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French woman scammed by AI Brad Pitt love scheme faces cyberbullying

Fraudsters have scammed a French woman out of €830,000 by making her believe she was dating Brad Pitt. The victim has faced an onslaught of online harassment – revealing quite to what extent empathy and human decency is in short supply when it comes to people falling for AI scams.

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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in January 2025

From a raw dissection of heartbreak to jazzy hip-hop sounds, via a French electro gem that’ll transport you to some strange places, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

Cinema

Why is Disney being sued for billions over 'Moana 2'?

Disney has been hit with a copyright lawsuit alleging that the popular Moana franchise was lifted from a decades-old screenplay without the writer's consent. The writer is now suing for $10billion in a new copyright claim.

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The Weeknd delays album due to wildfires - celebs help relief efforts

One of the most anticipated albums of the start of 2025, the artist's last under the moniker 'The Weeknd', has been delayed due to the LA wildfires. Hollywood celebrities continue to donate to relief efforts.

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Oscar nominations delayed once more due to California wildfires

In light of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, the Oscar nominations have been pushed back. Awards season calendar continues to be impacted.

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Donald Trump's inauguration acts have been announced

Village People have addressed their upcoming performance at Donald Trump‘s inauguration as President of the United States, acknowledging: "We know this won't make some of you happy to hear..."

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Who will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration?

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US president next Monday —and speculation remains high over which music acts will perform at the high-profile ceremony. The shortlist is... well, short.

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FireAid: Benefit concert announced for LA wildfire victims

Described as an “evening of music and solidarity", FireAid will take place later this month. Disney and LA sports organisations have also pledged money and started raising funds for the victims of the LA wildfires.

Lifestyle

No trousers? No problem: London underground users bare their legs

It's not a new tradition and the only goal is whimsy. Here's everything you need to know about the Official No Trousers Tube Ride event.

Cinema

Love, Clones and Bloodsuckers: The 25 most anticipated movies of 2025

Welcome to your moviegoing guide for 2025! Here are our picks for the unmissable movies coming to a cinema near you soon.

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Film of the Week: 'Babygirl' - Nicole Kidman shines in BDSM drama

‘Babygirl’ created quite the buzz when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival last year, and it's already one of the most talked about films of 2025. Nicole Kidman stars as a woman willing to risk it all for a torrid affair which allows her deepest desires to finally surface.

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An 'air kiss' ruled not sexual harassment by UK tribunal

A UK employment judge has ruled that giving a colleague an “air kiss” does not amount to sexual harassment. What does this ruling mean and what even is an "air kiss"?

Cinema

'The Bibi Files': The film Netanyahu tried to stop

After years of legal delays, the criminal indictments on fraud, bribery, and breach of trust for which Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu is now standing trial has reached a critical stage. The Israeli PM did everything he could to stop Alexis Bloom and Alex Gibney's documentary from ever being released.

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Lady Gaga joins Michael and Janet Jackson with historic new record

Mother Monster joins music royalty with a new record cemented by her duet with Bruno Mars, 'Die With A Smile'.

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LA wildfires: Hollywood celebs evacuated - Oscar nominations postponed

Hollywood celebrities are among thousands to have been evacuated from their homes as fires blaze through areas of Los Angeles.

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SAG Awards nominations: Snubs, surprises and 'Wicked' on top

Snubs, surprises and an unpredictable awards season continues... The SAG Awards are a historically accurate bellwether for the Oscars - which bodes well for 'Wicked'. Here's the lowdown.

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'Music is back': Taylor Swift drives UK music sales to 20-year high

The total 2024 UK sales of recorded music topped the 2001 record of £2.2bn and Taylor Swift is to thank for a sizeable chunk, according to new figures released by the Digital Entertainment and Retail Association (ERA).

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Screen Actors Guild Awards cancel live nominations due to LA wildfires

The wildfires in Los Angeles have led to the cancellation of several entertainment events, including today's live SAG nominations.

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Fires, Horrors and Gaga: The most anticipated albums arriving in 2025

From Central Cee to Mogwai, via Lady Gaga and Lana Del Rey, the already announced releases of 2025 sound mighty promising. Here are the 10 albums we can't wait to hear the most in the first half of the year.

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Fancy buying the 'Breaking Bad' house?

The New Mexico property’s role in the long-running series featuring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul has boosted its market value and made the unassuming house a piece of pop culture history.

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