David Mouriquand
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Trump is reshaping the US media landscape: After Kimmel, who’s next?
Critics fear crackdowns on free speech as Donald Trump escalating his campaign to reshaping the American media landscape. After late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, will media companies manage to protect other media personalities expressing their First Amendment rights?
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Jimmy Kimmel axed: Hollywood and political world denounce censorship
First Stephen Colbert, now Jimmy Kimmel. ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! from its network “indefinitely” has sent shockwaves through the media industry, Hollywood and the political world. Many are criticizing the decision – which was applauded by Donald Trump – as an act of censorship.
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Why are pacifiers becoming a growing (and viral) trend among adults?
Adult versions of pacifiers are all the rage at the moment, with a growing number of social media users adopting the viral trend to deal with the stress of everyday life. What do the experts say, and are we wrong to be so judgemental?
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LimeWire outbids Ryan Reynolds to acquire Billy McFarland's Fyre Fest
LimeWire, the early-2000s illegal peer-to-peer file-sharing and pirating platform, which resurfaced in 2022 as a crypto company, has been revealed as the winning bidder on eBay for the infamous Fyre Fest brand - the brainchild of convicted fraudster Billy McFarland. Good luck to them.
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Controversial Brit punk-rappers' gig axed over Charlie Kirk statements
Punk rap duo Bob Vylan have had their next gig cancelled after frontman Bobby Vylan made controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's death on stage. The frontman has denied claims he celebrated the shooting of the ring-wing activist.
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'Fix You'? Backlash against Coldplay over band's Charlie Kirk tribute
“They just lost a lifelong Coldplay fan.” Fans are questioning whether the band's comments regarding Charlie Kirk were appropriate, with some calling out the band for mentioning someone who held hard-right views on immigration, gun control and the transgender community.
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Israel in Eurovision 2026: Resign or fly neutral flag for contest
The crisis deepens for Europe’s most watched entertainment show, with outrage spreading over Israel’s participation in Eurovision Song Contest. Faced with several EU broadcasters’ threats to pull out of the 2026 edition, the European Broadcasting Union seems to have found an unofficial solution...
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Emmys 2025: Who won big at this year's awards ceremony?
Hit British show Adolescence won big at last night’s 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, bagging six awards, including Best Supporting Actor for 15-year-old Owen Cooper. But the night belonged to The Studio, which made history by winning a total of 13 awards. Here's the lowdown on the 2025 Emmy winners.
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