Entertainment
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Christian Dior’s Haute Couture circus clowns conjure up magical place
Model Natalia Vodianova poses after the Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 collection show for fashion house Dior in Paris, France, January 21, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes PARIS (Reuters) – Harlequins and Pierrot clowns entertained at Christian Dior’s…
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Travolta’s ‘Gotti,’ Trump get Razzie ‘worst film’ nods
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – John Travolta’s mob movie flop “Gotti” and President Donald Trump were nominated on Monday for the Razzie Awards for the worst films of 2018 after a year that organizers called full…
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Box Office – ‘Glass’ dominates MLK weekend with $47 million
FILE PHOTO: Actors Samuel L. Jackson and James McAvoy attend the European premiere of “Glass” in London, Britain January 9, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – M. Night Shyamalan’s “Glass” topped box office…
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ProSieben sees pressure easing as Netflix raises prices
MUNICH (Reuters) – ProSiebenSat.1 Media believes that price increases by U.S. streaming giant Netflix could ease competitive pressures on the German group’s core TV business and is bullish on growth at its e-commerce arm, CEO…
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‘Rambo’ producer Vajna dies aged 74
FILE PHOTO: Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger (L), star of the futuristic action thriller “Terminator 3 Rise of the Machines” poses with the film’s producers Mario Kassar (C) and Andrew Vajna (R) at the film’s premiere in…
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‘Green Book’ boosts Oscar odds with big win at Producers Guild Awards
(Reuters) – In a surprise win on Saturday, Hollywood producers named “Green Book” the best film of 2018, boosting its profile just days before nominations are announced for the annual Academy Awards. FILE PHOTO: Actors…
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Sony’s RCA parts ways with R. Kelly after abuse uproar: media reports
FILE PHOTO: U.S. vocalist, songwriter and producer R. Kelly performs on the final day of the St Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival at Pigeon Island National Landmark, in St. Lucia, May 12, 2013. REUTERS/Andrea De…
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Catherine Deneuve to part with Saint Laurent gowns at auction
Dresses from French actress Catherine Deneuve’s wardrobe and designed by French designer Yves Saint Laurent are displayed in the showroom of Christie’s auction house before the collection sale in Paris, France, January 18, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit…
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Netflix movie ‘Bird Box’ draws 80 million viewers; no data for ‘Roma’
FILE PHOTO: Director Susanne Bier and cast member Sandra Bullock arrive for the European premiere of the movie “Bird Box” at Zoo Palast cinema in Berlin, Germany, November 27, 2018. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch LOS ANGELES (Reuters)…
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Luxury leader LVMH planning fashion brand with Rihanna: report
FILE PHOTO: Cast member Rihanna poses for pictures on the red carpet for the European premiere of Ocean’s 8 in London, Britain June 13, 2018. REUTERS/Simon Dawson/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) – Louis Vuitton parent owner…
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Supermodel Bundchen responds to Brazil’s farm minister in Amazon spat
BRASILIA (Reuters) – A high-profile dispute between supermodel Gisele Bundchen and Brazil’s agriculture minister over deforestation escalated this week, coming as activists worry about new President Jair Bolsonaro’s environmental policies. FILE PHOTO: Model Gisele Bundchen…
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Beyonce drops lawsuit over ‘Feyonce’ items
FILE PHOTO – Beyonce performs at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S. on February 12, 2017. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A lawsuit brought by Beyonce over the sale…
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‘Better than ever,’ Paris Jackson dismisses treatment report
FILE PHOTO: Actress Paris Jackson poses for a photo before attending the Versace presentation in New York, U.S. December 2, 2018. REUTERS/Allison Joyce/File Photo LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Paris Jackson, the only daughter of late…
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Singer Mariah Carey sues former executive assistant
FILE PHOTO: Mariah Carey performs during New Year’s eve celebrations in Times Square in New York City, New York, U.S., December 31, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri NEW YORK (Reuters) – Singer Mariah Carey on Wednesday sued…
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ABC documentary on Theranos features ex-CEO deposition tapes
FILE PHOTO: Elizabeth Holmes, CEO of Theranos, attends a panel discussion during the Clinton Global Initiative’s annual meeting in New York, U.S., September 29, 2015. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A television documentary about…
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Rihanna sues dad to keep hands off her Fenty trademark
FILE PHOTO: Cast member Rihanna poses as she arrives at the world premiere of the film “Ocean’s 8” at Alice Tully Hall in New York City, New York, U.S., June 5, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Segar LOS…
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Spike Lee joins The Killers for protest video over Trump’s planned wall
FILE PHOTO: 24th Critics Choice Awards – Arrivals – Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 13, 2019 – Spike Lee. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok LONDON (Reuters) – Rockers The Killers have teamed up with film director Spike Lee…
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U.S. actors accuse Oscar body of intimidation over awards presenters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The largest actors union in the United States on Monday accused the organizers of the Oscars of trying to intimidate celebrities not to present at rival award shows. FILE PHOTO: 24th…
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UK royal Meghan reveals she’s six months pregnant: media
Britain’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrives for a visit to Hamilton Square in Birkenhead, Britain January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Carl Recine BIRKENHEAD, England (Reuters) – Meghan Markle, wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, told royal well-wishers on…
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Norway police probe Jay-Z’s Tidal over listening numbers
OSLO Reuters) – Norwegian police said on Monday they were investigating allegations that some listening numbers at Tidal Music, owned by Jay-Z, Beyonce and other stars, were artificially inflated. FILE PHOTO: Beyonce arrives with husband…
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Jon Snow – and death – take center stage in Game of Thrones trailer
FILE PHOTO: Actor Kit Harrington arrives for the world premiere of the television fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” series 5, at The Tower of London, March 18, 2015. REUTERS/Toby Melville LONDON (Reuters) – Final Season…
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Box Office: ‘The Upside’ surprises at no. 1 with $19.5 million, ‘Aquaman’ smashes $1 billion
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – In a surprise box office victory, STX’s “The Upside” doubled expectations with its $19.5 million debut, enough to defeat “Aquaman’s” three-week reign in North America. FILE PHOTO: Actor Bryan Cranston arrives…
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Anne-Marie, Dua Lipa and George Ezra among BRIT Awards nominees
LONDON (Reuters) – Singers Anne-Marie, Dua Lipa, Jess Glynne and George Ezra are among the nominees for next month’s BRIT Awards, Britain’s annual pop music honors, in a list dominated by young talent. FILE PHOTO…
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R. Kelly’s attorney denies abuse allegations in documentary
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – An attorney for R&B singer R. Kelly on Friday called a new Lifetime documentary series a “for-profit hit piece,” and said allegations of abuse by the Grammy-winning musician were a “complete…
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Jackson estate slams as ‘pathetic’ abuse claims in new documentary
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Michael Jackson’s estate on Thursday condemned on Thursday an upcoming documentary about alleged child sexual abuse by the late singer as another “outrageous and pathetic attempt” to cash in on his…
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Tintin marks 90th birthday with colonial controversy
FILE PHOTO: A Tintin balloon float is seen in Albertine Square during Balloon’s Day Parade in Brussels September 6, 2014. REUTERS/Eric Vidal BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Tintin will mark his 90th birthday this year with a…
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Lady Gaga says won’t work again with singer R.Kelly
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Lady Gaga has vowed to remove a duet she recorded with R&B singer R.Kelly from streaming services and never collaborate with him again. FILE PHOTO: Lady Gaga poses for photographers as…
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U.S. judge dismisses Ashley Judd’s sex harassment claim against Weinstein
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A federal judge in Los Angeles on Wednesday dismissed actress Ashley Judd’s sexual harassment claim against movie producer Harvey Weinstein but said she could proceed with a defamation claim against him.…
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Director M. Night Shyamalan merges past storylines in new movie ‘Glass’
LONDON (Reuters) – M. Night Shyamalan, the director known for his film-ending twists, brought his latest offering to London on Wednesday, comic book thriller “Glass” – a tale merging two of his previous movies. Actor…
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On Woodstock’s 50th anniversary, double the peace, love and music
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival, one of the watersheds of the 1960s counterculture movement, will be celebrated in August with two competing events. FILE PHOTO: Janet Huey displays…