Popular Zimbabwean musician Mtukudzi dies
- Zimbabwe's most successful and internationally renowned musician Oliver Mtukudzi died on Wednesday after suffering from diabetes, ending a career that spanned four decades and 67 albums.
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 14:34:47 -0500
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New York parking squabble lands Alec Baldwin in anger-management class
- Actor Alec Baldwin on Wednesday agreed to take anger-management training, as he pleaded guilty in a Manhattan court to a harassment charge for a November confrontation in which he was accused of punching someone over a parking spot.
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:55:54 -0500
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Saints cornerback Williams charged with drunk driving
- New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams was arrested early Wednesday and charged with drunk driving, according to multiple reports.
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:53:43 -0500
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American singer Chris Brown denies rape allegation in Paris
- Singer Chris Brown said on Tuesday that a rape allegation against him was false, a day after the French prosecutor's office said that he had been arrested in Paris with two other suspects.
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:00:54 -0500
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Celebrities to keep social media posts 'clean', UK watchdog says
- Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora and other celebrities have agreed to spell out in social media posts if they are being paid to promote a brand, Britain's Competition and Markets Authority said on Wednesday.
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 03:43:32 -0500
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In snowy Paris, Chanel recreates summery bliss, minus Lagerfeld
- Chanel hosted guests in a mocked-up Mediterranean garden for its Haute Couture show on Tuesday though Karl Lagerfeld, the octogenarian designer responsible for the collection and extravagant set, failed to show up for his customary bow.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:20:00 -0500
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'Black Panther' leads popular films in Oscars best picture pack
- Marvel Studios film "Black Panther" made Oscars history on Tuesday, landing the first best picture nomination for a superhero movie, as crowd-pleasing blockbusters muscled into a contest recently dominated by art-house fare.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:24:17 -0500
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Viacom will buy Pluto TV streaming service for $340 million
- Viacom Inc said on Tuesday it will buy Pluto TV, a free video streaming TV service, for $340 million in cash to expand its advanced advertising business.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:06:32 -0500
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Saudi Arabia eyes billions of dollars in entertainment investments
- Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it expects billions of dollars to be pumped into a nascent state-backed entertainment sector and is eyeing dozens of Western acts, including an exhibition NBA basketball game and a Spanish-style running of the bulls.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:44:05 -0500
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Netflix in the running for top Oscars prize with 'Roma'
- Netflix Inc scored its first nomination for the prestigious best picture Oscar on Tuesday for "Roma," a milestone that will test whether Hollywood's film establishment is ready to award its top prize to a streaming service.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:37:59 -0500
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History-making Oscar nominations leave top prize up for grabs
- Netflix movie "Roma" and British historical romp "The Favourite" from Fox Searchlight led nominations for the Oscars on Tuesday in a history-making lineup that left the best picture race wide open.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:11:39 -0500
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Oscar nominees react with gratitude, pride and honor
- Actors, directors and producers were "flabbergasted," "honored" and "over the moon' to be nominated for the Academy Awards, which will be presented on Feb. 24 in Hollywood.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:11:39 -0500
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Oscars snub Bradley Cooper as director, 'Beale Street' as best picture
- Academy awards voters lauded musical drama "A Star is Born" with eight nominations on Tuesday but surprisingly failed to recognize Bradley Cooper in the best director category for his retelling of the classic story about an up-and-coming performer.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:07:10 -0500
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Factbox: Key nominations for the 2019 Academy Awards
- Nominations for the 2019 Oscars, or Academy Awards, the highest honors in the movie industry, were announced on Tuesday. The awards will be handed out on Feb. 24 at a ceremony in Hollywood.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:25:47 -0500
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Colman, Bale lead British talent charge in Oscar race
- Actors Olivia Colman and Christian Bale lead the British charge in the race for this year's Oscars, with a horde of UK talent nominated on Tuesday for their work in front of and behind the camera in the film industry's top honors.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:10:51 -0500
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Lebanese director credits street children actors for Oscar nod
- Tuesday's Oscar nomination for the Lebanese film "Capernaum", praised for its depiction of poverty in the slums of Beirut, is a "huge victory" for the street children who acted in it, according to director Nadine Labaki.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:09:22 -0500
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Electric guitar maker Fender launches U.S.-made acoustic guitar
- When Bob Dylan skipped his acoustic guitar and "went electric" on stage in 1965, it was with a Stratocaster model from Fender Musical Instruments Corp [FNDR.UL], considered by many the quintessential rock 'n' roll electric instrument.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:15:14 -0500
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Christian Dior's Haute Couture circus clowns conjure up magical place
- Harlequins and Pierrot clowns entertained at Christian Dior's Haute Couture catwalk show in Paris on Monday, as models sporting ruffs, sequined dresses and ringmaster jackets paraded through a circus tent, surrounded by acrobats.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 06:39:24 -0500
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