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Stan by Me: Star Wars fandoms in the PH: We sit down with the Commanding Officers of three active Star Wars fan groups in the country!
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What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?
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Star Wars: Daisy Ridley Shares How She Decided to Return: Daisy Ridley says her return as Rey will be 'an interesting challenge as an actor.'
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Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.
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Furiosa races onto the cover of Total Film magazine – on sale now!: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth and George Miller talk about the epic new chapter in the Mad ...
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UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Lily Gladstone Is Gonna Be Gay In ‘The Wedding Banquet,’ Their Third Gay Role Of The Year
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West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
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Rebel Moon Movies' Bad Reviews Explained: 5 Biggest Criticisms: Why are critics saying that Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon movies are so bad?
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Zombie Blockbuster 28 Years Later Will Have Serious Star Power: Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes are joining the Danny Boyle sequel.
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Quick Glance: 28 Years Later: Cast Revealed with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes
- Sony Pictures' work on 28 Years Later is progressing, as Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson have all signed up to join Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s post-apocalyptic follow-up, according to Deadline.
- The three stars are now attached to the first of a planned three-movie run for the franchise. Details about their roles remain undisclosed at this time.
- Fiennes, Comer, and Taylor-Johnson each possess enough star power to carry their own films. Fiennes is best known for his roles in The Grand Budapest Hotel and Schindler’s List, but also made a name for himself as an intimidating head chef and as Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter movies. Taylor-Johnson has appeared in numerous superhero films and is allegedly a top candidate to take on James Bond. Comer has a significant presence in Killing Eve and has also been in Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel and Ryan Reynolds-led Free Guy.
- 28 Years Later aims to bring the three stars together to narrate a story penned by Garland and directed by Boyle. However, the trio is only committed to the initial installment, leaving their return for future films uncertain. A second film in what could be a 28 Years Later trilogy is already confirmed, with Nia DaCosta as the favored choice to direct. The filming plan involves shooting both movies consecutively.
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires
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Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
- Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.
- As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.
- Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.
- The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 Looks To Payoff A Dangling Clone Wars Plot Thread
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Daisy Ridley thinks filming her new Rey Star Wars movie will feel very weird: "I’m in a very different place"
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UAE weather: Light to moderate rains expected from Monday to Friday: The National Centre of Meteorology said it's closely monitoring the weather situation
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Disney+: This is what you'll see in May: It should come as no surprise that Disney+ customers will be presented with more Star Wars content on May 4th ...
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10 Years Ago Today, Star Wars Changed Forever: On April 25, 2014, Lucasfilm officially killed the Expanded Universe and created a new Star Wars canon.
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Andor Video Sees Diego Luna Discuss Making Disney+ Star Wars Series: A new behind-the-scenes clip from the first season of Andor shows Diego Luna talking about ...
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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Serenity: Fan-Favorite Firefly Movie Soundtrack Coming to Vinyl: The 2-LP set will hit shelves in June.
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Quick Glance: Serenity: Vinyl Release of Popular Firefly Soundtrack
- The 2-LP release is set for June.
- Pre-orders for the Serenity soundtrack are now open ahead of its June 28th release.
- The Deluxe Edition of the soundtrack features 54 tracks totaling 90 minutes of prime David Newman sci-fi action, adventure, and emotion.
- Are you considering adding the album to your collection?
Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
Blair Witch Project's Cast Wants Lionsgate to Give Them Their Due: The stars behind the groundbreaking found footage film want proper compensation ...
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Quick Glance: Blair Witch Project Original Cast Requests Compensation
- The stars of The Blair Witch Project are demanding additional compensation for their work in the original film and significant consultation on reboots and sequels of the horror franchise following the announcement of its revival.
- On Saturday, actors Rei Hance (previously known as Heather Donahue), Joshua Leonard, and Michael Williams published an open letter to Lionsgate, the current owner of the Blair Witch franchise.
- Furthermore, the actors also insisted on having creative control in the Blair Witch franchise, which has already produced two more films, several novels, comics, a video game series, and an upcoming revival recently announced by Lionsgate in partnership with the popular horror studio Blumhouse.
- Another aspect of the letter was the proposal for an annual $60,000 (A$93,000) grant to support an unknown or aspiring genre filmmaker in realizing their debut feature film.
In the Philippines, it’s ‘so hot you can’t breathe’ as heat index touches 47 degrees Celsius
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All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.
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Has There Ever Been a More Joyful Movie Than Amélie?: A recent rewatch of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's classic had us floating on air all over again.
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor & The Mandalorian Vintage Figures Revealed by Hasbro: Hasbro is back with another batch of Star Wars toys, this time modeled after both ...
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New Star Wars show The Acolyte is a "prequel to the prequels," with a modern sensibility too
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Star Wars' The Ewok Adventure Has A Connection To Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: It's true: the infamous Star Wars movie Caravan of Courage: An Ewok ...
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China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It: And what America should learn from it.
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Westworld star joins the cast of Wednesday season 2: Newton joins Steve Buscemi as part of the new cast
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Deadpool & Wolverine's Director Promises No Homework Is Needed: Shawn Levy's new Marvel film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman is coming July 26.
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Quick Glance: Marvel's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Anticipation Rises
- Shawn Levy is overwhelmed by rumors and anticipation surrounding 'Deadpool & Wolverine.'
- The merging of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe generates excitement.
- Production of 'Deadpool & Wolverine' was impacted by strikes, leading to a deeper understanding of the film's direction.
- 'Deadpool & Wolverine' promises an entertaining experience without the need for prior knowledge of the characters or Marvel universe.
Tales of the Empire Clip Previews Battle Against General Grievous: A new clip from the upcoming Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is out, showcasing a battle ...
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‘The Wild Robot’ Release Date Delayed: The Wild Robot, the next film by DreamWorks Animation, will now debut in theaters on September 27 ...
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Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.
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From the DCEU, to cult comic adaptations, to action genre carnage, Zack Snyder never fails to provoke a strong reaction. We asked the filmmaker your questions ... Show more @ChrisHewitt @njamieson1271
Empire June 2024: Don't miss out on the June 2024 issue of Empire. Order your copy today!
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Quick Glance: Star Wars' The Acolyte Unveils Jedi's Downfall: 'The Fate May Be Sealed' - Exclusive
- The Acolyte of Star Wars promises to depict a flourishing era of Jedi before Order 66 and the Prequels.
- The series delves into how the Jedi, once powerful and abundant, could have ended up in the challenging situation of the Skywalker Saga.
- A new Star Wars dynamic is offered through the early signs of a dark threat rooted in a personal war between characters.
- The plot involves a variety of characters entangled in a murder mystery and rising darkness, offering a profound, mysterious experience for viewers.
To Keep Viewers, Disney Plans a New Streaming Concept: Old-Style TV Channels: In television, what’s old is new again. After more than a decade of growth in ...
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Harry Potter star Warwick Davis' wife Samantha tragically dies at the age of 53: Warwick Davis' wife Samantha has tragically died at the age of 53 ...
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Quick Glance: 'Harry Potter' Actor Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife
- Actor Warwick Davis from 'Harry Potter' mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who passed away at the age of 53.
- Samantha, described by Warwick as his 'soulmate' and 'favorite human,' passed away on March 24, as announced by Lucasfilm in an emotional statement.
- Warwick emphasized his wife's caring spirit and community involvement as they co-founded the Little People U.K. charity together.
- Together, they leave behind two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who honor their mother as their best friend and a source of love and happiness.
Daisy Ridley Is Ready To Return As Rey In Star Wars: ‘I Feel More Like I’m Owning It’ – Exclusive
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UAE: Expect a clear day tomorrow, with not much rain, as per weather forecast: Chances of light rain in eastern areas later this week, with slight drop in ...
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New Star Wars show is bringing a fan-favorite book character to live-action, but not the version you know
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Quiboloy on the run, but cash keeps coming as gifts for his 74th birthday: Doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy marks his birthday on April 25 for the first time as ...
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Mel Brooks Talks His Love of Star Wars and Teases a Spaceballs Sequel: The comedy legend spoke at a screening during the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood.
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Heavy rains in UAE: No cloud seeding done, confirms Met Office: NCM meteorologist urges people not to fall for articles, videos spreading misinformation
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Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
Cowboy Bebop's Showrunners Will Write Disney's Space Mountain Movie: Disney wants another hit movie based on a theme park, and it's found the two writers it ...
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Hot Toys' Latest Star Wars Figures Dip Back Into Some Gaming Legends: There's always a little truth in Star Wars legends, and the truth more often than not is ...
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Winter is coming (back) — Finland braces for heavy snowfall: Temperatures are set to drop below zero across the country this weekend, with heavy snow showers ...
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WTF Is Happening in the Star-Studded Trailer for Blink Twice?: The Zoë Kravitz-directed film stars Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Christian Slater, Kyle MacLachlan ...
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The Acolyte is a "similar" mystery to Russian Doll’s "spiral of storytelling" – with nods to pretty much every Star Wars era
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga's Anya Taylor-Joy Reveals Advice Fury Road Star Gave Her: Nicholas Hoult encouraged the actor to put faith in director George Miller.
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Review: Tim McGraw was on all night like a porch light at Xcel Energy Center: His hit-filled show in St. Paul included unexpected dancing (well sort of) and an ...
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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 13 Calls Back To Hitchcock Thrillers And Classic Cinema
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Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ strikes blow against President Yoon : Convicted former justice minister helps deliver resounding electoral victory for leftwing ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
The Acolyte’s Wookiee Jedi Kelnacca Is ‘A Star Wars Dream Come True’ For Joonas Suotamo – Exclusive
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There Was Almost a Knight's Tale Sequel—Before Netflix's Algorithm Killed It: Brian Helgeland revealed a few ideas for a sequel to his beloved medieval movie.. ...
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Zelenskyy announces bilateral security agreements with US and Nordic countries – video
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Mexico’s presidential frontrunner vows to prioritise US trade ties: Claudia Sheinbaum strikes a contrast to mentor López Obrador at bankers’ conference
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Quick Glance: Mexico’s Presidential Front-Runner Emphasizes Priority of US Trade Ties
- Claudia Sheinbaum highlights US trade ties and aims to encourage companies to shift operations to Mexico to reduce ties with China.
- She signals the importance of the US trade relationship and promises consensus-based policies in contrast to her combative mentor López Obrador.
- Enthusiasm for Mexico's economic potential due to proximity to the US is evident, despite facing long-standing economic challenges.
- Sheinbaum runs a disciplined campaign, emphasizing continuity while showing willingness for differences and addressing significant economic challenges ahead.
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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John Travolta Rumored to Reunite With Nicolas Cage in Face/Off 2: Face/Off 2 is reportedly moving forward with both stars of the original movie returning.
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There'll Be No More Bluey for a While After This Week's 'Surprise' Episode: The hit animated series from Ludo Studios has dominated the airwaves on Disney+ ...
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New Evil Dead Spinoff Director Promises a "Big Statement" and "Something Crazy": Sébastien Vaniček teases what's in store for his Evil Dead spinoff.
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Quick Glance: New Evil Dead Spinoff Director Teases Bold Vision and Unique Approach
- Sébastien Vaniček provides insight into his upcoming Evil Dead spinoff.
- Vaniček confirms being in the early stages of scripting his spinoff and hints at his approach to the project.
- The director reflects on the importance of strong characters and an intelligent plot to create an impactful film, drawing inspiration from the foundation laid by Sam Raimi's work.
- The diversity of international filmmakers involved in the project continues, with the new Evil Dead incorporating unique cultural perspectives from directors of various nationalities.
Ella Purnell Breaks Down Fallout's Big Season Finale Twists: The star of Prime Video's hit video game adaptation also admitted "I just eat, breathe, live ...
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US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in apparent message to China
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Civil War is an empty B-movie masquerading as something of substance: Alex Garland’s speculative and apolitical action film might be a box office hit but it’s a ...
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China coastguard blocks Philippines vessels as maritime tension grows: Incident just days after Washington reiterated its security ties to Manila
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Transformers One Will Have Younger, Messier Robots in Disguise: Paramount's prequel film will show Optimus Prime and Megatron as bros before they became foes ...
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US and Philippines launch Balikatan joint military drills in South China Sea: Annual exercises will include coast guard at forefront of recent clashes with ...
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Beyoncé is the first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart: Beyoncé has made history once again. Her latest album, the epic “Act ll: Cowboy ...
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Quick Glance: Has Beyoncé Already Created Her Rock Album?
- Beyoncé blends R&B, country, and hard-hitting guitars on Cowboy Carter, hinting at a potential rock album, with some arguing that this album could already fit that genre.
- Tracks like the Prince-meets-Sheryl Crow pop-rock gem 'Bodyguard' and the spectacular Tina Turner-style anthem 'Ya Ya' support the notion, along with the proggy elements in the Jon Batiste-assisted opening track 'American Requiem'.
- However, with 27 often wildly disparate tracks, Cowboy Carter is challenging to categorize. In a new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, many tracks are discussed, speculating that Beyoncé's next album, the third in the trilogy, might be an official rock album.
- One of the album's guest stars, country singer Willie Jones, expresses excitement about collaborating with one of his biggest inspirations on the ballad 'Just for Fun' in the episode.
George Lucas Considered Casting a Very Different Actor as Darth Vader: When casting Darth Vader, here's why George Lucas chose James Earl Jones over Orson ...
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UAE witnesses record-breaking rains, highest in 75 years - News | Khaleej Times: 'Khatm Al Shakla' in Al Ain witnessed 254.8mm of precipitation in less than 24 ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Rains Flood the UAE
- On Tuesday, April 16, the UAE experienced an unprecedented amount of rainfall - the highest in 75 years.
- As per the National Centre of Meteorology, the 'Khatm Al Shakla' area in Al Ain received 254.8mm of precipitation in less than a day.
- A massive landslide disaster hit the region of Al Qua in Al Ain, leading to the collapse of a sandy road in a crater-like shape.
- Unstable weather conditions were observed in the country from Monday due to an extension of a 'low surface pressure'. Two waves of unstable weather moved over the country on Tuesday.
Is Japan finally becoming a ‘normal’ economy? : Prices are rising, workers are demanding higher pay and the stock market is booming. But the country still has to ...
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Japan hotel prices near 30-year high as weak yen lures record tourists: The average daily room rate for March was about ¥20,986 ($136), the highest level since ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/19/companies/japan-hotel-prices-rise-near-30-year-high/
Rebel Moon Part 2 review: A slow-mo sci-fi slog: Rebel Moon: Part 2 - The Scargiver is an empty feast, a relentless onslaught of explosions ...
engadget.com/rebel-moon-part-2-review-a-slow-mo-sci-fi-slog-195505911.html
Quick Glance: Zack Snyder Reveals Hopes for the DCU
- The DCEU started with a film directed by Zack Snyder and ended with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. DC Studios will now move forward with the DCU, a new timeline established by James Gunn and Peter Safran - and Snyder is excited.
- Snyder expressed his hopes that the characters will be treated with great respect to the source material. He looks forward to seeing what happens next, especially with Superman making an appearance soon.
- Snyder and Gunn have a history dating back to their involvement in films based on DC Comics. Gunn mentioned that Snyder showed him support for his choices and that Snyder hopes Rebel Moon will grow even bigger with more stories exploring that world.
- Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver premieres on Netflix on April 19, 2024, and Snyder aims to continue the franchise with at least one more film.
Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver Review: Zack Snyder's Epic Debacle: Any hope for the second part of Snyder's Netflix epic has been dead since December ...
indiewire.com/criticism/movies/rebel-moon-part-two-the-scargiver-review-netflix-1234975535/
The family feud that holds the Philippines back: Squabbling between the Marcos and Duterte clans makes politics unpredictable
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/the-family-feud-that-holds-the-philippines-back
India to deliver BrahMos missile to Philippines, India's first major defence export deal
wionews.com/videos/india-to-deliver-brahmos-missile-to-philippines-indias-first-major-defence-export-deal-712780
The Bad Batch Is Channeling The Best Parts Of Star Wars For Its Final Episodes: The final episodes of The Bad Batch feel reminiscent of the best Star Wars series ...
slashfilm.com/1564781/the-bad-batch-channeling-best-parts-of-star-wars-final-episodes-andor/
Courtney Love Says Taylor Swift Is 'Not Important' And Shades Beyoncé Too: The ex-Hole singer, who's the widow of Kurt Cobain, let her opinions fly in a British ...
huffpost.com/entry/courtney-love-taylor-swift-not-important_n_661e677ce4b0d63376578e49
Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
- Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'
- Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.
- She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.
- Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
Andor season 2 gets a new update, as the Star Wars show creator calls it the most "important" work he's ever done
gamesradar.com/andor-season-2-new-update-star-wars-show-important/
Keanu Reeves Will Voice Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3: The John Wick star seems an apt choice to play the fan-favorite character in the threequel ...
gizmodo.com/keanu-reeves-playing-shadow-sonic-the-hedgehog-3-movie-1851411605
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