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Entertainment People attend a song protest concert against Israel at the Maria Theresien Square in the city center of Vienna, Austria, during the 70th Eurovision Song Contest week, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP)

Spain’s Eurovision Boycott Puts It on ‘the Right Side of History’, Says PM

Spain's boycott of the Eurovision song contest over Israel's war in Gaza puts it "on the right side of history", Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday,…

Entertainment Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage poses for a photograph at the Muson School of Music in Lagos, on April 24, 2026. (AFP)

Afrobeats’ Tiwa Savage Nurtures Africa’s Future Talent

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage walked around a music center in Lagos, smiling, listening and giving words of encouragement to scores of young artists…

Entertainment US singer Taylor Swift arrives for the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on September 12, 2023. (AFP)

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill Recordings Enter National Registry

Albums and songs from Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and The Go-Go’s are joining America’s audio canon. The new inductees into the National Recording…

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Entertainment Colombian singer Shakira will headline the first World Cup Final half-time show along with Madonna and K-Pop giants BTS. Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP

Madonna, Shakira, BTS to Headline First World Cup Final Half-time Show

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey,…

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Entertainment  Director Guillermo del Toro poses for portrait photographs for the 20th anniversary of the film "Pan's Labyrinth" at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP)

‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Returns to Cannes 20 Years After Record 22‑Minute Ovation

Mexican director Guillermo del Toro received the longest-ever standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival two decades ago for his historical fantasy "Pan's…

Entertainment  New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson, who was awarded with an Honorary Palme d'Or, displays his handprints during a ceremony on the "Walk of Fame" of the Croisette at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 13, 2026. (Reuters)

After the Hobbits, Director Peter Jackson Tackles ‘Tintin’

"The Lord of the Rings" maestro Peter Jackson revealed Wednesday that he is taking on another cult classic -- "Tintin". The New Zealand director said that he…

Entertainment (L-R) Host Didier Allouch, Jury Members Diego Cespedes, Ruth Negga, Stellan Skarsgard, Demi Moore, Jury President Park Chan-wook, Chloe Zhao, Isaach de Bankole, Laura Wandel and Paul Laverty attend the press conference for Feature Films Jury during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 12 May 2026. (EPA)

‘Shame on Hollywood’: Cannes-Winning Writer Rails at Stance on Gaza

Hollywood should be ashamed of the way it has treated stars like Susan Sarandon, Javier Bardem and Mark Ruffalo for opposing Israel's war in Gaza, a member of…

Entertainment US actor Vin Diesel at the Universal Studios backlot in Universal City, California, on May 20, 2023. (AFP)

‘Fast & Furious’ TV Series in the Works for Peacock

A television series based on the blockbuster "Fast & Furious" movie franchise is being developed for the Peacock streaming service, NBCUniversal said on Monday…

Entertainment Cannes Film Festival General Delegate Thierry Frémaux attends a press conference on the eve of the opening ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 11, 2026. (Reuters)

A Cannes Film Festival Light on Hollywood but Not Lacking in Star Power Kicks off in France

The red carpet has been rolled out at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. The French Riviera festival beginning Tuesday will include 12…

Entertainment  A person walks past the Cannes film festival signage prior to the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP)

Is Risk-Averse Hollywood Running Scared of Cannes Critics?

Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Top Gun have all premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the last decade. But in 2026, not a single Hollywood blockbuster is…

Entertainment Dua Lipa arrives for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, in West Hollywood, California, US, March 15, 2026. (Reuters)

Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15 Million for Allegedly Using Her Image to Sell TVs

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million in damages, accusing the South Korean tech giant of…

Entertainment The Beatles, from left, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney, arrive in Liverpool, England on July 10, 1964, for the premiere of their movie "A Hard Day's Night." (AP)

New Beatles Fan Experience Set to Open in London in 2027

The Beatles are headed back to one of the band's most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four,…

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Entertainment Meryl Streep, wearing Givenchy by Sarah Burton FW26, arrives at the New York Premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” held at the David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on 20 April 2026 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. (AP)

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the Box Office

In a box office battle of the sequels, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” had the slight edge over “Mortal Kombat II” in North American theaters this weekend. According…

Entertainment The Austrian capital is pulling out all the stops to host the 70th edition of the world's most-watched song contest. Joe Klamar / AFP

Eurovision Fever Hits Host City Vienna

Eurovision fever was set to hit Vienna on Sunday with events planned for thousands of fans in advance of the song contest's grand final on May 16, with the…

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Entertainment  This image released by Neon shows Hwang Jung-min in a scene from "Hope." (Neon via AP)

The Cannes Film Festival Is About to Begin. Here Are the Key Films Making Their Debut

For 12 days this week, the eyes of the movie world will be on the Cannes Film Festival. The Cote d’Azur spectacular will play host — starting on Tuesday — to…

Entertainment A woman looks at a photo of Italian actress Sophia Loren taken by Turkish photojournalist Ara Guler during the Cannes Film Festival at the Ara Guler Museum in Istanbul, on May 7, 2026. (AFP)

Türkiye Show Displays Photo Master Ara Guler’s Cannes Shots

One shot shows Sophia Loren lifting a champagne glass beneath the adoring gaze of fans. In another frame, Brigitte Bardot lies carefree in the countryside in a…

Entertainment FILE PHOTO: British singer Bonnie Tyler performs the song "Believe in me" during the dress rehearsal for the final of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest at the Malmo Arena Hall May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Jessica Gow/Scanpix

Singer Bonnie Tyler in Induced Coma in Portugal

Husky-voiced Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler was Friday in an induced coma in a hospital in Portugal after emergency surgery, a spokesperson said. The 74-year…

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Entertainment Nikki Glaser will host the Golden Globes again on January 10, 2027. Amy Sussman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File

AI Actors Not Eligible for Golden Globes, Say Organizers

Performances by AI-generated actors will not be eligible for Golden Globe awards, organizers said Thursday, days after they were also ruled out of Oscars…

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Entertainment In this handout picture released by Mexico's presidential press office, some 50,000 fans of South Korea's K-pop band BTS came to see the band at the Palacio Nacional in Mexico City. Handout / Mexico's Presidency press office/AFP

K-pop Stars BTS Draw 50,000-strong Crowd in Mexico

Around 50,000 fans of K-pop superstars BTS gathered outside Mexico's National Palace on Wednesday to get a look at the group, who waved to the crowd from a…

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Entertainment This image released by Warner Bros. shows Ryan Gosling, left, and Russell Crowe in a scene from "The Nice Guys." (Daniel McFadden/Warner Bros. via AP)

Ten Years Later, the Cult of ‘The Nice Guys’ Keeps Growing

When “The Nice Guys” debuted 10 years ago, the writing was on the wall for the big-screen comedy. It came out sandwiched between “Captain America: Civil War”…

Entertainment US singer and daughter of Jay-Z and Beyonce Blue Ivy Carter arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on May 4, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe Take Artistic Liberties with Met Gala Dress Code

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of…

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Entertainment FILE PHOTO: People gather outside the AMC theatre at The Grove  in Los Angeles, California, US, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

Theater Operator AMC Beats Revenue Estimates

AMC Entertainment beat quarterly revenue estimates on Tuesday, as a recovering box office and strong demand for its premium movie formats helped the cinema…

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Entertainment  US actress Blake Lively arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on May 4, 2026. (AFP)

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Agree to End Lengthy Legal Battle

Actor Blake Lively and "It Ends with Us" co-star Justin Baldoni on Monday settled their acrimonious years-long legal battle, avoiding a costly civil trial. A…

Entertainment US actress Demi Moore attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026. (AFP)

Demi Moore Joins Cannes Festival Jury

American actress Demi Moore, still riding high from the late-career boost of her Oscar-nominated turn in "The Substance", will join the jury for the Cannes…