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Actress sues James Cameron for ‘stealing’ her face for 'Avatar'
Avatar franchise director James Cameron is being sued by Q’orianka Kilcher over her allegation that he based an Avatar character on her image, without credit or compensation. The lawsuit says Cameron used Kilcher’s features without permission after seeing her in advert for 'The New World'.
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‘This is not patriotism’: Trump’s face on new passports sparks outrage
The US State Department is reportedly finalizing a "radical redesign" of the passport, which will feature a picture of Donald Trump from his second inaugural portrait. The plan and design have gone down like a lead balloon...
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Venice opera house fires new music director after 'offensive' comments
Famous Venice opera house Teatro La Fenice has fired the incoming music director Beatrice Venezi after months of protests and following “repeated and serious public statements that were offensive and harmful” to the theater.
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Italian Culture Minister shuns Venice Biennale due to Russian pavilion
Moscow has not participated in the Biennale since 2022. This year, it received the approval of the president of the Biennale Foundation, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco. The decision caused tensions within the Italian government and Brussels.
Cinema
'Michael' breaks global box office records despite heavy criticism
International sales are strong, as 'Michael' has collected a $217.4 million global opening - a new high for a music biopic. The film has defied a rocky production, negative reviews, as well as accusations of whitewashing the troubling legacy of the King of Pop.
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Kanye West's Portugal gig to go ahead despite wave of EU cancellations
Kanye West is scheduled to perform at the Algarve Stadium on 7 August. However, with the cancellation of several shows across Europe, doubts have been growing as to whether the concert will take place. The organisation guarantees that the event will go ahead and points to concerns about sales alone.