Footage shows six days of violence and disorder in the UK The wave of violent unrest and disorder across parts of the UK continued on Monday night as police came under attack in Belfast, Darlington and Plymouth. Six people were arrested in Plymouth while several officers suffered minor injuries in the violence, Devon and Cornwall...
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Musk targets PM again after criticism of UK ‘civil war’ post
Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer has become embroiled in a war of words with Elon Musk, after the tech billionaire suggested that “civil war is inevitable” following violent unrest in the UK. The owner of X, formerly Twitter, posted the remarks on the platform in response to a video showing people aiming fireworks at police....
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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Remains Atop U.K. Weekly Home Entertainment Sales Chart – Media Play News
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Erik Gruenwedel July 31, 2024 The 20th Century Studios’ actioner Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes remained the top-selling home entertainment release in the United Kingdom for the week ended July 31. The movie, the fourth installment in the rebooted “Planet of the Apes” theatrical franchise, again...
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Josh Hartnett reveals why he traded L.A. and New York for a quieter life in England
Two decades after the fact, Josh Hartnett has opened up about his decision to leave Los Angeles at the peak of his fame. “I just didn’t want my life to be swallowed up by my work,” the 46-year-old star of M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie “Trap” said in a Guardian interview published Sunday. “And there...
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Entertainment and media sector set for $3 trillion revenues, PwC claims
PwC’s global entertainment and media outlook has suggested that the sector is heading for strong growth in the coming four years. According to the report, industry revenues could pass $3 trillion by 2028. Over the last four years, the global media and entertainment industry has faced countless headwinds. The Covid-19 pandemic saw footfall for events...
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Ayra Starr Launches Exclusive Limited-Edition Dolls
Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has announced the launch of her exclusive limited-edition dolls, named “Ayra Starr Dolls,” available in Nigeria, the US, UK, and France. The singer excitedly shared the news on Instagram, inviting fans to stay tuned for details on how to win these collectible items. Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has launched her line...
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Why Prince Harry won’t bring wife Meghan Markle back to the UK
Originally appeared on E! Online Prince Harry will not spare the risk of Meghan Markle‘s safety. That’s why the Duke of Sussex is reluctant to bring his wife of six years — with whom he shares son Archie Harrison, 5, and daughter Lilibet “Lili” Diana, 3 — back to the United Kingdom. Markle has only...
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle put UK house hunt on hold over security fears: report
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have put their rumored UK house hunt on hold while they continue to figure out their security situation, according to a report. The Duke of Sussex, 39, was reportedly eyeing properties across the pond where he and his wife, Meghan Markle, could keep for visiting instead of having to check into...
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Amazon Prime Video acquires the iconic Bray Film Studios in the UK
Amazon Prime Video is acquiring the historic Bray Film Studios in Water Oakley, Berkshire, just 26 miles outside central London. The iconic studio is approximately 53,600 square feet and includes five sound stages, 77,400 square feet of workshops, 39,400 square feet of office space, 182,900 square feet of backlot, and 156,000 square feet of parking...
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Cash App Exiting UK to Increase Focus on US
Cash App says it will exit the British market as it focuses on the U.S. The mobile payments service announced Thursday (July 19) that it was shutting down Cash App UK on Sept. 15 after six years. “We do not make decisions like this lightly, as we know they impact our customers, our partners, and...
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The Task Ahead for the New U.K. Government – and Why the Culture Secretary Is Not “Minister for Fun”
Within the U.K.’s entertainment industry, as the country soaks up the vast change brought about by a historic general election, there is hope. Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who takes over from Tory leader Rishi Sunak, made few promises during his campaign, but the Labour Party‘s Creative Industries Sector Plan, published in March, offered...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and Galaxy Tab A9+: Entertainment and Productivity Engineered for Everyone
Experience an awesome new world of immersive viewing, hassle-free multitasking and seamless ecosystem connectivity LONDON, U.K – October 23, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its new Galaxy Tab A9 series, delivering Samsung Galaxy’s awesome tablet experiences at great value. Available in two sizes, the series combines immersive video and audio with hyper-fast...