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Travolta channelled film greats in low-thrust plane movie

Superstar John Travolta said Sunday he had channelled some of cinema's greatest filmmakers into his plane-themed directorial debut which has premiered to mixed reviews.

Around 10 'new' victims in France's Epstein probe: prosecutor

Around 10 "new" suspected victims have come forward in a French probe into the network of late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a prosecutor said Sunday.

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Tech breathes new life into endangered Native American languages

Linguistics experts are turning to cutting-edge technologies to revitalize threatened Native American languages -- and rejuvenate generations of Indigenous tradition -- through new approaches such as children's books and smartphone apps.

Netflix gains subscribers with ads and password crackdown

Netflix on Wednesday said subscriber numbers grew more than 10 percent to 247 million in the recently ended third quarter as it cracked down on passwords and refined an ad-supported tier.

Premier League eyes biggest ever TV rights deal by selling 70 more matches

The Premier League is aiming to smash its own record domestic television rights deal after making 70 more matches available for broadcast from 2025.

Artists pay homage to Oscar Wilde in Paris hotel where he died

Contemporary artists are paying tribute to writer Oscar Wilde with a series of works displayed in the Paris hotel where he died at only 46.

TikTok moms nurture 'detox for kids' misinformation

A TikTok army of American moms claiming to be "detox" specialists is pushing unproven treatments for childhood behavioral disorders -– while hiding that their misinformation is actually a marketing campaign aimed at making money.

For classical star Lang Lang, musicians must 'bridge' cultures

Lang Lang, one of the world's most influential classical artists, says that musicians must always act as a "bridge" between cultures, but even more so during times of crisis.

Britney Spears says she had abortion while dating Justin Timberlake

Britney Spears says in her eagerly anticipated new memoir that she had an abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake over two decades ago, according to an excerpt released Tuesday.

New IOC member Yeoh aimed to be an Olympian not a movie star

Michelle Yeoh said she had wanted to be an Olympian before becoming a movie star, after she was voted onto the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday.

Dutch art sleuth recovers six historic paintings

A Dutch art detective dubbed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World" has recovered another six paintings, including a portrait of William of Orange and the first depiction of a seventh-century king.

How a Bronze Age rock became a 'treasure map' for researchers

A piece of rock with mysterious markings that lay largely unstudied for 4,000 years is now being hailed as a "treasure map" for archaeologists, who are using it to hunt for ancient sites around north-western France.

Indonesian dancers keep the beat for ancient drag tradition

Indonesian dancer Rianto moves gracefully in front of a crowd of thousands in the capital Jakarta, whipping his orange sash and in full make-up as he performs a centuries-old folk dance frowned upon by conservatives.

Biden campaigns on Trump's Truth Social network

US President Joe Biden is taking on likely 2024 election rival Donald Trump in his own backyard -- at least virtually.

'Succession' writer skewers race bias in Oscar-tipped 'American Fiction'

"Editors, they want a Black book," the agent says to his author.

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher announces 'Definitely Maybe' tour

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher on Monday announced a series of shows next year where he will perform his former band's seminal debut album "Definitely Maybe", but still without his brother Noel.

Sacked Kenya moderators say mediation with Meta collapses

Facebook content moderators in Kenya said settlement talks to resolve a labour lawsuit against the social media behemoth's parent Meta collapsed on Monday, setting the stage for a renewed court battle.

'Great vibrations' of Mark Rothko at blockbuster Paris show

A huge show of 115 works by Mark Rothko opens in Paris this week. His son says he combined a "European soul" with "the freedom of America" to become an icon of 20th-century art.

Taylor Swift conquers N.America box office with concert film

After her sold-out stadium tour, pop superstar Taylor Swift filled movie theaters with screaming fans as her concert film took in an estimated $96 million in its opening weekend in North America, smashing records in the category.

Phallus and the boar: Turkey digs yield clues to human history

The dry expanses of southeastern Turkey, home to some of humanity's most ancient sites, have yielded fresh discoveries in the form of a stone phallus and a coloured boar.

Team behind 'Chicken Run' sequel hail stop-motion filmmaking

The director of a long-awaited sequel to stop-motion classic "Chicken Run" believes the "unique" filmmaking technique has enduring cinematic appeal, as the new film premiered in Britain on Saturday.

Van Gogh Museum scraps Pokemon cards over safety concerns

The Vincent Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam said Saturday it would no longer hand out a prized Pokemon card after the giveaway sparked crushes by "scalpers" reselling it for exorbitant prices.

US man pleads guilty to theft of 'Wizard of Oz' slippers

An elderly US man pleaded guilty Friday to the theft nearly 20 years ago of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the classic film "The Wizard of Oz."

Louise Gluck, US poet and 2020 Nobel laureate, dies at 80

American poet Louise Gluck, winner of the Nobel and Pulitzer prizes for her distinctively austere writing, has died, a Yale University spokeswoman told AFP on Friday.

Swiftonomics and Beyonce bump: how stars power economies

Three years after the pandemic wiped out the live music scene, fans are flocking again to see their favourite stars on stage, with Taylor Swift and Beyonce raking it in with tours that are giving local economies a boost.

'Swifties' flock to movie theaters for record-breaking 'Eras' film

Taylor Swift fans sporting friendship bracelets and glittery cowboy boots packed into early screenings of the pop megastar's concert film at movie theaters across the United States on Thursday.

Talks to end Hollywood actors' strike collapse

Talks between Hollywood actors and studios over an ongoing strike have collapsed, in a blow to hopes for a swift end to a crisis that has crippled the entertainment industry.

'Helpless': How a massacre unfolded at Israel music festival

Osher and Michael Waknin wanted to celebrate friendship, love and freedom. The twins in their 30s "organised parties all over Israel... They were always happy kids," their sister said.

Talks to end Hollywood actors' strike suspended

Talks between Hollywood actors and studios over an ongoing strike were suspended Wednesday, both parties said, in a blow to hopes for a swift end to a crisis that has crippled the entertainment industry.

Misinformation mires Australia's Indigenous rights referendum

Holed up in a makeshift studio in Sydney's Russian consulate, a pro-Putin activist on the run from Australian police is using the country's upcoming Indigenous rights referendum to push the Kremlin's agenda.

Ecuador journalists under fire as drug war escalates

To do their work of reporting the news -- a crucial job ahead of Sunday's looming presidential election -- many journalists in Ecuador now don bulletproof vests and helmets.

Frieze London celebrates 20th year of fairs in UK capital

Emerging artists and big names in contemporary art will both feature as Frieze London, one of the world's biggest and most prestigious contemporary art fairs, opens to the public on Thursday.

Jada Pinkett Smith says separated from Will Smith since 2016

Actor Jada Pinkett Smith has been separated from husband Will Smith since 2016 -- six years before the infamous "Oscars Slap" -- she revealed in an interview that aired Wednesday.

Rushdie to release book on near-fatal stabbing

British author Salman Rushdie is to release a memoir about the stabbing attack that nearly killed him last year when a knife-wielding assailant jumped on stage at an arts event in New York state.

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