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Entertainment Street vendors gather outside the faded facade of the Granada Cinema, an early 1940s landmark, in the Bab al-Sharqi district of central Baghdad on May 26, 2026. (AFP)

‘Not Easy, but Not Impossible’: Iraq’s Film Industry Sees Slow Revival

In the heart of old Baghdad, legendary movie theaters stand abandoned and shrouded in dust, bearing witness to Iraq's once-vibrant cultural scene. A few…

Entertainment A temporary "no parking" sign issued by the NYPD for a film shoot outside Madison Square Garden, ahead of a reported wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce, in New York City, US, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan

Welcome to New York: City Buzzes for Likely Taylor Swift Wedding Weekend

Fencing is up, streets are closed and all signs point to a lavish wedding for megastars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in New York City this weekend. At…

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Entertainment Danny Glover arrives at the Governors Awards on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. (AP)

Actor and Activist Danny Glover Says He Has Alzheimer’s Disease

Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s…

Entertainment In this 2007 file photo released by Victor Willis World, former Village People lead singer Victor Willis is shown in costume. (AP Photo/Victor Willis World)

Village People Singer Victor Willis Dies at 74

Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit "YMCA" became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse…

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Entertainment  Chris Meledandri, Zoey Deutch, Pierre Coffin, Jeff Bridges, Allison Janney, Bobby Moynihan, and Jesse Eisenberg attend the "Minions & Monsters" premiere in Los Angeles, California, US, June 28, 2026. (Reuters)

New Minions Film Heads to 1920s Hollywood in Franchise Refresh

Illumination's latest Minions film is going back to 1920s Hollywood, a departure that French animator Pierre Coffin hopes will freshen a long-running animated…

Entertainment A note by the star of late record producer Clive Davis on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, US, June 23, 2026. (Reuters)

Star-Maker Clive Davis Honored at Funeral That Draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and Others

Kenny G played a mournful sax solo to kick off the funeral Monday for music legend Clive Davis, as pop royalty turned out to honor a man who championed so many…

Entertainment A child runs past promoters for the Supergirl movie at a mall in Beijing, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

In Blow to DC Studios, 'Supergirl' is No Match for 'Toy Story 5' at Box Office

In a setback for Warner Bros.′ revamped DC movie operations, “Supergirl” was absolutely no match for “Toy Story 5” at the box office, opening a distant…

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Entertainment The film tells the story of a young deaf girl, who embarks on a journey to discover her voice and express herself through the art of henna, (SPA)

Manga Productions Announces Its New Project 'Henna' in Collaboration with Bilibili

Manga Productions, a subsidiary of Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk,” is participating in the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026, one of the…

Entertainment Actress Angelina Jolie arrives for a special Maleficent Costume Display at Kensington Palace in London in ths file photo taken May 8, 2014. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/Files

Angelina Jolie Turns Personal Pain into Performance for ‘Couture’ Film

Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie faced one of her deepest fears on screen for the French film "Couture" - being diagnosed with cancer. Based on personal…

Entertainment Legendary US record producer Clive Davis speaks during the “Recording Academy and Clive Davis' Salute To Industry Icons” pre-Grammy gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 31, 2026. (AFP)

Clive Davis, Music Industry Starmaker, Dies at 94

Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars…

Entertainment  This image released by Disney shows characters Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen, left, and Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, in a scene from "Toy Story 5." (Pixar-Disney via AP)

‘Toy Story 5’ Rakes in the Biggest Box-Office Debut of the Year with a Franchise-Best $160 Million

“Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to…

Entertainment FILE - Actor Daveigh Chase poses at the Season 5 premiere of HBO series "Big Love," in Los Angeles on Jan. 12, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Former Child Actor Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' Villain and Lilo Voice, Dies at 35

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's “Lilo & Stitch” and her villainous performance in the thriller “The Ring," has died…

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Entertainment This image released by Disney shows characters Bullseye, left, and Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack, in a scene from Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5." (Disney/Pixar via AP)

‘Toy Story 5’ Tackles Tech Tensions and Tween Girl Trials

For actor Joan Cusack, who voices the animated cowgirl Jessie in Disney's “Toy Story 5,” it was important that the film tell a different kind of story — one…

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Entertainment Horse Racing - Cheltenham Festival - Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Britain - March 13, 2026 Television presenter Jeremy Clarkson ahead of the races. (Action Images via Reuters)

British Presenter Jeremy Clarkson Reveals He Has Cancer on TV Show

British television presenter Jeremy Clarkson, ‌best known for hosting the "Top Gear" motoring show, has revealed that he had been diagnosed with an…

Entertainment Grammy awards are displayed at the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Oct. 10, 2017. (AP)

The Grammys Add 5 New Categories and Announce Changes to Best New Artist

The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including the addition of five new categories. The academy on Tuesday…

Entertainment This combination of images released by Heritage Auctions show the light saber used on screen by Mark Hamill's character Luke Skywalker in the 1980 "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back." (Heritage Auctions via AP)

Luke’s ‘Empire’ Light Saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ Witch Hat and Lebowski Rugs Going up for Auction

A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of…

Entertainment (FILES) Britain's Bonnie Tyler performs during the finals of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest on May 18, 2013. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)

Singer Bonnie Tyler Out of Coma

Singer Bonnie Tyler, known for mega-hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has come out of a coma following emergency surgery last…

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Entertainment Fireworks explode in the sky during Mickey and Minnie's Birthday Celebration Castle Projection “Best Wishes” at Shanghai Disneyland Resort on November 16, 2025, in Shanghai, China. (Getty Images)

Disney to Announce New $60 Billion Theme Park in Shanghai 

Disney is tipped to imminently announce that it is developing a new theme park as part of a $60 billion investment in its Experiences division which generates…

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Entertainment Blake Lively has been in a lengthy legal battle with Justin Baldoni. Leonardo MUNOZ / AFP/File

In Partial Victory, Blake Lively Wins Legal Fees from Justin Baldoni

US actor Justin Baldoni must pay legal fees but not damages to "It Ends with Us" co-star Blake Lively, a New York judge ruled Friday, settling a years-long…

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Entertainment Tom Cruise, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

An Astronaut, Movie Stars and a Knight: US Brings Glitz for World Cup Opener

The World Cup arrived in the United States on Friday in a blizzard of celebrity and glamour, with Los Angeles pulling out all the stops for the opening game…

Entertainment US singer-songwriter Ariana Grande (R) and US music video director Christian Breslauer accept the award for Video of the Year for "Brighter Days Ahead" on stage during the MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 7, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Ariana Grande to White House: Don't Use My Music for 'Heinous Nonsense'

American pop star Ariana Grande told President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to stop using her music to promote its policies. The comment came…

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Entertainment  Honoree US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift attends the 55th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York on June 11, 2026. (AFP)

Taylor Swift Becomes Youngest Woman Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it,"…

Entertainment FILE PHOTO: The logo of French music streaming platform Deezer is seen at La Defense business and financial district in Courbevoie near Paris, France, July 5, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Deezer Launches Free AI Music Detector for Users of Major Streaming Platforms

French music platform Deezer has launched a free online tool to detect AI-generated tracks in playlists, available to users of all major streaming platforms,…

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Entertainment 13 November 2022, North Rhine-Westphalia, Duesseldorf: American singer Taylor Swift poses on the red carpet of the MTV Europe Music Awards. (dpa)

Taylor Swift Surprises with Performance at ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere in Hollywood

Pop superstar Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance in Hollywood on Tuesday at the premiere of animated movie "Toy Story 5." Swift sat at a piano in a full…