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Chespirito dead: Comic icon Roberto Gomez Bolanos dies in Cancun at 85

Mexican comic icon Roberto Gomez Bolanos, known as Chespirito (Little Shakespeare), has died at the age of 85. The actor’s work delighted children over four decades. His characters included El Chapulin Colorado, the inspiration behind The Simpsons‘ Bumblebee Man. Roberto Gomez Bolanos, who died at home in the resort of Cancun, appeared in several movies… Continue reading Chespirito dead: Comic icon Roberto Gomez Bolanos dies in Cancun at 85

Mickey Rourke defeats Elliot Seymour in Moscow exhibition boxing match

Mickey Rourke has won an exhibition boxing match in Moscow after returning to the ring for the first time in 20 years at the age of 62. Mickey Rourke defeated Elliot Seymour – a former California Golden Gloves champion 33 years his junior. The former Hollywood star sent 29-year-old Elliot Seymour to the canvas twice… Continue reading Mickey Rourke defeats Elliot Seymour in Moscow exhibition boxing match

Russian plans to introduce quota on foreign films abandoned

The Russian proposed plans to cut the number of foreign films shown in local cinemas by 50% have been shelved by the country’s parliament. The State Duma canceled a debate on the idea, saying that introducing a quota would be “superfluous”. The decision comes just days after President Vladimir Putin spoke out against the draft… Continue reading Russian plans to introduce quota on foreign films abandoned

Star Wars: The Force Awakens first official trailer unveiled

Star Wars: The Force Awakens first official trailer has been unveiled online and in US cinemas. The 7th installment of the Si-Fi saga trailer gives fans an 88-second glimpse of the new film, the first new addition to the series since 2005. Featuring shots of the Millennium Falcon and a new T-shaped lightsaber, it is… Continue reading Star Wars: The Force Awakens first official trailer unveiled

One Direction’s Four album tops Billboard 200 chart

One Direction has become the first group to have its first four albums debut at No 1 in the US. Their fourth album, conveniently named Four, topped the Billboard 200 album chart having sold 387,000 copies in its first week. Four is the second-fastest selling album of the year in the US. Only Taylor Swift’s… Continue reading One Direction’s Four album tops Billboard 200 chart

Duck Dynasty Thanksgiving Special 2014: The Robertsons take over Good Morning Arklamiss

A special holiday episode of Duck Dynasty shows the Robertson family taking over the Thanksgiving special of a local TV show, Good Morning Arklamiss. Each family member presents a special holiday segment, with Willie and Jase Robertson serving as anchormen, Uncle Si as the weatherman and Miss Kay presents her famous Thanksgiving recipes and the… Continue reading Duck Dynasty Thanksgiving Special 2014: The Robertsons take over Good Morning Arklamiss

Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman to star in Big Little Lies TV series

Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman are to star in Big Little Lies TV series by Ally McBeal writer David E. Kelley. Based on the book Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty, it tells of three mothers with children in nursery school who get caught up in a murder mystery. The actresses will play two of… Continue reading Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman to star in Big Little Lies TV series

Sabah dies in Beirut at the age of 87

Legendary singer Sabah, one of the Arab world’s best-known entertainers, has died in Beirut at the age of 87. The Lebanese singer and actress, whose real name was Jeanette Gergis al-Feghali, first came to prominence in the 1950s as star of Egyptian movies. During her more than six-decade long career, Sabah released over 50 albums… Continue reading Sabah dies in Beirut at the age of 87

Phil Rudd shows up late in New Zealand court

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has briefly appeared in court in New Zealand on charges of threatening to kill and possession of drugs. The judge at the court in the North Island city of Tauranga briefly issued an arrest warrant for Phil Rudd, 60, after he failed to appear on time. The warrant was withdrawn when… Continue reading Phil Rudd shows up late in New Zealand court

June Shannon makes brief appearance in Dumb and Dumber To

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo matriarch June Shannon makes a brief appearance in the recently released Dumb and Dumber To. Mama June plays the trailer park wife of Jeff Daniels’ character Harry in a short dream sequence. The role was kept secret until the film’s release last week.  June Shannon’s scene shows the character Lloyd… Continue reading June Shannon makes brief appearance in Dumb and Dumber To

Phil and Si Robertson’s brother Jimmy Frank dies from heart attack at 78

Author Jimmy Frank, the brother of Duck Dynasty’s Phil and Si Robertson, died unexpectedly from a heart attack over the weekend. James Francis Robertson died on Friday, November 21, at the age of 78. He was born on February 28, 1936. He graduated from Vivian High School and LSU with a degree in journalism, and… Continue reading Phil and Si Robertson’s brother Jimmy Frank dies from heart attack at 78

Wizard of Oz’s Cowardly Lion costume fetches $3 million at New York auction

The costume of Cowardly Lion from classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz has sold for more than $3 million at an auction in New York. The famous outfit went for $3.07 million at a Bonham’s auction of Hollywood memorabilia on November 24. It had been authenticated as the one Bert Lahr wore in more… Continue reading Wizard of Oz’s Cowardly Lion costume fetches $3 million at New York auction

Band Aid 30: Do They Know It’s Christmas? goes straight to No 1

Charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas? has gone straight to No 1 in the UK and 62 other countries. The Band Aid 30’s single shifted more than 312,000 copies last week, making it 2014’s fastest-selling single so far. It is the fourth version of the track to be released, and featured artists include Bastille… Continue reading Band Aid 30: Do They Know It’s Christmas? goes straight to No 1

Super Bowl 2015: Katy Perry to headline NFL half-time show

Katy Perry will headline the NFL Super Bowl half-time show in February 2015. Katy Perry, 30, tweeted she had “already started testing out ideas” for the show on February 1 in Arizona. The show is the most-watched musical event of the year, with a record 115 million viewers in the US watching this year’s half-time… Continue reading Super Bowl 2015: Katy Perry to headline NFL half-time show

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 tops US box office with $123 million

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 has topped the US box office with $123 million, a significant drop from last year’s installment, Catching Fire, which took $152 million on its debut. The movie adaptations of The Hunger Games, based on the best-selling teen books by Suzanne Collins, have taken more than $1.5 billion at… Continue reading The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 tops US box office with $123 million

Beyonce releases 7/11 video music

Beyonce has released the video music for her single 7/11. 7/11 is the sixth single from her self-titled album which came out last year. The three and a half minute clip shows Beyonce dancing around an apartment building and hotel, accompanied by friends. Scenes include the construction of a human pyramid and a scene in… Continue reading Beyonce releases 7/11 video music

News reporter Mike Amor gets hit by flying skateboard on live TV

Australian TV reporter Mike Amor was hit in the head by a skateboard while recording a news item at Venice Beach in California. Mike Amor, a correspondent for Australia’s Channel Seven, wass reporting to camera on the edge of a skatepark at the beach when a stray board hit him in the back of the… Continue reading News reporter Mike Amor gets hit by flying skateboard on live TV

Lammily: Normal doll with acne, stretch marks and cellulite

Designer Nickolay Lamm created Lammily, a new “realistic” doll for children, released as an add-on pack complete with acne, cellulite and stretch marks. Lammily’s body is based on the average measurements of a 19-year-old woman in the US. Lammily, who stands at 10.72 inches tall and wears relatively toned-down outfits and makeup compared with her… Continue reading Lammily: Normal doll with acne, stretch marks and cellulite

Cher cancels Dressed to Kill tour remaining dates over viral infection

Cher has decided to cancel the remainder of her Dressed to Kill tour after doctors advised she needed more time to recover from an ongoing viral infection. Cher, 68, said she was “devastated”. “Nothing like this has ever happened to me,” the singer said in a statement. “I sincerely hope that we can come back… Continue reading Cher cancels Dressed to Kill tour remaining dates over viral infection

Tracy Morgan fighting to get better but may not recover from brain injury

Tracy Morgan is “fighting to get better” but may not recover from the brain injury he suffered in a car accident in June, his lawyer has said. “If there’s a chance for him to be back to the Tracy Morgan he once was, he’s going to try to do that,” said Benedict Morelli. “But we… Continue reading Tracy Morgan fighting to get better but may not recover from brain injury

Taylor Swift becomes first female singer to succeed herself on Billboard Hot 100

Taylor Swift is the first female singer to succeed herself at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Taylor Swift’s latest track, Blank Space, rose 12 places to bump her previous number one hit, Shake It Off, from the top after a four-week run. She is the 10th act to score the feat… Continue reading Taylor Swift becomes first female singer to succeed herself on Billboard Hot 100

Christine Robertson celebrates birthday on November 20

Uncle Si Robertson and his wife Christine

Si Robertson’s wife, Christine Robertson, celebrates her birthday on November 20. Uncle Si, 66, is the youngest brother of Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson. In 1971, Si Robertson married his longtime girlfriend, Christine. Uncle Si wrote on his Facebook account: “Happy birthday to my smokin’ hot honey, Christine!”

Bigg Boss 8: Kim Kardashian’s India trip cancelled over visa issues

Kim Kardashian’s India trip has been cancelled over visa issues, according to reports. Kim Kardashian, 34, was set to make an appearance on India’s Big Brother, known as Bigg Boss, on Saturday, November 22. Pamela Anderson and late reality TV star Jade Goody have also appeared on Bigg Boss. The Colors channel, which hosts Bigg… Continue reading Bigg Boss 8: Kim Kardashian’s India trip cancelled over visa issues