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US rapper Tupac gets posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
US rapper Tupac Shakur got a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 27 years since his death. 2Pac is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.
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Rare painting by Italian painter Modigliani to be auctioned in Paris
An unpublished painting by Amedeo C. Modigliani is to be auctioned in Paris. "La Bourguignonne" was painted in 1918. This previously unpublished work by the Italian painter is estimated to fetch between €6 and €8 million.
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Netflix password sharing crackdown sparks complaints
Netflix's crackdown on password sharing in the US has prompted complaints on social media. The streaming giant now asks for $8 (€7.50) more per month if someone wants to share their account, in addition to the $15 (€14.50) standard price.
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Car plate "P7" sold at auction in Dubai for a record €13.8 million
The charity auction for special number plates hits a record high in Dubai with the P7 number plate sold for a record €13.8 million to support the "1 Billion Meal Endowment" campaign. The initiative aims to create the biggest Ramadan sustainable food relief endowment fund.
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BLACKPINK's Jisoo turns Spanish churro shop into pilgrimage site
K-Pop idol Jisso's favourite churro shop in Barcelona has been given a sizeable push following a popular Instagram post. The queues in front of the churrería are filled with Korean tourists and fans eager to replicate her eating habits.
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Spanish pop star Rosalía’s World Tour items go on auction
Spanish pop star Rosalía's 2022 Motomami World Tour items are up for auction, including her moto helmet and her red leather outfit, with proceeds helping young artists. Rosalía is widely considered one of the most successful Spanish singers of all time.
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For the love of cat: Imam and cat video goes viral on social media
A stray cat yearning for some petting jumped onto an Imam’s shoulder during a long Ramadan prayer called Tarawih in Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque in Algeria. The Imam helped the cat climb on but continued to pray with a perfectly clear voice. Cats are considered "clean animals" in Islamic belief.
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