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Billy Joel Retires from Touring After Revealing Rare Neurological Disorder Diagnosis
New York, USA: Billy Joel, 76, announced his retirement from touring due to progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a degenerative brain condition...
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Not Even Ryan Reynolds Wanted Ryan Reynolds in His R-Rated Star Wars Pitch
Hollywood, USA: Actor Ryan Reynolds revealed on The Box Office podcast that he pitched an “R-rated Star Wars movie concept” to Disney, a more...
Billy Joel Retires from Touring After Revealing Rare Neurological Disorder Diagnosis
New York, USA: Pianist and singer-songwriter Billy Joel, 76, announced he is retiring from touring due to a rare neurological condition called...
Kim Kardashian Robbery Trial Concludes in Paris, Five Found Guilty for 2016 Heist
Paris, France: A decade after Kim Kardashian was tied up and robbed at gunpoint during Paris Fashion Week 2016, five men were found guilty in a...
Pulp Releases New Song “Got to Have Love” Ahead of First Album in 24 Years
London, England: Britpop icons Pulp dropped “Got to Have Love,” the second single off “More,” their forthcoming album—marking their first new...
Aaron Paul Recounts Devastation Over Not Landing Role in “The Class,” a Post-“Friends” Sitcom
Los Angeles, California, USA: Appearing on “Hot Ones,” actor Aaron Paul opened up about feeling crushed when he didn’t land a part in the 2006 CBS...
Marvel Studios Delays Next Two Avengers Films, Pushing Blockbusters to 2026–27
Hollywood, USA: Marvel Studios confirmed that Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars are being postponed from mid-2026 and mid-2027 to...
‘Cheers’ Actor George Wendt Dies at 76
Los Angeles, California, USA: George Wendt, best known for his six Emmy nominations playing Norm Peterson on the beloved sitcom Cheers, passed...
Jafar Panahi Triumphantly Returns to Cannes After Years of Repression
Cannes, France: Acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi appeared at the Cannes Film Festival for the first time since 2003, receiving a rousing...
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