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Weinstein dodges heavier sentence but still faces 18 years in prison

Harvey Weinstein faces a shorter prison sentence in California after a Los Angeles jury failed to reach a verdict on whether the disgraced mogul planned his attack on a woman he was convicted of raping.

21/12/2022

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Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, 'Ellen' show's dancing DJ, dies at 40

Boss joined "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" as a guest DJ in 2014 and went on to become its executive producer in 2020.

14/12/2022

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‘Twin Peaks' and David Lynch composer Angelo Badalamenti dies at 85

Angelo Badalamenti, the highly-acclaimed composer behind many of David Lynch's works, including Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died aged 85.

13/12/2022

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Key takeaways from the Golden Globes 2023 nominations

Golden Globes 2023 nominations: Key takeaways and full list of nominees

12/12/2022

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BEST OF CULTURE 2022: Day 11 - TV & Streaming

The 'Sex and the City' girls were back this year! But did we want it to happen like this?

11/12/2022

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Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 71

The two-time Emmy winner was recently diagnosed with cancer according to her family.

06/12/2022

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This Moroccan café has brought Hollywood's 'Casablanca' to life

With its dimmed lights and wrought iron candle holders and beaded lampshades, Rick's Café has become a must-see attraction for tourists from all over the world wishing to experience the classic Hollywood "Casblanca".

24/11/2022

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Governors Awards: Honorary Oscars for Michael J. Fox and Euzhan Palcy

Now in its 13th year, The Governors Awards is essentially the Oscars chance to right past wrongs and correct some oversights...

21/11/2022

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Brendan Fraser: “My mother didn’t raise a hypocrite”

Brendan Fraser confirms he will not participate in the Golden Globes next year if he is nominated for his performance in The Whale.

17/11/2022

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Comic Jay Leno suffers serious burns after petrol fire at LA home

The US comic says he's ok and "needs a week or two" to get back on his feet after one of his vehicle's bursts into flames at his LA home

14/11/2022

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Screenwriter Paul Haggis to pay €9.2M after losing rape lawsuit

A US jury orders Academy Award winning screenwriter Paul Haggis to pay €9.6M damages after he loses sexual assault lawsuit

11/11/2022

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Can Jimmy Kimmel save the Oscars viewership numbers?

The late-night talk show host will preside over the 95th ceremony in March.

07/11/2022

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Actor Kevin Spacey to receive achievement award in Italy

Two weeks after being cleared by a US court of sex abuse charges, actor Kevin Spacey is to be rewarded by Italy's national film museum

03/11/2022

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What's in silver screen actor Paul Newman's memoir?

Newman was a star in Hollywood's golden age and his tell-all book will shed light on his relationships with other famous faces.

31/10/2022

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Euroviews. The Woman King: if you see one movie this year, please make it this

As Black History Month draws to a close in the UK, culture critic Tina Charisma argues why everyone should take time out to watch Hollywood's historical portrayal of bold Black women on the big screen.

29/10/2022

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US TV study: White men favoured as big-budget series creators

A new report by the University of California says diversity in Hollywood must be defended as more people of colour are creating growth in the film and TV industry, although they have much smaller budgets to spend.

27/10/2022

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Dwayne Johnson breaks US box-office record with 'Black Adam'

Dwayne Johnson can celebrate his biggest ever US box-office takings as a leading man after the DC superhero film raked in €67-million in its opening weekend.

24/10/2022

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Kevin Spacey not guilty in US sexual misconduct trial

A jury has sided with Kevin Spacey in one of the lawsuits that derailed the film star’s career, finding he did not sexually abuse actor Anthony Rapp

21/10/2022

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Actress Anna May Wong becomes first Asian American on US currency

The coin is part of the American Women Quarters Program, an effort to feature notable and trailblazing women on American quarters

19/10/2022

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Hollywood sign refurbished ahead of 100th anniversary

An unmissable symbol of cinema and the American dream, perched on the hills of Los Angeles, the "Hollywood" sign is getting a makeover for its 100th anniversary in 2023.

17/10/2022