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'Severance' leads Emmy nominations with 27
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Apple TV+'s dark sci-fi office drama "Severance" on Tuesday led the contenders for the Emmy Awards, television's version of the Oscars, with a whopping 27 nominations.
'Wonka' back atop N.America box office in a weak film year
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» LOS ANGELES - Fantasy musical "Wonka" bounced back to the top of the North American box office this New Year's weekend as an otherwise pallid film year came to an end, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Polarised world threatens open internet: ICANN
AFP, Published on 22/11/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - After 25 years of keeping the internet strong and stable, the nonprofit ICANN -- responsible for its technical infrastructure -- is warning that increasingly polarised geopolitics could start cracking the foundations of the online world.
Iran frees two jailed French citizens
AFP, Published on 12/05/2023
» PARIS: Iran on Friday released two French citizens jailed in separate cases, France said, urging Tehran to release four others still detained in the Islamic republic.
Ericsson to cut 8,500 jobs worldwide
AFP, Published on 25/02/2023
» STOCKHOLM - Telecom equipment maker Ericsson said Friday it would slash 8,500 jobs worldwide, part of a cost-cutting programme as financial headwinds push operators to rein in spending.
US stocks mark end to 'terrible year' of rate hikes and inflation
AFP, Published on 31/12/2022
» WASHINGTON: Wall Street stocks saw their worst year since 2008 on Friday, after a "terrible" period shaken by inflation and aggressive moves to rein in costs.
Spielberg heads starry Toronto festival line-up
AFP, Published on 29/07/2022
» LOS ANGELES: Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Lawrence and Harry Styles will bring their world premieres to Toronto, as North America's largest film festival signalled a return to full strength with the unveiling of a star-studded lineup Thursday.
Hollywood in shock after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars
AFP, Published on 28/03/2022
» LOS ANGELES: It was supposed to be a celebration of Hollywood filmmaking, but Will Smith hitting Chris Rock over a joke about his wife provided the evening's most talked-about drama and a moment that will go down in Oscars history.
Matthew McConaughey weighs 'outlaw' bid for Texas governor
AFP, Published on 04/11/2021
» LOS ANGELES - Matthew McConaughey's transformation from rom-com heart-throb to serious Oscar-winning actor for "Dallas Buyers Club" was so remarkable it earned its own neologism.
'Mandalorian' and 'Crown' lead Emmy noms as Disney expands empire
AFP, Published on 14/07/2021
» LOS ANGELES - Disney+'s "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian" on Tuesday tied for the most Emmy nominations with Netflix royal drama "The Crown" at 24, as the Mouse House stormed television's version of the Oscars.