Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Martin Scorsese meets pope as film on Jesuits screens in Rome

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Wednesday met Martin Scorsese after a special screening in Rome of the Oscar-winning director's new film "Silence," about Jesuit missionaries in 17th century Japan.

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From Ferguson to Hulk Hogan, Sundance documentaries dig into headlines

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - From the uprising of Ferguson, Missouri, citizens after the police killing of an unarmed black man to Hulk Hogan's legal war on media outlet Gawker, documentaries at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival are diving deep into this year's headlines.

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Kim Kardashian remains by Kanye West's hospital bedside: sister Jenner

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - More than a week after being admitted for exhaustion amid a so-called "spiritual crisis", rapper Kanye West remains in a Los Angeles hospital with reality star wife Kim Kardashian by his bedside, her sister, Kendall Jenner, said on Wednesday.

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Taylor Swift, One Direction top list of highest paid musicians: Forbes

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. pop star Taylor Swift, boy band One Direction and British singer Adele were the highest paid musicians in the world this year, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday.

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Netflix allows subscribers to binge-watch shows offline

(Reuters) - Video streaming pioneer Netflix Inc said its subscribers would now be able to download popular shows such as "Orange is The New Black" and "Narcos" on their mobile devices at no extra cost.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Hollywood actresses take center stage for 2017 Pirelli calendar

PARIS (Reuters) - Hollywood actresses take over the 2017 Pirelli calendar, with Uma Thurman, Helen Mirren, Kate Winslet and Nicole Kidman among the big names featuring in the latest edition unveiled in Paris on Tuesday.

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Grammy Awards may return to New York, but not a done deal: source

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The organizers of the Grammy Awards are in negotiations with the city of New York to bring the annual music show back to the Big Apple, a source familiar with the negotiation said Tuesday.

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'Manchester by the Sea' named best film by National Board of Review

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Independent drama "Manchester by the Sea," about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies, has become an early front-runner in Hollywood's awards season as the National Board of Review named it the best film of 2016 on Tuesday.

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Actress Evan Rachel Wood on Twitter: 'I have been raped'

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Westworld" actress Evan Rachel Wood said on Tuesday she was taking a break from social media, a day after revealing on Twitter that she had been sexually abused twice.

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Q&A: Dolly Parton learned early that giving leads to getting

NEW YORK (Reuters) - It is not the longest journey in miles from the Tennessee's Smoky Mountains to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, but when Dolly Parton was growing up in a one-room cabin in the woods, it must have looked about as far away as outer space.

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Metallica rocks to top of Billboard album chart

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Heavy metal rockers Metallica soared to the top of the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart on Monday, edging out new records from R&B singer Bruno Mars and country singer Miranda Lambert.

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Prince to be celebrated at Paisley Park one year after death

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Influential pop star Prince will be celebrated over a four-day festival at his Paisley Park Studios compound in Minnesota on the first anniversary of his death, organizers said on Monday.

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'I Am Bolt' movie offers glimpse into sprinter's racing life

LONDON (Reuters) - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt swaps the race track for the red carpet on Monday for the premiere of a new film looking at his record-breaking career.

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A Minute With: Natalie Portman on taking on an icon in 'Jackie'

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A new film about Jacqueline Kennedy, one of the most photographed yet private women of the 20th century, attempts to get behind her mystique by blending factual events with imagination in the week after the 1963 assassination of her husband, President John. F. Kennedy.

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'Moana' Tops Thanksgiving Box Office, 'Rules Don't Apply' Bombs, 'Allied' and 'Bad Santa 2' Stumble

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Disney's "Moana" sailed to the top of the Thanksgiving box office, earning a mighty $81.1 million over the five day holiday period and $55.5 million for the weekend.

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Sunday, November 27, 2016

Memorabilia torched on London barge to protest punk gone rotten

LONDON (Reuters) - Piles of punk music memorabilia went up in flames on a river barge in London on Saturday in a protest against the way the once rebellious genre has been subsumed into mainstream culture.

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Saturday, November 26, 2016

'Brady Bunch' mom Florence Henderson dies aged 82

(Reuters) - Veteran actress Florence Henderson, best known to a generation of baby boomers as all-American mother Carol Brady in the 1970s sitcom "The Brady Bunch," has died aged 82.

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Friday, November 25, 2016

British photographer David Hamilton dies in Paris: police source

PARIS (Reuters) - British art photographer David Hamilton died in Paris on Friday at the age of 83 after committing suicide, a police source told Reuters.

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Placido Domingo in Cuba ahead of first Havana concert

(Reuters) - They've had the Rolling Stones. Now Cubans are about to hear tenor Placido Domingo sing live for the first time.

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Putin presents Russian passport to Hollywood actor Seagal

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin presented a Russian passport to U.S. actor Steven Seagal on Friday and said he hoped it would serve as a symbol of how the fractious ties between Moscow and Washington are starting to improve.

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Marriage or not, Mariah Carey goes ahead with reality TV show

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mariah Carey's new reality show sees the larger-than-life singer trying on wedding dresses and wrestling with a decision to postpone her marriage to Australian businessman James Packer.

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Multi-million pound Sex Pistols collection to go up in flames

LONDON (Reuters) - The son of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren said he would set fire to millions of dollars of punk memorabilia on Saturday, as a protest against the musical scene's appropriation by the mainstream.

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Elton John denies he will play at Trump inauguration

(Reuters) - Britain's Sir Elton John will not perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington as U.S. president, the singer-songwriter's spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Warren Beatty returns to movies with 'Rules Don't Apply'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After a 15-year absence, Warren Beatty returns to the big screen in "Rules Don't Apply," a personal project about the eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes.

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Michelle Yeoh coy about 'Star Trek' as Singapore festival opens

(Reuters) - Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, one of Asia's biggest film stars, played coy about her reported casting in the upcoming television show "Star Trek: Discovery" during a red carpet appearance at Singapore's film festival on Wednesday.

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Brad Pitt cleared by FBI for airplane incident, will not face charges

(Reuters) - Movie star Brad Pitt will not face any charges stemming from an incident on a private plane in which he was reported to have lost his temper in front of one or more of his children, an FBI spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

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'Love & Hip Hop' creators win dismissal of copyright lawsuit

(Reuters) - Viacom Inc and the creators of "Love & Hip Hop" have won the dismissal of a federal lawsuit claiming they stole the idea for the popular VH1 reality TV franchise.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Hospitalized rapper Kanye West said to be in spiritual crisis

(Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West was reported on Tuesday to be undergoing a spiritual crisis after being hospitalized for exhaustion following the cancellation of the remainder of his U.S. tour.

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'Moonlight,' 'American Honey' lead indie film Spirit nominations

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Independent coming-of-age movies "Moonlight" and "American Honey" lead nominations on Tuesday for the Spirit Awards, the ceremony that celebrates low-budget artistic films which often also do well at the Oscars.

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Kardashian family accepts honor for late father

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian picked up an honor for their late father in New York on Monday but sister Kim pulled out of the event to tend to her rapper husband Kanye West.

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James Corden parlays 'Carpool Karaoke' into Grammys host gig

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British actor and talk show host James Corden, whose "Carpool Karaoke" segment has become a viral phenomenon, will host the Grammy Awards in February, the Recording Academy said on Tuesday.

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A Minute With: Lin-Manuel Miranda on 'Moana' and 'Mary Poppins'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Award-winning "Hamilton" musical creator Lin-Manuel Miranda swaps the politics of 18th century Washington for the charms of Polynesia in the Disney animated movie "Moana."

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Rapper Mos Def allowed to leave South Africa after apology

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The American rapper known as Mos Def will be allowed to leave South Africa on Tuesday after he apologized for breaking immigration laws.

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J.K. Rowling's Pottermore plans to conjure up profit for 2017

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Pottermore, J.K. Rowling's digital publishing company, expects to turn a profit in its current fiscal year, buoyed by rising sales of audio books and new ebooks that build on the nearly 20-year-old Harry Potter franchise, the company said on Tuesday.

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Monday, November 21, 2016

Adriana Lima gets fighting fit for Victoria's Secret show

NEW YORK (Reuters) - With a hook and an upper cut, Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima has found boxing is a great way to get fighting fit for the annual lingerie fashion show.

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Pitt and Cotillard hit red carpet for WWII thriller "Allied"

LONDON (Reuters) - Hollywood actor Brad Pitt and his French co-star Marion Cotillard bring their new movie "Allied" to Europe this week, hitting the promotional trail for the World War Two thriller.

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Tribe Called Quest tops Billboard chart for first time in 20 years

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hip-hop band A Tribe Called Quest scored its first Billboard 200 No.1 in 20 years on Monday with its new release, "We Got It From Here ... Thank You 4 Your Service."

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U.S. actor says no apology needed for 'Hamilton'; remarks to Pence

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An actor from the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" who angered Donald Trump when he appealed on-stage for Vice President-elect Mike Pence to ensure the incoming administration respected all Americans said on Monday he would not apologize for the remarks.

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'Lion' brings India love affair full circle for actor Dev Patel

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Growing up as the son of immigrants in London, actor Dev Patel did not feel much connection to India.

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

Box Office: 'Fantastic Beasts' Debuts to Magical $75 Million

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" dominated the weekend box office, debuting to a boisterous $75 million and launching a new cinematic franchise.

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Drake looks for first American Music Awards but out of top prize

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Canadian rapper Drake competes on Sunday for his first ever American Music Award on a night that will feature performances by Lady Gaga, Sting, Nicki Minaj, and Justin Bieber.

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Taylor Swift Experience comes to New York

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Taylor Swift may be just 26 years old, but with a 10-year career behind her, multiple Grammy Awards and higher earnings than any other celebrity, she now has her own exhibition.

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Friday, November 18, 2016

Massachusetts man convicted of fraud over 'Kung Fu Panda' drawings, lawsuit

(Reuters) - A Massachusetts man was found guilty by a federal jury on Friday of back-dating drawings he relied on as evidence in his lawsuit against DreamWorks Animation that claimed he had invented the title character in the 2008 film "Kung Fu Panda."

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Boston Marathon bombing film 'Patriots Day' personal for Wahlberg

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The makers of the first Hollywood movie about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing say they felt enormous pressure to get the tone and the story right for all those who were killed and injured in the attack.

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Kanye West booed as declares support for Donald Trump

(Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West has come out in support of Republican President-elect Donald Trump, drawing boos and whistles from fans.

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Metallica guitarist self-destructs over loss of riffs

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. rock group Metallica's new album, 'Hardwired... to Self-Destruct', could be their best ever, according to bassist Robert Trujillo, but guitarist Kirk Hammett will always be left feeling something was missing.

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Villains and heroes: How 'Fantastic Beasts' mines 'Potter' world

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Confused about how new movie "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," out on Friday, may connect to the Harry Potter world? Who is new wizard hero Newt Scamander? Why does Grindelwald sound familiar?

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Monroe's dress from JFK birthday sells for $4.8 million at auction

(Reuters) - The skin-tight dress Marilyn Monroe wore for her sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday" before then U.S. President John F. Kennedy at a 1962 gala was sold on Thursday for $4.8 million at an auction in Los Angeles.

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Villains and heroes: How 'Fantastic Beasts' mines 'Potter' world

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Confused about how new movie "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," out on Friday, may connect to the Harry Potter world? Who is new wizard hero Newt Scamander? Why does Grindelwald sound familiar?

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Monroe's dress from JFK birthday sells for $4.8 million at auction

(Reuters) - The skin-tight dress Marilyn Monroe wore for her sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday" before then U.S. President John F. Kennedy at a 1962 gala was sold on Thursday for $4.8 million at an auction in Los Angeles.

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Brussels honors French singer Polnareff by dressing up Manneken Pis

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Brussels honored French singer Michel Polnareff by dressing up the Manneken Pis, the Belgian capital's iconic bronze statue of a boy urinating, in one of the singer's exuberant stage costumes.

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Judge makes $36 million ruling against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend

ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia judge on Thursday entered a judgment of more than $36 million against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend after he was held legally responsible for her 2015 death, attorneys for Brown's estate said.

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Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat assaulted in Paris: media

PARIS (Reuters) - Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat and her partner were assaulted in Paris last week, AFP and other media reported on Thursday, just over a month after U.S reality TV star Kim Kardashian was attacked and robbed in the French capital.

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Judge makes $36 million ruling against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend

ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia judge on Thursday entered a judgment of more than $36 million against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend after he was held legally responsible for her 2015 death, attorneys for Brown's estate said.

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Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat assaulted in Paris: media

PARIS (Reuters) - Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat and her partner were assaulted in Paris last week, AFP and other media reported on Thursday, just over a month after U.S reality TV star Kim Kardashian was attacked and robbed in the French capital.

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Judge makes $36 million ruling against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend

ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia judge on Thursday entered a judgment of more than $36 million against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend after he was held legally responsible for her 2015 death, attorneys for Brown's estate said.

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Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat assaulted in Paris: media

PARIS (Reuters) - Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat and her partner were assaulted in Paris last week, AFP and other media reported on Thursday, just over a month after U.S reality TV star Kim Kardashian was attacked and robbed in the French capital.

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Judge makes $36 million ruling against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend

ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia judge on Thursday entered a judgment of more than $36 million against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend after he was held legally responsible for her 2015 death, attorneys for Brown's estate said.

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Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat assaulted in Paris: media

PARIS (Reuters) - Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat and her partner were assaulted in Paris last week, AFP and other media reported on Thursday, just over a month after U.S reality TV star Kim Kardashian was attacked and robbed in the French capital.

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Judge makes $36 million ruling against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend

ATLANTA (Reuters) - A Georgia judge on Thursday entered a judgment of more than $36 million against Bobbi Kristina Brown's former boyfriend after he was held legally responsible for her 2015 death, attorneys for Brown's estate said.

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Skydiving magic, bungee dunk for Guinness World Records day

LONDON (Reuters) - From the highest dunk of a biscuit into a cup of tea by a bungee jumper to the most magic tricks performed during a skydive, the adventurous and imaginative are marking Guinness World Records Day on Thursday with all sorts of feats.

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Newly engaged Ricky Martin off to Vegas for concert residency

(Reuters) - Latin superstar Ricky Martin is settling down with plans for marriage and a Las Vegas residency.

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Skydiving magic, bungee dunk for Guinness World Records day

LONDON (Reuters) - From the highest dunk of a biscuit into a cup of tea by a bungee jumper to the most magic tricks performed during a skydive, the adventurous and imaginative are marking Guinness World Records Day on Thursday with all sorts of feats.

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Newly engaged Ricky Martin off to Vegas for concert residency

(Reuters) - Latin superstar Ricky Martin is settling down with plans for marriage and a Las Vegas residency.

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Leonard Cohen, music's poetic visionary, died in his sleep after fall

(Reuters) - Songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen died in his sleep after a fall in his Los Angeles home in the middle of the night, his manager has said.

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Newly engaged Ricky Martin off to Vegas for concert residency

(Reuters) - Latin superstar Ricky Martin is settling down with plans for marriage and a Las Vegas residency.

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Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday rejected comedian Bill Cosby's latest bid seeking the dismissal of criminal charges that he sexually assaulted a woman at his home in 2004.

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Leonard Cohen, music's poetic visionary, died in his sleep after fall

(Reuters) - Songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen died in his sleep after a fall in his Los Angeles home in the middle of the night, his manager has said.

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Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday rejected comedian Bill Cosby's latest bid seeking the dismissal of criminal charges that he sexually assaulted a woman at his home in 2004.

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Leonard Cohen, music's poetic visionary, died in his sleep after fall

(Reuters) - Songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen died in his sleep after a fall in his Los Angeles home in the middle of the night, his manager has said.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday rejected comedian Bill Cosby's latest bid seeking the dismissal of criminal charges that he sexually assaulted a woman at his home in 2004.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday rejected comedian Bill Cosby's latest bid seeking the dismissal of criminal charges that he sexually assaulted a woman at his home in 2004.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday rejected comedian Bill Cosby's latest bid seeking the dismissal of criminal charges that he sexually assaulted a woman at his home in 2004.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

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Hanks, Springsteen among Obama's last Medal of Freedom recipients

(Reuters) - In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia and entertainment among the 21 people who will be awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest civilian honor in the United States.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Hanks, Springsteen among Obama's last Medal of Freedom recipients

(Reuters) - In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia and entertainment among the 21 people who will be awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest civilian honor in the United States.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Hanks, Springsteen among Obama's last Medal of Freedom recipients

(Reuters) - In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia and entertainment among the 21 people who will be awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest civilian honor in the United States.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Hanks, Springsteen among Obama's last Medal of Freedom recipients

(Reuters) - In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia and entertainment among the 21 people who will be awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest civilian honor in the United States.

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Swedish Academy says Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel prize ceremony

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature last month, has decided not to attend the award ceremony in Stockholm, the Swedish Academy said on Wednesday.

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Prints and permits: graphics help bring Rowling's magical world to life

LONDON (Reuters) - On a table in a London studio, copies of "The New York Ghost" newspaper lie beside a pile of applications for wand permits. Nearby a "Witch's Friend" magazine teases winter fashion trends.

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Prince record label sues Jay Z's company for song streaming

(Reuters) - The record label for Prince has sued rap star Jay Z's entertainment company for copyright infringement, saying it illegally offered the late musician's songs on its music streaming service, according to court records.

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Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

Read more

Prints and permits: graphics help bring Rowling's magical world to life

LONDON (Reuters) - On a table in a London studio, copies of "The New York Ghost" newspaper lie beside a pile of applications for wand permits. Nearby a "Witch's Friend" magazine teases winter fashion trends.

Read more

Grief takes unusual path in 'Manchester by the Sea'

(Reuters) - Grief moves in mysterious ways in "Manchester by the Sea," a poignant and sometimes funny independent movie about a working-class American family dealing with multiple tragedies that has become a Hollywood awards season front-runner.

Read more

Prints and permits: graphics help bring Rowling's magical world to life

LONDON (Reuters) - On a table in a London studio, copies of "The New York Ghost" newspaper lie beside a pile of applications for wand permits. Nearby a "Witch's Friend" magazine teases winter fashion trends.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson named 'sexiest man alive' by People

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Whatever Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is cooking these days is piping hot. Or so says People magazine, which on Tuesday named the wrestler-turned-actor this year's "sexiest man alive."

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

Read more

'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

Read more

Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

Read more

'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

Read more

Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

Read more

'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Designer Tom Ford brings dark edge to 'Nocturnal Animals'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark hues favored by fashion designer Tom Ford saturate his new movie, "Nocturnal Animals," a palette that fits a noir thriller exploring violence, revenge and divorce.

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Copyright case against Bieber, Usher should be dismissed - judge

(Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge has recommended that a $10 million lawsuit accusing Justin Bieber and Usher of illegally copying parts of their song "Somebody to Love" from two Virginia songwriters should be dismissed.

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'Marathon' chronicles tough road back for Boston bombing victims

BOSTON (Reuters) - Three and a half years after the Boston Marathon bombing, many of the people who lost limbs in the attack are still struggling to heal their physical and emotional wounds.

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Copyright case against Bieber, Usher should be dismissed - judge

(Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge has recommended that a $10 million lawsuit accusing Justin Bieber and Usher of illegally copying parts of their song "Somebody to Love" from two Virginia songwriters should be dismissed.

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Roma designer hopes fashion can build bridges in Hungarian society

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Transforming traditional flowery Roma patterns into bold, modern prints, designer Erika Varga aims to use fashion to increase acceptance of the Roma minority in Hungarian society.

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Monday, November 14, 2016

Bon Jovi takes Billboard's No.1 album spot for sixth time

(Reuters) - New albums from rockers Bon Jovi and R&B singer Alicia Keys took the two top spots on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart on Monday, while the soundtrack for kids movie "Trolls" moved in to third place.

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Down syndrome 'Be Beautiful' fashion show raises $2.1 million

(Reuters) - Movie stars Jamie Foxx, Hilary Swank and Queen Latifah were among celebrities sharing the catwalk with models with Down syndrome for a fundraiser that brought in $2.1 million for research and medical care.

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'Bowie music, Bowie style' London concert to celebrate late singer

(Reuters) - Friends and musicians who played with David Bowie are to gather in London for a concert in January marking what would have been his 70th birthday, organizers announced on Monday.

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Aerosmith to say 'Aero-Vederci' with 2017 European tour

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. rockers Aerosmith, together for some 45 years, will embark on a "farewell" European tour next year, the group said on Monday, kicking off the series of shows in Israel.

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British naturalist David Attenborough honored at theater awards

LONDON (Reuters) - British naturalist David Attenborough was honored for more than 60 years of wildlife programming with a Beyond Theatre prize presented by Prince William at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards on Sunday.

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A Minute With: 'Fantastic' Newt Scamander (aka Eddie Redmayne)

NEW YORK, (Reuters) - With his peacock-blue coat, bow tie and battered suitcase, Eddie Redmayne stars as J.K. Rowling's latest magical hero in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."

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Mostly magical reviews for 'Fantastic Beasts' but is it too dark?

NEW YORK (Reuters) - British author J.K. Rowling has conjured up her "Harry Potter" magic in the spin-off film "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," but some early reviews wondered if it may be too dark for a family audience and whether the story can sustain four more movies.

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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Box Office: 'Doctor Strange' stays on top With $43 million, 'Arrival' impresses

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Alien invasion thriller "Arrival" capitalized on strong reviews to score an impressive debut, while Marvel's "Doctor Strange" topped the box office for the second consecutive weekend.

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Leon Russell, musician known for dynamic performances, dies at 74

(Reuters) - Leon Russell, who emerged in the '70s as one of rock'n'roll's most dynamic performers and songwriters after playing anonymously on dozens of pop hits as a much-in-demand studio pianist in the 1960s, died on Sunday at the age of 74, according to his website.

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Eagles of Death Metal singer denies refused entry to Paris Bataclan anniversary concert

PARIS (Reuters) - The lead singer of U.S. rock band Eagles of Death Metal, on stage a year ago when Islamic State militants attacked their concert, killing 90 people, denied being refused entry to the Bataclan venue for an anniversary concert.

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Five decades and 200 films later, Jackie Chan 'finally' wins Oscar

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When Jackie Chan saw an Oscar at Sylvester Stallone's house 23 years ago, he said that was the moment he decided he wanted one.

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Sting reopens Paris' Bataclan hall on anniversary of militant attack

PARIS (Reuters) - Rock star Sting headlined a concert in Paris' Bataclan music hall on Saturday to mark the venue's reopening a year after three Islamist militants gunned down 90 revelers in France's bloodiest terror attack.

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Saturday, November 12, 2016

Oscar winner Ennio Morricone honors homeless at Vatican concert

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Homeless people were the guests of honor on Saturday night at a special benefit concert in the Vatican conducted by Oscar winning composer Ennio Morricone.

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Leonard Cohen, rock music's poetic visionary, dies at age 82

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Leonard Cohen, rock music's man of letters whose songs fused religious imagery with themes of redemption and sexual desire, earning him critical and popular acclaim, has died at age 82, a statement on his Facebook page said.

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Friday, November 11, 2016

Robert Redford plans 'goodbye to all that' acting

(Reuters) - Robert Redford says he is planning on retiring from acting soon to focus on directing and on his first love - art.

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'Man from U.N.C.L.E.' star Robert Vaughn dies at 83

(Reuters) - Robert Vaughn, the actor best known for playing the suave Napoleon Solo in 1960s television spy series, "The Man from U.N.C.L.E," died on Friday from leukemia, his manager said.

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'Fantastic Beasts' fuses dark themes with plea for acceptance

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", the "Harry Potter" wizarding spinoff movie, had its world premiere on Thursday night, and the cast said they hoped the film would provide both escapist comfort and a message of acceptance in the real world.

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After 15 years, Beatty returns to cinema in 'Rules Don't Apply'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood actor Warren Beatty returns to cinema screens after a 15-year absence in the romantic drama "Rules Don't Apply", playing billionaire Howard Hughes.

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Why Ang Lee chose 'Billy Lynn' to showcase new movie technology

NEW YORK (Reuters) - It's usually comic book or adventure movies that get advanced technology treatment but when Oscar-winning director Ang Lee was looking to showcase groundbreaking extra-fast, high-resolution imagery, he chose a drama about American soldiers returning home from Iraq.

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

A Minute With: Amy Adams on 'Arrival,' awards and 'Disenchanted'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Despite having five Oscar nominations under her belt, actress Amy Adams said she feels "inauthentic" campaigning for herself during Hollywood's awards season, although buzz is building around her latest role as an intuitive linguist in sci-fi film "Arrival."

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J.K. Rowling hopes Potter fans embrace 'Fantastic Beasts' movie

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A nervous J.K. Rowling said on Thursday she hoped fans would like her new wizarding movie "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," even though it does not feature beloved characters like Harry Potter and his Hogwarts friends.

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Brad Pitt back on red carpet for 'Allied' after cleared of abuse allegations

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Brad Pitt took to the red carpet at a fan event for his latest film "Allied" in Los Angeles on Wednesday, hours after he was cleared of child abuse allegations and applied for shared custody of his children with Angelina Jolie.

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Actor Brad Pitt cleared of child abuse allegations: source

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Film star Brad Pitt has been cleared of abuse allegations in a child welfare investigation and has asked a court to grant him shared custody of his six children with his estranged wife, actress Angelina Jolie, a source close to the matter said on Wednesday.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

California movie producer arrested, accused by SEC of fraud scheme

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A California movie producer who heads a private equity firm has been arrested, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accused him of orchestrating two fraudulent schemes.

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AIG must defend Bill Cosby against defamation lawsuits

(Reuters) - A federal judge said Bill Cosby's homeowner's insurance company must defend him against three civil defamation lawsuits in Massachusetts brought by several women who accused the once-beloved entertainer of sexual abuse.

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Lady Gaga, tearful Miley Cyrus lead celebs mourning Clinton loss

(Reuters) - Lady Gaga called for kindness, Miley Cyrus was in tears, Madonna vowed never to give up and Katy Perry urged Americans not to weep as Republican Donald Trump stunned the world by defeating heavily favored Democrat Hillary Clinton in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

PlayStation Vue to drop all Viacom channels from Nov. 11

(Reuters) - Sony Corp's cloud-based TV service, PlayStation Vue, said on Tuesday it would drop all Viacom Inc channels, including Comedy Central, Spike and MTV, starting Nov. 11.

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UK's Prince Harry hits out at media 'harassment' of new U.S. girlfriend

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry issued a rare statement on Tuesday criticizing the media for intruding into the private life of his American girlfriend, saying the press had subjected her to "a wave of abuse and harassment".

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Touring 'Star Wars Identities' exhibition comes to London

LONDON (Reuters) - The "Star Wars" universe comes to London this month as part of a touring exhibition where fans of the hugely successful sci-fi saga can get up close with the franchise's famous characters.

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Robbie Williams sees Take That reunion 'at some point' but not soon

LONDON (Reuters) - Pop star Robbie Williams said on Monday he would join his former Take That bandmates for a reunion "at some point" but it was unlikely to happen anytime soon.

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Monday, November 7, 2016

Darkness brews as 'Fantastic Beasts' push magical world into new era

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Harry Potter" fans will be welcomed back to the wizarding world next week with cute and mischievous magical creatures causing havoc in New York City in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," but there's deeper, darker unrest in the magical world.

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Hollywood stars focus on election as awards season starts

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Reuters) - The Hollywood awards season began on Sunday with A-list stars using the occasion to make political points two days ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

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Rapper Jeezy beats Kenny Chesney to top Billboard album chart

(Reuters) - American rapper Jeezy edged past country veteran Kenny Chesney to take the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album chart on Monday with his new release "Trap or Die 3."

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Bieber, Gaga win at MTV Europe Music awards; Bruno Mars & Green Day shine

ROTTERDAM (Reuters) - Justin Bieber edged out Lady Gaga as biggest winner on Sunday at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Rotterdam, taking home three awards on the strength of support from his fans - the "Beliebers".

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Sunday, November 6, 2016

Box Office: 'Doctor Strange' Trounces 'Trolls' With $32.6 Million on Friday

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - "Doctor Strange" is doing its part to heal what has been a recent box office slump by earning $32.6 million on Friday at 3,882 locations, raising its estimated opening weekend total to about $84 million.

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Two first-timers named as 2017 Oscar producers, no host yet

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday named two first-timers as producers of next year's Oscars show, the first step in planning the ceremony and choosing a host.

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Ay Caramba! 'The Simpsons' to break record as longest-running U.S. show

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Simpsons have traveled the world, saved Springfield from annihilation and even stepped into virtual reality, but the beloved animated family is entering new ground as it heads toward a record-breaking 30th season.

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Sting to sing as Paris Bataclan venue reopens after 2015 attacks

PARIS (Reuters) - The Paris concert venue where Islamist militants killed 90 people in November 2015 has enrolled rock star Sting for a concert to mark its reopening a year after the tragedy.

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