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Why Alice Cooper saved the Hollywood sign

The Hollywood Sign: How Alice Cooper Intervened

Few landmarks capture the imagination quite like the iconic Hollywood sign perched above Los Angeles. It stands not only as a symbol of the entertainment industry but also as a…

Lena Dunham on fatphobia, dating advice and her new London rom-com

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Lena Dunham on tackling fatphobia, dating tips and her London rom-com

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Lena Dunham has long been a voice of both creativity and controversy in the world of entertainment. Known for her candid storytelling and unapologetic approach to topics often considered taboo,…

Malcolm McDowell: 'Clockwork Orange is a Disney movie for this ...

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‘A Clockwork Orange’: A milestone in dystopian cinema?

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange (1971) represents a groundbreaking work in dystopian film, marked by bold stylistic decisions and deep thematic exploration. Based on Anthony Burgess’s 1962 book, the movie's…

Akon’s ambitious billion smart city in Senegal reportedly left unfinished

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Akon’s $6 billion smart city vision in Senegal remains unrealized

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Akon, the Senegalese-American musician and entrepreneur, once captivated global headlines with his bold vision to build a futuristic, $6 billion smart city in his ancestral homeland of Senegal. Marketed as…

He was a violent socialist': How Superman started out as a radical rebel

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Exploring Superman’s origins as a defender of the oppressed

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Long before Superman became the iconic, all-American superhero known for his unwavering defense of truth, justice, and the proverbial way, his earliest incarnation was far more radical and rebellious than…

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Akon’s $6 billion smart city project in Senegal remains unfinished

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Akon, the Senegalese-American musician and entrepreneur, once captivated global headlines with his bold vision to build a futuristic, $6 billion smart city in his ancestral homeland of Senegal. Marketed as…

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Superman’s early days as a revolutionary hero for the oppressed

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Long before Superman became the iconic, all-American superhero known for his unwavering defense of truth, justice, and the proverbial way, his earliest incarnation was far more radical and rebellious than…

Bob Vylan dropped from Manchester music festival

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Manchester music festival cancels Bob Vylan appearance

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The removal of the punk and grime duo Bob Vylan from the list of performers at an upcoming festival in Manchester has recently caused quite a stir in the music…

BBC senior staff told to 'step back' from duties following row

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BBC senior staff directed to ‘step back’ from duties as row escalates

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

A number of senior figures at the BBC have been asked to temporarily step aside from their positions following a recent internal disagreement that has brought renewed scrutiny to the…