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Venice Film Festival announces starry line-up for 81st edition
The line-up for the 81st Venice International Film Festival has been unveiled - and it’s a starry affair that’s looking mighty promising. Amongst standouts are the Joker sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, and more female filmmakers in competition than previous years...
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Damon Albarn vs Bob Dylan: Should phones be banned at gigs?
A phone ban will be implemented on all dates for Bob Dylan's upcoming European leg of his tour. Blur frontman Damon Albarn thinks this prohibition is an overstep. Should concerts be phone-free and who's right?
(Spoiler: It's neither Bob nor Damon.)
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You’ve got to be kitten me! Hello Kitty not a cat, creators reveal
The famous character celebrates her 50th anniversary this year, after appearing on a children’s coin purse in Japan after her creation in 1974. And now, Hello Kitty's creators have made some revelations, saying she’s not a cat, and actually has a cat of her own. And a boyfriend, to boot!
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Tintin with pin-ups? French artist condemned for parodying Hergé
“I am stunned by such a decision in French law, which seems to go against the European trend, and very worried about freedom of expression..." A French artist has been sued and ordered to withdraw his works showing Tintin in Edward Hopper's world.
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What is it with Donald Trump’s obsession with Hannibal Lecter?
The lambs have not yet stopped screaming for Donald Trump.
Nor has the screaming in our heads as we try to understand what’s behind the Republican nominee’s fixation with Hannibal Lecter – who he keeps namechecking during his speeches.
Anthony Hopkins has stated he's "shocked and appalled."
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Emmys 2024: ‘Shōgun’ and ‘The Bear’ lead nominations
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards honour the best in American television, covering the time from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024. This year, FX’s 'Shōgun' dominates, while 'The Bear', 'Only Murders In The Building' and 'True Detective: Night Country' shine bright.
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What are the most popular baby names in France & Europe?
With the France’s national statistics bureau having just unveiled the top boys' and girls' names given in 2023, we delve into the country’s ranking of the most popular names. See how they compare to some of Europe’s favourite ones, as well as the current trends.
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Jack Black cancels tour over Tenacious D bandmate's Trump comment
Actor-musician Jack Black said he was "blindsided" by Kyle Gass' Trump quip, with the latter acknowledging that he made a "dangerous and terrible mistake." Their tour is now cancelled and “all future creative plans are on hold.”
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Doomed 'Willy Wonka' Glasgow event heads to Edinburgh Fringe
Two of the original stars of the 1971 film 'Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory', starring Gene Wilder, will appear at the Edinburgh Fringe as part of a musical parody based on an ill-fated Glasgow event that went viral earlier this year.
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