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Spotify launched "Prompted Playlists" for Premium listeners in New Zealand, allowing users to direct the music algorithm with custom text prompts based on their extensive listening history.This new beta feature aims to provide unprecedented listener control and foster smarter artist discovery, building on previous AI innovations like an AI DJ update.
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese discussed their celebrated creative partnership, built on trust and months of debate, at TIME's "A Year in TIME" event in New York. The duo, fresh from their work on "Killers of the...

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Italian cuisine officially received UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status, becoming the first entire national gastronomic style to earn this global recognition at a committee meeting in New Delhi. The landmark...

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Beyoncé

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TaylorSwift

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London

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Spotify

Spotify launched "Prompted Playlists" for Premium listeners in New Zealand, allowing users to direct the music algorithm with custom text prompts based on their extensive listening history. This new beta feature aims to...

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Pamela Anderson has revealed a past romantic relationship with her "The Naked Gun" co-star Liam Neeson. Anderson shared in an interview with People magazine that they were briefly involved after filming concluded,...

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PlayStation2025WrapUp

Sony Interactive Entertainment launches the PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up, a personalized recap of players' gaming activity. PS5 and PS4 owners can view metrics such as their most played games, total hours, and trophy...

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Spotify

Spotify launched its music video feature in beta for Premium users in the US and Canada on December 9, 2025, resolving earlier licensing issues through a deal with the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA). This...

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Claire Tabouret has unveiled her designs for new stained glass windows for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, a controversial project replacing 19th-century works by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and Jean-Baptiste Lassus. The...

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GooglePhotos

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TomPaton

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MurrayBauman

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has launched a free expansion integrating the Netflix series 'Stranger Things', available now. Players can explore a detailed recreation of Hawkins, Indiana, featuring over 40 iconic...

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KrisJenner

Kris Jenner showed public support for her daughter Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's relationship by wearing a "Marty Supreme" bomber jacket from Chalamet's new film, sharing the moment on Instagram Stories. The...

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FairbudsXL

Fairphone launched its second-generation Fairbuds XL headphones, featuring a modular and repairable design with upgraded 40mm dynamic drivers. These headphones are now available globally in forest green and horizon...

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PaulThomasAnderson

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JanEmanuel

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DonaldTrump

Donald Trump made history on December 7-8, 2025, becoming the first sitting president to host the Kennedy Center Honors. Trump referred to the venue as "the Trump Kennedy Center" and awarded each honoree a new Tiffany &...

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Google

Google is re-entering the smart glasses market with new AI-powered Android XR devices, set for a a 2026 launch. The company aims to reduce smartphone reliance through hands-free AI interactions and is developing...

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JordanHarrison

The play "Marjorie Prime," by Jordan Harrison, explores AI and memory at the Hayes Theater, starring June Squibb as an elderly woman interacting with an AI version of her deceased husband. Directed by Anne Kauffman, the...

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BenShapiro

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AmélieDeMontchalin

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BlizzardEntertainment

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Coldplay

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Analogue

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TuvaRåwall

Eighteen-year-old Tuva Råwall won Idol 2025 on Saturday, defeating fellow finalists Love Hedlund Stenmarck and Nicolina-Mercedes Brandström. Råwall expressed disbelief and gratitude in a post-win interview with...

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KylieJenner

Kylie Jenner shared clips and photos on Instagram showing a high-contrast red-and-black outfit that paired a cropped red leather jacket zipped above the belly button with high-waisted dark denim and at times revealed...

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FrankGehry

Frank Gehry, the iconic Canadian-American architect, passed away on December 5, 2025, at his home in Santa Monica, California, at 96. Gehry gained international renown for landmark structures like the Guggenheim Museum...

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KleberMendonçaFilho

"The Secret Agent," directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, with Wagner Moura also nominated for Best Actor. Moura is the first Brazilian man to receive a...

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TimothéeChalamet

Timothée Chalamet is promoting his new film, "Marty Supreme", directed by Josh Safdie and produced by A24, with strong public appearances and campaigns including at CCXP 2025, as part of his push for Oscar recognition....

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PaulThomasAnderson

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) announced its award winners, naming Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" as Best Film and Best Director, with Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" as runner-up for Best...

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ElonMusk

Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Andy Warhol are depicted as robot dogs in a surreal art installation shared on Instagram. The artist Beeple also showcased robotic dog exhibits with hyper-realistic heads of...

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Disney

Disney will release the newly restored 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars in theaters for a limited time as part of Lucasfilm's 50th anniversary celebrations. The release includes scenes like the original CGI Jabba the...

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CaryHiroyukiTagawa

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for his role as Shang Tsung in the "Mortal Kombat" franchise and as Nobusuke Tagomi in "The Man in the High Castle," died at age 75 from stroke complications surrounded by his family. Tagawa...

5 Dec
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CillianMurphy

The 'Peaky Blinders' feature film, titled 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', will be released in select cinemas on March 6, 2026, and on Netflix globally from March 20. The film stars Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby and...

5 Dec
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AndreaEwels

The Society for the German Language named "AI Era" as the "Word of the Year" for 2025, with Andrea Ewels noting that the choice symbolizes both the opportunities and risks of AI. "Deal" ranked second, recognized as a...

5 Dec
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NickJonas

Disney released the first teaser trailer for Camp Rock 3, featuring Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas as they reprise their roles in Connect 3. The trailer introduces new campers, including Liamani Segura, Malachi...

5 Dec
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DamianLewis

The film "Fackham Hall" satirizes British aristocratic life through comedic parody and a star-studded cast including Damian Lewis and Thomasin McKenzie. The plot follows Lord Davenport and his family, featuring a murder...

4 Dec/Sat
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MargotRobbie

Margot Robbie has publicly defended her 'Wuthering Heights' costar Jacob Elordi after criticism regarding his casting as Heathcliff in the adaptation directed by Emerald Fennell. Fennell said she chose Elordi because he...

4 Dec
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Aava

The Game Bakers unveiled a new trailer for Cairn and confirmed its launch for PlayStation 5 and Steam at a price of $30, with the game scheduled for release on January 29, 2026. The narrative-driven rock climbing game...

4 Dec
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Rosalía

Rosalía has announced her international "Lux Tour" after her album "Lux" became the most-streamed album by a female, Spanish-speaking artist. The album includes collaborations with the London Symphony Orchestra, Björk,...

4 Dec
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LilyAllen

Lily Allen has launched limited-edition polka dot USB devices designed to resemble butt plugs, which reference a lyric from her song "P---sy Palace" and tie into her breakup album, "West End Girl." Allen stated that the...

4 Dec
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RobertoBenigni

Roberto Benigni unveiled two Vatican projects: the documentary "The Life of St Peter", which will air on Rai1 on December 10 at 21:30, and the one‑man show "Pietro – Un uomo nel vento". The documentary, produced with...

4 Dec/Sun
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RobertDowneyJr

Robert Downey Jr. humorously teased Gwyneth Paltrow for forgetting who Tom Holland is during The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment gala, recounting a moment when Paltrow did not recognize Holland despite...

4 Dec
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KurtSutter

Netflix released all seven episodes of the new Western series "The Abandons," created by Kurt Sutter, with Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson starring as rival matriarchs Fiona Nolan and Constance Van Ness in a violent...

4 Dec
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JJAbrams

Sony Interactive Entertainment has partnered with Bad Robot Games, a division of JJ Abrams' Bad Robot, to produce and publish a new four-player cooperative shooter directed by Mike Booth. Anna Sweet and Christian...

4 Dec
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FelixHerngren

Felix Herngren's series "Där solen alltid skiner" has been renewed for a second season after its first season became SkyShowtime's biggest viewer success in Sweden. Herngren, known for hits like "Solsidan" and...

4 Dec
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RobertaScandurra

Roberta Scandurra, known as Rob, won the X Factor 2025 grand finale at Piazza del Plebiscito, where 16,000 fans attended amid high anticipation and noise concerns. Achille Lauro praised all the finalists, and a public...

4 Dec/5 Dec
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AnoushkaShankar

The Way Out West festival in Gothenburg has added Blood Orange, Clipse, Geese, and Anoushka Shankar to its 2026 lineup, with Blood Orange returning after previous appearances in 2014 and 2019. The additions of Geese,...

4 Dec
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PopeFrancis

Google highlighted that Pope Francis was the most globally mourned figure in Italy, with his death prompting widespread searches about succession and international attendance. Italians also searched for information on...

4 Dec/5 Dec
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AlexanderTanno

Viaplay is developing a new reality series called "Fjället" that follows the staff at the ski resort in Åre as they provide visitors with high-quality slopes and memorable service. Alexander Tanno stated that the...

4 Dec
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SamLevinson

HBO's "Euphoria" Season 3 will premiere in April 2026 after significant delays, and creator Sam Levinson has confirmed the story is set five years after high school, allowing the characters to evolve beyond their...

4 Dec
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LottaEngberg

Lotta Engberg and Daniel Norberg will host the Christmas Eve special broadcast of "Bingolotto," which will feature performances by Linnea Henriksson, Annika Wickihalder, Sabina Ddumba, EMD, and Loa Falkman, along with...

4 Dec
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JamesWan

James Wan is producing the eighth installment of the "Paranormal Activity" franchise in collaboration with Blumhouse, building on his long-standing admiration for the series. Wan, who previously created "Saw" and...

4 Dec
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CriscillaAnderson

Criscilla Anderson, a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders choreographer and star of the Netflix reality series "Country Ever After," died at age 45 after a battle with metastatic colorectal cancer. Coffey Anderson, her...

4 Dec
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TammieRosen

Tammie Rosen passed away after a battle with cancer, leaving a significant mark on the film and entertainment communities through her roles at Tribeca Enterprises and the Sundance Institute. Rosen was praised by Robert...

3 Dec
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GeorgeClooney

George Clooney stars as Jay Kelly in Netflix's new film "Jay Kelly," directed by Noah Baumbach. Adam Sandler plays Ron, Kelly's loyal manager, and Laura Dern co-stars as Liz, Kelly's publicist. The film, blending humor...

3 Dec/Sat
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ScottMills

Scott Mills stepped down as President and CEO of BET Media Group after 23 years, with Louis Carr succeeding Mills following the company's integration into Paramount's TV Media division. During his tenure, Mills launched...

3 Dec
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GwynethPaltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow received the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at the annual Women in Entertainment gala, which also honored Jennifer Lopez with the Equity in Entertainment Award and featured appearances by Dakota...

3 Dec
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QuentinTarantino

Quentin Tarantino ranked "There Will Be Blood" as his fifth favorite movie of the 21st century during an appearance on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, also sharply criticizing Paul Dano and suggesting Austin Butler would...

3 Dec/4 Dec
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LaurenGraham

Lauren Graham and Amy Sherman-Palladino announced a new behind-the-scenes book about "Gilmore Girls" that will share production details and the show's rise in popularity. Graham said she is excited to collaborate with...

3 Dec
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AmandaSeyfried

Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney appeared at the premiere of "The Housemaid," joined by Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and director Paul Feig, showcasing their unique styles on the red carpet before celebrating...

3 Dec/4 Dec
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AmazonFireTV

Amazon Fire TV has introduced an AI-powered feature for Alexa+ that lets viewers jump directly to specific movie scenes by describing them, without mentioning the movie title. Alexa+ can recognize character names, scene...

3 Dec
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IraSachs

Ira Sachs’ film Peter Hujar’s Day leads the nominations for the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards, which also recognize nominations for Sorry, Baby, Train Dreams, Twinless, and The Plague. Best Director nominees...

3 Dec
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NataliePortman

Hulu is adding films and TV series such as the Oscar-winning "Black Swan" starring Natalie Portman and notable premieres including "The Unknown Country" with non-professional actors and a Kumail Nanjiani show. Other...

3 Dec
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PamelaAnderson

Pamela Anderson has shared that she wants to change her last name to Hyytiäinen, citing her Finnish heritage during a Vogue Scandinavia interview. Anderson explained that her wish to revert to the original surname is...

3 Dec
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LydiaSandgren

Lydia Sandgren has been named Gothenburg's Citizen of the Year for 2025 by the jury from Gothenburg & Co and Göteborgs-Posten. Sandgren, who gained acclaim for her debut novel "Samlade verk" in 2020 and had her second...

3 Dec
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ÁlvaroClavijo

El Chato in Bogotá, led by Álvaro Clavijo, won the award for Best Restaurant in Latin America as part of the thirteenth edition of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants held in Antigua, Guatemala, featuring a week of...

3 Dec
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FiorellaMannoia

Fiorella Mannoia will embark on the tour "Fiorella canta Fabrizio e Ivano: Anime salve" to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album "Anime salve" by Fabrizio De André and Ivano Fossati. Mannoia has highlighted how...

3 Dec
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HBOMax

HBO Max launched all seven seasons of "Mad Men" in 4K Ultra HD for the first time, but the release has been plagued by technical errors and mislabeling of episodes. Lionsgate delivered incorrect versions of episodes,...

2 Dec/4 Dec
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BronwynNewport

Bronwyn Newport surprised viewers by greeting her husband Todd in an inflatable sloth costume at the airport, reigniting tensions over Todd's prior incident involving lingerie photos and setting off fresh drama centered...

3 Dec
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MattDuffer

Netflix is concluding the "Stranger Things" franchise with a two-hour and five-minute finale for its fifth season, which will be shown simultaneously on Netflix and in more than 500 US theaters starting December 31. The...

3 Dec
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MorganWallen

Morgan Wallen shared an Apple Music post celebrating his album "I'm the Problem" as the most listened-to and added a caption seemingly directed at the CMA Awards, stating, "I like to let my fans do the talking." Wallen...

3 Dec
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BadBunny

Bad Bunny was Spotify's top global artist for 2025, amassing over 19.8 billion streams worldwide and regaining the honor after ranking second in 2023 and third in 2024. His album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" topped Spotify's...

2 Dec/4 Dec
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MarcHazan

Spotify unveiled the "2025 Wrapped Wrapped Mapped" interactive feature, allowing users to explore global music trends influenced by streaming data from top artists and songs. The campaign, led by Marc Hazan and Jeremy...

2 Dec/3 Dec
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TaylorSwift

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour culminates with the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The Final Show" set to premiere exclusively on Disney+. The docuseries "The End of an Era" will launch as a six-part series...

2 Dec/3 Dec
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MileyCyrus

Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando confirmed their engagement at the world premiere of "Avatar: Fire and Ash" in Los Angeles, with Cyrus wearing a custom diamond ring by Jacquie Aiche. Cyrus discussed Morando's surprise...

2 Dec/5 Dec
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DarioVitale

Prada Group completed its largest acquisition by purchasing Versace for approximately €1.25 billion ($1.375 billion) in cash, bringing the fashion house back under Italian ownership after Capri Holdings sold it at a...

2 Dec/4 Dec