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BabyCenter Names Olivia and Noah Top Baby Names for 2026
Olivia and Noah remain America's top baby names for 2026, while Eliana surges to second place for girls.
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El Gouna Film Festival Red Carpet Highlights Bold Celebrity Fashion
Marking its ninth edition in Egypt, the El Gouna Film Festival brings together cinema figures, high fashion, and luxury debuts across a…
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Netflix Reports Revenue Growth Despite Declining US Viewer Attention
Netflix reported a 12 per cent revenue increase to nearly US$12.9 billion in the third quarter of 2026, alongside a 44 per…
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Dancing with the Stars Avoids Elimination on Dedication Night
Dancing with the Stars skipped its usual elimination during Dedication Night on October 20, 2026, allowing all ten remaining couples to advance.
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Netflix Shares Sink as Q4 Revenue Forecast Misses Estimates
Netflix reported $12.9 billion in third-quarter revenue, marking a 12 percent year-over-year increase, but issued a fourth-quarter revenue forecast below Wall Street…
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Val Chmerkovskiy Suspended From DWTS After Social Media Post
Dancing with the Stars pro Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended for one week following a controversial social media post referencing the 2022 Oscars…
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Mai Omar Begins Filming Halima Gibran Amid Cast Changes
Egyptian actress Mai Omar has kicked off filming for her upcoming 30-episode Ramadan 2027 drama series, Halima Gibran.
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Val Chmerkovskiy Suspended From Dancing with the Stars Over Joke
Val Chmerkovskiy will miss a live episode of Dancing with the Stars following a controversial social media post referencing the 2022 Oscars…
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Nadia Karam and Abir Ahmed Clash Over Financial Support Claims
Egyptian actress Nadia Karam and her sister, artist Abir Ahmed, are locked in a public dispute over financial support and health costs.
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Soho Bar and Bournemouth Hotel Allegations Presented to Jury
Russell Brand’s criminal trial at Southwark Crown Court in London entered its second week on October 19, 2026, as prosecutors detailed allegations…
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Ann Hornaday, Longtime Washington Post Film Critic, Dies at 66
Ann Hornaday, who spent more than two decades as The Washington Post's chief film critic and earned a Pulitzer Prize finalist nod…
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Kevin Bacon Recovers Vintage Clothes After FedEx Global Routing Error
Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon appealed to Instagram followers on October 16, 2026, after a FedEx shipment of vintage clothes he sent from…