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Oscars: 'Mank' leads nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards

Nominations have been announced for #TheOscars following a year which has heavily impacted the movie industry,

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Motorcycle stunt rider draws huge crowds in Venezuela

On Sunday, a squad of soldiers in a poor Caracas neighborhood preempted their performance before getting started. Led by Aldana, the caravan drove in a mad dash across Caracas into the sweeping barrio of Petare, one of the biggest in Venezuela.

United Kingdom

British actress Barbara Windsor, star of Carry On films, dies aged 83

A national treasure in the UK, she shot to fame for her roles in nine of the Carry On films in the 1960s, before portraying Peggy Mitchell in the soap opera Eastenders.

World News

Talking culture: Dior stands by Depp and hope for music festivals

Andrea Bolitho discusses this week's arts and entertainment news.

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Green News

Meet Pattie Gonia: An environmental drag queen on a mission

"Spend more time outdoors, get out there, because it will make you realise exactly what’s worth saving.”

Green News

Is playing video games making climate change worse?

FIFA 20's carbon emissions from manufacturing were equivalent to powering 68 homes for a year.

United Kingdom

'Broadcasting legend' Nicholas Parsons dies aged 96

Parsons also fronted Anglia Television's brash 1970s game show, Sale Of The Century, and was awarded a CBE by the queen.

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Marvel Universe to get its first ever transgender superhero

The Disney-owned studio is having a massive push on diversity and representation with its upcoming films.

Cinema

El Gouna Film Festival: How to get a film seen around the world

Getting people to actually see your film, is one of the most difficult and constant challenges independent filmmakers face once they have created their work. Distribution specialists gathered on Tuesday to discuss the topic at the El Gouna Film Festival.

World News

James Bond movie gets a title: 'No Time to Die'

Producers say the film will see Bond enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica after leaving active service before an old friend asks for help.

World News

New James Bond movie will see 007 start his latest adventure in Jamaica

Daniel Craig plays 007 in his fifth and final James Bond movie, with the world's most famous secret agent starting his latest adventure in the Caribbean

Musica

Star-studded gala wows La Scala!

The classical music world's greatest, unite on stage at Milan’s La Scala for the Rolex Ambassadors Gala accompanied by none other than the Vienna Philharmonic, under the baton of legends such as Plácido Domingo and Gustavo Dudamel.

USA

Actor John Cusack apologizes for retweeting anti-Semitic image

"Made a mistake retweeting that — as i said — and sorry," Cusack tweeted.

USA

Kim Kardashian meets California death-row inmate

Kevin Cooper was found guilty of the 1983 murders of Douglas and Peggy Ryen, their 10-year-old daughter Jessica and 11-year-old neighbor Chris Hughes.

United Kingdom

Wrestling Silver King dies during packed show in London

Wrestler Silver King dies in the ring in London, suffered a heart attack.

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Dubai’s best theme parks

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From roller coasters to waterslides, here’s how to keep the whole family entertained at the theme parks while on a trip to the UAE

USA

Chicago sues Jussie Smollett for investigation costs

The civil complaint filed Thursday follows a demand that Smollett pay $130,000 in overtime costs, a request the actor's lawyers have refused.

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Spine-chilling "scream park" gets hearts pumping in Spain

Thinking of trick-or-treating with a Spanish flavour? Going to Spain's new Horrorland attraction might make you reconsider going out in the dark.

United Kingdom

The one where Ross is suspected of robbery

Facebook users respond in force to a Blackpool Post searching for robbery suspect with uncanny resemblance to Friends star David Schwimmer