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Newest first · UTC+11:00Chinese nostalgia makes 'Kung Fu Soccer' a hit but will it score overseas?
Filmmaker Stephen Chow's latest hit in China, "Kung Fu Soccer," has stirred up debate over its derivative content amid its international rollout. (Photo by Anne Chan)
· Staff Writer
LA’s ‘last’ video store is still inspiring Hollywood directors and shunning streaming
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· Ross O'Keefe
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Absolutely Devoted To You’ On Hallmark Channel, Kimberley Sustad And Jesse Metcalfe Star As A TV Producer And Former Boy Band Member In This Middling Summer Romance
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· Maddy Casale
Michael B. Jordan and Raye spark romance rumors during Six Flags outing
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· Audrey Rock
LA’s ‘serial’ Tinder rapist could walk free after less than a year in prison, outraging actress victim: ‘He has no soul’
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· Sonya Gugliara
Japan's natural wine scene comes of age
Mayumi Mochimaru, left, and manager Yui Kyogoku sample wines at Atelier de Terrine Maison Okei in Tokyo’s western Setagaya Ward. The restaurant is tapping growing interest in natural wine among customers eager to try unfamiliar styles. (Courtesy of Atelier de Terrine Maison Okei)
· Staff Writer
Mamdani's bot army needs a full investigation, not social media outrage - editorial
Dozens of accounts on X/Twitter, possibly even hundreds, are amplifying content from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, municipal accounts, and officials in his circle in patterns that do not appear human.
· JPOST EDITORIAL
Fifa launches new attack on media over alleged ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Gianni Infantino
Fifa issues statement defending under-fire president
· Davidhills
Meet Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu’s transgender sibling Jaylin
The younger sibling of the US figure skating prodigy is also good at sports, loves going to concerts and has met Laufey backstage
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
Meet Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu’s transgender sibling Jaylin
The younger sibling of the US figure skating prodigy is also good at sports, loves going to concerts and has met Laufey backstage
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
‘Harry Potter’ actress reveals life-changing amount of money she’s made from OnlyFans
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· Audrey Rock
The Grammys should not pigeonhole BTS as Asian pop
K-Pop group BTS perform during their 'BTS The Comeback Live Arirang' concert in central Seoul on March 21, 2026. © AP
· Haeryun Kang
‘It’s not easy. It’s not glamorous’: How Matt Preston found a renewed sense of purpose on TV
Thigh-deep in the freezing shallows off South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula, Matt Preston is gathering pipis at dawn with Ngarrindjeri fishermen for his new series, Matt Preston’s Plating Locally. In the grey early hours of the morning he will cook the shellfish with pasta on the beach, signature cravat snug agains…
· Bridget McManus
Unpack once, see three countries: Why this is one of the best ways to see Europe
Memories are strange things. Are they tucked away in the back of our brains just waiting to be plucked out like a dusty old book from a dark corner of a library? Or are they simply thoughts pieced together from photographs, family stories and snippets we’ve convinced ourselves we remember?
· Genevieve Quigley
Hundreds of concert goers trapped on hot NYC-bound train for hours: ‘It was hell’
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· Sofia Poznansky, Tina Moore
Major university axes Hasan Piker’s lecture and vows to tighten standards
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You again? These Hollywood actors are now in every movie
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· Johnny Oleksinski
‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul celebrates finishing probation following domestic violence arrest
“Three years probation complete,” Taylor Frankie Paul wrote via Instagram Friday after a Utah judge ruled her probation stemming from a 2023 domestic violence arrest had successfully finished.
· Audrey Rock
How Paul Simon’s classic album ‘Graceland’ almost didn’t get made
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· Larry Getlen
From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life
A bumper crop of new kids’ books about the High Holidays is hitting shelves in 2026, surprising close observers of Jewish children’s literature.
· PENNY SCHWARTZ/ JTA
Sturgeon hasn't spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking at the West Belfast Festival earlier this week
· Bbcnews
Morrissey cancels Las Vegas residency months after claiming lack of sleep left him in a ‘catatonic state’
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· Chris Rogers
New York Jets rookie David Bailey suffers ankle injury in practice
New York Jets’ David Bailey speaks to the media during an NFL football training camp Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
· Dennis Waszak Jr
Iran's Economy Is In Shambles As War Takes Its Toll
Despite the bluster from Iranian officials on social media, it should come as no surprise that the country is not doing well economically. From the beginning of the conflict to current day, Iran has been dealt an estimated $270 billion to $300 billion in total damage due to a steady barrage of strikes, including num…
· Tyler Durden
WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks to media at a news conference before a WNBA All-Star basketball game between Team Coop and Team Spoon in Chicago, Saturday, July 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
· Doug Feinberg
Station that fired beloved Bay Area sports anchor Greg Papa after cancer diagnosis releases cryptic statement
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· Titus Wu
Blake Lively shares rare glimpse of family life with Ryan Reynolds, their 4 kids during NYC soccer match
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· Eric Todisco
What YouTube’s criteria say about GLoan’s winning campaign
DAILY active users were up 14.5 percent. Daily disbursements rose 36.7 percent. Searches for “free health insurance” spiked 684 percent. Those were the figures GCash and YouTube put on the record for the GLoan campaign, “Loan Song Syndrome,” which won Best of Philippines and Masters of Media at the YouTube Works Aw…
· Noemi Lardizabal-Dado
Britain’s Jurassic gold rush: the fossil hunters chasing fortunes on Dorset’s beaches
Social media and soaring prices are fuelling a fossil-hunting boom, with rare discoveries worth thousands of pounds
· Nicola Davis
Hotel La Perla: A wonderful way to visit the Dolomites - review
Walking into Hotel La Perla in Corvara, in the heart of the Dolomites, you feel as if you are in someone’s stately home, albeit a beautiful one with four excellent restaurants, a large wine cellar, and a newly renovated spa.
· LINDA GRADSTEIN
NYC fashion designer found dead on Montauk yacht was cold, bloodied when EMTs arrived: medical report
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· Shane Galvin
OnlyFans model and ex-child actress nabbed a senior role on Dem governor campaign
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Jimmy Kimmel Says Trump’s Presidency Is Hurting Late-Night TV: “A Different President Would Be a Good Start”
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· Michael Haskoor
Bo Dietl reveals late pal Vincent Pastore’s heartbreaking reaction to being killed off ‘Sopranos’: ‘Like he died in real life’
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· Nate Grant
Lebanese politician says Shiite community is victim of Hezbollah, calls for ‘intifada’ - report
Lebanon’s Shiite population should carry out an “intifada” against Hezbollah, Kataeb leader Sami Gemayel told a delegation from Lebanese Press Editors’ Syndicate, according to Lebanese media reports.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Keith Urban ‘relieved’ by Nicole Kidman’s rumored new romance after he felt ‘guilty’ ending marriage: report
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· Chris Rogers
'Moneymaxxing' isn't a trend, it's a 'cultural shift,' financial advisor says — here's how to get started
As consumers look for ways to strengthen their financial footing, a new trend is gaining steam on social media — and, for once, it doesn't involve buying anything.
· Jessica Dickler
Malaysia seizes container suspected of carrying goods bound for Israel
Malaysian authorities seized a container at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Johor, suspected of carrying merchandise intended for export to Israel, local media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Star snaps of the week: Tate McRae, Madison Beer, Kim Kardashian, Porsha Williams and more
1 of 18 Tate McRae (left) and Madison Beer are all smiles at a Variety Power of Young Hollywood event in LA. Variety via Getty Images 2 of 18 Sisters Khloe (left) and Kim Kardashian keep up with each other’s vacation fashion on a lake outing. khloekardashian/Instagram 3 of 18 Dakota Fanning (left) and Jennifer Marsa…
· Nicole Mazza
Pinoy kid savors 'Spider-Man' movie experience
The 7-year-old half-Filipino, a quarter-Burmese, and a quarter-Irish actor gets the chance to appear in a cameo role in the movie 'Spider-man: Brand new day, making him part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).' After filming wrapped, Elvis' mother shared the milestone on social media, expressing her gratitude to…
· The Manila Times
Hugging Face hack marks start of dangerous AI cyber era and many firms 'don't even know it'
Cybersecurity executives are ready to close the book on the now-infamous Hugging Face artificial intelligence hacking incident and start talking solutions.
· Samantha Subin
As Ariana Grande’s personal turmoil threatens her wellbeing and career, Ricky Alvarez is the one person she can rely on: sources
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· Jeanette Settembre, Sarah Jones
Nip-buck! Celebrity plastic surgeon reveals shocking difference between $30K and $300K facelift
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· Reda Wigle
‘Next Gen NYC’ star Liam Obergfoll reveals relationship status amid reignited Ariana Biermann romance rumors
Liam Obergfoll couldn’t help but blush while addressing his current relationship status.
· Samantha Nungesser, Danny Murphy, Evan Real
‘Tony’ is the Rare Biopic Improved By Forgetting Its True Story
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· Jesse Hassenger
BINI, SB19 tease highly anticipated P-pop collaboration
MANILA, Philippines — Fans are buzzing with excitement after two of the Philippines' biggest P-pop groups, BINI and SB19, simultaneously teased a possible collaboration on their Facebook accounts on Aug. 8, 2026.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
How did Wayne Wang’s Snow Flower and the Secret Fan become such an ambitious failure?
Wayne Wang’s 2011 film blends past and present, but despite its ambition and talent, it struggled to resonate with audiences
· Matt Glasby