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Despite facing boycott threats over its conflict with Hamas, Israel will be participating in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the organizer of the contest, confirmed Israel’s participation. Calls for Israel’s exclusion from the event were made by Icelandic artists and supported by over 500 signatories to a petition by Irish broadcaster RTE. These calls were …

Shares of Warner Brothers Discovery experienced a decline of over 5 percent on Wednesday following reports that the entertainment conglomerate is considering a merger with its competitor, Paramount Global. According to Axios, citing sources who chose to remain anonymous, Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zaslav and Paramount Global head Bob Bakish engaged in several hours of discussion about the potential …

Zac Efron found himself unexpectedly yearning for a simple hug during his transformation into professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich for the film “The Iron Claw.” This role, both physically demanding and emotionally challenging, was a departure from his previous work. Efron, who had to bulk up and suppress his emotions for the part, experienced real physical bruises from replicating wrestling …

A stunning evening dress once donned by Princess Diana achieved an extraordinary sale price of $1.1 million at an auction, far exceeding its estimated value and setting a new record for the highest auction price for one of her dresses. This record-breaking sale was announced by Julien’s Auctions, a Los Angeles-based auction house. The dress, a black and blue ballerina-length …

The recent Golden Globe nominations have highlighted a critical aspect of award shows: acknowledging popular films, something the Oscars could potentially benefit from. The Globes, under new ownership and with a revamped voting body, have shifted their broadcast to CBS following scandals and ethical concerns. This change has not deterred them from recognizing commercially successful movies. The Golden Globes awarded …

Zack Snyder’s foray into the space-opera genre with “Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire” has been met with largely unfavorable reviews. The film, released on Netflix on December 21, boasts a star-studded cast including Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Michiel Huisman, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher, Cleopatra Coleman, Jena Malone, Fra Fee, Ed Skrein, and Anthony Hopkins. …

The Phoenix Theatre in London transformed into Hawkins, Indiana, on Thursday, marking the launch of Netflix’s stage adaptation of its hugely successful sci-fi series, “Stranger Things.” This stage play, titled “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” is set in 1959, offering a prequel story to the original series, set two decades earlier. Developed with insights from the series’ creators, Matt and …

The iconic Mickey Mouse, in his original form, is poised to become public domain as we usher in the year 2024, marking a significant milestone in the world of intellectual property. This development is particularly symbolic, given Mickey Mouse’s status as a cornerstone of American pop culture and one of Disney’s most prized assets. The impending public domain status of …