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Japanese airport given full Hello Kitty rebrand for World Expo 2025
Japanese airport given full Hello Kitty rebrand for World Expo 2025
Don’t freak out when you try to board a flight to this southwestern Japanese prefecture and the destination on the ticket says “Hello Kitty” — you’re definitely on the right plane. MORE..
‘Home Alone 2’ director fears deportation if he cuts Trump cameo
‘Home Alone 2’ director fears deportation if he cuts Trump cameo
During an interview with San Francisco Chronicle, Chris Columbus shared that he wishes he could remove Donald Trump’s cameo from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. MORE..
The world’s tallest bridge will open in China this summer
The world’s tallest bridge will open in China this summer
Move over, Golden Gate and Sydney Harbour. China is set to open the world’s tallest bridge in June, the latest feat of engineering from the infrastructure-focused country. MORE..
HBO reveals first cast members for Harry Potter TV series
HBO reveals first cast members for Harry Potter TV series
Nick Frost, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer and Paul Whitehouse will appear in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, US network HBO has confirmed. MORE..
Katy Perry roars into space on all-woman flight
Katy Perry roars into space on all-woman flight
Pop star Katy Perry completed a brief foray into space Monday, roaring to the edge of the cosmos with an all-women crew on one of billionaire Jeff Bezos’s rockets. MORE..
‘The Golconda Blue’: Iconic Indian royal diamond to be auctioned for first time
‘The Golconda Blue’: Iconic Indian royal diamond to be auctioned for first time
A rare piece of India’s royal heritage, ‘The Golconda Blue’ -- a historic diamond once owned by the Maharajas of Indore and Baroda -- is set to make its auction debut at the Christie’s “Magnificent Jewels” sale in Geneva on May 14. MORE..
Katy Perry to fly into space with Blue Origin’s all-women crew today
Katy Perry to fly into space with Blue Origin’s all-women crew today
Pop star Katy Perry will be the biggest name in an all-female group set to touch the edge of space Monday, roaring into the cosmos on one of billionaire Jeff Bezos’ rockets. MORE..
World’s oldest gorilla in a zoo celebrates her 68th birthday in Berlin
World’s oldest gorilla in a zoo celebrates her 68th birthday in Berlin
Fatou, the oldest gorilla living in captivity worldwide, is getting ready for her 68th birthday in style. MORE..
Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony
Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony
After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award. MORE..
‘Squid Game’ actor O Yeong Su sentenced to one-year imprisonment in sexual assault case
‘Squid Game’ actor O Yeong Su sentenced to one-year imprisonment in sexual assault case
South Korean actor O Yeong Su, who rose to global prominence as Player 001 in Netflix’s Squid Game, has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault, according to South Korean media reports. MORE..
Beijing bites back at US tariffs by curbing Hollywood imports
Beijing bites back at US tariffs by curbing Hollywood imports
China said on Thursday it would immediately restrict imports of Hollywood films in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s escalation of U.S. tariffs on imported Chinese goods, though analysts say the impact is likely to be minimal. MORE..
LeBron James becomes first male athlete with a Ken doll
LeBron James becomes first male athlete with a Ken doll
LeBron James, one of the most iconic figures in modern sports, has made history once again - this time in the toy aisle. MORE..
Amid tariff war, China mulls banning Hollywood movies: Report
Amid tariff war, China mulls banning Hollywood movies: Report
China plans to ban Hollywood movies after saying it will never accept the ‘blackmail nature’ of the United States following President Donald Trump‘s escalated tariff threats against Beijing. MORE..
Cadbury unveils ‘world’s largest’ Creme Egg
Cadbury unveils ‘world’s largest’ Creme Egg
Chocolatiers have unveiled what they say is the world’s largest Cadbury Creme Egg. MORE..
Jacqueline Fernandez’s mother Kim Fernandez dies after suffering a stroke
Jacqueline Fernandez’s mother Kim Fernandez dies after suffering a stroke
Jacqueline Fernandez’s mother, Kim Fernandez, has died after suffering a stroke on Sunday. MORE..
Jay North, TV’s mischievous Dennis the Menace, dies at 73
Jay North, TV’s mischievous Dennis the Menace, dies at 73
Jay North, who starred as the towheaded mischief maker on TV’s “Dennis the Menace” for four seasons starting in 1959, has died. He was 73. MORE..
Iconic Malian musician Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam dies at 70
Iconic Malian musician Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam dies at 70
Grammy-nominated Malian musician Amadou Bagayoko, who won global fame by moulding traditional West African sounds with Western rock and pop influences as one half of the blind duo Amadou & Mariam, has died aged 70, the Malian government said. MORE..
Call of Duty maker defends gaming’s impact on young men
Call of Duty maker defends gaming’s impact on young men
A developer behind titles in the Call of Duty (CoD) series has defended the effect of video games on young men. MORE..
‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy’ renewed for four seasons at Fox
‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy’ renewed for four seasons at Fox
Animated television sitcoms “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy,” and “Bob’s Burgers” have been renewed for four more seasons on Fox, Fox Entertainment said on Wednesday. MORE..
ASTRO, SEVENTEEN, other K-pop stars to release tribute song for Moonbin
ASTRO, SEVENTEEN, other K-pop stars to release tribute song for Moonbin
A new tribute song dedicated to the late Moonbin of ASTRO will be released next month, his agency Fantagio announced on March 28th KST. MORE..
Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65
Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65
Val Kilmer, a movie star in the 1980s and ‘90s who played everything from Batman to Doc Holliday, died on Tuesday, according to his daughter Mercedes Kilmer, who released a statement to the New York Times and the Associated Press. He was 65. MORE..
Fab four stars revealed for major Beatles films
Fab four stars revealed for major Beatles films
Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan have been confirmed as part of the all-star line-up who will play members of the Beatles in four major new films about the band. MORE..
Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress’ family
Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress’ family
South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun has made a tearful public statement denying allegations made by the family of actress Kim Sae-ron, who died in an apparent suicide in February. MORE..
‘Adolescence’ hard to watch as a dad, UK Prime Minister tells creators
‘Adolescence’ hard to watch as a dad, UK Prime Minister tells creators
The prime minister has told the makers of hit Netflix drama Adolescence that it was “really hard to watch” with his teenage children, as he hosted a Downing Street meeting to discuss the influence of toxic material online. MORE..
Britain to return artwork stolen by Nazis to Jewish family
Britain to return artwork stolen by Nazis to Jewish family
A 17th-century painting looted by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium will be returned to his descendants after spending three decades in a London gallery, the British government said on Saturday. MORE..
