Yakuza Prequel Game Features Deceased Actor's Likeness a Decade After Death
Sega's new Yakuza prequel game features the digital likeness of an actor who died over a decade ago, raising questions about posthumous digital representation in gaming.
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Grogu steals spotlight as Star Wars returns to cinemas after six years
Star Wars returns to cinemas after six years with The Mandalorian & Grogu, featuring Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver. Director Jon Favreau emphasizes emotional storytelling and expanded scale.
Madrid prepares papal visit with extended museum hours and Niña Pastori concert
Madrid announces extended museum and church hours, musical performances, and logistical preparations for a major papal visit expecting over 2 million attendees across the city.
92-year-old Brazilian actor Othon Batos cancels performances after tendon rupture
Othon Batos, 92, ruptured a tendon and cancelled theatre performances, citing reduced mobility. The veteran Brazilian actor faces health complications affecting his professional commitments.
Attenborough, 100, Says He's 'Overwhelmed' by Birthday Messages
Sir David Attenborough turns 100 on Friday, expressing being 'overwhelmed' by birthday messages from around the world. The BBC is marking the occasion with special programming and a 90-minute concert at the Royal Albert Hall featuring celebrity guests and live music.
Q'orianka Kilcher sues James Cameron, Disney over Avatar character likeness
Indigenous actress Q'orianka Kilcher is suing James Cameron and Disney, alleging they used her facial features without consent to create the Avatar character Neytiri.
Izalci cobra Celina após operação atingir Ciro Nogueira
Quinta fase da Operação Compliance Zero da PF atinge senador Ciro Nogueira, provocando embate entre líder da oposição Izalci Lucas e governadora Celina Leão sobre influência política no governo distrital.
PF aponta que banqueiro Vorcaro custeava despesas pessoais de Ciro Nogueira
Polícia Federal identificou mensagens indicando que banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro pagava despesas pessoais do senador Ciro Nogueira, incluindo cartão de crédito, restaurantes e viagens, na Operação Compliance Zero.
Brazilian businessman identified inside crocodile in South Africa
A Brazilian businessman was fatally attacked and consumed by a crocodile in South Africa. Authorities identified the crocodile and conducted a dangerous recovery operation.
Stockett returns with novel exploring eugenics, Depression-era hardship
Kathryn Stockett, author of the bestselling novel 'The Help,' has released her second novel 17 years later, tackling dark historical themes including eugenics and Depression-era sex work in Mississippi.
Mensagens mostram que banqueiro Vorcaro custeava despesas de Ciro Nogueira
Mensagens obtidas pela PF na Operação Compliance Zero indicam que o banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro custeou despesas do senador Ciro Nogueira em viagens internacionais, incluindo restaurantes e hospedagens.
Coetzee declines Jerusalem festival, citing Israel's 'genocidal campaign' in Gaza
Nobel Prize-winning author JM Coetzee declined to attend Jerusalem's international writers festival, citing Israel's "genocidal campaign" in Gaza and stating the country will take years to restore its international reputation.
Researchers Unlock Secrets of Record-Breaking Superconductors Using Novel Magnetic Imaging
International researchers achieved a methodological breakthrough using Lenz lenses to conduct NMR spectroscopy on superhydrides under extreme pressure, directly observing atomic properties of materials exhibiting record-high superconductivity near room temperature.
Europe's first elephant sanctuary opens as captive giants find freedom in Portugal
Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary in Portugal is receiving its first residents, Julie and Kariba, offering captive elephants a more natural environment after decades in circuses and zoos.
French Professor Investigated for Elaborate 'Nobel-Style' Prize Hoax
A French literature professor is under investigation for creating a fake international philology award, presenting it to himself and others including Noam Chomsky, allegedly to secure academic promotion and recognition.
Broadway's Book Of Mormon halts 2-week run after theatre fire damages lighting booth
The Book of Mormon, Broadway's 10th longest-running musical, cancelled performances for two weeks after an electrical fire damaged the Eugene O'Neill Theater's lighting booth on May 4.
Book of Mormon Cancels Broadway Run Through May 17 After Theater Fire
A fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on May 4 forced The Book of Mormon to cancel performances through May 17. The three-alarm blaze in the electrical room caused significant damage, with one firefighter sustaining minor injuries.
Broadway's 'Book of Mormon' Suspends Run After Eugene O'Neill Theatre Fire
Broadway's longest-running show at Eugene O'Neill Theatre cancels two weeks of performances following a three-alarm fire in the spotlight booth. The theater remains closed pending repairs and safety clearance.
Acclaimed director Noyce makes Saudi film glorifying drug enforcement amid execution concerns
Acclaimed director Phillip Noyce is filming a Saudi-backed feature glorifying the kingdom's narcotics enforcement while it executes hundreds annually for drug offences, drawing accusations of state-sponsored propaganda.
Blake Shelton Absent From Gwen Stefani's No Doubt Sphere Debut
Blake Shelton missed the opening night of Gwen Stefani's No Doubt residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas, marking a notable absence from the band's highly anticipated immersive concert experience.
Baldoni's lawyer says settlement with Lively involved no monetary exchange
Justin Baldoni's legal team addresses claims that no monetary compensation was exchanged in the settlement of his dispute with Blake Lively over their film collaboration.
Xbox Unveils Stranger Than Heaven with Star-Studded Cast for Winter 2026
Xbox showcased Stranger Than Heaven, a Yakuza prequel from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio featuring Snoop Dogg and other notable cast members, launching Winter 2026 on Game Pass.
Broadway's 'Book of Mormon' Suspends Performances Through May 17 After Theater Fire
Broadway's The Book of Mormon has canceled performances through May 17 following a May 4 fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. The fire, contained to the follow spot booth, was quickly extinguished by FDNY with no reported casualties.
Portuguese Language Unites Lusophone World on Global Day
Multiple Brazilian media outlets mark Portuguese Language Day with cultural events and discussions about the language's evolution and unifying role across Portuguese-speaking nations.