimum

In the world of glitter and glamour, reality TV stars are now pushing for more concrete recognition, seeking union protections. The reality TV industry, which has long been the stepchild of the entertainment world, is witnessing an uprising led by well-known figures like Bethenny Frankel, former star of the “Real Housewives of New York City”. The call for unionization comes at a critical time when Hollywood’s labor movement is already experiencing dual strikes by writers and actors guilds. Frankel, who catapulted to fame with her reality TV stints and later sold her Skinnygirl cocktail business for an estimated $120 million,

Reality Performers Demand $5K Per Episode Minimum
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Streaming Services Now at a Crossroads. Can Innovation Survive?

A Golden Age of television led by streaming services like Netflix and Hulu has given way to an uncertain future, as economic challenges, industry strikes, and shifting viewer habits shake up the landscape. Behind the scenes, a high-stakes battle is unfolding that will shape the next era of TV. For years, streaming allowed consumers unprecedented choice in entertainment options and fueled a content boom. But today, with profits waning and debt mounting, streamers are cutting back on shows amid a period of turmoil. What does the path ahead look like? This TV season has seen major delays and cancellations as

Streaming Services Now at a Crossroads. Can Innovation Survive?
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Disney's Disturbing New Trend: Guests Defecating in Ride Lines

In two separate incidents this past month, Disney park guests have sparked outrage by defecating inside ride queues at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Photos shared on social media reveal park visitors are relieving themselves in plain sight, creating unsanitary conditions. The first case occurred in the line for Rise of the Resistance at Disney World. A Reddit user reported witnessing a parent allow their child to defecate on the floor before leaving the mess and walking away. Though shocking, other Disney World visitors confirmed the account. A commenter who worked at the ride revealed sanitation issues were an ongoing

Disney's Disturbing New Trend: Guests Defecating in Ride Lines
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Taylor Swift's Argentina concert takes political turn as presidential election nears

Politics was suddenly a topic of conversation as thousands of Taylor Swift fans eagerly lined up for the superstar’s first-ever concert in Argentina

Taylor Swift's Argentina concert takes political turn as presidential election nears
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America Ferrera urges for improved Latino representation in film during academy keynote

“Barbie” star America Ferrera has used her platform at a major Hollywood event to address the ongoing industry issue of Latino representation in film

America Ferrera urges for improved Latino representation in film during academy keynote
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As a DJ, village priest in Portugal cues up faith and electronic dance music for global youth

Nearly two decades ago, Catholic priest Guilherme Peixoto started mixing up rock music at karaoke fundraisers for his debt-ridden parish in a small Portuguese village

As a DJ, village priest in Portugal cues up faith and electronic dance music for global youth
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Philip Pullman is honored in Oxford, and tells fans when to expect his long-awaited next book

Fans of Philip Pullman have been waiting almost five years for the final instalment in the author’s sextet of books about his intrepid heroine Lyra and her adventures in multiple worlds

Philip Pullman is honored in Oxford, and tells fans when to expect his long-awaited next book
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British judge says Prince Harry's lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher can go to trial

A British judge has ruled that a lawsuit by Prince Harry, Elton John and five other public figures accusing a tabloid publisher of unlawful information-gathering should go to a full trial

British judge says Prince Harry's lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher can go to trial
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Conservative Muslims protest Coldplay's planned concert in Indonesia over the band's LGBTQ+ support

Dozens of conservative Muslims are calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s concert this month in Indonesia

Conservative Muslims protest Coldplay's planned concert in Indonesia over the band's LGBTQ+ support
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Barbie's Ken left out again as Cabbage Patch Kids and Fisher-Price Corn Popper make Toy Hall of Fame

Fans have pushed the Fisher-Price Corn Popper into the National Toy Hall of Fame

Barbie's Ken left out again as Cabbage Patch Kids and Fisher-Price Corn Popper make Toy Hall of Fame
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Niger fashion designer aims to show a positive image of her country at Joburg Fashion Week

Niger fashion designer Alia Bare took center stage at the Joburg Fashion Week with a collection that she hopes will spread a positive image of her troubled country, suffering from instability and economic sanctions that followed a military coup earlier this year

Niger fashion designer aims to show a positive image of her country at Joburg Fashion Week
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2024 Grammy nomination snubs and surprises: No K-pop, little country and regional Mexican music

With new categories, “Barbie” and SZA — there’s a lot to discuss regarding the 2024 Grammy Award nominations

2024 Grammy nomination snubs and surprises: No K-pop, little country and regional Mexican music
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'Nope' star Keke Palmer alleges physical abuse by ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson, court documents say

“Nope” star Keke Palmer alleges in civil court documents that she suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of the ex-boyfriend who is the father of her son

'Nope' star Keke Palmer alleges physical abuse by ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson, court documents say
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John Bailey, who presided over the film academy during the initial #MeToo reckoning, dies at 81

Former film academy president John Bailey has died at 81

John Bailey, who presided over the film academy during the initial #MeToo reckoning, dies at 81
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Projects featuring Lady Bird Johnson's voice offer new looks at the late first lady

Lady Bird Johnson's own voice is helping offer new looks at the former first lady in several recent projects

Projects featuring Lady Bird Johnson's voice offer new looks at the late first lady
Education|Entertainment|News

Classes on celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rick Ross are engaging a new generation of law students

A South Dakota law professor who typically teaches torts and natural resources is turning his attention to Taylor Swift next semester

Classes on celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rick Ross are engaging a new generation of law students
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‘The Marvels’ melts down at the box office, marking a new low for the MCU

Since 2008’s “Iron Man,” the Marvel machine has been one of the most unstoppable forces in box-office history

‘The Marvels’ melts down at the box office, marking a new low for the MCU

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