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Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' star and one of New Zealand's greats, dies suddenly at 78

The Northern Ireland-born New Zealand actor died in Sydney, Australia, on Monday 13 July 2026, with his family saying the loss was 'sudden and unexpected' but that he remained cancer free.

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Art & Books·1h ago

Luis Goytisolo, Spanish novelist and member of the Royal Spanish Academy, dies at 91

The Barcelona-born writer died on 12 July in Vimbodí, Tarragona. A member of the Royal Spanish Academy since 1995, he was the last of the Goytisolo literary brothers.

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Music·7h ago

Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium finale delayed three hours after gatecrashers storm entrances, then delivers Beyoncé, Rihanna and Usher in marathon set

A trio of sold-out anniversary shows at Yankee Stadium ran into chaos Sunday night when hundreds of unticketed gatecrashers breached entrance points, triggering a three-hour safety shutdown. Jay-Z finally took the stage after midnight and rewarded the patient crowd with a 44-song set featuring Rihanna's first public performance in three years.

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Film & Media·4h ago

Tom Cruise goes under heavy prosthetics for Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Digger as a corrupt oil tycoon in eco-satire

The first full trailer for Alejandro G. Iñárritu's dark comedy shows Cruise hidden under layers of prosthetics, a pot belly, and a Southern drawl as Digger Rockwell, a billionaire whose company may have triggered an eco-disaster. The film opens worldwide October 2.

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Film & Media·5h ago

Sales of Homer's epics jump 400% in Greece ahead of Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' premiere on July 17

Greek publishers report demand for 'The Odyssey' and 'The Iliad' has quadrupled as the July 17 premiere of Christopher Nolan's film adaptation approaches.

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Music·from Jul 9·upd. 5d ago

Bonnie Tyler, voice of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', dies at 75 in Portugal

The Welsh singer, known for her husky voice and 1980s hits like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', died unexpectedly on 8 July in a hospital in Faro, Portugal, following an intestinal illness.

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Film & Media·21h ago

Rhaenyra's grip on the Iron Throne frays as Daemon lies, Ormund Hightower emerges, and a secret prince is revealed

In 'Tumbleton,' the fourth episode of season three, Queen Rhaenyra's inexperienced rule is tested by a false confession from Daemon, a new Hightower threat, and the revelation of a hidden Targaryen prince.

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Art & Books·yesterday

Curro's statue ripped from Sevilla bench overnight; found in fountain, city promises restoration

One month after being placed as part of a half-million-euro reurbanization, the beloved Expo 92 mascot was torn out and taken; later spotted in a Cartuja fountain and now awaits repair.

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Art & Books·from Jul 9·upd. 4d ago

German writer Christine Wunnicke awarded Georg-Büchner-Preis 2026 for 'brilliant art' that reveals fiction within history

The German Academy for Language and Literature has named Christine Wunnicke as the recipient of the 2026 Georg-Büchner-Preis, one of the most important literary awards in the German-speaking world. The Munich-born author was praised for her surprising narrative works blending historical facts with fiction.

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Film & Media·22h ago

Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai Dettloff win Love Island USA season 8, taking the $100,000 prize

Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai Dettloff took the $100,000 prize on Peacock's Love Island USA season 8 finale, streamed Sunday night.

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Film & Media·6d ago

Louise Lasser, star of 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' and ex-wife of Woody Allen, dies at 87

The American actress, best known for her role in the satirical soap opera 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' and for her early collaborations with filmmaker Woody Allen, died Monday of natural causes at her Manhattan home.

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Film & Media·5d ago

The Pitt leads 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods, Hacks sets comedy record

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were unveiled Wednesday, with HBO Max's medical drama 'The Pitt' earning a leading 25 nominations and 'Hacks' setting a comedy record with 24.

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Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' star and one of New Zealand's greats, dies suddenly at 78

Luis Goytisolo, Spanish novelist and member of the Royal Spanish Academy, dies at 91

Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium finale delayed three hours after gatecrashers storm entrances, then delivers Beyoncé, Rihanna and Usher in marathon set

Tom Cruise goes under heavy prosthetics for Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Digger as a corrupt oil tycoon in eco-satire

Sales of Homer's epics jump 400% in Greece ahead of Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' premiere on July 17

Bonnie Tyler, voice of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', dies at 75 in Portugal

Rhaenyra's grip on the Iron Throne frays as Daemon lies, Ormund Hightower emerges, and a secret prince is revealed

Curro's statue ripped from Sevilla bench overnight; found in fountain, city promises restoration

German writer Christine Wunnicke awarded Georg-Büchner-Preis 2026 for 'brilliant art' that reveals fiction within history

Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai Dettloff win Love Island USA season 8, taking the $100,000 prize

Louise Lasser, star of 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' and ex-wife of Woody Allen, dies at 87

The Pitt leads 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods, Hacks sets comedy record

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