Culture
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BBC Film Examines John Boyega’s Bond With Damilola Taylor
Actor John Boyega reflects on the childhood friendship and tragic death of Damilola Taylor in a new BBC Two documentary exploring the landmark case.
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Chinese Supermodel Ming Xi Wears 22 Gold Bangles at Wedding Tea Ceremony
Chinese supermodel Ming Xi wore 22 giant gold bangles valued at S$573K during a traditional wedding tea ceremony with Mario Ho.
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Nollywood Bids Final Farewell to Icon Olu Jacobs in Lagos
Family, dignitaries and Nollywood stars gathered in Lagos to lay veteran actor Olu Jacobs to rest, concluding a five-decade cultural legacy.
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Musician Appears in Politically Charged Apparel at New England Patriots Venue
Country singer Zach Bryan wore a Free Palestine shirt at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium, echoing recent industry tensions over artist expression.
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Geelong’s Spring Calendar Unveils Packed Lineup of Regional Events
Geelong launches a diverse spring social calendar featuring over 20 community events, design exhibitions, and cultural festivals across the region.
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Backstreet Boys Announce 2027 Toronto Stadium Residency
The Backstreet Boys announced a four-show 2027 residency at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, marking their only North American stadium dates that year.
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Stray Kids Join Grammy Boycott as Asian Pop Category Stirs Debate
K-pop heavyweights Stray Kids have bypassed the 2027 Grammy submissions, following BTS in protesting the Recording Academy’s controversial new Asian pop category.
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Sheridan Smith Crime Thriller Axed by BBC After Single Series Run
The BBC confirms that the crime thriller The Cage, starring Sheridan Smith, will not return for a second series following its April broadcast.
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Ethan Hawke Reminisces Over Titanic Audition Missteps on Late Night
Actor Ethan Hawke revealed on Late Night with Seth Meyers that excessive enthusiasm during his audition cost him the iconic role of Jack Dawson in Titanic.
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Zach Galifianakis Marks 57th Birthday Alongside Entertainment Icons
Actor Zach Galifianakis celebrates his 57th birthday, looking back at a career marked by The Hangover and Emmy-winning interviews.
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Atlanta Passes Away at 58 for Husband of Trina Braxton
Von Scales, the husband of reality star Trina Braxton, has died at 58 in Atlanta, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and family.
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Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant, Bassist and Voice of Metal Pioneers Venom, Dies at 63
Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant, whose guttural vocals and raw bass helped shape thrash and black metal, has died at 63, according to a statement from Venom.
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50 Cent Mocks Sean Combs Over Reported Prison Isolation
Rapper 50 Cent mocked rival Sean Combs on Instagram after reports that the disgraced mogul was returned to solitary confinement following prison privilege allegations.
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Tate McRae Steps Into Fragrance With Debut Launch
Pop star Tate McRae has launched her debut fragrance, Tate 01, in partnership with Scent Beauty, marking her official entry into the beauty sector.

