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Arundhati Roy ‘shocked’ by jury’s Gaza remarks, quits Berlin film festival
Jury chair Wim Wenders said filmmakers 'have to stay out of politics' when asked about German support for Israel's war.
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Arundhati Roy boycotts Berlin fest premiere of her revamped 1980s cult classic – the film shows why
Indian writer Arundhati Roy on Friday said she was withdrawing from the Berlin Film Festival over the jury president’s Gaza remarks. The award-winning author and activist was set to attend the world…
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Britney Spears sells music catalog for some $200 million
US singer #BritneySpears has become the latest musician to sell the rights to her catalog that includes hits like "...Baby One More Time" and "Oops!...I Did It Again," US media reported Tuesday. The…
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‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor James Van Der Beek dies at 48
US actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in the television series “Dawson’s Creek,” died on Wednesday at age 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer, according to a statement posted…
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Why has Britney Spears reportedly sold rights to music catalogue?
Pop star Britney Spears has sold her rights to her music catalogue to independent music publisher Primary Wave, according to media reports, the latest artist to strike a deal for her work. France…
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Perspective - Ilyas Yourish on his film 'Kamay', depicting a Hazara family's quest for justice
The director of a film that celebrates the resistance of the Hazara people in Afghanistan has spoken about his work ahead of its screening at a festival in Paris on Thursday. "Kamay" follows a Hazara…
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Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalog for some $200 million, US media reports
US pop singer Britney Spears has reportedly sold the rights to her music catalog for as much as $200 million, US media reported Tuesday.
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‘We have a voice’: Latinos celebrate Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
With celebrity cameos and cultural nods, Bad Bunny’s show highlighted Latino identity and resilience on a world stage.
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arts24 - Naïka and Nooriyah: Celebrating global music as ‘third culture’ artists
On today’s Arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim is joined by artists whose music reflects their multicultural upbringings. Franco-Haitian singer–songwriter Naïka grew up across the Caribbean, Kenya,…
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France’s former minister Jack Lang ‘offers’ to resign from Arab World Institute over Epstein links
Jack Lang, France’s former culture minister, on Saturday “offered” to resign as head of the prestigious Arab World Institute in Paris after he and his daughter Caroline were mentioned in the latest batch…
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France’s ex-minister resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties
Pressure mounted on Lang to resign as head of a French cultural institute over his ties to the convicted sex offender.
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France's former culture minister Jack Lang summoned over Epstein links
France's former culture minister Jack Lang was summoned to the foreign ministry this Sunday to discuss his ties to late US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, officials said on Friday.…
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