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Alibaba chairman wants to bring US movies to China
LAGUNA BEACH, California (AP) — The head of China’s leading Internet conglomerate wants to bring American movies to China, along with other U.S. products.
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Finland comic wins world’s funniest competition
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The winner of the Funniest Person in the World competition is a brown-haired, slightly rotund stand-up comic from Finland who boasts he has hit on the perfect solution to the planet’s international monetary woes.
Finland comic win’s world’s funniest competition
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The winner of the Funniest Person in the World competition is a brown-haired, slightly rotund stand-up comic from Finland who boasts he has hit on the perfect solution to the planet’s international monetary woes.
Reports: Oscar de la Renta funeral set for Nov 3
NEW YORK (AP) — A private funeral for legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta has been set for Nov. 3 at a Manhattan church, according to published reports.
Exclusive – Amazon buys comedy service Rooftop Media to expand digital content
By Liana B. Baker NEW YORK (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc is buying online comedy service Rooftop Media, a small deal that underscores the Internet retailer’s broader ambition of becoming a media and entertainment powerhouse. Amazon is persisting in buying content to round out its service, with designs to take on Netflix Inc and other online digital media services. Audible founder and Chief Executive Donald Katz said in a statement on Monday the company had been attracted by Rooftop’s content as well as its pool of comic talent. The company’s media partners include Apple Inc and Yahoo, and it also works with streaming services such as Sirius XM, Spotify and Pandora.
US official urges allies to combat IS ideology
KUWAIT CITY (AP) — The retired American general in charge of coordinating the U.S.-led coalition’s fight against Islamic State militants on Monday urged Arab nations and other allies to do more to combat the group’s extremist ideology.
Clooney,Alamuddin’s wedding celebrations continue
London, Oct 27 (IANS) Actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Alamuddin were spotted enjoying a dinner in Buckinghamshire.
Cheers, chants for ‘Fergie Time’ the stage show
LONDON (AP) — Ninety minutes after the return of “Fergie Time” at Old Trafford, the man himself returned to the limelight — in an interview on a London stage.
Anne Hathaway nearly got Hypothermia while shooting ‘Interstellar’
Washington, Oct 27 (ANI): Anne Hathaway has recently revealed in a show that she had nearly acquired ‘Hypothermia’ while shooting for ‘Interstellar.’
Edward Norton reveals why he shunned future ‘Hulk’ roles
Washington, Oct 27 (ANI): Edward Norton has said no to anymore ‘Hulk’ movies as he “wanted more diversity” with his career, and that he didn’t want to be associated with just one iconic character.