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Who is Greta Gerwig, president of the Cannes Film Festival jury?

Almost as prestigious as winning the Palme d'Or, the Cannes Film Festival's top prize, is being on the jury that picks the winner. One member is designated as jury president and this year, it's Greta Gerwig.

France 24

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Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep

The Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off as celebrities walked the red carpet into the plush Grand Theatre Lumiere to honour Hollywood actor Meryl Streep before settling in to watch this year's opening film, "The Second Act." Story...

France 24

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Hollywood heads to Cannes for film festival

Hollywood stars jetted into Cannes as the world's premier film festival got under way in dramatic circumstances, including a fugitive director's daring escape from Iran, and a looming cloud of fresh #MeToo allegations.

France 24

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Taylor Swift fever grips Paris at start of Europe tour

Taylor Swift-fever struck Paris as the highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe, with fans treated to the first-ever performance of songs from her latest album.

France 24

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Taylor Swift European dates kick off in Paris

The highest-grossing tour in history has finally arrived in Europe as Taylor Swift kicked off her European dates with four nights in Paris. A fifth of the audience has come from the United States, according to the venue where she is perf...

France 24

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Questions on Drake's security detail following shooting

A day after a security guard was shot in front of Drake's sprawling Toronto mansion, CBC News has learned new details about the efforts to improve security on the compound, and who runs the firm in charge of protecting him.

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Police investigate shooting at Drake's Toronto mansion

Police are investigating a shooting at Drake's mansion in Toronto's Bridle Path that left a security guard shot in the chest. They say it is too early to say whether a feud between Drake and fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar played a role.

CBC News

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Met Gala was in full bloom with A-listers

The Met Gala and its fashionista A-listers included Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, and a parade of others in a swirl of flora and fauna looks on a green-tinged carpet lined by live foliage. The dress theme this year was "the garden of time."

France 24

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Harvey Weinstein will be re-tried in New York

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was back in court for his first appearance since a New York appeals court overturned his 2020 rape conviction. Prosecutors asked the judge for a September retrial.

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Is France ready for a #MeToo reckoning?

As French actor Gerard Depardieu awaits trial for sexual assault in October, we take a look at how the #MeToo movement has struggled to make a headway in France compared to the United States.

France 24

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French actor Gerard Depardieu to face sexual assault trial

French movie star Gerard Depardieu will be tried next October for alleged sexual assaults against two women during a 2021 film shoot, the Paris public prosecutor said. The 75-year-old actor has been at the center of a growing number of s...

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French actor Gerard Depardieu accused of sexual assaults

French actor Gerard Depardieu was detained for questioning in connection with alleged sexual assaults against two women on separate film sets, police sources said. Depardieu, one of France's top movie stars, has been at the centre of a g...

France 24

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Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction has been overturned after New York’s highest court ruled the trial judge improperly allowed women to testify about allegations against him that were not part of the case.

CBC News

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Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned

New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with "egregious" improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify ab...

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Taylor Swift fans descend on London pub name-checked on album

Taylor Swift fans are flocking to The Black Dog, a pub in southwest London, after it was name-checked on the U.S. singer's new album "The Tortured Poet's Department."

France 24

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Taylor Swift drops surprise double album for 'Tortured Poets'

Taylor Swift dropped her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" at midnight, with 16 songs and a bonus track whose titles were previously announced. But Swifties were in for a big surprise waking up Friday morning. Swift announced a s...

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O.J. Simpson dead at 76 from cancer

O.J. Simpson, the football star whose shocking arrest for double murder and subsequent acquittal at trial shone a light on American race relations, has died. He was 76.

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O.J. Simpson, ex-NFL star acquitted of murder, dies at 76

O.J. Simpson, the former National Football League (NFL) running back who was later infamously acquitted of his ex-wife's murder in a widely watched trial in 1995, has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer.

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Two hundred musicians sign letter denouncing A.I.

Rapid advances in the field of artificial intelligence, have many workers wondering if their jobs will soon be obsolete. Until recently, the professions most likely to be replaced by AI have included office workers, accountants and even ...

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Actor Louis Gosset Junior dies, age 87

The Academy Award winning actor Louis Gossett Junior has died at the age of 87. He overcame racism and discrimination to make his mark on stage, film and television.

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N.B.A. starts gambling investigation into Raptor's Jontay Porter

The N.B.A. is investigating Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for his alleged role in a gambling plot in a pair of games he briefly played in this season before suddenly leaving.

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Rapper Diddy's lawyers allege 'witch hunt'

A lawyer for music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs said the rapper was being targeted by a "witch hunt" after civil lawsuits accused him of sexual misconduct and federal authorities raided two of his properties.

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Shohei Ohtani addresses interpreter's gambling scandal

L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is addressing the gambling scandal involving his former interpreter. Ohtani says he has never bet on sports, claiming Ippei Mizuhara stole millions from his accounts to cover his gambling debts.

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Federal agents raid Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ mansions

U.S. Homeland Security agents have raided the Los Angeles and Miami homes of rapper and music producer Sean 'Diddy' Combs. He has recently become the subject of lawsuits alleging sexual assault.

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U.S. federal agents raid Diddy's New York, Miami homes

U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents have opened an investigation of hip-hop star Sean "Diddy" Combs, searching properties connected to him in Los Angeles and Miami. He was hit with a federal lawsuit last year from a former girlfr...

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Elon Musk loses lawsuit against hate speech watchdog

A U.S. judge threw out Elon Musk's lawsuit against a nonprofit group that faulted him for allowing a rise in hate speech on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

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Trump's hush money trial set to begin April 15

A New York judge has scheduled an April 15 trial date in former President Donald Trump's hush money case. Trump faces multiple charges pertaining to the payments he made to women in the run up to the 2016 election to hide his extramarita...

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Shohei Ohtani in hot water over interpreter's gambling habit

Sports highest-paid player is finding himself in hot water as the M.L.B. announced it's launching a formal investigation into Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. The move comes from claims that Ohtani used money to pay down gambling ...

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M.L.B. kicks off season with games in Seoul

The M.L.B. season has begun with a special series in South Korea. The game featured newly signed superstar Shohei Ohtani, who did not disappoint in his first game with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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MrBeast launches Amazon game show with $5 million grand prize

Popular Youtube star, MrBeast, is launching a new reality competition show called "Beast Games" on Amazon Prime Video. The show will feature over 1,000 contestants competing for a 5 million dollar prize, aiming to set records for the lar...

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