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Amazon cancels Stargate revival six months after November 2025 announcement
Amazon cancelled its Stargate revival series six months after announcing it, citing concerns over limited audience appeal.
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Franco-Iranian author and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis and filmmaker, died at 56 one year after her husband's death.
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Taylor Swift releases original song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for Toy Story 5 soundtrack
Taylor Swift released a new original song for Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 soundtrack on June 5, 2026.
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Kanye West Performs to 118,000 Fans at Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium
Kanye West played his first European concert since 2014 on May 30 in Istanbul to a sold-out crowd of about 118,000 fans.
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Humpback whale calf Timmy found dead off Danish coast after rescue attempt
Timmy, a 10-metre humpback whale calf, was found dead near Denmark two weeks after being released following a costly rescue from Germany.
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Erling Haaland to voice Viking character in animated film Viqueens
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will make his acting debut voicing an animated Viking in the film Viqueens set for Christmas 2026 release.
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Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
Marcia Lucas, editor of the original Star Wars films and Oscar winner, died May 27 at age 80 in California.
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EU Entry-Exit System causes airport delays with queues up to 3.5 hours
New biometric checks from the EU Entry-Exit System have led to long queues at European airports since April 2026.
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French director Romain Gavras to film 2025 Louvre $100M jewellery heist
Romain Gavras will adapt the investigative book on the October 2025 Louvre jewellery heist into a film, announced May 26, 2026.
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Jazz icon Sonny Rollins dies at 95 in Woodstock, New York
Sonny Rollins, legendary jazz saxophonist known as the 'Saxophone Colossus,' died Monday at 95 at his home in Woodstock, NY.
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Dog-Centric Bakeries and Cafes Flourish in Paris for Pet Owners and Their Dogs
Paris is home to over 100,000 dogs and a growing number of bakeries and cafes catering to dogs and their owners.
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Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 delayed to early 2027 with new cast and long gap
Disney announced Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 will premiere in early 2027, over three and a half years after Season 1 aired in August 2023.
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Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies at 76 in Italy
Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement, died at 76 at his home in Bra, Italy on May 21, 2026.
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Japan’s 1950s reforestation with cedar causes severe nationwide pollen allergy crisis
Japan’s reliance on two evergreen trees for post-WWII reforestation drives high pollen allergies affecting 43% of the population and costing $1.6B daily.
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France selects STUDIOS Architecture Paris and Selldorf Architects for Louvre redevelopment
France named an international team including STUDIOS Architecture Paris and Selldorf Architects to lead the Louvre redevelopment with a new entrance and Mona Lisa space.
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Cannes Renames Mace Beach After Brigitte Bardot, Allows Dogs at Set Times
Cannes renamed its Mace beach for Brigitte Bardot and approved daily dog access on May 18, 2026.
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Voice Actor Tom Kane, Known for Yoda and Professor Utonium, Dies at 64
Tom Kane, legendary voice actor of Yoda and Professor Utonium, died May 11, 2026, at 64 in Kansas City hospital.
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Javier Bardem says Gaza genocide condemnation brought more work offers, not blacklisting
Spanish actor Javier Bardem says speaking out on Gaza genocide has increased his work opportunities and urged others to speak up.
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Nepali Sherpas Kami Rita and Lhakpa Sherpa set new Everest summit records
Kami Rita Sherpa reached Everest's summit for a 32nd time and Lhakpa Sherpa for an 11th on May 17, 2026.
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Delta Goodrem qualifies Australia for Eurovision 2026 grand final with 'Eclipse'
Australia’s Delta Goodrem advanced to the Eurovision 2026 grand final in Vienna with her song 'Eclipse'.
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Jane Schoenbrun’s 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' premieres at Cannes
Jane Schoenbrun’s horror film 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' premiered at Cannes on May 14, 2026, blending slasher tropes with themes of identity and fandom.
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Erik Fleming gets 2 years in prison in Matthew Perry ketamine case
Erik Fleming was sentenced to 2 years in prison in Los Angeles for supplying ketamine tied to Matthew Perry’s death.
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79th Cannes Film Festival opens with record market turnout and focus on smaller films
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened May 12, 2026, with 22 films competing for the Palme d'Or and a record 16,000 registered at the film market.
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Amazon sets The Rings of Power season 3 for Nov. 11, 2026
Amazon said The Rings of Power season 3 will premiere on Nov. 11, 2026 and released a first-look image of Sauron.