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Karate Kid's Ralph Macchio earns Hollywood star next to Pat Morita's

Ralph Macchio received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, placed near his 'Karate Kid' co-star Pat Morita's, honouring their iconic legacy as the fictional student and mentor.

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‘The Apprentice’ actor Sebastian Stan: Hollywood stars fear Trump

The controversial Donald Trump origin story hit Cannes earlier this year, with the Trump campaign vowing to sue. Now, lead star Sebastian Stan has shared a confirmed report that certain stars in Hollywood are avoiding him because of his association with ‘The Apprentice’.

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Cary Grant to be honoured in his home city of Bristol

The working-class boy from Bristol, born Archie Leach, became Hollywood legend Cary Grant. Now, Historic England is honouring him with a blue plaque.

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Colosseum controversy: Airbnb and 'Gladiator II' team up

A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum...

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John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

It's a dark day for fans of Glen Powell... But it's hard to argue with People magazine's pick for 2024.

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Celebs head to the polls: Study reveals how much sway they really have

From Lady Gaga to Katy Perry, Julia Roberts to Zoe Saldana, celebs have been posting online and encouraging their fans to vote. However, a recent study shows that many Americans think they are better off staying out of politics...

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Which Oscar-winning celebrity has angered Donald Trump now?

An Oscar-winning actress has hit a nerve for Trump...

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Who are the stars publicly supporting Donald Trump?

From pro wrestlers to QAnon fans, there's a growing group of celebrities willing to endorse Donald Trump in the US presidential election.

Food and Drink

Sober sense is tingling: Tom Holland launches non-alcoholic beer brand

'Spider-Man' actor Tom Holland has branched out into the drinks industry through the launch of Bero, a new line of non-alcoholic beers.

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Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone cancer

Harvey Weinstein's cancer diagnosis comes as he awaits retrial from jail.

Business

Netflix shares soar amid strong earnings and surge in new subscribers

Netflix exceeded market expectations in all key metrics in the third quarter, with its shares approaching an all-time high. However, the soaring share price has sparked concerns of a potential overvaluation.

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Stormtrooper, Gladiator and Batman costumes to go under the hammer

Some of the most iconic costumes and props from TV and cinema are set to go to auction in London next month.

Art

Johnny Depp’s creative chaos goes on display at New York exhibition

The New York exhibition "A Bunch of Stuff" offers an intimate look into Johnny Depp's eclectic artistic side, featuring paintings, sketches, and personal memorabilia from his acting career.

Cinema

'Joker: Folie à Deux' bombs: What happened?

Critics dislike it. Audiences aren’t much keener. It’s a flop at the box office and it has just broken one hell of a bad record. How did 'Joker: Folie à Deux', one of the most highly anticipated films of the year and a sequel to an Oscar-winning / billion-dollar-generating hit, go so wrong?

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Why studios are wrong to listen to toxic fanbases

With video games like 'Concorde' shelved and episodes of 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Acolyte' attacked, news that studio execs will use superfans to stress-test franchise releases is concerning.

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New accuser comes forward against Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein faces a new sex crime charge. The accuser has never gone public.

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Emmy Awards: The lowdown on winners, with historic wins for 'Shogun'

'Shogun' and 'Hacks' win top series Emmy Awards; 'The Bear' and 'Baby Reindeer' take four apiece. 'Shogun' had an unmatched performance with 18 overall wins for one season.

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'He Is Obi-Wan': Ewan McGregor receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ewan McGregor was joined by his “Star Wars” co-star Hayden Christensen and "Beginners" director Mike Mills as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Tributes paid to actor James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader

The Oscar winning American actor with the unmistakable baritone gave voice to Darth Vader, one of the cinema's most famous villains.

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Watch: Director Tim Burton receives star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Hot off the heels of Venice Film Festival, Tim Burton was joined by his "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" stars Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.