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'The Odyssey' trailer sparks criticism over accents and ‘daddy’ issues

Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming epic is dividing opinions. The latest trailer has sparked criticism over the use of modern terms and American accents, which seem at odds with the ancient Greek setting...

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Celebrities to boycott Met Gala over Jeff Bezos takeover

The Met Gala faces controversy, with huge names said to be skipping tonight’s event over the involvement of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez.

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‘Fenian’: Kneecap return with much more than provocation

Dismiss Kneecap as merely headline-grabbing agitators at your foolishness. WARNING: This article contains language that some people may find offensive.

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Exiled director’s Oscar lost after US security brand it as ‘weapon’

The Oscar belonging to the co-director of the documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' has gone missing after the US’ TSA would not allow him to carry statuette on his Lufthansa flight from New York.

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‘Michael’ sequel could begin shooting later this year

The studio executive behind the Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ has confirmed that a sequel is in the works, and could shoot as early as this year.

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‘This is not patriotism’: Trump’s face on new passports sparks outrage

The US State Department is reportedly finalizing a "radical redesign" of the passport, which will feature a picture of Donald Trump from his second inaugural portrait. The plan and design have gone down like a lead balloon...

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Lisa Kudrow shares alarming details about her time on 'Friends'

“There was definitely mean stuff going on behind the scenes,” Kudrow alleged in a recent interview.

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Trump's regulator orders licence reviews after Jimmy Kimmel joke

Network ABC is under pressure since Kimmel made a joke about Melania Trump three days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.

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Venice opera house fires new music director after 'offensive' comments

Famous Venice opera house Teatro La Fenice has fired the incoming music director Beatrice Venezi after months of protests and following “repeated and serious public statements that were offensive and harmful” to the theater.

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Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image over AI concerns

Taylor Swift is filing to trademark her voice and likeness, apparently to protest against AI misuse. This move comes after a similar legal strategy launched earlier this year by actor Matthew McConaughey.

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Why is ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ facing calls for boycott?

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' - out this week - is facing a boycott in Asia after a social media clip released before the film hits cinemas presents a character deemed to be an offensive stereotype.

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Italian Culture Minister shuns Venice Biennale due to Russian pavilion

Moscow has not participated in the Biennale since 2022. This year, it received the approval of the president of the Biennale Foundation, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco. The decision caused tensions within the Italian government and Brussels.

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'Michael' breaks global box office records despite heavy criticism

International sales are strong, as 'Michael' has collected a $217.4 million global opening - a new high for a music biopic. The film has defied a rocky production, negative reviews, as well as accusations of whitewashing the troubling legacy of the King of Pop.

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Kanye West's Portugal gig to go ahead despite wave of EU cancellations

Kanye West is scheduled to perform at the Algarve Stadium on 7 August. However, with the cancellation of several shows across Europe, doubts have been growing as to whether the concert will take place. The organisation guarantees that the event will go ahead and points to concerns about sales alone.

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Drake’s ice sculpture stunt explained - and why it got shut down

A giant sculpture in downtown Toronto, created as part of Drake’s promotional rollout for his upcoming album ICEMAN, quickly spiralled into chaos after fans discovered the album’s release date was hidden inside it.

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Hollywood reacts as shareholders approve Paramount takeover of Warner

The $111 billion deal that would see Paramount Skydance take over Warner Bros. Discovery took another step closer to reality after WBD shareholders voted in favour of the merger. This has only amplified the opposition to the controversial deal...