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'Killing Eve' angers fans by resurrecting 'Bury Your Gays' trope

Fans were annoyed at the death of Villanelle, seeing her demise as a continuation of a trope as old as time.

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Britney Spears announces pregnancy with husband Sam Asghari

Spears claimed she was prevented from having a third pregnancy by her conservatorship that ended last year after a high-profile legal battle.

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Organisers ban Russian delegates from Cannes following invasion

The biggest film festival in the world has banned anyone linked with the Russian government, in solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

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'The Time Traveller's wife' gets HBO treatment for new adaptation

The hit film is getting a remake courtesy of the service responsible for 'Game of Thrones', 'Succession', and 'And Just Like That...'

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Michael Jackson biopic to be made by producer of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Graham King will produce the Oscar fodder film and the move comes as paedophilia and tax lawsuits have been resolved for the Jackson estate.

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Netflix share price drops thanks to streaming competition

The service was riding high in 2020 but COVID, competition from other providers, and a drop in subscribers in North America create a mixed picture

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'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' creator denies misconduct allegations

The show-runner and director has been accused of threatening and intimidating behaviour by cast members, writers and other crew members.

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65 years after Humphrey Bogart's death, where are films' leading men?

Bogart epitomised a strong, silent version of manhood, but is it relevant today? We explore the heirs to his silver screen legacy.

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SAG award nominees 2022 announced

The nominees include big hitters like Lady Gaga and Ben Affleck with recognition for "Don't Look Up" and "Belfast".

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'Rust' armourer sues ammunition supplier after fatal shooting

Armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed claims that Seth Kenney created a dangerous environment on set by incorrectly supplying live ammunition.

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Hosting the Oscars: The good, the bad and the what were they thinking?

Many stars grace the stage of the Academy Awards hoping to be a memorable host, but not all are successful. Let's dive into the best and worst.

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The good, the bad, and the overdue: The celebrity apologies of 2021

They're at it again, which celebrities have apologised for transgressions past and present this year?

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In Memoriam 2021: The stars and icons who passed away this year

Sadly many talented actors, authors and writers passed away this year; let's take a look at some of the great names who bowed out in 2021.

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Baldwin denies pulling trigger in shooting during emotional interview

The interview, Baldwin's first since the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust", shows a vehement denial by the actor.

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New leads found in Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' film shooting investigation

Investigators have searched a New Mexico premises looking for the source of live ammunition that killed Halyna Hutchins.

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Are NFTs about to shakeup entertainment industries?

Blockchain technology is slowly seeping into the mainstream, but how will it stand up when it collides with the law?

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Peter Jackson sells special effects studio as the Metaverse takes over

The Lord of the Rings director has sold Weta Digital, his special effects studio, for €1.38 billion to a software company that wants to develop the metaverse.

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Blizzard president leaves game company amid sexual harassment scandal

One of the world's biggest game studios is rocked by its own #MeToo moment after California officials sue over harassment and discrimination claims.