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China's National Day Box Office Falls to 1.165B Yuan
China's 2026 National Day holiday box office hit 1.165 billion yuan, down 36.6% year-on-year — the weakest season in roughly a decade.
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EntertainmentCulture
Josje Huisman, 40, Returns to K3 for December Concerts
Josje Huisman, 40, returns to K3 as a guest artist for December 2026 concerts, temporarily replacing the pregnant Hanne Verbruggen.
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EntertainmentUnited States
2026 Emmys Air Tonight: How to Watch TV's Big Night
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards air Monday night on NBC and Peacock, hosted by Mariska Hargitay. Here's how to watch and who's nominated.
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Entertainment & Culture
Ella Leyers and Jan Eelen Marry in Antwerp Ceremony
Belgian TV presenter Ella Leyers and acclaimed producer Jan Eelen married Saturday at Antwerp city hall, surprising fans with the intimate ceremony.
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Entertainment
Bruce Campbell Reveals Five-Year Cancer Prognosis
'Evil Dead' star Bruce Campbell reveals he has about five years to live after cancer diagnosis, sharing his defiant outlook on a podcast.
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Entertainment
K3 Ties Belle Pérez's Record with 5th Zomerhit Win
Belgian pop group K3 wins VRT Zomerhit for the fifth time with 'De zomer van Oya Lélé', tying Belle Pérez's all-time record.
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Entertainment
Dolly Parton, Iconic Singer and Philanthropist, Dies at 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after brief battle with cancer. The icon wrote 3,000+ songs and donated millions to charity.
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RegulationTechnology
China's CAC Cracks Down on Online Group Broadcast Chaos
China's CAC has disposed of 7,200+ irregular group broadcast live rooms and punished 2,200+ accounts in its crackdown on online entertainment chaos.
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Entertainment
Bockie De Repper Back in School for Third Time in New Show
Belgian TV personality Bockie De Repper, 41, returns to secondary school for the third time in new Play program premiering August 24.
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Entertainment
Harry and Meghan's Hollywood Dreams Fade as They Head Home
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's six-year California chapter ends as their star power and fortunes wane, prompting a return to the UK.
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Economy & Business
Kinepolis Reports Record Half-Year as Blockbusters Return
Belgian cinema chain Kinepolis posts record H1 results with 19.1M visitors and revenue up 32.6%, signaling strong industry recovery.
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Entertainment
Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77
Frank Beard, legendary drummer of ZZ Top who anchored the boogie-rock trio for nearly six decades, has died at 77.
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Entertainment
Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' Star, Dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, known for 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' died Sunday at 36. Autopsy shows no trauma; cause of death remains under investigation.
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Entertainment
Yungblud Vows to Perform at Pukkelpop Despite Leg Injury
British singer Yungblud reassures fans he will headline Pukkelpop despite a leg injury, promising shows in Belgium and Portugal will go ahead.
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Entertainment
Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' Star, Dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, known for 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' died at 36 in South Carolina. Autopsy shows no trauma; cause of death pending.
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Entertainment
Eurovision 2027 to Be Held in Bulgarian Seaside City Burgas
Burgas, Bulgaria's Black Sea resort city, will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 at Arena Burgas, with the Grand Final set for 15 May 2027.
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EntertainmentHuman Interest
Flanders Mourns Michiel Vandeweert, Progeria Advocate
Flemish celebrities and the public mourn Michiel Vandeweert (28), a beloved content creator and one of the world's oldest progeria patients.
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EntertainmentPolitics
Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' Actor, Dies at 84
Ben Jones, who played Cooter on 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and served two terms in Congress, died at 84 after a massive heart attack.
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Entertainment
Ms. Rachel Announces Debut Album 'I'm So Happy'
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel and husband Mr. Aron announce debut album 'I'm So Happy,' a 23-track collection releasing September 25 via Magic Star.
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Culture & Entertainment
Lokerse Feesten Sets Record: 135,000 Visitors, 65,000 Online
Belgium's Lokerse Feesten festival breaks attendance records with 135,000 visitors and 65,000 online viewers, marking its fourth record in five years.
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Entertainment
Fecal Matter: The Avant-Garde Brand Taking Over Red Carpets
Fashion brand Matières Fécales, founded in Montreal, has become a celebrity go-to with Zendaya, Lady Gaga, and Kylie Jenner wearing its designs.
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EntertainmentCulture
Hundred Flowers Film Awards Return to Beijing After 28 Years
The 38th Hundred Flowers Film Awards series opens in Beijing, marking the prestigious audience-voted film awards' return to the capital after 28 years.
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Entertainment
Carrie Underwood SNF Return Sparks Fan Backlash
Carrie Underwood's 14th season as Sunday Night Football's opening performer has divided fans, with some celebrating and others calling for a change.
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Entertainment
Ariana Grande's 'Petal' Reignites Body Image Debate
Ariana Grande's 'Petal' video reignites body image debate, prompting her to step back from the public eye amid intense scrutiny.
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Entertainment
Danni Heylen Bids Farewell to Iconic Kampioenen Character
Belgian actress Danni Heylen bids farewell to Pascalleke from F.C. De Kampioenen, saying she won't miss the character she played for 30 years.
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Entertainment
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Shatters Box Office Records
Spider-Man: Brand New Day grossed $360M domestically and $1.155B worldwide, becoming the biggest domestic opening ever and top film of 2026.
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Entertainment
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Shatters Box Office Record
Spider-Man: Brand New Day grossed $360M domestically, beating Avengers: Endgame's record for the biggest opening weekend in box office history.
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Entertainment
Ariana Grande Withdraws from London Musical, Steps Back
Ariana Grande withdraws from a London musical and announces a break from public life, citing 'endless, ongoing public scrutiny'.
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Entertainment
China's 2026 Film Box Office Surpasses 23.1 Billion Yuan
China's 2026 film box office surpasses 23.1 billion yuan as summer season delivers 23 consecutive days of 100-million-yuan daily grosses.
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EntertainmentHealth
Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis and New Album
Legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon, 83, reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis and skin cancer treatment, while announcing new album 'Comes in Waves.'
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EntertainmentSports
Courtois Celebrates Mother's Wedding, Hits Tomorrowland
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois celebrated his mother's wedding in Bilzen before heading to Tomorrowland festival with wife Mishel Gerzig.
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Entertainment
Chuck Russell, Director of 'The Mask,' Dies at 74
Chuck Russell, the filmmaker behind 'The Mask,' 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3,' and 'The Scorpion King,' has died at 74.
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EntertainmentCrime
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty in London Nightclub Assault Case
Chris Brown pleaded guilty to affray for a 2023 London nightclub bottle attack. He faces up to 3 years in prison at sentencing in October.
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Entertainment
Comic-Con 2026: Marvel Returns to Hall H, Spaceballs Hype
Comic-Con 2026 is underway in San Diego with Marvel's return to Hall H, a Spaceballs sequel panel, and over 120,000 fans celebrating pop culture.
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Entertainment
Sam Neill's Cause of Death: Pneumonia Confirmed by Agent
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died from pneumonia at age 78, his agent confirmed, correcting media inaccuracies. He had beaten lymphoma via CAR-T therapy.
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Business
12 States Sue to Block Paramount's Warner Bros. Takeover
12 Democratic state attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110.9 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Entertainment
Sir Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and The Piano Star, Dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill, beloved for Jurassic Park and The Piano, has died aged 78. Tributes pour in from around the world.
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Entertainment
Tomorrowland Fire: Reconstruction Reveals True Cause
HLN reconstruction reveals a subcontractor accidentally sprayed ethanol on stage decor, causing the catastrophic Tomorrowland main stage fire.
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Entertainment
Celine Van Ouytsel and Metejoor End Relationship Amicably
Belgian celebrity couple Celine Van Ouytsel and Metejoor end their 10-month relationship amicably, citing diverging life paths with no third party.
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EntertainmentCulture
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Screenings Canceled Amid Backlash
Christopher Nolan cancels preview screenings of 'The Odyssey' after backlash over casting, historical accuracy, and modern dialogue.
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Entertainment
'The Bear' and 'Only Murders' Lead 2026 Emmy Nominations
The 78th Emmy Awards nominations are out, with FX's 'The Bear' and Hulu's 'Only Murders in the Building' leading the pack. The ceremony airs September 14.
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Entertainment
Clooney Gets Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice
George Clooney will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, honoring his career as actor and director.
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Entertainment
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wed at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married July 3 at Madison Square Garden in a Dior couture ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with Stevie Nicks performing.
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Entertainment
Lionel Richie After Health Scare: 'I'm Doing Well'
Lionel Richie, 77, gives a health update after collapsing on stage in Minnesota, saying he's 'doing well' and thanking fans as he resumes his tour.
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EntertainmentBelgium
Jill Peeters Marries Colonel Tom Schepers in Sunny Ceremony
VTM weather presenter Jill Peeters married Colonel Tom Schepers in Mechelen under sunny skies, with Mayor Bart Somers officiating the civil ceremony.
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Entertainment
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married July 3 at Madison Square Garden with Adam Sandler officiating, in a star-studded ceremony featuring 1,000 guests.
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Entertainment
Camelia Huls Leaves The Real Housewives of Antwerp
Camelia Huls announces her departure from The Real Housewives of Antwerp after one season, citing a mismatch with the show's drama-heavy dynamic.
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EntertainmentCulture
Inside the Logistics of Taylor Swift's MSG Wedding Weekend
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce transform Madison Square Garden for a star-studded wedding weekend with $26M in charity donations and unprecedented security.
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EntertainmentNew York
NYPD Prepares Security for Taylor Swift Wedding at MSG
NYPD memo reveals security plans for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at MSG, with 130 officers, street closures, and overtime costs.
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Entertainment & Culture
Mel Brooks Turns 100: A Century of Laughter and Legend
Mel Brooks celebrates his 100th birthday. From 'The Producers' to 'Blazing Saddles,' the EGOT-winning comedy legend leaves an unmatched legacy.
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EntertainmentCulture
Mel Brooks at 100: A Century of Comedy That Changed America
Mel Brooks celebrates his 100th birthday as AFI names 'Blazing Saddles' funniest film ever, a documentary premieres and his archive finds a home.
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Entertainment
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: MSG Wedding Rumors Explained
Rumors swirl that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are planning a multi-day wedding at Madison Square Garden, backed by permit filings and NYPD briefings.
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EntertainmentRegulation
China Proposes First Industry-Wide Rules for Micro-Dramas
China's NRTA proposes first industry-wide micro-drama rules with three-tier classification, AI labeling, and export incentives for the $16.5B sector.
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CultureEntertainment
Mel Brooks Turns 100: A Century of Comedy and Laughter
Mel Brooks celebrates his 100th birthday on June 28, 2026. A look at the EGOT winner's legendary career, from 'Blazing Saddles' to 'Spaceballs.'
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EntertainmentMusic
K3 Comeback: Klaasje Returns with Hanne and Julia on Stage
Former K3 member Klaasje Meijer returns temporarily to replace pregnant Marthe De Pillecyn, debuting before 30,000 fans in Eindhoven.
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EntertainmentObituaries
Oliver Tree, Eccentric Musician, Dies at 32 in Crash
Oliver Tree, genre-defying musician known for 'Life Goes On' and 'Alien Boy,' died at 32 in a mid-air helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Entertainment
Toy Story 5 Review: Critics Divided on Pixar's Tech Sequel
Toy Story 5 opens to strong reviews as critics praise Jessie's arc and timely tech themes, though some question whether the franchise has run its course.
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Entertainment & Music
Taylor Swift Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, delivering an emotional speech with a warning about the music industry.
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CultureObituary
Flanders Bids Farewell to Margriet Hermans in Live Funeral
Flanders said farewell to beloved singer, TV presenter and politician Margriet Hermans in a live broadcast funeral from Merksplas-Kolonie.
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EntertainmentBusiness
SAG-AFTRA Ratifies 4-Year Deal with Studios and Streamers
SAG-AFTRA members voted 91.42% to ratify a four-year contract with studios, securing AI protections, pension merger, and wage increases.
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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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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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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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