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Newest first · UTC+11:00Christina Aguilera’s Abu Dhabi concert has been cancelled | The National
Christina Aguilera’s concert at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi has been cancelled, according to Ticketmaster.
· William Mullally
Border Crossings
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Gang of Youths are back: ‘Does it sound like a cynical gesture towards pop radio stardom?
Four years since their last album, the anthemic Australian band are back with a new sound and new music about finally being ‘overwhelmingly OK’
· Sian Cain
In praise of Danger 5: a delightfully stupid comedy where spies try to kill Hitler every episode
The absurd Australian comedy with deliberately poor-dubbing and Nazi dinosaurs is a fever dream – and greater than the sum of its parts
· Tansy Gardam
National Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 DC-area venues
Music Director of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Gianandrea Noseda conducts the orchestra during a rehearsal at Milan’s La Scala theatre, Italy, on Feb. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
· Ronald Blum
Kanye-Putin meeting ‘possible’ – Russian lawmaker
US rapper Kanye West could potentially meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the artist’s upcoming visit to Russia, a senior State Duma lawmaker has said. West, also known as Ye, is scheduled to perform in St. Petersburg on October 10 and 11 as part of his Ye Live Concert Tour.
· RT
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US rapper Kanye West could potentially meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the artist’s upcoming visit to Russia, a senior State Duma lawmaker has said. West, also known as Ye, is scheduled to perform in St. Petersburg on October 10 and 11 as part of his Ye Live Concert Tour.
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Michelle Rodriguez declares it’s ‘not normal’ how many young stars are dying after Hayden Panettiere’s passing
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CNN primetime star Abby Phillip makes major decision about her future at the network
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· Ariel Zilber
Aoun seeks to extend UNIFIL mandate despite org.'s failure to pervent Hezbollah activity
Lebanon’s “first option” is to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which is due to expire at the end of the year, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told a delegation of 20 lawmakers, Lebanese media reported on Monday.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
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FS2 — 2026 Juddmonte International: From York Racecourse (The Knavesmire), York, England
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Disney’s ABC sues FCC over Trump admin’s alleged ‘retaliatory campaign’ to silence its lefty shows
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· Taylor Herzlich
CBS News boss Bari Weiss has big plans for Norah O’Donnell: report
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Australian-made children’s TV brought to heel as homegrown series commissions plummet
Commercial networks ‘effectively stopped commissioning’ kids TV after government quota dropped, Screen Australia report finds
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Author Alex Aster loves to read her favorite books while snacking on Saltines
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· Lindsey Kupfer
Bigfoot Ripped My Dog in Half I Saw It review – Xhloe and Natasha create a monster hit
Summerhall, EdinburghWith physical and vocal agility, the tricksy clown duo trigger an avalanche of misinformation in this feverish treat
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Hayden Panettiere’s ‘second mom’ reveals child-star struggles: Actress was offered ‘all kinds of pills’
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· Tamantha Ryan
Opening statements set to begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety
OAKLAND, California — Opening statements are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children.
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Earl Spencer to publish story of his sister, Princess Diana
Earl Spencer is to publish a new book telling the life story of his sister, Diana, Princess of Wales, from his perspective.
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Vin Diesel chokes back tears in emotional Paul Walker tribute at ‘Fast and Furious’ 25th anniversary screening
“The Fast and the Furious” returned to its LA roots on Monday night, with a special 25th anniversary screening at the Director’s Village Theater — the same spot where the first film premiered in 2001.
· Katcy Stephan
Hayden Panettiere’s body ready to be released as coroner reveals timeline for toxicology results
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· Chris Bradford
‘Remember the Titans’ star recalls smoking heroin on night of premiere in Hayden Panettiere tribute
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Kanye West announces tour dates in St Petersburg, Russia
Musician, also known as Ye, will be most well-known western star to perform in country since it invaded Ukraine
· Pjotr Sauer
ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over ‘politically motivated’ license renewals
Network alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves of
· Jeremy Barr
Reel-ing it in: Meta is paying influencers to promote teen accounts
Tech Transparency Project’s report shows whenever governments mull platform regulations, company recruits influencers to promote its safety features
· Johana Bhuiyan
MTV VMA nominations: Madonna leads, Taylor Swift may make history
Madonna appears at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala in New York on May 5, 2025, left, and Taylor Swift appears at the MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, N.Y., on Sept. 11, 2024. (Photos by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
· Maria Sherman
Hayden Panettiere reflected on Michelle Trachtenberg friendship months before death
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· Eric Todisco
Brain-breaking sex, bad boys in leather and queer glory: why TV vampires are so intoxicating
The Vampire Lestat has seduced fans around the world with his eye-popping antics. But this obsession with hot vamps goes way beyond forbidden love, bare chests and a taste for LSD-laced blood
· Kayleigh Dray
Phyllida Law, prolific performer across stage and screen, dies aged 94
As adept at comedy and musicals as she was drama, Law acted alongside daughters Emma and Sophie in a career spanning eight decades
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Trump posts map labelling Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory'
US President Donald Trump has posted an image on social media labelling the Strait of Hormuz as "NEW U.S. Territory".
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Trump Ballroom Commissioner Held Diplomatic Talks With Kremlin Aide – FT
The head of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, Rodney Mims Cook Jr., who is the key official overseeing President Donald Trump’s controversial White House ballroom extension, held private diplomatic talks with a Kremlin official during his visit to Russia for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum this summe…
· The Moscow Times
Trump Ballroom Commissioner Held Diplomatic Talks With Kremlin Officials – FT
The head of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, Rodney Mims Cook Jr., who is the key official overseeing President Donald Trump’s controversial White House ballroom extension, held private diplomatic talks with Kremlin officials during his visit to Russia for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum this summer…
· The Moscow Times
‘The truth about Diana’: Charles Spencer to publish book about late sister
Earl says he wanted to ‘write down my own thoughts and memories’ with 30th anniversary of Diana’s death ‘on the skyline’
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One Piece, KPop Demon Hunters and Marvel stars join John Cena at Abu Dhabi's Middle East Film and Comic Con | The National
John Cena will be at Middle East Film and Comic Con in Abu Dhabi this September, adding one of the biggest names in professional wrestling and entertainment to the convention’s 2026 line-up.
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‘Lonely’ Hayden Panettiere was ‘struggling’ on final movie set before death, co-star claims
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The ‘Girls Like Girls’ Kiss Scene Is the Passionate Make-Out Sesh Young Lesbians Deserve to See on Screen
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National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award
Ella Bruccoleri is nominated for playing Mary Bennet in the BBC's The Other Bennet Sister
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Abu Dhabi launches awards to recognise tourism excellence | The National
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has launched the Visitor Experience Awards to recognise organisations and front-line professionals delivering exceptional experiences to visitors.
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Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Nashville’ mom says late actress’s ‘inner demons’ were ‘too much to bear’
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· Tamantha Ryan
Hayden Panettiere’s ‘second mother’ says actress ‘never stood a chance’ after being raised in Hollywood
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· Patrick Reilly
Owner of unleashed 60kg dog arrested after 2 small pets killed in Hong Kong
Animal welfare group’s deputy director calls for a penalty review, urging an extension of the leash requirement to all dogs, regardless of size
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Owner of unleashed 60kg dog arrested after 2 small pets killed in Hong Kong
Animal welfare group’s deputy director calls for a penalty review, urging an extension of the leash requirement to all dogs, regardless of size
· Leopold Chen
‘Die on the road, not in hospital’: Chinese man takes paralysed wife on epic road trip
Their journeys are filled with kindness from strangers, from helpful villagers after an accident to scenic staff carrying her onto rides
· Zoey Zhang
‘Die on the road, not in hospital’: Chinese man takes paralysed wife on epic road trip
Their journeys are filled with kindness from strangers, from helpful villagers after an accident to scenic staff carrying her onto rides
· Zoey Zhang
Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveals untold stories of a political dynasty
This book cover image released by Alfred A. Knopf shows “Belonging: A Journey of Love” by Sonia Gandhi. (Alfred A. Knopf via AP)
· Hillel Italie