In the shattering ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab,’ the story of a 6-year-old killed in Gaza
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania's” The Voice of Hind Rajab” is debuting at the Venice Film Festival Wednesday. The film tells the tragic story of a six-year-old girl who was killed in Gaza City in early 2024, using the real audio from her distress call to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Ben Hania felt compelled to make the film after hearing the audio, which has also inspired songs and protests. The film has been selected by Tunisia as its candidate for next year's Oscars and has a slew of famous supporters, including Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix.
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'Ketamine Queen' accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry is set to plead guilty
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman charged with selling Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him is set to plead guilty. Jasveen Sangha will become the fifth and final defendant charged in the overdose death of the “Friends” star to plead guilty after an agreement with federal prosecutors. The plea means the 42-year-old will avoid a trial that had been planned for September. Prosecutors cast Sangha as a prolific drug dealer who was known to her customers as the “Ketamine Queen.” According to court documents, she sold Perry 25 vials of ketamine four days before his death from an overdose of the drug.
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US media quickly forced to revisit a thorny question: How should a president's health be covered?
At President Donald Trump's news conference, Fox News' Peter Doocy asked something that surely baffled those who avoided social media over Labour Day: “How did you find out over the weekend that you were dead?” Doocy referred to questions about Trump's health that swirled through social media over the weekend. With a 50-minute appearance, Trump certainly put to rest rumours that he was dead or seriously ill. But for the news media, it quickly renewed questions about whether they were being diligent enough in investigating questions over a president's health -- a year after they dealt with the same issues with Joe Biden.
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Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury has ruled in favour of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy. On Tuesday, the jury in Alhambra, California, deliberated for about an hour before finding Cardi not liable. Emani Ellis claimed Cardi cut her face with a fingernail and spat on her in a Beverly Hills doctor's office in February 2018. Cardi admitted they argued, but denied it turned physical. Ellis sought damages for medical expenses and emotional suffering. A receptionist supported Cardi's account, and the jury sided with the rapper.
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5 new cast members join 'Saturday Night Live' after high-profile departures
NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” announced five new cast members Tuesday that will join the show's 51st season. Previous “S-N-L” writer Ben Marshall will join the featured cast. The additions follow a slew of cast departures in the past month as the storied program prepares for its 51st season. Devon Walker, Emil Wakim and Michael Longfellow have confirmed on their social media accounts that they are leaving the show. “S-N-L” creator Lorne Michaels recently mentioned he anticipates more changes. He answered affirmatively during an interview with Puck when asked if he would “shake things up.” The new season will premiere on October 4th.
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In ‘Marc, by Sofia,’ an intimate portrait of fashion luminary and friendship
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Sofia Coppola's documentary about Marc Jacobs premiered Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival. Coppola, a longtime friend of Jacobs, paints a portrait of the fashion designer as a creative person, interweaving his biography, his process and his influences into an artful collage. Coppola used a lo-fi approach, often filming with a handheld camera. The documentary includes art and film references, as well as glimpses of Jacobs’ personal life. Jacobs felt the film was natural and authentic, appreciating Coppola's unique perspective. While their friendship is part of the film, Coppola said she also didn't want it to be too much about her.
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Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor best known for ‘Dances with Wolves’, dies at 73
NEW YORK (AP) — Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor whose long and successful career on the big and small screen included an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Kicking Bird in “Dances with Wolves,” has died. He was 73. Greene died Monday in Stratford, Ontario, after a long battle with an unspecified illness. Greene was born in June 1952 in Ohsweken on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario. He became an actor in the 1970s, beginning with the 1979 Canadian drama series “The Great Detective” and the 1983 film “Running Brave.” He is best known for his role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 film “Dances with Wolves.” The performance earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor in 1991.
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Chloë Grace Moretz and Kate Harrison are married
Actor Chloë Grace Moretz and model Kate Harrison are married. They tied the knot in a private ceremony over the Labour Day weekend, wearing gowns by Nicolas Ghesquière for Louis Vuitton. Moretz wore baby blue, while Harrison chose traditional white. Moretz shared the news on Instagram, thanking the designer for making their day special. The couple, who began dating in 2018, confirmed their engagement on New Year's Day. Moretz, a Louis Vuitton ambassador, wore a custom jacket and trousers for the after-party, inspired by a 2019 runway look.
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A movie about the Kabuki theatre is a surprise hit in soul-searching Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A three-hour film about the ancient esoteric world of Kabuki is defying the odds at the Japanese box office, with tickets selling out at some cinemas. “Kokuho,” which means “national treasure,” is the second-highest-grossing Japanese live-action film of all time, and the first to achieve that in more than two decades. It stars heartthrobs Ryo Yoshizawa and Ryusei Yokohama, who portray longtime rivals and soulmates. They are both Kabuki “onnagata” actors, meaning they specialize in women roles, from gorgeous princesses to damsels in distress. They look stunning and convincing, having gone through months of training with a real Kabuki actor.
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Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as Vogue successor — but she's still in charge
NEW YORK (AP) — Anna Wintour has named Chloe Malle as her successor as head of editorial content at American Vogue, ending weeks of speculation. However, Wintour remains the chief content officer for parent company Condé Nast and global editorial director of Vogue's nearly 30 editions around the world. The new appointee announced Tuesday will take over editorial and creative day-to-day operations at the U-S edition of the magazine but will report to Wintour. Wintour's title of editor-in-chief is being retired. She will continue to oversee various other brands as well and remain involved in major events like the Met Gala. Malle is the daughter of actor Candice Bergen and the late French director Louis Malle.
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