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Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce
Kansas City Chiefs
Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game amid Trump support controversy
- Swift attends Chiefs-Ravens game, supporting boyfriend Travis Kelce amid breakup rumors.
- Brittany Mahomes faces backlash for apparent Trump support on social media.
- Swift and Mahomes sit separately, possibly due to political differences.
- Swift's attendance quells breakup rumors and showcases her continued NFL involvement.
- Kelce praises Swift's interest in football, hinting at her involvement in play creation.
1 month ago
Norway
Royal Wedding
Tradition
Historic Royal Wedding in Norway Breaks Tradition
- Norway's royal wedding made history with a unique aspect, challenging traditional norms.
- The event garnered significant media attention and public interest worldwide.
- This royal ceremony potentially signals a shift in monarchical practices.
6 months ago
Reliance-Disney merger
Indian entertainment
streaming services
India's entertainment landscape reshaped by Reliance-Disney mega merger
- Reliance Industries and Walt Disney merge media assets in $8.5bn deal.
- New entity could capture 40% of TV market, reaching 750 million viewers.
- Merger dominates 75-80% of Indian sports streaming market, including cricket rights.
- Deal faces scrutiny over potential monopolistic concerns in entertainment and advertising.
- Competitors may struggle with pricing pressure and content costs.
6 months ago
Netflix
anthology
sci-fi
Black Mirror season 7 cast announced
- Netflix reveals star-studded cast for Black Mirror's seventh season, premiering in 2025.
- Peter Capaldi, Issa Rae, Paul Giamatti, and Rashida Jones among the announced actors.
- Season will consist of six episodes, including a sequel to 'USS Callister'.
- Full cast list includes 20 actors, with Cristin Milioti returning from previous season.
6 months ago
Star Wars
Darth Vader
The Lion King
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
- Legendary actor James Earl Jones passed away at 93 years old.
- Jones was renowned for voicing Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King.
- His last performance as Darth Vader was in the 2022 series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
- Jones had a distinguished career in theater, including roles in Shakespearean plays.
11 months ago
Kim's Convenience
Ins Choi
Asian representation
Kim's Convenience actor reflects on show's impact
- Ins Choi, creator of Kim's Convenience, now stars as Appa in London stage production.
- The play celebrates immigrant experiences and resonates across cultures and generations.
- Choi defends use of accents, arguing representation is crucial for unheard communities.
- Show's success led to more opportunities for Asian actors in English-speaking theater.
- Choi hopes the play builds bridges between communities and increases understanding.
1 year ago
casting
Miya Cech
Toph Beifong
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender casts Toph for season 2
- Miya Cech cast as Toph Beifong in Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender.
- Toph's arrival expected to add new dynamics to Team Avatar.
- Second season of the series is currently in production.
1 year ago
Linkin Park
Emily Armstrong
rock music
Linkin Park announces new female lead singer
- Emily Armstrong joins Linkin Park as new co-lead vocalist alongside Mike Shinoda.
- Colin Brittain replaces Rob Bourdon as the band's new drummer.
- Linkin Park to release new album 'From Zero' and embark on world tour.
- Armstrong, from alt-rock band Dead Sara, cites Linkin Park as major influence.
- First new music since Chester Bennington's death in 2017 to be released soon.