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Olivia Wilde Teases Next Directing Project ‘Naughty’: “Way Bigger Than Anything I’ve Ever Taken On”
Director Olivia Wilde has revealed further details about her upcoming holiday comedy “Naughty”, describing it as the biggest project of her career so far. The announcement follows news that Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage will star in the film, with Wilde speaking to The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet for “I Want Your Sex”,…
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Murdered 9-year-old begged not to go on trip with dad months before he allegedly killed her, mom testifies
The mother of nine-year-old Melina Frattolin testified in Essex County Court that her daughter had objected to travelling abroad with her father months before he allegedly killed her during a trip to New York state. Kali Galanis said Melina did not want to accompany her father, Luciano Frattolin, on the earlier planned journey, raising questions…
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Travel chaos as major airline issues ground stop for all planes nationwide amid system outage
American Airlines briefly grounded all its flights nationwide after a system outage disrupted operations, causing widespread delays and cancellations for passengers across the United States. The ground stop highlights the vulnerability of major carriers to technical failures, which can ripple through the entire air travel network and strand thousands of travellers with little warning. The…
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Netflix Boards ‘The Airport Chaplain’, Australia Drama Series Starring Hugo Weaving & Shabana Azeez
Netflix has acquired global rights (excluding Australia) to *The Airport Chaplain*, a new eight-part drama series produced by Sydney-based Wooden Horse, starring Hugo Weaving and Shabana Azeez. The show will launch on 26 August, streaming day-and-date with its commissioning broadcaster, Australia’s SBS, marking a further push by Netflix to bring Australian scripted drama to a…
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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ spends 15 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100
Country singer Ella Langley has notched a major chart milestone, with her single “Choosin’ Texas” spending 15 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The achievement caps off a breakthrough year for the “Nicotine” singer, who has increasingly established herself as one of the leading names in contemporary country music. The record-setting run…
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Canadians spent $3.3B less on travel to US after Trump returned to White House: Report
A report says Canadians spent $3.3 billion less on travel to the United States after Donald Trump returned to the White House. The decline matters because Canadian visitors are an important source of tourism and consumer spending for US border communities and travel businesses. The available article text does not provide the report’s methodology, time…
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New airliner sets record flying 24 hrs nonstop from Australia to France
An Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a record-breaking test flight of more than 24 hours between Melbourne and Toulouse, demonstrating the technology behind Qantas’s planned nonstop “Project Sunrise” services connecting Sydney with London and New York from 2027. The aircraft, built specifically for these ultra-long-haul routes, is fitted with an extra fuel tank and twin crew rest…
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Thousands swarm stunning mountain escape as selfie tourism backlash erupts online
Viral videos showing enormous crowds and lengthy shuttle queues at Tre Cime di Lavaredo, one of the most famous sights in Italy’s Dolomites, have triggered an online backlash against selfie-driven tourism. Commentators have criticised visitors for appearing more focused on capturing photographs than on appreciating the mountain scenery, reigniting debate about overtourism at popular natural…
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Universal fast-tracks Aniston and Dinklage for Olivia Wilde comedy Naughty
Universal Pictures has greenlit the holiday comedy “Naughty” from director Olivia Wilde, confirming Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage in the lead roles and setting a release date of 5 November 2027. According to sources cited by Deadline, the studio moved swiftly to secure Wilde, Aniston and Dinklage’s commitment before they could be drawn to other…
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Magic: The Gathering Reveals New ‘The Hobbit’ Card Featuring Iconic J.R.R. Tolkien Character (EXCLUSIVE)
Magic: The Gathering has released an exclusive first look at a card from its forthcoming “The Hobbit” set, part of the game’s “Universes Beyond” line that adapts outside intellectual property into tabletop play. The new card depicts the dwarf warrior Glóin, father of Gimli, battling a goblin in a scene drawn from J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel,…