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Lim Kay Tong Wins Actor at Zabaikalsky Film Festival
Veteran Singapore actor Lim Kay Tong captured the Best Actor prize at Russia’s Zabaikalsky International Film Festival for his role in the indie drama "The Old Man And His Car". The win, praised for i
Bruno Dumont’s ‘Red Rocks’ Premieres at Cannes
French auteur Bruno Dumont’s newest film “Red Rocks” debuted in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, turning a Mediterranean playground into a stark, wordless portrait of five‑to‑seven‑year‑olds who leap fro
Zou Jing's "A Girl Unknown" Charts One-Child Policy Toll
Zou Jing's "A Girl Unknown" is a film review praising a devastating yet hopeful portrait of an abandoned girl navigating 12 years of displacement shaped by China's one-child policy, with the critic hi
Korea Box Office: Yeon Sang-ho’s Cannes Midnight Screener ‘Colony’ Rockets to No. 1 With Dominant Opening
After weeks of headlines on China‑Japan tensions and Meta’s AI push, South Korea’s entertainment scene stole the spotlight as Yeon Sang‑ho’s zombie thriller "Colony" dominated the box office, pulling
‘De Gaulle: Résistance’ Review: Antonin Baudry’s Large-Scale Epic is a Conventional yet Consistently Engaging Wartime Biopic
Antonin Baudry’s ‘De Gaulle: Résistance’ rolls out as a massive, old‑school wartime biopic that fuses Hollywood blockbuster flair with a French historical lens. At 160 minutes, the film follows both C
Hendrix memorabilia from plastic trunks under bed to go on show
The Handel Hendrix House in Mayfair is opening an exhibition on 19 June of previously unseen Jimi Hendrix memorabilia drawn from a personal archive stored for decades in plastic trunks under the bed o
Kim Noble wants to bury his novel under a roundabout
Comedian‑artist Kim Noble is turning his graphic novel launch into a performance‑art stunt, proposing to bury copies under a roundabout after publishers dismissed the idea. His new book, *In Pursuit o
Ann Patchett Releases Whistler, a Reunion Novel
Ann Patchett’s newest novel Whistler revisits the gentle, nostalgic tone of her pandemic bestseller Tom Lake, this time following high‑school teacher Daphne Fuller and her former stepfather Eddie Trip
Story Museum Oxford Debuts Interactive Dragon Exhibit
The Story Museum in Oxford offers a playful, family‑focused experience that lets kids wander through story‑driven rooms, an indoor Whispering Wood forest, and a hands‑on Enchanted Library exploring ch
La Voix Claims 130 Cruises, Beats Jane McDonald
Drag queen La Voix, the alter ego of Chris Dennis, says she’s done roughly 130 cruise‑ship shows—outpacing famed singer Jane McDonald—and is now stepping onto the London stage as Miss Hannigan in Anni
Taylor Swift Leads 2026 AMAs With 8 Nominations
The 2026 American Music Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah in Las Vegas on Memorial Day, are led by Taylor Swift with eight nominations, with Billy Idol set for a Lifetime Achievement Award and Karol G r
Euphoria S3E7: Nate Jacobs Dies, Cassie Escapes
Euphoria's penultimate episode ends with Nate Jacobs' shocking death, Cassie's desperate rescue attempts, and Rue's eerie spiritual awakening, reshaping the characters' arcs as the season nears its fi
David Harbour Calls Stranger Things Magical Praises S5
At a Hollywood Forever Cemetery press event, David Harbour praised Stranger Things as a magical experience, highlighted Season 5’s cinematic ambition, and lauded the kid cast’s relaxed, natural perfor
Kate Mansi Exits General Hospital After 3 Years
Kate Mansi is exiting 'General Hospital' after three years as Kristina Corinthos Davis, with her final episodes set to air in June. The Daytime Emmy winner called the departure her own decision at con
Rick and Morty Season 9: How to Watch Online
Rick and Morty returns for its ninth season on Adult Swim starting May 24, with options to stream via DirecTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or HBO Max the day after each episode airs.
CBS Halts Colbert Monroe Takedowns After Backlash
CBS paused its standard copyright takedown enforcement for Stephen Colbert’s “Only in Monroe” episode after public outcry, allowing unauthorized uploads to remain while the show’s official video sits
Judd Apatow Defends Late-Night TV After Colbert Exit
Judd Apatow has issued a passionate defense of late-night television in a new essay, mourning the end of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show and celebrating the cultural role of hosts like Kimmel, Fallon, and
Richard Dreyfuss Cancels Jaws Reunion Appearance
Oscar‑winning actor Richard Dreyfuss announced he will miss the upcoming Jaws cast reunion at the Hollywood Show, citing circumstances beyond his control. He shared a heartfelt Instagram message apolo
Passenger: André Øvredal's Road Horror Film Debuts
‘Passenger’ is André Øvredal’s latest road‑bound horror, blending a sleek visual style—most notably a rotating in‑car camera—with a minimalist antagonist that haunts drivers on American highways. Star
Drake Secures Top Three Billboard 200 Slots
Drake shattered chart history by debuting three new albums—'Iceman', 'Habibti' and 'Maid of Honour'—simultaneously at Nos. 1‑3 on the Billboard 200, a feat confirmed by Billboard and echoed by Pitchfo
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