Thursday, May 4, 2017

No more weed or nipple pasties as Miley Cyrus debuts new image

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Miley Cyrus says she is steering away from marijuana, alcohol and nipple pasties and rolling out a new sound that could help people take her more seriously after she was dubbed one of pop music's bad girls.

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Stars Wars fans say, 'May the 4th be with you'

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Dozens of fans costumed as Jedi knights, stormtroopers of the Galactic Empire and protagonist Luke Skywalker thronged central Taipei on Thursday to celebrate Star Wars Day, the 40th anniversary of the sci-fi film franchise.

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Activision's 'Overwatch' fuels revenue beat; forecasts raised

(Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc raised its full-year adjusted profit and revenue forecasts, and reported quarterly revenue above estimates, as the videogame publisher benefited from the popularity of its "Overwatch" game.

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A minute with: Dev Patel talks politics, typecasting

DUBAI (Reuters) - "Lion" star Dev Patel talked to Reuters this week about his views on politics, typecasting in the film industry and his next film project.

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'I don't regret that': Colbert responds to backlash sparked by crude joke

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The late-night television show host Stephen Colbert unapologetically responded to criticism of a crude joke he made about U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that prompted calls for the comedian to be fired.

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Sci-fi bar offers galaxy's geeks a good time

(Reuters) - If your idea of a fun Saturday night inclines more toward swinging a light sabre than tripping the light fantastic, then a new bar in Los Angeles may be just the place for you.

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Crude Trump-Putin joke triggers attacks and support for TV's Colbert

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A crude joke about U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked a social media storm with calls for late-night TV show host Stephen Colbert to be fired competing with praise for his outspoken remarks.

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