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Indonesia plans US$8 billion refineries contract with US firm amid tariffs deal: sources
Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara plans to sign a US$8 billion engineering, procurement and construction contract with US…
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Jafar Panahi Named Asian Filmmaker of the Year at Busan International Film Festival
Jafar Panahi has been tapped for the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award at the 30th Busan International Film Festival, cementing the…
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Lionsgate Film Marketing Heads JP Richards and Keri Moore Exit Studio
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group marketing heads JP Richards and Keri Moore are stepping down, Variety has learned, as the studio reportedly…
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Billy Joel feels 'good' after brain disorder diagnosis
Billy Joel says he is feeling "good", two months on from announcing his diagnosis with rare brain condition Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus…
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Metro Garden Party Inspiration Shoot at the Milwaukee Art Museum
The inspiration started with marrying a waterfront location in a metro city with a spring-forward color palette. I wanted to create a…
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How Director Hubert Davis’ ‘The Well’ and ‘Youngblood,’ Now in Post, Put a Spin on Genre Conventions
While Hubert Davis celebrates the world premiere of his narrative feature debut the eco-thriller “The Well” on July 21 at the Fantasia…
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What is the Divorce Rate for Gen Z?
Divorce, once considered a taboo subject shrouded in stigma and secrecy, has undergone a profound transformation in societal perception…
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Johnny Depp Joins ‘Hyde’ Graphic Novel Series From Ridley Scott and Mechanical Cake, Will Create Title Character (EXCLUSIVE)
Johnny Depp is embracing his inner Mr. Hyde. The actor has signed on to “Hyde,” a new graphic novel property based on the Robert Louis…
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Oscars Submissions Site Opens With New Producer Sign-Off Requirement
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has opened its Oscars submissions portal, offering producers and studios the opportunity…
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What the Cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” Means
Nothing to see here! CBS’s cancellation of “The Late Show,” an institution so basic to the texture of our rapidly thinning common…
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Caitlin Clark’s ‘Nike Ad’ Comment on Kelsey Plum’s Post Highlights WNBA’s Footwear Rivalry
Caitlin Clark wasn’t on the court during the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday, but she still made plenty of headlines, including with…
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Astronomer CEO resigns after viral Coldplay concert video
The IT company CEO captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned. Andy Byron…
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Oasis Tells Concert Audience ‘Don’t Worry’ About Coldplay ‘Camera S—’ Here: ‘Doesn’t Matter to Us Who You’re F—ing Mingling With’
Cheating CEOs are safe at Oasis concerts, reassured singer Liam Gallagher. “Do we have any lovebirds in the house?” the frontman asked the…
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‘In a Violent Nature 2’ Starts Production in September in Canada (EXCLUSIVE)
“In a Violent Nature 2,” the sequel to the 2024 slasher film, will start production in September in Canada. The original “In a Violent…
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Mariah Carey Announces New Album ‘Here For It All’
Mariah Carey has announced her new album “Here For It All,” releasing on September 26 via Gamma. The singer made the announcement on…
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David Krumholtz, Caleb Alexander Smith’s ‘Forelock’ Lands at Mise En Scene for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
The Mise En Scene Company has boarded worldwide sales on “Forelock,” a dark comedy toplined by David Krumholtz and Caleb Alexander Smith,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Nyx Professional Makeup Taps Soccer Sisters Alyssa and Gisele Thompson for ‘Make Them Look’ Campaign
Angel City Football Club stars and sisters Alyssa and Giselle Thompson just scored big in the beauty game. The two athletes, aged 20 and…
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Steve Tandy: Wales appoint Scotland defence coach as head coach
The decision to go for Tandy was overseen by new WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin. "Steve's coaching journey and the approach he has…
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The First Time America Went Beard Crazy
A stroll through the Presidential-portrait wing at the National Portrait Gallery, in Washington, D.C., is, among other things, a game of…
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The Sleazy, Unsettling Sounds of Mk.gee
Earlier this summer, the singer and guitarist Mk.gee played two sold-out shows at the Stone Pony, a rock club just off the boardwalk in…
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The 2026 World Cup Could Be the Most Corrupt Ever
U.S. prosecutors accused individuals (and collaborators) of FIFA’s exclusive 24-member executive committee of choosing World Cup venues…
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Mumbai Film Festival Goes on Hiatus for a Year
India’s popular Mumbai Film Festival, operated by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), will not have a 2025 edition. In an…
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China Box Office: ‘The Lychee Road’ Debuts at No. 1 as Local Titles Dominate
China’s box office surged over the July 18–20 weekend, led by a strong showing from local-language titles. “The Lychee Road,” a period…
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Marcus Rashford in Barcelona to complete loan move from Manchester United
Joining Barcelona has been Rashford's preferred option since he declared in December that he was ready for a new challenge after being…