BARBAROS: ANOTHER TURKISH SERIES TO TAKE THE WORLD BY STORM?

Sat 16 October 2021: Barbaros: Sword of the Mediterranean will take viewers on a historic journey across the Ottoman Empire as they follow the adventures of four brothers who become seafarers. Turkish Radio and Television’s (TRT) biggest production to date, the new historical series Barbaros: Sword of the Mediterranean, is coming to the screen with a […]

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‘WE WANT OUR STORIES TO TRAVEL’: NETFLIX LAUNCHES PALESTINIAN FILM COLLECTION

Fri 15 October 2021: Palestinian director, Ameen Nayfeh, says he felt proud after bringing to life through film his personal struggle in crossing an Israeli military checkpoint to visit his dying grandfather. But he did not expect his short film to have a wide audience, Reuter’s reports. That all changed for Nayfeh on Thursday, when Netflix launched […]

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PROMINENT PAKISTANI COMEDIAN UMAR SHARIF DIES ON WAY TO US FOR TREATMENT

Sat 02 October 2021: Umar Sharif, one of Pakistan’s most popular comedians, died on Saturday in Germany while en route to the United States for treatment, according to his son. He was 66 years old at the time. Sharif, who was known for his satire, stand-up comedy, and live performances, was suffering from heart and […]

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JAVED AKHTAR SLAMS BOLLYWOOD ACTOR KANGANA RANAUT’S “DELAY” TACTICS IN COURT SUBMISSION

Fri 01 October 2021: Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar submitted in a court in Mumbai today that actor Kangana Ranaut’s petition seeking transfer of the criminal defamation case filed by him against her was “devoid of any merits” and aimed at delaying the proceedings. Kangana Ranaut had last month filed the petition before the chief metropolitan […]

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BRITNEY SPEARS FREED FROM HER FATHER’S 13-YEAR CONSERVATORSHIP

Thu 30 September 2021: A Los Angeles judge on Wednesday suspended the father of pop star Britney Spears as the conservator of her estate, a decision welcomed by Spears’ fans outside the court and around the world.  Judge Brenda Penny, calling the current situation “untenable,” ruled that a certified public accountant, John Zabel, will take […]

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CHINA SAYS NO TO CARTOONS WITH UNHEALTHY CONTENT

Sat 25 September 2021: China’s broadcasting authorities have voiced absolute rejection of cartoons that contain plots or footage of violence, blood, vulgarity or pornography. According to the National Radio and Television Administration’s website, service providers of audio-visual web programs are urged to make, import, and broadcast cartoons that promote positive values and promote qualities of the real, good, and beautiful. China’s ruling Party has stepped up a campaign to clean up its entertainment industry in recent months, taking action against “online idols” and promising tougher penalties for celebrities who engage […]

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‘TED LASSO’, ‘THE CROWN’ AND ‘THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT’ TOP 73RD EMMY AWARDS

Mon 20 September 2021: At Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards, Netflix’s “The Crown” was the major winner, taking home seven awards, the most of any show. The success of that show aided Netflix’s ascension to the top of all the networks and streaming services. It won ten accolades, with “The Queen’s Gambit” winning two awards, including […]

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IN A FIRST AFTER DIVORCE, ADELE POSTS INSTA PIC WITH BOYFRIEND RICH PAUL

Sun 19 September 2021: On Sunday, Sept. 19, the 33-year-old Grammy winner shared on her page rare photos of herself, including a pic showing her with the 39-year-old sports agent, which marks the first time she has included him on her social media platforms. The couple confirmed their relationship in August. The black and white picture was taken on the […]

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