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Entertainment Toy giant Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its Wicked movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website. URL printed on box for limited edition dolls promoting upcoming film led to adult siteThe Associated Press · Posted: Nov 11, 2024 1:08 PMContinue Reading

Entertainment The sound of silence, no more: Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, who as folk duo Simon & Garfunkel were one of the most popular American musical acts of the 20th century, recently reunited after years without speaking. Art Garfunkel said former musical partner Paul Simon was offended by oldContinue Reading

The Shawshank Redemption’s final scene — recognized as one of the most famous, memorable and satisfying conclusions in film history — nearly didn’t exist. Instead, it ended roughly a minute earlier: Red sitting on the bus with an old note from his friend in hand, unsure if Andy was still aliveContinue Reading

Entertainment Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film Candyman and roles in many other films and television shows, has died, says his longtime manager. ‘The industry has lost a legend,’ says film company New Line CinemaThe Associated Press · Posted: Nov 09,Continue Reading

Entertainment Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy Award nominations with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. That makes her the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Charli XCX each score 7 Grammy nodsThe Associated Press · Posted: Nov 08, 2024 12:08 PM ESTContinue Reading

Entertainment Three people have been charged in relation to One Direction singer Liam Payne’s death  in a fall from his Buenos Aires hotel balcony last month, Argentine authorities said on Thursday. The musician died at 31 after falling from balcony in Buenos Aires last monthThomson Reuters · Posted: Nov 07, 2024Continue Reading

Entertainment Actor Elliot Page and musician Rufus Wainwright were among the stars who honoured 2SLGBTQ+ charities at the inaugural PTP Pink Awards in Toronto Thursday, in the shadow of a U.S. election that has many worried about queer and trans rights. Inaugural award ceremony organized by Pink Triangle Press to benefitContinue Reading

Entertainment While buzzy social media moments, massive celebrity endorsements and viral memes were everywhere during the U.S. election campaign, those who study social media and pop culture say it’s likely that smaller social media interactions had a larger impact on the outcome. Smaller social media interactions can play a biggerContinue Reading

Entertainment A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels. Online bidding for Judy Garland-worn shoes will continue through Dec. 7The Associated Press ·Continue Reading