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Lebanese actress questioned and detained in central bank corruption probe
Lebanese actress Stephanie Saliba was arrested on Friday after being questioned by investigators in a corruption case linked to the governor of Lebanon’s Central Bank, a judicial source told Reuters. Judge Ghada Aoun told Reuters on Thursday that she had ordered security forces last week to bring in Saliba, 35, for questioning over suspicions that Governor Riad Salameh bought his luxury property using ill-gotten gains.
Comedian Jerrod Carmichael will host the Golden Globes
American comedian and actor Jerrod Carmichael will host the Golden Globes in January when the annual awards show is once again broadcast to the public, organizers announced Thursday. The film and television awards return to screens next month after the NBC network canceled the broadcast of the ceremony in January 2022, and major Hollywood studios and actors boycotted the event, following a backlash over the ethical failings of the organizers, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).
American rapper Nas leads hip-hop’s 50th anniversary celebrations
As hip-hop prepares to turn 50 in 2024, American rapper Nas wants to make sure the world understands its history, relevance and influence. Through his company, Mass Appeal, the New York native is spearheading many events leading up to the anniversary. On August 11, 1973, Clive Campbell, also known as DJ Kool Herc, performed at a New York City block party and was credited with starting the musical genre.
Japanese billionaire Maezawa chooses K-pop star TOP and DJ Steve Aoki to join SpaceX’s lunar journey
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa revealed on Friday that K-pop star TOP and DJ Steve Aoki will be among the eight crew members he plans to take on a trip around the moon next year, in hitchhiking on one of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets. . Maezawa bought all the seats for the maiden lunar voyage, which has been in the works since 2018 and would follow his journey on a Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) for a 12-day stay last year.
Celine Dion reveals she has a rare neurological disorder and postpones shows
Canadian singer Celine Dion has said she was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called Stiff-Person Syndrome which causes muscle spasms and caused her to postpone some European shows. The 54-year-old posted a video on Instagram on Thursday revealing the diagnosis and explaining that her “Courage World Tour” has been rescheduled from spring 2023 to 2024.
Cast Members Say ‘The Whale’ Is A Movie That Can Be Dissected Infinitely
Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Whale’ is a psychological thriller that stars actor Brendan Fraser, along with Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins and Samantha Morton. Since the film’s world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September, Fraser has been predicted as the 2023 Academy Award-winning Best Actor.
Elton John leaves Twitter
British musician Elton John quit Twitter on Friday, the latest high-profile celebrity to leave the social media platform after it was acquired by billionaire Elon Musk. John, who is currently on his final world tour, blamed Twitter’s recent policy change as the reason for quitting.
Taylor Swift will make her directorial debut with a screenplay she wrote
Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift will make her directorial debut with an original screenplay she wrote, Searchlight Pictures announced Friday. Searchlight, owned by Walt Disney Co., known for Oscar winners ‘The Shape of Water’ and ‘Nomadland’ as well as 2022 drama ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ did not reveal the subject of Swift’s film. or when he would come out.
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