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Carrie Underwood will be joined by performers including Kid Rock, the Village People, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lee Greenwood, Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean and more over the weekend and Monday as part of Donald Trump’s inauguration events in Washington, D.C. The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee revealed the lineup, confirming that Underwood will take part in the […]Carrie Underwood will be joined by performers including Kid Rock, the Village People, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lee Greenwood, Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean and more over the weekend and Monday as part of Donald Trump’s inauguration events in Washington, D.C. The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee revealed…

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A week after wildfires began ravaging Southern California, Christina Applegate is speaking out against insensitive remarks about the state. The four-time Golden Globe nominee addressed people who assume “celebrities are walking around running everything” in Los Angeles as she noted “a myriad of groups of humans” have been impacted. “You know what I have words […]A week after wildfires began ravaging Southern California, Christina Applegate is speaking out against insensitive remarks about the state. The four-time Golden Globe nominee addressed people who assume “celebrities are walking around running everything” in Los Angeles as she noted “a myriad of groups of…

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Citing the L.A. wildfires, insurance provider State Farm has canceled plans to run an ad on next month’s Super Bowl and also delayed production of a tie-in campaign with Apple TV+ series Severance. The Super Bowl ad was to have marked a return to the Big Game for the insurer, whose outing last year starring […]Citing the L.A. wildfires, insurance provider State Farm has canceled plans to run an ad on next month’s Super Bowl and also delayed production of a tie-in campaign with Apple TV+ series Severance. The Super Bowl ad was to have marked a return to the…

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President Joe Biden devoted a great deal of his farewell address warning of the concentration of power and wealth, particularly when it comes to what he dubbed the “tech industrial complex.” In a speech from the Oval Office, Biden did not name Elon Musk, who stands to take a central role in Donald Trump’s administration, […]President Joe Biden devoted a great deal of his farewell address warning of the concentration of power and wealth, particularly when it comes to what he dubbed the “tech industrial complex.” In a speech from the Oval Office, Biden did not name Elon Musk, who…

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As Southern California attempts to recover from last week’s wildfires, the Annenberg Foundation and I Am Angel are hosting a virtual benefit. Will.i.am, DJ Derrick ‘D-Nice’ Jones, DJ Hed, Etienne Maurice and other special guests will appear in the ‘L.A. Check In’, streaming live on Instagram and YouTube on Thursday at 6pm from FYI Studios. […]As Southern California attempts to recover from last week’s wildfires, the Annenberg Foundation and I Am Angel are hosting a virtual benefit. Will.i.am, DJ Derrick ‘D-Nice’ Jones, DJ Hed, Etienne Maurice and other special guests will appear in the ‘L.A. Check In’, streaming live on…

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The Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) has revamped its film financing program with the launch of a new scheme to support the local industry through a bumpy post-pandemic market.  The new scheme, “Film Production Financing Scheme 2.0”, is already active and enhances the “Relaxation Plan” that HKFDC introduced during the height of the pandemic […]The Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) has revamped its film financing program with the launch of a new scheme to support the local industry through a bumpy post-pandemic market.  The new scheme, “Film Production Financing Scheme 2.0”, is already active and enhances the “Relaxation…

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Although Timothée Chalamet opted for a sensible mode of transportation for his latest red carpet, apparently no good deed goes unpunished. After the Oscar nominee arrived to Tuesday’s London premiere of A Complete Unknown on a Lime bike, he revealed he was slapped with a £65 (roughly $79) fine for incorrectly parking the ride. “It’s […]Although Timothée Chalamet opted for a sensible mode of transportation for his latest red carpet, apparently no good deed goes unpunished. After the Oscar nominee arrived to Tuesday’s London premiere of A Complete Unknown on a Lime bike, he revealed he was slapped with a…

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Top 1980s and 1990s comedy writer-producer David W. Duclon, who created Punky Brewster and co-developed Silver Spoons, died this morning, Jan. 15, after a long illness. He was 74. Born Warren David Duclon in Rockford, Illinois, Duclon started his career as a writer on classic 1970s sitcoms such as The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Laverne […]Top 1980s and 1990s comedy writer-producer David W. Duclon, who created Punky Brewster and co-developed Silver Spoons, died this morning, Jan. 15, after a long illness. He was 74. Born Warren David Duclon in Rockford, Illinois, Duclon started his career as a writer on classic…

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Although Harrison Ford is synonymous with multiple franchises and countless memorable performances, he wasn’t always such a household name. Ridley Scott recently revealed that the actor, who just received his fifth Golden Globe nomination, wasn’t such an easy sell for the lead role of Rick Deckard in his 1982 sci-fi classic Blade Runner. “Harrison Ford […]Although Harrison Ford is synonymous with multiple franchises and countless memorable performances, he wasn’t always such a household name. Ridley Scott recently revealed that the actor, who just received his fifth Golden Globe nomination, wasn’t such an easy sell for the lead role of Rick…

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What’s next for the contenders still in the hunt for a 2025 Super Bowl berth? ​What’s next for the contenders still in the hunt for a 2025 Super Bowl berth?    Getty Images Wild Card Weekend is in the books, with six NFL teams advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs and another six heading home for an early start to the 2025 offseason. Plenty of the remaining clubs register as Super Bowl-worthy, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have questions still to answer. Here are the most pressing queries we have for the teams still alive in the hunt…

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Storms and industrial action cause more delays on Australia’s busiest rail systemFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDespite being late for work, having navigated torrential rain and long train delays, Kate* made time to send a message to Sydney rail workers: “Come on guys, take the deal. It’s getting ridiculous, the impact is too great.”She said everyone was suffering in the cost-of-living crisis and “we all want good wages”. The architect, who works in the central business district, said: “The impact is too huge for people, especially for…

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Fair Work Commission puts interim pause on approval for industrial action after second day of delays for commutersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales trains will return to normal scheduling for now after the Fair Work Commission placed an interim pause on its approval for rail unions to undertake industrial action amid a long-running pay dispute with the state government.The decision came after the NSW premier, Chris Minns, announced on Thursday – after commuters faced havoc for a second day – that the government had made…

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Citing the L.A. wildfires, insurance provider State Farm has canceled plans to run an ad on next month’s Super Bowl and also delayed production of a tie-in campaign with Apple TV+ series Severance. The Super Bowl ad was to have marked a return to the Big Game for the insurer, whose outing last year starring […]Citing the L.A. wildfires, insurance provider State Farm has canceled plans to run an ad on next month’s Super Bowl and also delayed production of a tie-in campaign with Apple TV+ series Severance. The Super Bowl ad was to have marked a return to the…

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Australian journalist most well-known for hosting Wonder World was a conscientious objector who fought tirelessly against the draftGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJournalist Simon Townsend has died aged 79 only a few months after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. A statement released by his family reported that “in his final days, Simon was surrounded by his family and a mix of journalists, writers, actors, political activists and Italians”.Townsend is best remembered for hosting the Logie-winning children’s show Wonder World from 1979 until 1987. Continue reading…Australian journalist most well-known for hosting Wonder World…

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This blog is now closed‘Big call to make’: Chris Minns asks Fair Work to end industrial action causing Sydney train delaysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSharma ‘wouldn’t assume’ ceasefire agreement will lead to permanent ceasefireSenator and former ambassador to Israel David Sharma has been speaking to Sunrise this morning, also reacting to news of a ceasefire deal.It will importantly lead to the release of [the] hostages, including women, young children and the elderly and sick who have been held in terrible conditions for 15 months, and it will allow more humanitarian assistance to get to…

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As Southern California attempts to recover from last week’s wildfires, the Annenberg Foundation and I Am Angel are hosting a virtual benefit. Will.i.am, DJ Derrick ‘D-Nice’ Jones, DJ Hed, Etienne Maurice and other special guests will appear in the ‘L.A. Check In’, streaming live on Instagram and YouTube on Thursday at 6pm from FYI Studios. […]As Southern California attempts to recover from last week’s wildfires, the Annenberg Foundation and I Am Angel are hosting a virtual benefit. Will.i.am, DJ Derrick ‘D-Nice’ Jones, DJ Hed, Etienne Maurice and other special guests will appear in the ‘L.A. Check In’, streaming live on…

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