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Meet the 10-Year-Old who plays young Elphaba in Wicked: “My agent called at midnight to tell me I got the part, but I was asleep”
KARIS Musongole, a 10-year-old actress from Manchester, has described her experience playing the young Elphaba in the highly anticipated...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Madame Tussauds honours actress Leticia Wright and her “Black Panther” character with wax figures across three of their locations
MADAME Tussauds has honoured British actress Letitia Wright and her iconic Black Panther character, Shuri, with the unveiling of three...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Muni Long gives young fan the ultimate surprise on The Jennifer Hudson show and together they sing "Made For Me"
TATUM, a young online sensation known for her viral clips of singing popular songs in the car with her dad, recently had a moment she’ll...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Jasmine Badie shares emotional moment as she reflects on choreographing Sabrina Carpenter’s sold out Arena Tour: "You did it"
CHOREOGRAPHER Jasmine Badie recently took a moment to reflect on her extraordinary achievement after choreographing Sabrina Carpenter’s...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Sir Lewis Hamilton secures 2nd place at Las Vegas Grand Prix after 10th place start: “Always a good time fighting up the grid”
SIR Lewis Hamilton has proven once again that he's a master of recovery, producing a spectacular drive from 10th on the grid to finish in...
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Nov 24, 20242 min read
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British journalist shares touching moment with Cynthia Erivo after watching her “powerful” performance in “Wicked”
IN A deeply emotional conversation on the Seasoned Sessions podcast, British journalist Ada Enechi shared a heartfelt moment with actress...
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Nov 23, 20241 min read
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Cynthia Erivo on finding comfort in being different: “Denying the oddity doesn’t give space to how much I can give to the world”
CYNTHIA Erivo’s rise to prominence is a testament to the power of authenticity, resilience, and breaking through barriers. Recognised by...
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Nov 23, 20242 min read
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Lewis Hamilton affirms "nothing can take me down. I'm still here. I'm still fighting" after Mercedes boss' "shelf life" comments
LEWIS Hamilton has boldly stated that "nothing can take me down" as he enters the final chapter of his career with Mercedes. With his...
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Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Viola Davis to Receive Prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at 2025 Golden Globes for her “monumental impact on the industry”
VIOLA Davis is set to receive one of Hollywood's most prestigious honours—the Cecil B. DeMille Award—at the 82nd annual Golden Globe...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Jamaican government launch new initiative offering free life insurance to entertainers who give “so much to our country”
THE Jamaican government has launched a new initiative offering free life insurance to over 4,400 entertainers and creatives across the...
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Nov 20, 20242 min read
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Issa Rae to be named Leader of Change at 2024 British Fashion Awards for “championing equality and social justice in her acting and writing”
AMERICAN actress, writer, and producer Issa Rae will be honoured with the Pandora Leader of Change Award at the 2024 British Fashion...
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Nov 20, 20242 min read
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TikTok’s “Bus Auntie” lands “genius” collaboration with Jacquemus to announce the French luxury brand’s London store opening
Jacquemus has generated millions of views ahead of the launch of its new London store, thanks to a highly successful collaboration with...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Kai Cenat reclaims title as Twitch's most-subscribed streamer with star-studded, month-long ‘Mafiathon 2’ stream
TWITCH streamer Kai Cenat has reclaimed the title of the platform’s most-subscribed creator, surpassing Ironmouse’s subscriber record...
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Nov 13, 20242 min read
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Denzel Washington to join "Black Panther 3" in full-circle moment as late Chadwick Boseman credits star with kickstarting his acting career
DENZEL Washington could make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Black Panther 3 , marking a true full-circle moment. Washington...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
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Rihanna poses in front of own ad at bus stop in Barbados bearing mother’s name after Fenty Beauty is launched in Caribbean hometown
RIHANNA added a playful twist to her recent visit to Barbados, sharing a tongue-in-cheek photo of herself posing at a bus stop in front...
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Nov 11, 20242 min read
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Lewis Hamilton says driving F1legend Aryton Senna's title-winning McLaren at his home track was "greatest honour of my career"
AHEAD of the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton had a unique opportunity to drive the 1990 McLaren MP4/5B, once raced by his idol...
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Nov 3, 20241 min read
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Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah make history as first rappers to receive National Medal of Arts, the highest given to artists and patrons by the US government
MISSY Elliott and Queen Latifah have made history as the first rappers to receive the National Medal of Arts, the highest given to...
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Nov 1, 20241 min read
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Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka becomes youngest Arsenal player in Premier League history to hit 50 goals surpassing club legend Thierry Henry
BUKAYO Saka entered Arsenal 's history books when he scored against Liverpool . In scoring, he became the youngest Arsenal player in...
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Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Charity empowering underrepresented groups in motorsports and supported by Lewis Hamilton’s organisation wins prestigious award
A CHARITY who has made it their mission to empower underrepresented groups in motorsports has won a prestigious award for their work in...
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Oct 28, 20241 min read
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