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Liu Xun, 'Hail the Judge' Star, Dies at 86
Liu Xun, legendary Hong Kong actor known as the 'Thousand-Faced Tathagata' and famed for roles in 'Hail the Judge' and 'Swordsman II,' dies at 86.
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EntertainmentSociety
Patrick Bruel Cancels Summer Festivals Amid Rape Allegations
French singer Patrick Bruel cancels all summer festival concerts following multiple rape and sexual assault allegations, affecting events across Europe.
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Entertainment
Laura Tesoro Rushed to Hospital, Voice Finale in Jeopardy
Belgian singer Laura Tesoro undergoes emergency appendix surgery on the day of The Voice van Vlaanderen finale, casting doubt on her attendance.
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EntertainmentJustice
Patrick Bruel Withdraws from Enfoirés Amid Rape Allegations
French singer Patrick Bruel withdraws from Les Enfoirés charity shows after multiple rape complaints, ending a 34-year association with the iconic troupe.
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EntertainmentPolitics
Five Acts Exit Trump-Linked Freedom 250 Concerts
Five of nine artists have withdrawn from Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall, citing misleading nonpartisan claims and safety threats.
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EntertainmentPolitics
Power to the People Festival Tickets Now on Sale
Pre-sale tickets for the Power to the People Festival, featuring Springsteen, Foo Fighters, and Dave Matthews, began Friday as the tour wraps.
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EntertainmentPolitics
Dana White: White House UFC Arena an 'Honor' as Work Starts
Dana White says building a UFC arena on the White House lawn is an 'honor.' The June 14 event marks America's 250th birthday and Trump's 80th.
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EntertainmentPolitics
Springsteen, Morello Announce Power to the People Festival
Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello announce the Power to the People festival with Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, and more, set for October ahead of midterms.
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EntertainmentMusic
At 83, Paul McCartney Still Makes Music for the Love of It
Paul McCartney releases his 27th album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' at 83, driven by pure creative passion. A look at the acclaimed new record.
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EntertainmentCulture
'Letter to Grandma' Tops 1 Billion Yuan, Reshaping Indies
Small-budget Teochew dialect film 'Letter to Grandma' surpasses 1 billion yuan at Chinese box office, becoming a landmark success for indie cinema.
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EntertainmentCulture
Love Letter to Grandma Crosses 1 Billion Yuan at Box Office
Low-budget dialect film Love Letter to Grandma surpasses 1 billion yuan at Chinese box office, becoming 2026's biggest cinematic phenomenon.
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EntertainmentFilm
Cristian Mungiu Wins Second Palme d'Or at Cannes for 'Fjord'
Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' wins the Palme d'Or at Cannes, making him the 10th filmmaker to win twice. The drama stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve.
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Entertainment
Colbert Ends 'Late Show,' Returns on Michigan Public Access
Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' finale featured Paul McCartney and a giant wormhole. Hours later, he returned on Michigan community TV with Jack White.
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EntertainmentLegal
Britney Spears Avoids Jail After DUI Stop, Report Shows
Britney Spears tested low for alcohol but was confrontational during a DUI stop. She pleaded guilty to a wet reckless charge, avoiding jail time.
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Entertainment
Colbert Returns to Michigan Public Access TV With Jack White
One night after his CBS finale, Stephen Colbert surprised fans by guest-hosting a Michigan public access show with Jack White, Jeff Daniels, and Eminem.
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TechnologyEntertainment
Over 33,000 Drones Break Three Guinness Records in China
China's MOVA Yufengzhe flew 33,615 drones in Dujiangyan, breaking three Guinness World Records for drone formations and aerial displays.
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EntertainmentSociety
Bruel Concerts in Belgium at Risk Amid Assault Allegations
French singer Patrick Bruel faces growing calls to cancel Belgian concerts after Flavie Flament alleges rape. Forest National deliberates.
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EntertainmentCrime
Matthew Perry's Assistant Sentenced in Star's Fatal Overdose
Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's assistant paid $150K to keep him sober, faces sentencing for injecting the Friends star with fatal ketamine doses.
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Entertainment
Stephen Colbert Bids Farewell in a Surreally Lovely Finale
Stephen Colbert ended his 11-year run on The Late Show with a pitch-perfect finale featuring Paul McCartney, Jon Stewart, and a giant wormhole.
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EntertainmentCrime
Matthew Perry's Mother Condemns Assistant in Overdose Case
Suzanne Morrison, mother of late 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, condemns assistant Kenneth Iwamasa for enabling the addiction that led to his 2023 death.
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EntertainmentTelevision
SNL Season 51: A Creative Resurgence and the Rise of Padilla
SNL's 51st season marked a creative comeback with breakout star Ashley Padilla, Bowen Yang's farewell, and standout sketches like 'Auctioneers.'
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Entertainment
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Makes a Clumsy Big-Screen Debut
The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters with mixed reviews, as critics praise the action and Grogu's charm but criticize the thin narrative and low stakes.
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Entertainment
Tom Kane, Voice of Star Wars and Powerpuff Girls, Dies at 64
Tom Kane, the voice actor behind Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls, has died at 64 from stroke complications.
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EntertainmentCulture
Robbert Verreth Wins 14th Lunatic Comedy Award
Belgian comedian Robbert Verreth wins the 14th Lunatic Comedy Award, one of Flanders' oldest and most prestigious comedy competitions.
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EntertainmentPolitics
Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 as Belgium Finishes 21st
Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026 with Dara's 'Bangaranga.' Belgium finishes 21st as VRT threatens withdrawal amid Israel controversy.
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