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Oscar Hopeful Karla Sofia Gascon Steps Back Amid Social Media Scandal
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Fallen star's silence

Sofia Gascon hopes her silence will allow the film to be appreciated for what it is: a beautiful ode to love and difference

George Clooney admits to nerves ahead of Broadway debut
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George Clooney admits to nerves ahead of Broadway debut

The two-time Oscar winner has not done a live theater show since 1986

IBA Alum Fest 2025 - Fun, food, and startups
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IBA Alum Fest 2025 - Fun, food, and startups

The two-day event entertained IBA alumni and current students at two separate venues

'Dog Man' fetches top spot in North America box office
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'Dog Man' fetches top spot in North America box office

DreamWorks animated flick about a canine crime fighter took in an estimated $36 million from Friday through Sunday

Beyonce wins Album of the Year for 'Cowboy Carter'
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Beyonce wins Album of the Year for 'Cowboy Carter'

The 43-year-old music icon bested stiff competition to claim the night's most prestigious trophy

Oscar-hopeful Karla Sofia Gascón apologizes for past racist, Islamophobic tweets
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Oscar-hopeful Karla Sofia Gascón apologizes for past racist, Islamophobic tweets

The 'Emilia Perez' star was "deeply sorry to those I have caused pain," in a statement sent to AFP via a Netflix spokeswoman

Agatha Christie's 'Witness for the Prosecution' celebrates 100 years
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Agatha Christie's 'Witness for the Prosecution' celebrates 100 years

The current stage production of "Witness for the Prosecution" is booked until September 28, 2025

Warner Bros hit with Superman copyright lawsuit ahead of new movie
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Warner Bros hit with Superman copyright lawsuit ahead of new movie

The estate accused Warner of unlawfully failing to pay royalties for using Superman in countries outside the United States

Renee Zellweger celebrates 'old friend' Bridget Jones as film has London premiere
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Renee Zellweger celebrates 'old friend' Bridget Jones as film has London premiere

Universal Pictures' "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" begins its global cinematic rollout on February 12

'Monte-Cristo' and 'Emilia Perez' frontrunners at France's Cesar film awards
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'Monte-Cristo' and 'Emilia Perez' frontrunners at France's Cesar film awards

The Cesars will be handed out in Paris on February 28, marking the 50th anniversary of the awards

Beyonce and the Grammys: a tense relationship again at a head
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Beyonce and the Grammys: a tense relationship again at a head

Few artists have been snubbed so conspicuously by the Recording Academy

Police arrest two after protest at Sigourney Weaver London play
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Police arrest two after protest at Sigourney Weaver London play

Activist group Just Stop Oil said the pair held a sign highlighting the dangers of rising temperatures

Chiuri delves into the past for what could be her last Dior fashion show
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Chiuri delves into the past for what could be her last Dior fashion show

The Spring-Summer 2025 collection was inspired by "the creativity of past centuries" and intended "to disrupt the order of time."

Jennifer Lopez brings 1950s Hollywood 'diva' to Sundance Indie Fest
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Jennifer Lopez brings 1950s Hollywood 'diva' to Sundance Indie Fest

Her musical film was the hottest ticket at this year's Sundance gathering, which focuses on arthouse and documentary fare

Blacklisted: A soul-stirring musical on visa woes, identity, and home
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Blacklisted: A soul-stirring musical on visa woes, identity, and home

A one-woman show about identity, belonging, and the fight against rejection

Universal inks multi-year deal with streaming platform Spotify
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Universal inks multi-year deal with streaming platform Spotify

The deal indicates a compromise regarding Spotify's controversial "bundling" rollout

An enchanting night of poetry
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An enchanting night of poetry

No venue could have hosted the celebration of Zehra Nigah's legacy better than Karachi's Mohatta Palace

Don't let AI 'rip off' artists, Beatles star McCartney warns UK government
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Don't let AI 'rip off' artists, Beatles star McCartney warns UK government

In a recent interview, McCartney said he was worried only tech giants would benefit unless copyrights were adequately protected

Bob Dylan a contrast to 'narcissistic' modern stars, says biopic director
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Bob Dylan a contrast to 'narcissistic' modern stars, says biopic director

James Mangold said that delving into Dylan's early career in the 1960s involved immersing himself in a different, simpler world

'Emilia Perez' tops Oscar nominations in fire-hit Hollywood
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'Emilia Perez' tops Oscar nominations in fire-hit Hollywood

Transgender cartel musical shattered the record for the most Academy Award nominations for a non-English-language movie