Topic: Culture & Entertainment — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-09 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Several national pavilions at the Venice Biennale temporarily closed or scaled back their exhibitions on Friday as artists, curators and cultural workers joined a strike over Israel’s participation in the event.
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[2026-05-09 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Israeli air raids have killed at least 20 people in southern Lebanon, including a civil defence rescuer, according to Lebanese state-run media, despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
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[2026-05-09 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Blake Shelton reportedly blamed his “d–khead” manager for not being able to see Gwen Stefani and No Doubt kick off their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere this week.
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[2026-05-09 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A fan sings while waiting for the start the South Korean band BTS concert, in Mexico City, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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[2026-05-09 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Nearly seven weeks after OnlyFans owner and billionaire Leonid Radvinsky died, and after months of reports that the sex-worker streaming platform was exploring a stake sale, the Financial Times reported Friday morning that San Francisco-based Architect Capital is preparing to buy a minority stake in the company.
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[2026-05-09 02:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Held in a subdued, reflective atmosphere on Parents’ Day, 'The King's Warden' and 'The Dream Life of Mr. Kim' lead major wins
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[2026-05-09 02:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Andy Cohen teased that some changes could be made at Bravo studios following the dramatic leaked audio from the “Summer House” Season 10 reunion.
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[2026-05-09 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Esta imagen proporcionada por Golden Path Recordings muestra la portada de “Wanderer” de Claptone. (Golden Path Recordings via AP)
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[2026-05-09 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Lucky Strike Entertainment is facing a new lawsuit accusing it of operating an illegal monopoly of bowling centers across the country – allegedly jacking up prices, pushing alcohol and gambling and tarnishing a cherished American pastime.
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[2026-05-09 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Prince William has such a fierce temper that he allegedly even “terrifies” dad King Charles.
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[2026-05-09 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A CONSUMER advocacy group on Friday urged Congress to reconsider proposals to ban minors from using social media, warning that sweeping restrictions could push young users into less regulated online spaces instead of protecting them.
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[2026-05-09 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- The historical drama film "The King's Warden" scored major wins at the 62nd Baeksang Awards on Friday, with its main cast clinching both the grand prize and best new actor in the film category.
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[2026-05-09 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-05-09 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-05-09 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Dianna Russini made a cringey comment about her and her husband’s sex life in front of Mike Vrabel years before Page Six obtained bombshell photos of the pair together at an exclusive Arizona resort.
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[2026-05-09 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-09 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-05-09 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Television evangilist Joni Lamb sings a praise song during ‘Celebration’, a show that she and her husband Marcus host on the Daystar Network, on July 30, 2001 in Colleyville, Texas. (Lawrence Jenkins/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
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[2026-05-09 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A new P-pop group, oona., has entered the local music scene with the release of its debut single “Darama.”
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[2026-05-09 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: From indulgent self-care treats to stylish everyday essentials, beauty and fashion gifts remain among the easiest ways to make Mother’s Day feel extra special. Whether it’s skincare for a relaxing reset, fragrances that leave a lasting impression, or accessories that combine style and practicality, these last-minute finds offer thoughtful ways to spoil mom before the weekend ends.
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[2026-05-09 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Taylor Swift brought a garden party to London’s theater district.
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[2026-05-09 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Gen Z is beginning to doubt whether the West really is the best, and I might be among them — at least, when it comes to medicine.
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[2026-05-09 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: “Yellowstone” star Kelly Reilly teased the idea of a crossover between her spinoff show, “Dutton Ranch” and her onscreen brother’s spinoff, “Marshals.”
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[2026-05-09 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Iranian women walk past American artist Roy Lichtenstein’s “Brattata” as they visit an exhibition called: “Art & war” displaying some artworks of American pop artists at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art in Iran, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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[2026-05-09 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: 1 of 17 Brooke Shields poses in style alongside her daughter Rowan as they arrive at Acorn TV’s “You’re Killing Me” series premiere in NYC. T.JACKSON / BACKGRID 2 of 17 Shay Mitchell films an intense ‘Baywatch’ scene on the beach in California. Tim Regas / SplashNews.com 3 of 17 Sabrina Carpenter is all smiles while leaving a performance of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” on Broadway in New York City.
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[2026-05-09 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Hey Whistle (now streaming on Shudder) – you had us at “Aztec death whistle” but lost us at “took ‘Aztec death whistle’ too seriously.” NEWS YOU CAN USE: “Aztec death whistle” is a real thing that actually exists, with its own Wikipedia page and everything, although its actual purpose remains unknown.
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[2026-05-09 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday confirmed that political strategist Franco Mabanta previously served as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s social media director in 2018 but his stint only lasted for six months because of his "style."
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[2026-05-09 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Acclaimed Russian film director Alexander Sokurov said Friday that he feels “sympathy” for exiled artists who signed an open letter opposing his scheduled appearance at the Venice Biennale, which was canceled this week.
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[2026-05-09 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This image released by Polk & Co. shows Hiran Abeysekera in the role of Hamlet at the National Theatre in London on Sept. 25, 2025. (Sam Taylor/Polk & Co. via AP)
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[2026-05-09 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
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[2026-05-09 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: On the surface today's jobs report was very strong: headline payrolls came in nearly double the expected (115K vs 65K), with unemployment flat just so Trump's chief economist Kevin Hassett could push bullish taking points in today's TV circuit such as this one.
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[2026-05-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Katseye blends US sensibilities with the hard-hitting choreography, branding and relentless perfectionism of Korean pop music – and ‘Eyekons’ can’t get enough
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[2026-05-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Theatre] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The global hit playwright on the magic of Sydney, tackling knotty social issues on stage and failing to recognise Jude Law
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[2026-05-09 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: After her breakthrough role as the compassionate Mamma Rosa in the Warner Brothers/DC film Shazam!, Marta Milans is showing audiences a different side of herself in Peacock’s M.I.A. Milans plays Caroline, the daughter of cartel boss Issac Rojas (Edward James Olmos) and half-sister of the hot-tempered Mateo (Maurice Compte) and the methodical Samuel (Gerardo Celasco).
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[2026-05-09 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Three Iranian oil tankers have bypassed what US President Donald Trump has called a naval “wall of steel” in the Strait of Hormuz and reached Iranian ports through Pakistani waters over the past two days, Tehran’s IRNA state news agency reported on Friday, citing maritime tracking data.
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[2026-05-09 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Three Iranian oil tankers have bypassed what US President Donald Trump has called a naval “wall of steel” in the Strait of Hormuz and reached Iranian ports through Pakistani waters over the past two days, Tehran’s IRNA state news agency reported on Friday, citing maritime tracking data.
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[2026-05-09 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: International News Media Association’s awards event gave SCMP graphic on deadly Tai Po fire first place for best use of visual journalism
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[2026-05-09 00:41 UTC+10:00] [news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: International News Media Association’s awards event gave SCMP graphic on deadly Tai Po fire first place for best use of visual journalism
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[2026-05-09 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: For nearly two decades, the Jersey Shore cast has been delivering prime entertainment right to our living rooms every “Jerzday.” What was once a group of strangers entering a share house in Seaside, NJ, quickly became a family that has traveled the world together. Now, after 17 years and two shows, MTV is getting ready to close the curtains on Jersey Shore … but that doesn’t necessarily mean the cast is ready to say goodbye.
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[2026-05-09 00:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: “Deadliest Catch” star Jake Anderson is getting divorced from his wife of 13 years, Jenna Anderson.
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[2026-05-09 00:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: “Deadliest Catch” star Jake Anderson is getting divorced from his wife of 13 years, Jenna Anderson.
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[2026-05-09 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Racers, start your engines: the tournament of “All Stars” is back.
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[2026-05-09 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FS2 — AFL: Collingwood at Geelong
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[2026-05-09 00:04 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Star Wars actor later deleted post and apologized, saying president should live ‘long enough to be held accountable’
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[2026-05-09 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD, First Round
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[2026-05-09 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: For the most part, the octopus featured in Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures movie—which began streaming today—is CGI.
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[2026-05-08 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: While Michael Milken’s conference took over the Beverly Hilton, Jeffrey Katzenberg hosted his own, far more private A-list conference for CEOs in Montecito.
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[2026-05-08 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, claimed Blake Lively settled her lawsuit with her “It Ends With Us” co-star and director because she was “scared” to testify at trial.
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[2026-05-08 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Two weeks after Netflix released the new APEX movie, the Charlize Theron action flick is going viral on TikTok. And it’s all thanks to Taron Egerton’s psychotic little dance to the 2015 single “Go,” by the British electronica duo The Chemical Brothers.
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[2026-05-08 23:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In the nearly 50 years she’s been working as a musician, Amy Grant has repeatedly resisted the labels others have sought to put on her. It’s difficult to overstate the influence the crossover Christian-pop artist had over culture — evangelical and otherwise — in the late 1980s and early ’90s.
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