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The first look at the fab four in Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopics has arrived—in the mail. Today (January 29), the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, which was co-founded by Paul McCartney, sent out postcards with photos of Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson, and Joseph Quinn in character. Mescal plays McCartney, Keoghan plays Ringo Starr, Dickinson plays John Lennon, and Quinn plays George Harrison.All four of Mendes’ films—the first scripted movies to be granted the Beatles’ life and music rights—are currently set to be released on April 7, 2028, according to Variety. The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event also…

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The music industry and fans across the country were left in a state of disbelief earlier this week when Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing. However, new reports have now emerged suggesting that the singer might be entering the political arena.   According to a report by NDTV, sources close to the development indicate that Arijit Singh is considering launching his own political party. The news comes after a social media post by Arijit on January 27, where he officially called it quits on his playback singing career. While the specifics of his political ambitions are being kept…

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Luxury fashion is a world of its own, insulated, slow to change, and driven by aesthetics rather than economics. Despite differences from other sectors, the luxury retail sector also pays close attention to the same macro signals that move global financial markets. Few macro indicators are more influential than the Consumer Price Index (CPI).  Every CPI announcement influences forex currencies, changes investor expectations, and reshapes global buying power. This means luxury brands, just like any other business sector, watch inflation numbers as closely as central bankers do. Inflation can competently reset pricing strategies, demand patterns, and even where products are…

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Prime Video has officially ordered a new series titled Sex Criminals, an adaptation of the popular Image Comics series of the same name. Based on the Eisner Award-winning series by iconic creators Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky, Sex Criminals, the TV show is being adapted by Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley), Emily V. Gordon (The Big Sick), and Tze Chun (Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai). Nanjiani will also star in the upcoming series. The story follows Suze, a woman who has a strange power. Time stands still whenever she has sex. One day, she meets Jon, who is also experiencing the…

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Europe has some amazing winter resorts. Most people automatically head to the Alps, but it’s absolutely worth keeping an open mind for other mountain ranges, especially if you like things a bit more relaxed and authentic. Enter the Pyrenees. The Pyrenees offer a more rugged, wild-feeling alternative to the Alps, with smaller villages, friendlier price tags, and proper mountain character. You can ride powder in the morning and end the day soaking in thermal pools or lingering over a hearty dinner in a stone-built village. Last summer I was already in the area and those rock formations really stunned me…

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Lamar Odom Gets Lifeline From Rehab Owner Who Inspired Him in 2023 Published January 29, 2026 12:01 PM PST Lamar Odom is doing well in rehab … and it all started with a conversation from years ago. Back in 2023, Lamar gave a tear-filled keynote at the Annual California Addiction Conference. Onstage, he opened up about losing his marriage, struggling with addiction, and missing his late friend and former Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant. The emotional speech caught the attention of rehab owner Vinsent Franke, who shared his own heartbreak — losing a son to an overdose — and invited Lamar…

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Lady Gaga has been announced as a performer at the 2026 Grammy Awards. She’s up for seven trophies—the second-most of any nominee, tied with producers Jack Antonoff and Cirkut—including Album of the Year for Mayhem and Record and Song of the Year for its single “Abracadabra.” The other performers at the 2026 Grammys are: Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Clipse and Pharrell Williams, Reba McEntire, all of this year’s Best New Artist nominees, and Lauryn Hill, who will perform a tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack. At the 2025 ceremony, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars covered the Mamas & the Papas’…

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John Abraham recently became the centre of social media discussion after being seen in a brand-new look. Known for his signature rugged appearance and well-groomed beard, the actor surprised everyone by appearing completely clean-shaven in a series of new photographs. The sudden transformation has left many fans struggling to recognize him, with some even expressing concern over his well-being.   The images, which began circulating online recently, show John posing alongside his team members. Dressed in a simple black T-shirt, the actor is seen smiling and holding hands with his colleagues. While his relaxed demeanour and salt-and-pepper hair were visible,…

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Stranger Things is officially coming back in 2026 through an animated prequel, Tales from ’85, and the upcoming spinoff is setting up the return of an interesting Upside Down detail. Tales from ’85 is set between Stranger Things seasons 2 and 3, following core characters Eleven, Mike, Lucas, Max, Dustin, and Will. Netflix’s Stranger Things expansion will also introduce a new character, Nikki Baxter. It’s unclear what will happen to Nikki in Tales from ’85, considering she isn’t a character in the primary Stranger Things series. Based on Stranger Things’ series finale ending, we do know the fates of the…

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Odessa A’zion Quits ‘Deep Cuts’ Amid Casting Controversy Published January 29, 2026 8:50 AM PST If you were getting all pumped about seeing Odessa A’zion in the upcoming romance drama flick “Deep Cuts,” this might be a bummer — she’s dropped out of the movie’s cast. The actress explained her reasoning on her Instagram Story on Wednesday night … and admitted she didn’t realize the character she was set to play, Zoe, was of Mexican and Jewish heritage in the 2025 novel the upcoming A24 movie is based on. Odessa’s casting was announced Monday, and fans of the book started…

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