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Six Years After a Reckoning, Criterion Puts ‘Cinematic Blackness’ in Focus

Adding a curator, the Criterion Collection expanded its offerings and its vision of Black film. But auteurs continue to push the company on what inclusion means.

Kenneth Blume Steps Out of Kenny Beats’s Shadow

The hitmaker formerly known as Kenny Beats was behind breakthrough albums for Geese, Vince Staples, Idles and Fcukers. On a new solo project, he turns his focus inward.

This French Ballet Star Wants You to Know He Really Cares

Hugo Marchand, an étoile at Paris Opera Ballet, brings his intensity and some high-wattage friends to New York City Center’s Artists at the Center.

Akshay Kumar used teleprompter in 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha', says Sudhir Pandey

Veteran actor Sudhir Pandey discussed Akshay Kumar's use of teleprompters. He noted Kumar relied on them for lengthy scenes in 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'. Pandey also praised Kumar's significant acting improvement over the years. Filmmaker…

Apple TV Seeking Local Language Boss

EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV is seeking a head of local language scripted projects. The move comes amid a shuffling of the pack after Morgan Wandell and Oliver Jones exited the streamer, with Europe chief Jay Hunt handed a wider remit. Apple…

Nigeria: Cost of Preparing Pot of Jollof Rice Up 14.6 Percent in 11 Months - Report

[Premium Times] According to the report, consumers across the country are responding in similar ways: buying in smaller quantities, substituting fresh produce with dried or processed alternatives, and reducing portions.

Amaal Mallik claims ‘rivals are attacking’ his Yeh Awarapan song: ‘Huge paid PR being run’

WATCH: Tulfo cites Robredo's character during Matibag testimony

MANILA, Philippines – Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo asked National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag during Vice President Sara Duterte trial on Wednesday, July 22, whether then-President Rodrigo Duterte would have ordered…

NBI probe may prompt legal action vs Sara Duterte – Ace Barbers

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Z. Duterte may face a separate legal action after her impeachment trial if the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) continuing investigation produces additional evidence on her alleged plan to…

Portuguese music icon Luís Represas dies aged 69

One of Portugal’s most influential musicians, Luís Represas, has died aged 69 after battling a long illness. His death was confirmed this Wednesday morning (July 22) by his management agency, The post Portuguese music icon Luís Represas…

BBC Considers Locking Down iPlayer For Viewers Who Refuse To Pay Licence Fee

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has said it is open-minded about closing off iPlayer to British viewers who decline to pay the licence fee. In an all-staff call on Monday, the BBC’s chief customer officer Kerris Bright said locking down iPlayer could…

K-pop’s NewJeans Hints at Comeback After Monthslong Feud With Its Label

The girl group had tried to cut ties with Ador, a subsidiary of the behemoth Hybe, but a court squashed that effort.