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Animated flick 'The Wild Robot' tops N. America box office

"The Wild Robot," the animated science fiction tale of a machine surviving on a deserted island, topped North American box offices this weekend, ending the three-week reign of "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice," industry watchers said Sunday.

New Zealand breaks world record for largest mass haka

New Zealand on Sunday reclaimed the world record for the largest mass haka after more than 6,000 people performed the legendary Maori war dance, dethroning France.

'Historic achievement': Futsal World Cup journey inspires Afghans

Inspired by the "extraordinary" rise of his country's national futsal team, Mustafa beats the dawn every day to train in a busy sports complex in central Kabul.

Bollywood's 'King Khan' steals show at Indian film awards

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan declared "it's good to be back" as he won best actor at the International Indian Film Academy Awards on Saturday after a long absence from the limelight.

Chappell Roan axes gigs after backlash over US election stance

Pop singer Chappell Roan on Friday cancelled two major concerts after receiving a barrage of online criticism for refusing to endorse Kamala Harris against Donald Trump in the US presidential election.

'National treasure' UK actor Maggie Smith dies aged 89

Oscar-winning British actor Maggie Smith, a star of stage and screen for more than seven decades, died in hospital in London on Friday, her sons announced, prompting a flood of tributes led by King Charles III.

'National treasure' Maggie Smith dies aged 89

Oscar-winning British actor Maggie Smith, a star of stage and screen for more than seven decades, died in hospital in London on Friday, her sons announced, prompting a flood of tributes led by King Charles III.

'True national treasure' Maggie Smith dies aged 89

Oscar-winning British actor Maggie Smith, a star of stage and screen for more than seven decades, died in hospital in London on Friday, her sons announced, prompting a flood of tributes.

Maggie Smith, British theatre and cinema legend

Maggie Smith, who died on Friday aged 89, was an Oscar-winning legend of stage and screen, renowned for playing wide repertoire of characters during a decades-spanning career and personifying a particular kind of English eccentricity.

Veteran British actor Maggie Smith dies aged 89: family

Oscar-winning British actor Maggie Smith, a star of stage and screen for more than seven decades, died in hospital in London on Friday, her sons announced.

Climate activists jailed for throwing soup at Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'

A UK judge on Friday jailed two climate activists who threw soup at Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" at London's National Gallery in 2022 for terms of two years and 20 months respectively.

Maneskin's Damiano David releases first solo song

Damiano David, lead singer of Italian rock band and Eurovision winner Maneskin, released his first solo track Friday, sparking fears among fans that the group might be about to split.

UK watchdog bans Naomi Campbell from running charity over 'misconduct'

Former supermodel Naomi Campbell has been barred from running a charity after an inquiry found funds raised by an organisation she founded had been spent on spa treatment and room service charges.

X says complied with Brazil court orders, should be reinstated: source

Elon Musk's X social media platform has complied with orders from Brazil's Supreme Court and is asking for its suspension in the country to be lifted, a source close to the case told AFP on Thursday.

Macron, Trudeau pledge common front on economy, language

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday expressed their shared vision, from working towards "open and decarbonized" economies, and promoting the French language, to calling for a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Emotional Almodovar wins lifetime award at San Sebastian festival

Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar received a lifetime achievement award at Spain's San Sebastian film festival Thursday, getting teary-eyed as he was given a prolonged standing ovation.

Monet's odes to London's 'beautiful' smog appear in city

Claude Monet was enchanted by the mysterious light generated by London's famous "smog", and the city he loved is now hosting a new exhibition recognising his strange fascination with the industrial pollution.

Van Gogh painting falls short of expectations in Hong Kong auction

A Vincent van Gogh painting displaying the artist's shift from dark realism to vibrant impressionism sold for US$32.2 million at a Hong Kong auction on Thursday, falling short of expectations that it would fetch a record-breaking price.

Radiohead reworks Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' for new stage production

Shakespeare will meet Radiohead in a new stage production of "Hamlet" due to premiere next year, set to a reworked version of the band's "Hail to the Thief" album.

'Barbie' director Gerwig honored by 'terrifying' movie industry

"Barbie" director Greta Gerwig paid tribute to risk-takers in the "terrifying" entertainment industry as she was honored for her pioneering filmmaking at a prestigious Hollywood gala on Wednesday.

Van Gogh painting set to break Asia record in Hong Kong auction

A Vincent van Gogh painting displaying the artist's shift from dark realism to vibrant impressionism could become the most expensive Western painting sold in Asia if it fetches its top estimated value of $50 million at a Hong Kong auction on Thursday.

Hong Kong cheongsam master in the mood to retire after 75 years

Bent over a magenta chiffon fabric, an elderly Hong Kong tailor wearing thick glasses meticulously stitched on embroidered butterflies, working to transform the shimmering material into an elegant, high-collared Chinese dress known as a cheongsam.

OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati leaving company

OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati on Wednesday said she is leaving the company behind ChatGPT, adding to a growing list of high-level departures.

Facing backlash online, pop star Chappell Roan clarifies she's voting Harris

Breakout US pop star Chappell Roan said Wednesday she will vote for Kamala Harris, after coming under criticism when she said she didn't feel "pressured to endorse someone."

Atletico Madrid president splits time between football and film

Enrique Cerezo is best known in Spain as the longtime president of Atletico Madrid football club, the less glamorous cross-town rivals of Real Madrid.

The EU vs X: How big could the fines be for Musk?

Elon Musk's X is in hot water with the EU for allegedly breaking new content rules -- and the world's richest man risks multibillion-dollar fines even he might find prohibitive.

In election, Hollywood is about cash not endorsements

Stars from Taylor Swift to George Clooney are flocking to endorse Kamala Harris, but celebrities are unlikely to move the needle when it comes to voters and are seen by insiders as more effective at fundraising.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sued for alleged 2001 rape

A woman who alleges Sean "Diddy" Combs drugged and violently raped her, filming the assault so he could sell it for the titillation of others, said Tuesday she was suing the rapper.

Alberta Ferretti quits as creative director at brand she founded

Italian desiger Alberta Ferretti, who counts Taylor Swift among her clients, has given up her post of creative director of the fashion brand that she founded in the 1980s, the Aeffe group owners said Tuesday.

Met Opera opens season with tech-heavy 'Grounded'

New York's prestigious Metropolitan Opera will open its season Monday with "Grounded," a work that explores technological evolutions of war against the backdrop of motherhood.

Bottega Veneta goes for 'E.T.' chic as Madonna pops into D&G

Milan Fashion Week came to a close on Saturday with its share of surprises, not least an unlikely source of inspiration for Bottega Veneta's much-anticipated evening show.

Bottega Veneta holds investors' aces as Madonna pops into D&G

As Milan Fashion Week nears its end, fashionistas are eagerly awaiting Bottega Veneta's Saturday show -- as are investors seeing the brand's sales rise each year.

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