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‘Unlike anything we’ve experienced’: fans swarm San Francisco for BTS star’s art exhibition
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‘Unlike anything we’ve experienced’: fans swarm San Francisco for BTS star’s art exhibition

K-pop star RM gave a boost to the previously struggling SFMOMA with an exhibition of over 100 pieces from his collection Two years ago, RM of the wildly popular K-pop boyband BTS was serving as a soldier in the South Korean military when he received an offer from América Castillo, a museum curator in San Francisco: would he consider an exhibition of his private art collection? “I loved it,” said RM (real name: Kim Namjoon) at the media preview of RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me, a new exhibition that opened in San Francisco earlier this month and is co-curated by SFMOMA’s Castillo and Hyoeun…

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Dónal Lunny, ‘colossus of Irish music’, dies aged 79
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Dónal Lunny, ‘colossus of Irish music’, dies aged 79

Founding member of Planxty, Lunny went on to play for bands such as Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin The Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny has died at the age of 79 from cancer. He went on to play in bands such as Planxty, Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin among others and toured the world.

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The Guide #266: The knives are out at Netflix – maybe now it will make something worth watching
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The Guide #266: The knives are out at Netflix – maybe now it will make something worth watching

In this week’s newsletter: Stalling subscriber numbers have led to a corporate bloodbath, but the streaming giant has an inherent quality problem that will be a lot harder to fix In all the fevered hype around a certain three-hour, form-breaking documentary portrait of a disgraced tech CEO, another big Hollywood story this week has been relatively sidelined: the drama at Netflix, where sluggish subscriber numbers and a general lack of Wall Street enthusiasm has led to a remarkable spree of sackings. Among a clutch of other execs, chief content officer Bela Bajaria – the figure most synonymous…

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TV tonight: a starry celebration of the great Amy Winehouse
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TV tonight: a starry celebration of the great Amy Winehouse

It’s led by a team close to Winehouse’s music, including the album’s producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, and features the Amy Winehouse Band playing all the hits including Valerie and Rehab. Special guests include Corinne Bailey Rae, Flo, Jessie Reyez and Jorja Smith.

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From Wildwood to John Legend: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
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From Wildwood to John Legend: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Anination studio Laika takes flight with a grownup stop-motion tale, while the Grammy-, Oscar- and everything-winner returns with a Pharell-produced 11th album Wildwood Out now If Pixar was a chocolate bar, it would be a Mars, while Laika – whose new film Wildwood incorporates themes of war and child abduction – would be something like Green & Blacks. Out now Twenty four years after Ali G Indahouse opened at No 1 at the UK box office, Sasha Baron Cohen revives his alter-ego for a followup, making his directorial debut in the process.

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Farancis Duru: Meet the baby-faced legend of Nollywood
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Farancis Duru: Meet the baby-faced legend of Nollywood

Confirming the sad news, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu, posted Duru’s photograph with the caption: “Another great thespian gone… Rest in peace Francis Duru!!” His strict adherence to artistic excellence on-screen and his constructive roles in industry leadership, including his service to the Actors Guild of Nigeria, helped shape the positive trajectory of Nollywood.

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When Pete Edochie wept in Ghana
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When Pete Edochie wept in Ghana

By Fred Iwenjora For legendary journalist, broadcaster, actor Chief Dr. Pete Edochie, MON, big honor seems to come from abroad as he just concluded a nine-day tour of Ghana. On arrival, he first paid a courtesy visit to Eze Dr. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, Onyendu Ndi igbo, Ghana and sued for peace between Nigeria and Ghana.

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My dream collaboration is with Sade – Gyakie
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My dream collaboration is with Sade – Gyakie

Ghanaian music artiste Jackline Acheampong, known professionally as Gyakie, has revealed the artiste she dreams of collaborating with. Meanwhile, Gyakie, also known as the Songbird, is a Ghanaian R&B and Afro-fusion singer.

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Messi receives top Spanish award from heir to throne
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Messi receives top Spanish award from heir to throne

Lionel Messi received Spain’s most prestigious sports award on Friday in recognition of his glittering career and his work for disadvantaged children’s access to health and education. After leaving the Catalan club in 2021, Messi spent two years at French giants Paris Saint-Germain and currently plays for Inter Miami in MLS.

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BBNaija should take a break, re-strategise— Tacha
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BBNaija should take a break, re-strategise— Tacha

By Adegboyega Adeleye Reality TV star Natacha Akide has urged Big Brother Naija organisers to take a break and re-strategise, saying the show needs fresh ideas to hold viewers’ attention in an entertainment landscape increasingly shaped by social media. “They need to cook, like they need to try to do something different which will be much more mind-blowing and more interesting to Nigerians because Nigerians are hard to please,” she added Tacha rose to prominence on the 2019 “Pepper Dem” edition of BBNaija, but was disqualified following a physical altercation with fellow housemate Mercy Eke.

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The Celebrity Traitors – live
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The Celebrity Traitors – live

Maya Jama and her fellow hooded murderers seem to be totally flying under the radar so far. None of the faithfuls suspect her, and both the other traitors are terrified of her.

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Seven Things To Know About Francis Duru
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Seven Things To Know About Francis Duru

Richard Francis Duru was born on July 27, 1969, in Cameroon to Nigerian parents from Imo State. Francis Duru and his wife, Adokiye Duru, on their 23rd wedding anniversary five months ago.

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Tinubu condoles family of Nollywood veteran, Francis Duru‎‎
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Tinubu condoles family of Nollywood veteran, Francis Duru‎‎

Tinubu condoles family of Nollywood veteran, Francis Duru‎‎. ‎By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Francis Duru, extending his heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, fans and the Nigerian film industry. ‎ ‎He affirmed that Duru’s contributions to Nollywood will remain part of the industry’s rich history and cultural heritage.

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