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US singer Alex Warren's hit song "Ordinary" has spent 12 weeks at number one in the UK, marking the longest reign since Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" in 2017. The track, which Warren wrote for his wife after their wedding, has amassed 107 million streams in the UK and has broken the 70-year-old record for the most consecutive weeks at number one by a US artist, surpassing Slim Whitman's "Rose Marie." Additionally, "Ordinary" remains the...

Predator: Killer of Killers is a visually stunning and brutally intense anthology film that explores three distinct warrior stories: “The Shield,” “The Sword,” and “The Bullet.” Each narrative, set in different historical contexts, combines jaw-dropping action with deep emotional stakes, showcasing rich character development and immersive settings. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the film expands the Predator universe, offering a fresh perspective on humanity's pain and pride while delivering breathtaking animation and an exhilarating final act...

The upcoming film The Fantastic Four: First Steps features a large 20-inch Galactus popcorn bucket, alongside a H.E.R.B.I.E. popcorn-and-drink combo and a Fantasticar-shaped popcorn holder, enhancing the theatrical experience. Directed by Matt Shakman, the movie stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, as Marvel's First Family faces Galactus and Silver Surfer amidst a 1960s-inspired backdrop. The film is set to release on July 25, 2025, with promotional merchandise available shortly before. Full...

EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick has been suspended by the BBC for using a slur against people with disabilities during the filming of Strictly Come Dancing's Blackpool week last November. The BBC condemned his language as “entirely unacceptable” and contrary to the organization's values. Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown on the soap, has since apologized for the offense caused, and the BBC News has reached out to his representatives for further comment. Full Article

SummaryNext week, 25 rare paintings by celebrated modern artist MF Husain will be auctioned in Mumbai for the first time, more than two decades after their creation. These works, previously locked in bank vaults since 2008 due to a loan default, represent Husain's vision of a transformative century and are expected to fetch up to $29 million. The auction follows the record sale of another Husain painting for $13.8 million at Christie's, highlighting the enduring...

A former Bargain Hunt art expert, Oghenochuko Ojiri, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for failing to disclose art sales to a suspected financier of Hezbollah, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the UK. Ojiri, 53, pleaded guilty to eight counts under the Terrorism Act 2000 for not making necessary disclosures during his business dealings, particularly with Nazem Ahmad, who was sanctioned by US authorities in 2019. Judge...