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Jay Pickett, of ‘General Hospital’ fame, passes away at the age of 60


August 2, 2021

Jay Pickett of General Hospital fame, died last week at the age of 60, after a suspected cardiac arrest. The soap opera star, known for his roles on Port Charles and Days of Our Lives, died while working on the set of his upcoming film, Treasure Valley. His death was announced on the Facebook page of director and producer Travis Mills on Sunday. “Many of …

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Canadian singer Kris Wu detained over rape allegation by Beijing police


August 2, 2021

Police in China said they have detained a 30-year-old Canadian man surnamed Wu on suspicion of committing rape, with state media identifying him as Chinese-born pop singer Kris Wu. Wu was being investigated over accusations made online of “tricking young girls into having sex with him,” according to a statement by police in the Chaoyang district of the Chinese capital …

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Meghan Markle hires Oprah Winfrey’s event planner for 40th birthday celebration


August 2, 2021

Meghan Markle has hired her friend Oprah Winfrey’s event planner for a lowkey party to celebrate her 40th birthday. According to a source, Colin Cowie was reportedly recommended by the TV mogul after the Duchess’s explosive tell-all. “Meghan wants a small gathering. About 65 people are invited, her closest friends and family,” a source told The Mirror.  “Colin was recommended to …

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Dev Patel reveals the worst film of his career so far


August 2, 2021

Dev Patel opened up about the worst film in his cinematic career. The 31-year-old actor said his agents in the past have been frustrated because he’s been known to turn down major blockbusters.  “Maybe it’s a fear of how I would fit into that world,” Patel told The New York Times, referencing “one of the worst movies I’ve ever done.” “I shouldn’t …

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Britney Spears’ confidence is at an all time high as another court date looms


August 2, 2021

Pop icon Britney Spears is not bowing down to pressure and is staying confident in herself as she battles her conservatorship with another court date looming in September. An insider spoke to HollywoodLife about how she is more confident than ever and her recent Instagram posts are a testament to exactly that. “She is looking forward to her next court date. She …

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Scuffles in Berlin as Covid sceptics defy protest ban


August 2, 2021

BERLIN: Thousands of anti-lockdown demonstrators defied a court-ordered protest ban on Sunday and gathered in the streets of Berlin, resulting in scuffles with police. Police said some protesters had “harassed and attacked” officers and ignored roadblocks, disrupting traffic in parts of the German capital. “They tried to break through the police chain and pull out our colleagues. This led to …

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YouTube suspends Australian channel over ‘misinformation’


August 2, 2021

SYDNEY: YouTube said on Sunday it had barred Sky News Australia from uploading new content for one week, citing concerns about Covid-19 misinformation. The move comes after a review of posts uploaded by the Rupert Murdoch-owned TV channel, which has a substantial online presence. “We have clear and established Covid-19 medical misinformation policies to prevent the spread of Covid-19 misinformation that could …

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Chinese cities test millions as virus cases surge


August 2, 2021

BEIJING: Chinese cities rolled out mass testing of millions of people and imposed fresh travel restrictions as health authorities battled on Sunday to contain the country’s most widespread coronavirus outbreak in months. China on Sunday reported 75 new coronavirus cases with 53 local transmissions, with a cluster linked to an eastern airport now reported to have spread to over 20 …

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Fighting intensifies as Afghan provincial capitals attacked


August 2, 2021

KANDAHAR: Afghan forces fought fierce street battles and bombed Taliban positions on Sunday while insurgents swarmed major cities as they stepped up their nationwide offensive. Hundreds of commandos were deployed to the western city of Herat while authorities in the southern city of Lashkar Gah called for more troops to rein in the assaults even as Afghan air strikes left …

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