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Japan celebrates historic Emmys triumph for 'Shogun'
Japan celebrated on Monday the record-breaking Emmy Awards triumph of "Shogun", although many confessed not having watched the series about the country's warring dynasties in the feudal era. "Shogun" smashed all-time records at the television awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, taking home an astounding 18 statuettes and becoming the… Read
Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, has died at 70, his sons say
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which includes global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today. “It’s with… Read
Swifties raise $40,000 in wake of Trump post hating on star
An organization of Taylor Swift fans said Monday they raised more than $40,000 for the Kamala Harris campaign following Donald Trump's post that he hates the pop megastar. The Republican hopeful fired a Sunday morning missive on Truth Social saying "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!", which the "Swifties for Kamala" organization… Read
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'Shogun' smashes Emmys record; Sanada, Sawai take acting honors
Japan-set historical epic "Shogun" smashed all-time records and was named best drama at television's Emmy Awards on Sunday, as "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" racked up big wins at the glitzy gala in Los Angeles. "Shogun," the tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan, ended the night with an astounding 18… Read
Trump says 'I hate Taylor Swift!' in Truth Social post
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday leveled an attack against Taylor Swift, declaring his "hate" for her just days after the pop mega-star endorsed his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. In an all-caps posting on his Truth Social media account, Trump wrote, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" Immediately following last… Read
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is No. 1 again at North American box office
Moviegoers said yes to more “ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ” this weekend. After its monster opening, the Tim Burton sequel easily topped the domestic box office charts again with $51.6 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Down only 54% from a week earlier, the North American gross for… Read
Denmark's von Trier to direct a new film
Two years after announcing that he was suffering from Parkinson's disease, Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier, is to direct a new film. His project, titled "After", has been granted 1.3 million Danish kroner ($192,000), by the Danish Film Institute (DFI), according to a listing published by the DFI. Von Trier,… Read
Wife of Jane's Addiction frontman says tension and animosity led to onstage scuffle
A scuffle between members of the groundbreaking alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction came amid “tension and animosity” during their reunion tour, lead singer Perry Farrell’s wife said Saturday. The band is known for edgy, punk-inspired hits “Been Caught Stealing” and “Mountain Song” in the late 1980s and early 1990s as… Read
Hiroyuki Sanada: Actor and producer driving TV's 'Shogun'
Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada's star turn in "Shogun" earned him a nomination for the Emmys, which take place on Sunday, but he was also a driving force behind the huge success of the TV series as co-producer. It is the first time in Sanada's career, in which he rose to… Read
Actors and fans celebrate the ‘Miami Vice’ television series’ 40th anniversary in Miami Beach
Miami Beach residents and visitors can feel it coming in the air tonight — and the rest of the weekend — as “Miami Vice” cast and crew gather to celebrate the iconic television series' 40th anniversary. The show premiered on NBC on Sept 16, 1984, and ran for five seasons.… Read
