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Japanese comedian Ken Shimura dies from coronavirus
13:00, Mar 30, 2020

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura dies from coronavirus

Reuters
Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who had been hospitalised after being infected with the new coronavirus, has died, becoming the first Japanese...Details
Dylan drops 17-min song inspired by Kennedy assassination
13:10, Mar 28, 2020

Dylan drops 17-min song inspired by Kennedy assassination

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Bob Dylan on Friday released a 17-minute song inspired by the assassination more than five decades ago of...Details
Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus in prison
11:07, Mar 23, 2020

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus in prison

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Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein, who is serving a prison sentence for sexual assault and rape, has tested positive for the coronavirus,...Details
Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies
15:20, Mar 21, 2020

Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies

Reuters
Grammy-winning country singer Kenny Rogers died late on Friday night at the age of 81, his family said on Saturday. The American singer "passed...Details
'Cannes Film Festival postponed due to coronavirus'
14:03, Mar 20, 2020

'Cannes Film Festival postponed due to coronavirus'

Reuters
The Cannes Film Festival, the world's largest, was forced to postpone its latest edition in May due to the spread of the coronavirus, organisers of...Details
Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson leave hospital after coronavirus treatment
19:15, Mar 17, 2020

Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson leave hospital after coronavirus treatment

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Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have left a hospital in Australia's Queensland state five days after testing positive for...Details
Disney to release 'Frozen 2' on streaming platform three months early
16:45, Mar 16, 2020

Disney to release 'Frozen 2' on streaming platform three months early

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Walt Disney Co said on Friday it would make the sequel to hit animated movie “Frozen” available on its streaming platform Disney+ three...Details
Coronavirus: Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson test positive
12:25, Mar 12, 2020

Coronavirus: Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson test positive

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Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, have both tested positive for coronavirus in Australia, the actor said on...Details
Led Zeppelin wins 'Stairway to Heaven' copyright case
12:10, Mar 11, 2020

Led Zeppelin wins 'Stairway to Heaven' copyright case

Reuters
Led Zeppelin on Monday persuaded a US appeals court to reinstate a jury verdict that it did not steal the opening guitar riff for "Stairway to...Details
Bangabandhu Mar 7 speech recreated at Joy Bangla concert
14:28, Mar 08, 2020

Bangabandhu Mar 7 speech recreated at Joy Bangla concert

Mahmood Manzoor and Waliul Biswas
The 'Joy Bangla' concert at the Army Stadium was like no other with Bangabandhu’s historic March 7 speech recreated in holographic...Details
Taylor Swift ranks as best-selling global artist in 2019
17:15, Mar 03, 2020

Taylor Swift ranks as best-selling global artist in 2019

Reuters
Pop superstar Taylor Swift topped the list of the world's best-selling music artists in 2019, thanks to the...Details
British singer Duffy resurfaces with tale of being held captive
10:47, Feb 26, 2020

British singer Duffy resurfaces with tale of being held captive

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British singer Duffy on Tuesday explained a long absence from the music scene by saying she had been "raped and drugged and held captive," but gave...Details
Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape
10:45, Feb 25, 2020

Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape

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Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of sexual assault and rape in a New York court on Monday and taken off to jail in handcuffs, a...Details
'Friends' to reunite in HBO Max special
13:24, Feb 22, 2020

'Friends' to reunite in HBO Max special

Reuters
WarnerMedia is reuniting its "Friends" cast for an untitled, unscripted special for its upcoming streaming service, HBO Max,...Details
Film 'Misbehaviour' highlights battle for equality: Keira Knightley
20:26, Feb 19, 2020

Film 'Misbehaviour' highlights battle for equality: Keira Knightley

Reuters
Keira Knightley said her new film “Misbehaviour”, the true story of how the Women’s Liberation Movement disrupted the 1970 Miss...Details
'Parasite' director gets hero's welcome in S Korea
11:08, Feb 18, 2020

'Parasite' director gets hero's welcome in S Korea

Reuters
"Parasite" director Bong Joon-ho was greeted with cheers and applause as he returned to South Korea on Sunday after his historic four-Oscar win....Details
Billie Eilish releases theme to forthcoming James Bond film 'No Time to Die'
15:30, Feb 15, 2020

Billie Eilish releases theme to forthcoming James Bond film 'No Time to Die'

Reuters
American teen pop sensation Billie Eilish, fresh off her big Grammy Awards victory and an Oscar night performance, has released her...Details
Oscars TV audience hits record low in 'driverless' ceremony
12:33, Feb 11, 2020

Oscars TV audience hits record low in 'driverless' ceremony

Reuters
The US television audience for the 2020 Oscars fell to an all- time low for a ceremony that brought big...Details
Renee Zellweger wins best actress Oscar for 'Judy'
12:45, Feb 10, 2020

Renee Zellweger wins best actress Oscar for 'Judy'

Reuters
Renee Zellweger was crowned best actress at the Oscars on Sunday for her portrait of Hollywood legend Judy Garland in "Judy," a biographical drama...Details
Joaquin Phoenix wins best actor Oscar for 'Joker'
11:53, Feb 10, 2020

Joaquin Phoenix wins best actor Oscar for 'Joker'

Reuters
Joaquin Phoenix won his first Oscar on Sunday for his terrifying performance as an isolated loner who becomes one of the world's best...Details
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