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'Uncut Gems,' 'The Lighthouse' top Spirit Awards nominations
Josh and Benny Safdie's Diamond District crime film "Uncut Gems" and Robert Eggers' fever-dream period tale "The Lighthouse" led the 35th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards with five nods each, in nominations announced Thursday in Los Angeles.
James Taylor audio memoir coming early next year
The singer-songwriter has a deal with producer-distributor Audible for the audio-only "Break Shot," focusing on his early years and ending on "the cusp" of his 1970s fame. Scheduled for early 2020, the book features an interview with journalist Bill Flanagan and highlights from his music. Taylor's hits include "Fire and Rain," "You've Got a Friend" and Handy Man."
Runa Laila set to enthrall audience at pink-ball test opening
Although it is not a mega event like World Cup or any other regional tournament, the Board of Control for Cricket in India made every possible arrangement to make the match memorable.
Farooki’s “No Land’s Man” gets Tahsan as its newest cast member
Renowned Bangladeshi singer, musician and actor Tahsan Rahman Khan has announced joining as the latest member of Mostafa Sarwar Farooki’s upcoming film “No Land's Man”.
41st Cairo int'l film gala kicks off at Egypt's opera house
The 41st edition of Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) kicked off on Wednesday evening in a festive red carpet ceremony at Egypt's Cairo Opera House, gathering movie stars and filmmakers from different parts of the world.
"Somewhere Winter" leads China box office for 6th consecutive day
Chinese romantic drama "Somewhere Winter" led the Chinese mainland box office for a sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, according to the China Movie Data Information Network Thursday.
Apple cancels premiere of 'The Banker' over 'concerns'
Apple has canceled the premiere of one of the tech company's first original films, "The Banker" the day before it was to debut at Los Angeles' AFI Film Festival.
B.B. King Museum expanding to add space for his vehicles
Work is starting on a $2.5 million expansion of a Mississippi Delta museum dedicated to a native son who became a blues legend.
"Somewhere Winter" leads China box office for 5th consecutive day
Chinese romantic drama "Somewhere Winter" led the Chinese mainland box office for a fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, according to the China Movie Data Information Network Wednesday.
SuperM, BoA to perform at 2020 Global Goal in South Korea
K-pop supergroup SuperM and singer BoA will perform at a Global Citizen event in Asia as part of a massive multi-continent concert next year.