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HBO Max Rolls Out in 8 European Territories, Announces New Prime Video Bundling Deal
As HBO Max goes live today in eight new European countries — including Germany, Italy and Austria — the streamer has announced a new…
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Guinness-owner Diageo is said to weigh options for China assets including sale
The company is trimming global holdings as falling alcohol use hurts efforts to push pricier drinks Diageo is considering options for its…
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HBO Max Drops Trailer for First Italian Original Marco Bellocchio’s ‘Portobello’ as It Launches in Italy and Other Key European Markets (EXCLUSIVE)
HBO Max launches today in Italy with several Italian originals to follow soon, the standout one being Marco Bellocchio’s limited series…
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Australian Open: How former junior champion Oliver Anderson is trying to rebuild career after match-fixing ban
Realising undercover police officers were waiting off court was the moment Oliver Anderson knew he had been rumbled. Anderson had just…
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Threat to US Fed independence, geopolitical tensions cloud Wall Street outlook
Investors rush into Asia markets, precious metals as the ‘sell US’ trade takes hold Investors could continue to rush out of US markets and…
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Major US banks gear up for bond sales as Trump turns up pressure
Wall Street is about to embark on its regular borrowing binge, as it gears up to sell debt soon after posting results. This year there’s a…
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Philippine Theater Star Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan Lands Title Role in Sonny Calvento’s ‘Mother Maybe’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Philippine theater actor Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan has secured the title role in director Sonny Calvento‘s “Mother Maybe,” joining previously…
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Inside the Ballroom at the Golden Globes: 12 Starry Moments You Didn’t See on TV
You may be a global comedy superstar, but that doesn’t get you out of spousal support duties at the Golden Globe Awards. Kevin Hart exited…
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Designers’ Sketches From the 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet Looks
On Sunday night, many of Hollywood’s biggest stars returned to the red carpet for the 2026 Golden Globes in Los Angeles, wearing a…
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How to Watch 'The Night Manager' Online for Free
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Meet the Makeup Artist Behind Teyana Taylor’s Golden Globes-winning Look
Teyana Taylor didn’t just walk the Golden Globes carpet. She owned it. The Schiaparelli gown did its part, a sculptural black silhouette…
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Conor Gallagher: Tottenham expect to complete £35m move for Atletico Madrid midfielder
Tottenham expect to complete a 40m euros (£35m) deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher after moving ahead of Aston Villa in…
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Elijah Wood Says ‘I’m Not Allowed to Confirm’ Frodo’s Return in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ and ‘Their Intention Is to Make Other Films’ in ‘Lord of the Rings’ Universe
Is Elijah Wood returning as Frodo in the new “Lord of the Rings” movie “The Hunt for Gollum”? Don’t ask Elijah Wood, even though his…
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Johnnie-O Signs J.T. Poston, Jake Knapp to Sponsorship Deals
With the 2026 PGA Tour kicking off this week, Johnnie-O has signed two players to its ambassador roster to multiyear deals: Jake Knapp and…
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Character Counts: Songs in the Oscar Race Go Beyond Just Being Pretty Tunes
The best movie songs are the ones that illuminate character, summarize the story or otherwise add a new dimension to the film experience.…
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Alyssa Healy: Australia great to retire from cricket after India series
Australia captain Alyssa Healy will retire from all forms of cricket following the upcoming series against India. The 35-year-old…
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‘Wicked: For Good’: Stephen Schwartz Performs ‘No Place Like Home’ and ‘The Girl in the Bubble’ and Explains the Songwriting Process Behind Them
It was a packed weekend leading up to Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony, and among the events kicking off Saturday morning was A Celebration…
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Minimalism and Glamour: The Top 10 Looks From the 2026 Golden Globes Weekend
After an incredibly busy and successful Golden Globes week, where fashion was front and center, the message was clear: minimalism and a…
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Director Neeraj Ghaywan on ‘Homebound,’ India’s Oscar-Shortlisted Entry: ‘It’s About Telling Stories of People Unseen by Power’
During the Variety Streaming Room presented by Dharma Productions, director Neeraj Ghaywan discussed the origins and production of…
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‘Die My Love,’ ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘Sinners’ Among British Society of Cinematographers Feature Film Nominees
“Die My Love” (Seamus McGarvey),” “Marty Supreme” (Darius Khondji) and “Sinners” (Autumn Arkapaw Arkapaw) were among the British Society…
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‘Flow,’ ‘Emilia Perez’ Push Global Box Office for French Films to $318 Million for 2025
Co-production muscle and Oscar glory burnished French cinema’s global cachet in 2025, as both majority and minority French productions…
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Brooks Koepka: PGA Tour faces huge dilemma over return of five-time major winner
The tour will no doubt recall how Hudson Swafford was dealt with. The 38-year-old American was among LIV's first recruits in 2022 but was…
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‘Ilo Ilo’ Director Anthony Chen’s Next Film ‘We Are All Strangers’ Boarded by Paradise City Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Paradise City Sales is set to represent internationally “We Are All Strangers,” Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen‘s third and final film…
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Nearly lost, this famed sculpture gets a new life inside GM’s headquarters
Almost lost and nearly forgotten, a sculpture by one of the most noted mid-century modernist designers has been given a meticulous…