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French-Iranian artist and writer Marjane Satrapi, whose graphic memoir Persepolis introduced many readers to life in Iran during the Islamic revolution and the Iran-Iraq war, died June 4, 2026.
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The Bradford-born artist who became a defining figure of late-20th-century British art, including the look of California and the iconography of swimming pools, has died at age 88.
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A set of widely shared film and series updates, including early social media reaction to an Aaron Sorkin sequel trailer and streaming distribution choices affecting “Project Hail Mary,” underscored how release timing and marketing can shape audience expectations.
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The web series, which follows an Iranian student’s move to Paris, was named best with audience votes at the Seriencamp festival, where organizers also reported record attendance in Cologne.
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In a new studio interview tied to Episode 7, Hershii LiqCour-Jeté, Jasmine Kennedie, Joey Jay, Kennedy Davenport, Sam Star and Shuga Cain address questions prompted by the show’s Confession Cube as they break down the “All Stars 11” bracket format, including who they said they saved for last in the video’s framing.
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The previously deluxe-vinyl-only track is now available on streaming services, according to Billboard, with co-production credits including Suga, RM, and j-hope.
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The Oscar-nominated filmmaker’s Netflix political thriller expands with Camille Cottin joining an ensemble that includes Soledad Villamil, Valeria Lois, Verónica Llinás, and Peter Lanzani.
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The pop star will have a video segment shot by director Steven Spielberg as she and Travis Kelce appear together at Thursday’s 55th annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala.
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Tate Britain said the loss to the art world is “immense” following David Hockney’s death at 88, as the London museum confirmed the news through its director’s statement.
