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HBO Max Name Reversal: Warner Bros. Discovery Reverts to Iconic Brand
Burbank, USA: After a two-year identity experiment as “Max,” Warner Bros. Discovery has announced it will restore its streaming platform’s former...
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Robert Benton, Oscar-Winning Writer-Director of Kramer vs. Kramer, Dies at 92
New York City, USA: Robert Benton, the celebrated filmmaker behind Kramer vs. Kramer, died at age 92 of complications related to dementia. His...
Gérard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault on Film Set, Given Suspended Sentence by French Court
Paris, France: Legendary French actor Gérard Depardieu was found guilty of sexually assaulting two female crew members on a 2018 film shoot,...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Trial for Alleged Sex Trafficking Ring
New York, USA: Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs faced stark allegations as his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial opened in Manhattan....
Kim Kardashian Testifies Against “Grandpa Robbers” in Paris Jewel Heist
Paris, France: Nearly nine years after a highly publicized robbery, Kim Kardashian returned to Paris to testify against a group of aging thieves...
All Eyes on Switzerland for Eurovision’s 69th Contest
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Basel, Switzerland, marking the first time the country has hosted since 1989. The worldwide audience...
“Miraculous” Kids’ Franchise Expands with Chibi Spin-Off, Lands Disney Deal
The global animated phenomenon “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir” is branching out with a new chibi-style spin-off targeting younger...
NBC Plans Star-Studded Special to Mark Its 100th Anniversary
NBC, the iconic broadcasting network founded in 1926, is gearing up for a prime-time spectacle to celebrate its century mark in 2026. The...
Doctor Who Shocks Fans with Return of the Fugitive Doctor, Raising Canon Questions
In the latest Doctor Who episode, “The Story & the Engine,” Jo Martin’s “Fugitive Doctor” unexpectedly reappears, igniting fandom debate over...
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