Entertainment
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WWE signs first woman wrestler from Arab world in global push
[ad_1] DUBAI (Reuters) – World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. signed its first female performer from the Arab world on Sunday, smashing cultural taboos as the U.S.-based pageant seeks to piledrive its way into lucrative foreign markets.…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda's Puerto Rico relief song tops Billboard chart
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda’s star-studded charity song to fund relief efforts in Puerto Rico topped the Billboard digital singles chart on Monday, while Christian music rapper NF topped the Billboard…
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Colony Capital injects cash, in talks to buy Weinstein Co
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Weinstein Company has entered talks to sell the bulk of its assets to private equity firm Colony Capital, the companies said on Monday, as the film production company looks…
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Viacom, Charter agree to extend renewal deadline: source
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Viacom Inc and Charter Communications Inc agreed on a short-term extension of their renewal deadline, a source familiar with the matter said, as the companies aim to avoid the immediate blackout of…
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As Hollywood struggles with sexism, female-led story ends London film fest
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – The London Film Festival closed on Sunday with a violent and profanity-laden dark comedy featuring Frances McDormand, as a small-town mother seeking justice for her murdered daughter, tipped for an Oscar…
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Lawyer who threatened defamation suit against New York Times leaves Weinstein defense: source
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Attorney Charles Harder has withdrawn from the legal team of Harvey Weinstein after previously threatening to sue the New York Times over its reports that the movie producer had been…
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Harvey Weinstein expelled from Academy of Motion Pictures
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expelled producer Harvey Weinstein on Saturday, after allegations that he sexually harassed or assaulted a number of women over the past three…
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France considers revoking Weinstein's Legion of Honour
[ad_1] PARIS (Reuters) – France has started the process of stripping Harvey Weinstein of his Legion of Honour, France’s highest civilian distinction, after allegations of sexual harassment against the film producer, President Emmanuel Macron’s office…
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Amazon Studios chief Roy Price suspended following harassment allegation
[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Amazon Studios chief Roy Price was put on an immediate leave of absence Thursday, the company said, following allegations that he harassed a producer and ignored an actress’s claim of…
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Weinstein Co said to explore sale or shutdown, but company denies report
[ad_1] (Reuters) – The Weinstein Co, the film production company part-owned by Harvey Weinstein, is exploring a sale or shutdown and is unlikely to continue as an independent entity, The Wall Street Journal reported on…
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Russia cinema chain, changing mind, will run film about tzar's affair
[ad_1] MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s largest cinema chain said on Friday it had changed its mind and would now run the film “Matilda” despite threats from religious conservatives slamming the film as blasphemous. It said…
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Steven Seagal meets 'The Punisher' Duterte, talks drug war
[ad_1] MANILA (Reuters) – U.S. actor Steven Seagal, famous for playing action roles like a vice squad detective in “Above the Law”, met Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte while on a location scouting trip in Manila.…
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Bruno Mars leads music's AMA nominations as female artists edged out
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The men of pop and hip hop led the nominations for the American Music Awards (AMA) on Thursday, while female artists were left out of most categories. Bruno Mars led…
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New York police say investigating 2004 claim of Weinstein sex assault
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York City Police Department said on Thursday it is investigating an allegation of sexual assault by movie producer Harvey Weinstein in 2004. “The NYPD is investigating an allegation…
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Movie studios join Disney-led service to link digital purchases
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Five Hollywood film studios have joined together to offer a new service designed to make it easier for consumers to collect digital movies that they can watch at home or…
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Academy of Motion Pictures to meet over allegations against Weinstein
[ad_1] (Reuters) – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which organizes the Oscars, said on Wednesday that it would hold a special meeting on Saturday to discuss allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein. “The…
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Producer Harvey Weinstein suspended from British film academy
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Harvey Weinstein was suspended from the British film academy BAFTA on Wednesday, following allegations that the Hollywood movie producer sexually assaulted several women. “In light of recent very serious allegations, BAFTA…
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Women claim Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted them: report
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New Yorker reported on Tuesday that 13 women have claimed that movie producer Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them, including three who told the magazine they had been…
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Apple nears TV deal with Spielberg for 'Amazing Stories'
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) is finalizing a deal to make 10 new episodes of Steven Spielberg’s 1980s science fiction anthology series “Amazing Stories,” landing a premiere Hollywood talent for its plunge…
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'The Last Jedi' theatrical trailer debuts on Monday Night Football
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A new theatrical trailer for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” debuted on Monday night during the halftime of an American football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears.…
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Streep, Judi Dench slam Weinstein over sexual harassment claims
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Meryl Streep and Judi Dench, two of Hollywood’s most respected actresses, lashed out at movie producer Harvey Weinstein on Monday but said they were unaware of his decades of alleged…
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Shania Twain back on top, Tom Petty re-enters U.S. charts
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Shania Twain’s first studio album in 15 years debuted at the top of the Billboard album charts, while rocker Tom Petty’s death sent his music soaring back onto the U.S.…
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Box Office: 'Blade Runner 2049' fades to $31.5 million opening weekend
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – “Blade Runner 2049” is heading for a downbeat $31.5 million opening weekend at 4,058 sites in North America. Sunday’s estimated result throws serious doubt onto what had been high hopes…
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Linklater's war veteran comedy speaks to modern America, says star
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – “Last Flag Flying”, a comedy-drama about Vietnam war veterans, will resonate with Trump’s America, despite, or perhaps because of, its period setting, actor Bryan Cranston said on Sunday after a screening…
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Jason Aldean opens 'Saturday Night Live' with tribute to Las Vegas victims
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jason Aldean, who was performing on stage when a gunman fired down on a Las Vegas concert killing 58 people, made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” paying tribute…
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Trump says 'not surprised' by Weinstein sexual harassment allegations
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump, whose presidential campaign was jolted a year ago by the release of a recording in which he boasted about groping women, said on Saturday he was not surprised…
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Rapper Nelly arrested on sexual assault allegation
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Grammy-winning rapper Nelly was arrested near Seattle early on Saturday after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her on a tour bus, police said. The woman dialed 911 to…
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Weinstein on indefinite leave as company investigates allegations
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Co-chairman Harvey Weinstein was taking an indefinite leave from the Weinstein Co, the film production company said on Friday, adding it will conduct an internal investigation into the New York…
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Doping: IOC in denial over drugs says Icarus film director
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – The man who helped expose Russia’s massive doping regime says the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is still in denial over the performance-enhancing drug use and would rather sweep it under the…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Latin stars sing for Puerto Rico relief
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – “Hamilton” musical creator Lin-Manuel Miranda on Friday released a new song for hurricane relief charity efforts in Puerto Rico featuring many of the music industry’s biggest Latin stars. Jennifer Lopez,…