Entertainment
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‘I’m over it:’ Comedian Kevin Hart rules out hosting the Oscars
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The actor Kevin Hart ruled out hosting this year’s Oscars because he no longer had enough time to prepare for the show, days after saying he was evaluating his December decision…
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Costume drama ‘The Favourite’ leads BAFTA awards nominations
LONDON (Reuters) – “The Favourite” led the nominations for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards on Wednesday, with 12 nods for the costume drama that has already won its leading actress…
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Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial set for May
FILE PHOTO: Film producer Harvey Weinstein exits the New York Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., December 20, 2018. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) – Disgraced movie…
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Margot Robbie to play Barbie in doll’s first live-action film
FILE PHOTO: Actor Margot Robbie attends the European premiere of “Mary Queen of Scots” in London, Britain December 10, 2018. REUTERS/Phil Noble LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Australian actress Margot Robbie is to play Barbie in…
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Fast cars and rickety bridges as ‘The Grand Tour’ returns
FILE PHOTO: A car is crashed during a media stunt for Jeremy Clarkson’s new television show Grand Tour, in central London, Britain, November 15, 2016. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez LONDON (Reuters) – Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and…
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Actor Kevin Spacey denies sexually assaulting teen on Nantucket
NANTUCKET, Mass. (Reuters) – Former “House of Cards” star Kevin Spacey on Monday pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man at a bar in Nantucket more than two years ago, while a judge…
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ takes upset win at Netflix-dominated Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Queen musical “Bohemian Rhapsody” and U.S. segregation-era comedy “Green Book” took home the top Golden Globes on Sunday on a night of upsets that saw presumed favorite “A Star is Born”…
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Actor Kevin Spacey to face sex assault case in Nantucket courtroom
FILE PHOTO: Actor Kevin Spacey arrives at the 71st Tony Awards in New York City, U.S., June 11, 2017. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez NANTUCKET, Mass. (Reuters) – Former “House of Cards” star Kevin Spacey is set…
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Jeff ‘The Dude’ Bridges gets Golden Globe lifetime award
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Jeff Bridges, the rascally dude of cult classic “The Big Lebowski” and star of “Crazy Heart,” was awarded the annual Golden Globe for lifetime achievement on Sunday after a 60-year career…
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Box Office: ‘Aquaman’ swims to third straight victory, nears $1 billion globally
FILE PHOTO: Actor Jason Momoa attends the world premiere of ‘Aquaman’ movie in London, Britain November 26, 2018. REUTERS/Simon Dawson LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Leave it to Jason Momoa and his perfectly tousled man bun…
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‘A Star is Born’ gives Lady Gaga chance to shine at Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Pop superstar Lady Gaga looks set to crown her debut as a major movie actress on Sunday at a Golden Globes ceremony where romance “A Star is Born” could reap rewards.…
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Kevin Hart re-considering Oscars hosting role after DeGeneres backing
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Kevin Hart, who stepped down as host of the Oscars following criticism over past anti-gay tweets, said he is evaluating his decision after popular comedian Ellen DeGeneres revealed she supported him…
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Britney Spears suspends shows after dad ‘almost died’
FILE PHOTO: Singer Britney Spears poses at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., April12, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Britney Spears said on Friday she was pulling out…
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Hollywood ready to party in (possibly) Trump-free Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Golden Globes kick off the showbusiness awards season on Sunday with Hollywood apparently in the mood for a party, and with plenty to celebrate. After a record $41.7 billion global…
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U.S. judge orders Ed Sheeran to face Marvin Gaye plagiarism lawsuit
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. judge has rejected English singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran’s request to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of lifting from Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic “Let’s Get It On” for his…
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Get the hankies out. Romance ‘The Notebook’ headed for Broadway
FILE PHOTO: Actress Rachel McAdams, star of the new drama film “The Notebook,” poses as she arrives for the film’s premiere in Los Angeles June 21, 2004. REUTERS/Fred Prouser FSP LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Romantic…
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‘Black Panther’ and ‘Dunkirk’ actors among BAFTA Rising Star nominees
FILE PHOTO: 90th Academy Awards – Oscars Arrivals – Hollywood, California, U.S., 04/03/2018 – Lakeith Stanfield. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri LONDON (Reuters) – “Black Panther” actress Letitia Wright and “Dunkirk” actor Barry Keoghan are among the five…
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Kim and Kanye expecting fourth child; West repeats support for Trump
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting a fourth child – again using a surrogate, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian pose for a photo…
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Netflix pulls comedy show episode in Saudi Arabia
(Reuters) – Netflix withdrew an episode of the comedy show “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” from its Internet streaming service in Saudi Arabia after officials of the kingdom complained, the company said on Wednesday. Metropolitan…
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Italy’s Uffizi demands return of Nazi-looted painting
FILE PHOTO: A general view of Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy April 1, 2017. REUTERS/Tony Gentile/File Photo FLORENCE. Italy (Reuters) – Italy’s Uffizi Galleries called on Germany on Tuesday to return a still-life painting by…
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China 2018 movie box office revenue growth slows
FILE PHOTO: People print movie tickets from a machine at a cinema in Tianjin, China, January 13, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s movie box office revenue rose 9 percent in 2018 to 60.98…
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Box Office: ‘Aquaman’ stays strong with $51.5 million in second weekend
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “Aquaman” easily retained its reign in North America for the second weekend in a row, dominating box office charts with $51.5 million from 4,125 locations. Cast members Jason Momoa, Nicole Kidman…
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‘Beyond sorry’ Ariana Grande cancels Las Vegas concert
FILE PHOTO: Ariana Grande performs during Wango Tango concert at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 2, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo (Reuters) – Ariana Grande has canceled a Las Vegas concert…
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World Rugby chairman Beaumont knighted in UK honors list
FILE PHOTO: Bill Beaumont, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 – Rugby : Rugby World Cup 2019 1YEAR TO GO KICK-OFF EVENT at Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Naoki Morita/AFLO SPORT) LONDON (Reuters) – World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont…
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Britain’s HMV faces the music as retailer calls in administrators
(Reuters) – Music retailer HMV said it was calling in the administrators, blaming a worsening market for CDs and DVDs, to become the latest victim of brutal trading conditions in Britain’s retail sector. Pedestrians walk…
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Celine Dion, John Legend to perform at Aretha Franklin tribute concert
FILE PHOTO: 2017 Billboard Music Awards – Show – Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., 21/05/2017 – Celine Dion performs “My Heart Will Go On.” REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson…
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Miley Cyrus confirms marriage to teen sweetheart Liam Hemsworth
FILE PHOTO: 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Arrivals – Beverly Hills, California, U.S., 04/03/2018 – Singer Miley Cyrus and actor Liam Hemsworth. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Pop singer Miley Cyrus has confirmed…
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Box Office: ‘Aquaman’ debuts at No. 1 with $72 million, ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ beats ‘Bumblebee’
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Jason Momoa’s “Aquaman” is the King of the Seven Seas — and now the box office. The DC adventure dominated in North America with a splashy $72 million debut, including previews.…
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Prosecutors close Steven Seagal sex assault inquiry without charges
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Los Angeles prosecutors said on Friday they were declining to bring a criminal case against actor Steven Seagal stemming from an allegation that he sexually assaulted a minor in 2002, citing…
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Audrey Geisel, widow of Dr. Seuss, dies at age 97
FILE PHOTO: Audrey Geisel (C), the wife of author and artist Dr. Seuss (Theodore Seuss Geisel), poses with characters from his books after he was honored posthumously with the 2,249th star on the Hollywood Walk…