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Robert De Niro Slams Trump as a ‘Philistine President’ at Cannes

Robert De Niro, the ace US actor, has criticised President Donald Trump at the Cannes Film Festival in France. Speaking at the opening ceremony, De Niro labelled Trump a “philistine president” while slamming him over his reported plans to impose tariffs on foreign-produced films. Addressing the audience, the 81-year-old actor argued that creativity should not be commodified. He also expressed concern over the state of democracy in the United States, emphasising the unifying power of art. “In

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May 15, 2025 — 1 min read

Tom Cruise Brings ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ to Cannes

Three years after flying into the Cannes Film Festival with “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise returned to the Croisette on Wednesday with “Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning.” Christopher McQuarrie’s latest “Mission: Impossible” installment is the biggest Hollywood tentpole wading ashore in Cannes this year. Ahead of the premiere Wednesday evening, Cruise, McQuarrie and the cast posed for photographers while much of the activity at the Palais was brought to a standstill by onlookers hoping to

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May 14, 2025 — 1 min read

Trump Touts $142 Billion Arms Deal on Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump has said the US has "no stronger partner" than Saudi Arabia during his first major foreign trip - a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment. U Day one of the trip saw the two sides announce a $142bn (£107bn) arms deal, as well as a raft of other investments that Saudi Arabia's crown prince said could eventually be worth $1tn. Trump also made Saudi Arabia the first foreign stop during his first term, in 2017. The rest of his gulf tour

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May 13, 2025 — 2 min read

Tory Lanez’s Team Shares Update Following Prison Stabbing Incident

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been hospitalised after being attacked by a fellow inmate at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. The incident occurred on Monday morning, and Lanez was stabbed 14 times, resulting in collapsed lungs and requiring a breathing apparatus. Fortunately, he is now breathing on his own and said to be in stable condition. Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stal

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May 13, 2025 — 1 min read

Pacers dominate Cavs in Game 4 to take 3-1 Series Lead

The Indiana Pacers thrashed the Cleveland Cavaliers to take a 3-1 stranglehold on their NBA playoff series on Sunday. Pascal Siakam scored 21 points to lead seven Pacers players in double figures as Indiana pushed Eastern Conference top-seeded Cleveland to the brink of elimination after their 129-109 victory. The Pacers already had the game well in hand, with an 80-39 halftime lead, when the Cavs announced that star Donovan Mitchell was doubtful to return for the second half with a left ankl

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May 12, 2025 — 2 min read

Tina Knowles Opens Up About Motherhood, and ‘Matriarch’ with Michelle Obama

Earlier this week, Tina Knowles sat with Michelle Obama for a special live episode of her IMO podcast to discuss the journey of creating her new memoir, Matriarch, her family’s history, and what motherhood means to her. Despite her fierceness, Tina Knowles reveals to the former first lady she had second thoughts about the reception of her memoir, Matriarch. Knowles is famously known as the mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. “It was scary,” she says. However, she feels it was important to le

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May 12, 2025 — 2 min read

Nuggets Outlast Thunder in Overtime Thriller to Take Series Lead

Jamal Murray scored 27 points and Aaron Gordon added 22, including a three-pointer to send it to overtime, where the Denver Nuggets dominated for a 113-104 triumph and a 2-1 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Routed in game two, the Nuggets had to battle throughout a game that featured 15 lead changes. That included six in the fourth quarter, where neither team led by more than three. Denver's reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic connected on just eight of 15 shots from the

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May 10, 2025 — 1 min read

SZA Hosts First Pop-Up Event For Not Beauty with Surprise Appearance from Kendrick Lamar

SZA recently hosted a pop-up event to promote her new beauty brand, Not Beauty. The two-day event — spanning from Thursday (May 8) to Friday (May 9)— took place in her hometown, East Rutherford, New Jersey at the American Dream Mall. Before the event, the singer shared the news with her fans via Instagram: “JERSEY and NEW YORK WE DOING IT MAJORRR . MEET ME AT AMERICAN DREAM MALL TOMORROW AND FRIDAY !! ( there’s a pathway that connects to the stadium ) . So excited to see you at our first mall p

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May 10, 2025 — 1 min read

David Attenborough Marks 99th Birthday With Urgent Call to Save the Ocean in New Film

On his 99th birthday, legendary naturalist Sir David Attenborough returns with “Ocean with David Attenborough,” a powerful new documentary that explores the wonders of the sea — and the urgent threats it faces. Crashing waves, glistening sea spray, a calm expanse of deep blue. These are the images that open “Ocean with David Attenborough,” the veteran broadcaster’s latest film. After decades of sharing stories of life on our planet, he tells viewers that: “The most important place on Earth is n

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May 9, 2025 — 4 min read

SZA Says She Technically Owes Beyoncé Half Her Publishing

SZA is giving Beyoncé her flowers, literally and financially. In a recent Instagram comment, the “Kill Bill” singer revealed she technically owes Queen Bey a huge cut of her SOS album earnings thanks to a key interpolation. The title track of her 2022 project samples “Listen,” Beyoncé’s powerful ballad from the Dreamgirlssoundtrack, which usually comes with a hefty publishing fee. But according to SZA, Bey never made her pay up. “I literally owe her half my publishing off interpolation alone

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May 8, 2025 — 1 min read

Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV, Becomes First American Pontiff

"Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti. The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord Robert Francis Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church Prevost who has taken the name Leo XIV Just a few moments ago, from the central loggia of Saint Peter's Basilica, Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti pronounced th

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May 8, 2025 — 5 min read

Skype Shuts Down After 22 Years of Service

Skype, once a leading video-calling platform, shut down on May 5. After nearly 22 years of connecting people across the globe, Skype is shutting down on May 5, marking the end of an era for one of the pioneers of internet communication. Launched in 2003, Skype quickly became a revolutionary tool for free voice and video calls over the internet, amassing more than 300 million monthly users at its peak in the mid-2010s. The free platform changed how people communicated across borders, long befo

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May 7, 2025 — 1 min read

Chris Brown Bagss Third RIAA Diamond Certification With ‘Look at Me Now’ Feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes

Chris Brown turned 36 years old on Monday (May 5), and he has extra reason to celebrate his birthday after the RIAA announced that he’s collected another diamond certification with 2011’s “Look at Me Now.” After going eight times platinum in 2021, “Look at Me Now” earned diamond status on Monday. With assists from Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, the Afrojack and Diplo-produced single landed on CB’s F.A.M.E. album. (The Recording Industry Association of America issues diamond certification to single

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May 7, 2025 — 1 min read

Lauryn Hill Stuns in Her First-Ever Met Gala Appearance

Lauryn Hill made a striking first-ever appearance at the 2025 Met Gala, instantly becoming one of the most talked-about looks of the night. The legendary singer turned heads in a pale yellow, sculptural suit that perfectly captured the evening’s theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The event, co-chaired by Pharrell Williams, aimed to spotlight Black menswear and the elegance of Black dandyism. As Pharrell told E! News, “It’s just given us an opportunity and platform to celebrate that re

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May 6, 2025 — 1 min read

Rihanna Expecting Third Child with A$AP Rocky, Rapper Confirms at 2025 Met Gala

At a historic edition of the Met Gala with tons of news-making moments, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky once again stole the show. The power couple is expecting their third child, the rapper A$AP Rocky revealed. “It feels amazing, you know,” gala co-chair A$AP Rocky told reporters who congratulated him Monday after outlets reported the couple was expecting their third child. “It’s time that we show the people what we was cooking up. And I’m glad everybody’s happy for us ’cause we definitely happy, you

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May 6, 2025 — 2 min read

‘Sinners’ Hits No. 1 On The Billboard Charts While Dominating The Box Office

For the past three weekends in a row, Sinners has been the top movie in America. It took over after A Minecraft Movie led for two frames, and it's showing very little sign of slowing down. In fact, it's the rare blockbuster that seems to be growing via word-of-mouth as more and more people head to theaters to see the Michael B. Jordan–starring vampire flick. Music plays a very important role in the plot of Sinners, and while it’s not a musical, there are a number of amazing performances spread

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May 5, 2025 — 2 min read