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Top-of-the-line bling: Drake reveals he bought Tupac's crown ring
by Agence France-Presse - July 30, 2023 - 3:28pm
Canadian rapper Drake revealed Friday that he is the buyer of a crown-shaped ring that belonged to slain hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur, which sold at auction last week for a record $1 million.
Emmys to be postponed due to Hollywood strikes: US media
by Agence France-Presse - July 30, 2023 - 1:32pm
Television's equivalent of the Oscars was scheduled to take place in September, but could be pushed as far back as January, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Sinead O'Connor was completing new album before death: agents
by Agence France-Presse - July 30, 2023 - 9:29am
Singer Sinead O'Connor was at the time of her death completing a new album and planning a tour as well as a movie based on her autobiography, her agents said Friday. 
How heatwaves are dangerous to human health
by Agence France-Presse - July 26, 2023 - 11:15am
Sustained heatwaves can put human bodies under extreme pressure, sometimes leading to dehydration, heatstroke, and death. 
'Barbenheimer' frenzy hits North American cinemas
by Agence France-Presse - July 23, 2023 - 9:19am
Both movies are off to strong starts with the cotton candy-hued "Barbie" bringing in $22.3 million from previews and "Oppenheimer" $10.5 million, said Daniel Loria, editorial director at Boxoffice Pro.
Malaysia cancels music fest after The 1975's same-sex kiss
by Agence France-Presse - July 22, 2023 - 4:03pm
British rockers The 1975 cut their Friday show at the Good Vibes music festival short after lead singer Matty Healy slammed Malaysia's anti-gay laws in a profanity-filled speech, before kissing bassist...
'Succession' star Cox leads UK actors' fight against AI
by Agence France-Presse - July 22, 2023 - 10:45am
Actors chanted "luvvies united will never be defeated" and waved UK acting union Equity banners in solidarity with the US Screen Actors Guild.
Presumed Beethoven skull fragments return to Vienna
by Agence France-Presse - July 22, 2023 - 10:26am
Skull fragments, presumed to be from Ludwig van Beethoven, have returned to Vienna, where the legendary 19th century German composer was buried.
Tony Bennett, last of classic American crooners, dead at 96
by Agence France-Presse - July 22, 2023 - 9:37am
Tony Bennett, the last in a generation of classic American crooners whose ceaselessly cheery spirit bridged generations to make him a hitmaker across seven decades, died Friday in New York. He was 96.
Egypt union bans US rapper Travis Scott's pyramid concert
by Agence France-Presse - July 19, 2023 - 12:35pm
The musicians' syndicate, which oversees all matters relating to live or recorded music in the Arab world's most populous nation, said that Travis Scott's concert would "go against our traditions."
'Let's go party!' Barbie readies to paint world pink
by Agence France-Presse - July 19, 2023 - 12:23pm
With "Barbie" hitting big screens across Europe from Wednesday, and North America from Friday, expectation is building at how director and indie film darling Greta Gerwig has tackled the most flagrant of corporate...
'Grateful' Australian 'Cast Away' sailor back on dry land
by Agence France-Presse - July 19, 2023 - 11:59am
An Australian sailor rescued with his dog after more than two months adrift in the Pacific Ocean arrived in Mexico declaring "I am so grateful. I'm alive."
BBC boss says sex photos scandal probe may take months
by Agence France-Presse - July 19, 2023 - 11:44am
Veteran news presenter Huw Edwards was last week dramatically revealed to be the man at the center of the controversy that spurred days of front-page headlines and speculation about his identity.
Paris Titanic exhibition opens in shadow of explorer's sub disaster death
by Agence France-Presse - July 19, 2023 - 11:21am
The Titanic exhibition which opened in the French capital was "largely the result of the work, ingenuity and passion of Henri-Paul Nargeolet."
Elton John testifies for defense at Spacey sex assault trial
by Agence France-Presse - July 18, 2023 - 4:02pm
British rock star Elton John gave evidence as a witness for the defense at the sexual assault trial of Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey.
'Haunted Mansion,' a premiere without stars as strike bites
by Agence France-Presse - July 18, 2023 - 2:53pm
The "Haunted Mansion" premiere was scaled back after actors took to picket lines and movie and television production ground to a halt in the most serious Hollywood strike in decades.
Australian 'Cast Away': sailor and dog rescued after 2 months lost at sea
by Agence France-Presse - July 18, 2023 - 2:30pm
An Australian sailor and his dog have been rescued after two months adrift in the Pacific Ocean, surviving the ordeal by drinking rainwater and snacking on raw fish. 
Italian TikTokers fake being ill to hitch lift in ambulance
by Agence France-Presse - July 16, 2023 - 1:12pm
Two Italians who faked being ill to hitch a ride to the nearby town in an ambulance before posting footage of the episode on social media will be prosecuted, police said Friday.
'We were duped' by studios, says Hollywood actor union president Fran Drescher
by Agence France-Presse - July 16, 2023 - 12:50pm
Hollywood actors were "duped" into extending negotiations for two weeks by studios who wanted more time to promote their summer blockbuster movies, "The Nanny" star and union president Fran Drescher told AFP.
Lisa Marie Presley death linked to weight loss surgery
by Agence France-Presse - July 15, 2023 - 1:19pm
The death of Lisa Marie Presley, the singer-songwriter and only child of rock and roll legend Elvis, was caused by a bowel obstruction related to a prior weight loss surgery, medical examiners said.
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