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The hype reawakens: Star Wars stages ‘Last Jedi’ premiere

The trailers have dropped, the frantic media tours have concluded and the phoney war is over: "Star Wars: The Last…

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Writers call for release of Cameroonian author Patrice Nganang

Writers and activists on Friday appealed for the immediate release of the Cameroonian author Patrice Nganang, arrested after publishing a…

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‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘The Post’ among AFI’s movies of the year

Press freedom movie “The Post,” “Call Me By Your Name,” World War Two film “Dunkirk” and superhero movie “Wonder Woman”…

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Saudi crown prince bought $450 mn Da Vinci: report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is the actual buyer of a painting by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci that…

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Ed Sheeran rules Spotify in 2017

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran dominated Spotify in 2017, with his latest album "Divide" played 3.1 billion times worldwide, the leading…

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Comedian John Oliver confronts Dustin Hoffman about sexual harassment claim

Comedian John Oliver confronted Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman on stage about a sexual harassment accusation, offering an audience in New…

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Taylor Swift spends third week atop Billboard 200 chart

Taylor Swift held onto her throne atop the weekly US Billboard 200 album chart for a third consecutive week on…

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‘Kwaussie’ named Australian word of the year

Inspired by a dual citizenship crisis plaguing politics in Australia, the term "Kwaussie" -- a mix of Kiwi and Aussie…

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Italy financial police visit Gucci’s offices in tax probe: source

Italian tax police have visited the offices of fashion company Gucci for fiscal checks as part of an investigation by…

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