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Newest first · UTC+11:00Reading and Leeds have dropped BBC Introducing for a new ‘nepo baby stage’. Where does it leave DIY artists?
As R&L replace the BBC’s unsigned artists stage with one filled with rock scions and a Simon Cowell boyband, many are decrying disappearing opportunities for grassroots acts
· Daniel Dylan Wray
Celine Dion arrives in France ahead of sold-out comeback dates
PARIS, France — Canadian superstar Celine Dion arrived in Paris on Friday two weeks ahead of the first of her sold-out comeback concerts in the French capital.
· Agence France-Presse
How AI era means, ‘celebrities will never die’ and stars’ families can make fortunes forever despite fan backlash
These days, you can still add to your IMDb page — well after you die.
· Tim Baysinger
‘Desperate Housewives’ star Teri Hatcher set for huge new theater role: sources
There’s buzz on Broadway that Teri Hatcher will step into the role of Miranda Priestly in London’s “The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical,” stage sources say.
· Ian Mohr
Jax Taylor allegedly threatened to ‘gut’ estranged wife Brittany Cartwright ‘like a fish’: protective order
Brittany Cartwright was granted a temporary restraining order against estranged husband Jax Taylor amid their contentious divorce, Page Six can confirm.
· Riley Cardoza, Teresa Roca
Thieves buy tickets before plundering necklace from Vienna museum
VIENNA, Austria — Two men bought tickets to enter Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) before smashing a display case, grabbing a 200-carat platinum and diamond necklace and walking away, police said Friday.
· Agence France-Presse
Rob Reiner’s son Jake gives first interview after parents’ deaths: ‘I will never understand why this happened’
Jake says his parents ‘never stopped helping’ his brother Nick, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering both of them at their Los Angeles home
· Sian Cain
Fast-fashion giant Shein faces Paris store closure | South China Morning Post
Shein opened its first-ever shop inside Paris’ BHV Marais department store in late 2025, triggering protests, lawsuits and a partner backlash.
Shakira at the Pyramids: What fans can expect from her Egypt concert | The National
Shakira’s concert at the Pyramids of Giza on November 28 will go ahead as planned, according to promoter Rabih Mokbel.
· Saeed Saeed
N. Korean leader sends message of sympathy to Chinese, Nepali presidents over deadly floods
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent messages of sympathy to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nepali President Ram Chandra Poudel on Friday over the devastating flooding in the Himalayan region, state media said.
· Yonhap
N. Korean leader sends message of sympathy to Chinese, Nepali presidents over deadly floods
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent messages of sympathy to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nepali President Ram Chandra Poudel on Friday over the devastating flooding in the Himalayan region, state media said.
· Oh Seok-min
‘The View’ Season 30 cast revealed after shakeup speculation
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· Riley Cardoza
Grand Theft Auto 6 preview signals blockbuster demand, analysts say
Streaming platforms struggled to handle huge demand for the first official preview of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 on Thursday, sending shares of Take-Two, the game maker's parent company, higher in premarket.
· Jenni Reid, Alex Buckmaster
Tony Romo teases CBS return after ‘taking full responsibility’ of OWI arrest
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· Bernie Zilio
Paulo Avelino ‘retires’ from showbiz for GTA 6, Path of Exile 2
MANILA, Philippines — Actor Paulo Avelino had fans doing a double take after he seemingly announced that he would be stepping away from showbiz—but it turns out he simply has some very important gaming plans.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
Good Good Golf CEO attacks Callaway for ‘media blitz,’ threatens lawsuit in late-night tweet storm as fallout from ad worsens
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· Matt Ehalt
‘I don’t care if I look good’: French heartthrob Louis Garrel on fashion, fatherhood and his radically dorky new role
The star has long been French cinema’s favourite tousle-haired Adonis, which makes his latest performance – as a schlubby, stay-at-home dad – all the more surprising. ‘I appreciate people laughing at me,’ he says
· Philip Oltermann
Why Malaysia’s push for 15 million Muslim tourists is no sure thing
With disruption to long-haul flights, Malaysia may not draw more Muslim visitors at the expense of the travel hubs in Dubai and Doha
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Why Malaysia’s push for 15 million Muslim tourists is no sure thing
With disruption to long-haul flights, Malaysia may not draw more Muslim visitors at the expense of the travel hubs in Dubai and Doha
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Memo to Ridley Scott: no one needs more Alien: Covenant movies – get the franchise back to stalk’n’slash
News that Scott is working on a follow-up to his maligned 2017 film leaves me worried the franchise has run out of shocks
· Benchild
Celebrity Hunted showed I can achieve anything after cancer, Amy Dowden says
Amy Dowden won the latest series of the Channel 4 challenge show alongside Strictly Come Dancing's Carlos Gu
· Bbcnews
Ben Gvir to release children’s book glorifying his racist ‘achievements’ in power
Israel’s far-right Jewish Power party is preparing to release a children’s book celebrating the “activities and achievements” of its leader, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
· Middleeasteye
Who is Garrett Clark? Meet the Good Good co-founder at the centre of a golf ad controversy
Intended as a parody of the film Obsession, the ad was accused of normalising violence against women – and led to Callaway severing ties with the YouTube channel
· Varvara Rodchenko
Who is Garrett Clark? Meet the Good Good co-founder at the centre of a golf ad controversy
Intended as a parody of the film Obsession, the ad was accused of normalising violence against women – and led to Callaway severing ties with the YouTube channel
· Varvara Rodchenko
'The Odyssey' becomes fastest film to top 8 mln admissions in S. Korea this year
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" on Friday became the fastest film to surpass 8 million admissions in South Korea this year, its local distributor said.
· Yonhap
My Word: The 'fight or flight' kite dilemma - opinion
Forget “Let’s go fly a kite” from Mary Poppins. The song from Disney’s movie sends spirits soaring, but in Israel, post-October 7, 2023, kites are not symbols of innocent childhood fun. They have transformed from symbols of freedom into weapons of physical and psychological warfare. It’s evil, but brilliant.
· LIAT COLLINS
'The Odyssey' becomes fastest film to top 8 mln admissions in S. Korea this year
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" on Friday became the fastest film to surpass 8 million admissions in South Korea this year, its local distributor said.
· Oh Seok-min
VOA 1 - The Hits
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Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police
Police moved to disperse demonstrators at Trampolín and Benítez beaches after belongings and makeshift shelters used by migrants were set alight during the unrest. Footage broadcast by Spanish public television showed protesters throwing objects into bonfires as police pushed them back, while migrants retreated behi…
· AfricaNews
Chinese violin virtuoso Zhang Aozhe, 18, makes magical Hong Kong debut
The Premio Paganini winner played Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi and more with flawless technique in a show that deserved a higher turnout
· Jimmy Shiu
Chinese violin virtuoso Zhang Aozhe, 18, makes magical Hong Kong debut
The Premio Paganini winner played Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi and more with flawless technique in a show that deserved a higher turnout
· Jimmy Shiu
‘Never sell love for money’: China actress Jing Tian hits back at crypto mogul Justin Sun’s claims
While their relationship timeline is unclear, Sun proposed in January and sent a 30- million-yuan (US$4.5 million) ‘bride price’ to her parents
· Zoey Zhang
‘Never sell love for money’: China actress Jing Tian hits back at crypto mogul Justin Sun’s claims
While their relationship timeline is unclear, Sun proposed in January and sent a 30- million-yuan (US$4.5 million) ‘bride price’ to her parents
· Zoey Zhang
A conservative strategist called for ‘getting rid of Trump’ three years ago. Could he be his next press secretary?
Scott Jennings has pivoted from his early critiques and caught the White House’s eye with pro-Trump commentary on CNN
· Jeremy Barr
Gaza Civil Defense recovered 233 bodies from rubble in last 51 days
Gaza Civil Defense teams have recovered 233 bodies, including 73 children, since the launch of their "second phase of recovery operations" 51 days ago, according to a statement by the Gaza Government Media Office shared on Telegram on Thursday.
· Middleeasteye
Abu Dhabi's Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries to explore AI, gaming and the creative economy | The National
The value of Arabic intellectual property, the development of Arabic-language AI tools and new ways of financing the region’s creative industries are among the subjects at this year’s Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries in Abu Dhabi.
· Saeed Saeed
How Katseye became the world’s biggest girl group – while falling apart
Their raucous pop music has made Katseye the biggest girl band in two decades. Can they weather toxic fandom, critical pans and a dwindling member count?
· Erica Russell
Let’s talk about ‘S&X,’ baby: Netflix drama on sexuality falls flat
[Editor’s note: This review contains spoilers for “S&X.”]
· Gabriella Geisinger
Philippine Roblox ban call sparks wider debate over children’s online safety
The online gaming platform has been blamed for the rise in school shootings and child sexual exploitation cases in Southeast Asia
· Sam Beltran
Philippine Roblox ban call sparks wider debate over children’s online safety
The online gaming platform has been blamed for the rise in school shootings and child sexual exploitation cases in Southeast Asia
· Sam Beltran
US probes NATO allies over military support as it mulls further troop cuts
BRUSSELS — Deputy Pentagon chief Elbridge Colby on Thursday sounded out the support of NATO countries for key U.S. defense objectives, in a first test of ahead of a critical review of American forces in Europe.
· Victor Jack
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Stephen Colbert emerges from cancellation to urge Emmy voters to select Jimmy Kimmel over own show
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· Fox News
Car Bomb Kills Military Officer in St. Petersburg
A Russian military official has been killed in a car explosion in St. Petersburg, investigators said Thursday, with local media identifying his rank as lieutenant colonel.
· The Moscow Times
Takeaways about pain specialist to star athletes accused of writing illegal opioid scripts
This image shows part of Joan Rubinger’s All Pro Sports Medicine website in August 2026, displaying social media photos of her with several celebrity athletes. (AP Photo)
· Joshua Goodman
She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA
This image shows part of Joan Rubinger’s All Pro Sports Medicine website in August 2026, displaying social media photos of her with several celebrity athletes. (AP Photo)
· Joshua Goodman
The Whisper Man review – Robert De Niro sleepwalks through silly Netflix potboiler
A father and son must team up to find a serial killer in a cheaply made and increasingly uninteresting thriller
· Benjamin Lee Film
‘It’s the story of what happens when the music stops’: bringing tormented jazz legend Bill Evans to life
Having directed documentaries about David Bowie, Radiohead and Joy Division, Grant Gee takes on a biopic of the turbulent and tragic American pianist
· John Lewis
Silo season three, episode nine recap: A devastating explosion changes everything | The National
Warning: this article contains spoilers
· David Tusing