<p>The art collection of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen was sold for more than $1 billion at a Christie's New York auction on Wednesday. It broke the record for the most expensive auction sale ever. The collection broke the record previously set by the Macklowe collection, owned by a divorced couple, which was sold for $922 million at Sotheby’s just six months ago. The proceeds from the sale will be donated to charity as per Allen's will. The collection consists of 150 masterpieces from artists such as Van Gogh, Alberto Giacometti, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, and Jasper Johns. As per Forbes, the collection fetched $1.5 billion.</p>

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<p>The auction hit the $1 billion mark when Alberto Giacometti's 'Femme de Venise III' was sold for $25 million. However, there was no announcement in the room regarding the record, reported the New York Times, and those in the room did not realise that history had just been made.</p>

<p>Allen began building his collection in the 1980s. The art pieces span an incredible 500 years of history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Johanna Flaum, who is the vice-chairman of 20th and 21st Century Art at Christie's, had said last month, "I think this is a sale that sort of exhausts superlatives. This is... the most valuable collection ever sold at auction. It's really a once-in-a-generation type of event. The collection is quite wide-ranging, it really makes Paul Allen a unique collector in that sense."</p>

<p>Born in 1953, Allen died at the age of 65 in 2018 of septic shock due to complications arising out of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975. They were responsible for kickstarting the computing revolution in the 1970s and the 1980s, and for turning Microsoft into the largest software company in the world.</p>

<p>He was also a noted philanthropist, donating to causes like education, environment conservation, healthcare, and more. Allen left active work at Microsoft in 1983 due to health reasons and disagreements with Gates.</p>

<p>The auction was held at Christie's headquarters in Manhattan.</p>

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The art collection of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen was sold for more than $1 billion at a Christie's New York auction on Wednesday. It broke the record for the most expensive auction sale ever.

The art collection of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen was sold for more than $1 billion at a Christie's New York auction on Wednesday. It broke the record for the most expensive auction sale ever. The collection broke the record previously set by the Macklowe collection, owned by a divorced couple, which was sold for $922 million at Sotheby’s just six months ago. The proceeds from the sale will be donated to charity as per Allen's will. The collection consists of 150 masterpieces from artists such as Van Gogh, Alberto Giacometti, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, and Jasper Johns. As per Forbes, the collection fetched $1.5 billion. Also Read: Microsoft co-founder's art collection expected to fetch record $1 billion at New York auction The auction hit the $1 billion mark when Alberto Giacometti's 'Femme de Venise III' was sold for $25 million. However, there was no announcement in the room regarding the record, reported the New York Times, and those in the room did not realise that history had just been made. Allen began building his collection in the 1980s. The art pieces span an incredible 500 years of history. Johanna Flaum, who is the vice-chairman of 20th and 21st Century Art at Christie's, had said last month, "I think this is a sale that sort of exhausts superlatives. This is... the most valuable collection ever sold at auction. It's really a once-in-a-generation type of event. The collection is quite wide-ranging, it really makes Paul Allen a unique collector in that sense." Born in 1953, Allen died at the age of 65 in 2018 of septic shock due to complications arising out of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975. They were responsible for kickstarting the computing revolution in the 1970s and the 1980s, and for turning Microsoft into the largest software company in the world. He was also a noted philanthropist, donating to causes like education, environment conservation, healthcare, and more. Allen left active work at Microsoft in 1983 due to health reasons and disagreements with Gates. The auction was held at Christie's headquarters in Manhattan.

Microsoft co-founder's art collection creates history, sold for record $1.5 billion at auction

<p>A new trailer for Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio' is here. Unlike the recent Disney live-action remake of the 1940 animated classic, this one is a stop-motion animated film and is closer to Italian author Carlo Collodi's original 1883 novel 'The Adventures of Pinocchio' than any film adaptation. It is also saturated in del Toro's trademark themes like what makes us monsters, a sense of belonging, and so on. del Toro's movies can be characterised as fairy tales for adults, and this appears to be no different. The newest trailer teases an edgy but still heartwarming story of a wooden puppet who is infused with life with magic and strives to be a real boy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>You can see the latest trailer here.</p>

<p>The story is set in late 19th-century Italy and is about a wooden puppet carved by a woodcarver called Geppetto. The puppet magically comes to life as a mischievous and impudent boy but yearns to become a real human boy. For Geppetto, he fills the void left by his dead son. In the Disney movie, his pointy nose enlarges when he lies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Written by del Toro and Patrick McHale, the film promises an emotional tale that explores complex emotions like grief and loss and what it means to be human. Visually, as is wont to happen with Guillermo del Toro movies, 'Pinocchio' looks fantastic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Finn Wolfhard, Cate Blanchett, John Turturro, Ron Perlman, Tim Blake Nelson, Burn Gorman, Christoph Waltz and Tilda Swinton.</p>

<p>'Pinocchio' releases on December 9, 2022.</p>

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A new trailer for Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio' is here. Unlike the recent Disney live-action remake of the 1940 animated classic, this one is a stop-motion animated film and is closer to Italian author Carlo Collodi's original 1883 novel 'The Adventures of Pinocchio' than any film adaptation.

A new trailer for Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio' is here. Unlike the recent Disney live-action remake of the 1940 animated classic, this one is a stop-motion animated film and is closer to Italian author Carlo Collodi's original 1883 novel 'The Adventures of Pinocchio' than any film adaptation. It is also saturated in del Toro's trademark themes like what makes us monsters, a sense of belonging, and so on. del Toro's movies can be characterised as fairy tales for adults, and this appears to be no different. The newest trailer teases an edgy but still heartwarming story of a wooden puppet who is infused with life with magic and strives to be a real boy. You can see the latest trailer here. The story is set in late 19th-century Italy and is about a wooden puppet carved by a woodcarver called Geppetto. The puppet magically comes to life as a mischievous and impudent boy but yearns to become a real human boy. For Geppetto, he fills the void left by his dead son. In the Disney movie, his pointy nose enlarges when he lies. Also Read: A tale of two Pinocchios: How Guillermo del Toro and Robert Zemeckis' takes differ Written by del Toro and Patrick McHale, the film promises an emotional tale that explores complex emotions like grief and loss and what it means to be human. Visually, as is wont to happen with Guillermo del Toro movies, 'Pinocchio' looks fantastic. Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Finn Wolfhard, Cate Blanchett, John Turturro, Ron Perlman, Tim Blake Nelson, Burn Gorman, Christoph Waltz and Tilda Swinton. 'Pinocchio' releases on December 9, 2022.

'Pinocchio' new trailer: Guillermo del Toro brings this enchanting tale to life. Watch

<p>A biopic on popular rapper Snoop Dogg is in development at Universal, reported Associated Press. On Wednesday, the studio said that the project will be produced by the 51-year-old rapper. While Allen Hughes of Hughes Brothers (known for 'Menace II Society') will helm the project, Joe Robert Cole, screenwriter of 'Black Panther' and its upcoming sequel 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', will write the script.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“I waited a long time to put this project together because I wanted to choose the right director, the perfect writer, and the greatest movie company I could partner with that could understand the legacy that I’m trying to portray on screen, and the memory I’m trying to leave behind. It was the perfect marriage. It was holy matrimony, not holy macaroni,” Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, said in a statement.</p>

<p>Born in Long Beach, California, Snoop Dogg began rapping as a school kid. His birth father left him his mother when he was just three months old. His name came from his stepfather, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Sr. He had several run-ins with law enforcement and was for a time part of a street gang. Clearly, his life has enough juice for a dramatic biographical film.</p>

<p>Snoop Dogg first rose to fame in the early 1990s. He was given his first break by Dr. Dre, with whom Snoop Dogg worked on the theme song of the 1992 film 'Deep Cover' and the solo album 'The Chronic' in the same year. In 1993, Dogg released his own debut album Doggystyle, which proved to be a huge critical and commercial success.</p>

<p>Since the late 1990s, he has also been an actor. He first appeared in Hollywood in 1998 with films like 'Half Baked', 'Caught Up', 'I Got The Hook Up', and 'Ride' in minor roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Snoop Dogg has won an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and has 17 Grammy nominations.</p>

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A biopic on popular rapper Snoop Dogg is in development at Universal, reported Associated Press. On Wednesday, the studio said that the project will be produced by the 51-year-old rapper.

A biopic on popular rapper Snoop Dogg is in development at Universal, reported Associated Press. On Wednesday, the studio said that the project will be produced by the 51-year-old rapper. While Allen Hughes of Hughes Brothers (known for 'Menace II Society') will helm the project, Joe Robert Cole, screenwriter of 'Black Panther' and its upcoming sequel 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', will write the script. Also Read: Snoop Dogg shares video of a schoolgirl dancing on 'Pushpa' song 'Saami', Rashmika Mandanna reacts “I waited a long time to put this project together because I wanted to choose the right director, the perfect writer, and the greatest movie company I could partner with that could understand the legacy that I’m trying to portray on screen, and the memory I’m trying to leave behind. It was the perfect marriage. It was holy matrimony, not holy macaroni,” Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, said in a statement. Born in Long Beach, California, Snoop Dogg began rapping as a school kid. His birth father left him his mother when he was just three months old. His name came from his stepfather, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Sr. He had several run-ins with law enforcement and was for a time part of a street gang. Clearly, his life has enough juice for a dramatic biographical film. Snoop Dogg first rose to fame in the early 1990s. He was given his first break by Dr. Dre, with whom Snoop Dogg worked on the theme song of the 1992 film 'Deep Cover' and the solo album 'The Chronic' in the same year. In 1993, Dogg released his own debut album Doggystyle, which proved to be a huge critical and commercial success. Since the late 1990s, he has also been an actor. He first appeared in Hollywood in 1998 with films like 'Half Baked', 'Caught Up', 'I Got The Hook Up', and 'Ride' in minor roles. Snoop Dogg has won an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and has 17 Grammy nominations.

Rapper Snoop Dogg's biopic in development at Universal, 'Black Panther' writer to pen script

<p>Rappers Drake and &nbsp;21 Savage are being sued by the publisher of Vogue magazine Condé Nast for using the magazine's name in their collaborative new album 'Her Loss' without permission, reported Reuters. As per Condé Nast, the promotional campaign of the album centred "entirely" on the unauthorised use of trademarks owned by Vogue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All of this is false. And none of it has been authorized by Conde Nast," the company said in a complaint filed on Monday in Manhattan federal court. The complaint also alleged counterfeit representation of an issue of the magazine. Condé Nast is seeking $4 million in damages. The complaint further said that the promotion involving Vogue trademarks caused confusion in the public and even in the media who were led to believe Drake and 21 Savage were going to be cover stars of Vogue's upcoming issue.</p>

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<p>Condé Nast claimed it tried to contact both Drake and 21 Savage over the use of Vogue's name but "defendants’ flippant disregard for Condé Nast’s rights have left it with no choice but to commence this action."</p>

<p>'Her Loss' was released on November 4. The song 'Pussy &amp; Millions' features a guest appearance from Travis Scott. Despite all the promotion and marketing, the album has not pleased critics, and most of the reviews are mixed. It holds a score of 61 on the review aggregation site Metacritic.</p>

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Rappers Drake and 21 Savage are being sued by the publisher of Vogue magazine Condé Nast for using the magazine's name in their collaborative new album 'Her Loss' without permission, reported Reuters.

Rappers Drake and 21 Savage are being sued by the publisher of Vogue magazine Condé Nast for using the magazine's name in their collaborative new album 'Her Loss' without permission, reported Reuters. As per Condé Nast, the promotional campaign of the album centred "entirely" on the unauthorised use of trademarks owned by Vogue. "All of this is false. And none of it has been authorized by Conde Nast," the company said in a complaint filed on Monday in Manhattan federal court. The complaint also alleged counterfeit representation of an issue of the magazine. Condé Nast is seeking $4 million in damages. The complaint further said that the promotion involving Vogue trademarks caused confusion in the public and even in the media who were led to believe Drake and 21 Savage were going to be cover stars of Vogue's upcoming issue. Condé Nast claimed it tried to contact both Drake and 21 Savage over the use of Vogue's name but "defendants’ flippant disregard for Condé Nast’s rights have left it with no choice but to commence this action." 'Her Loss' was released on November 4. The song 'Pussy & Millions' features a guest appearance from Travis Scott. Despite all the promotion and marketing, the album has not pleased critics, and most of the reviews are mixed. It holds a score of 61 on the review aggregation site Metacritic.

Drake, 21 Savage sued for using Vogue magazine's name to promote new album

<p>Amazon's fantasy series 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' has landed in hot water after a report detailed that the production of season 1 caused a significant adverse impact on the ecology and environment of New Zealand. In a report in the Guardian, the workers involved with 'Rings of Power' and other big-ticket productions in the country said that film&nbsp;and TV&nbsp;studios leave behind huge amounts of garbage and emissions and the government of the island nation may be tolerating those violations that are damaging to the country's fragile ecosystems. New Zealand is one of the most preferred destinations for fantasy and film productions in the world due to its natural beauty and pristine, untouched landscapes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, that beauty clearly has turned out to be both a boon and a bane.</p>

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<p>One worker who worked on 'Rings of Power' and other productions told the publication on condition of anonymity, "“I’m speaking out because I like film. I like working in film, I want to continue in the industry, but not in the way it is currently. It’s appalling what’s happening, and most people don’t know about it,” they said. “If people knew how destructive the whole business is, they would think twice.”</p>

<p>One other worker said, “If huge corporations want to come to this country and use the beauty that’s here, [there’s a duty] to preserve the beauty. They’re getting tax cuts, and then we’re left with all their trash. It’s heartbreaking. I feel like New Zealanders are being completely taken advantage of.”</p>

<p>The report cited internal communications of the 'Rings of Power' sustainability team, and one memo revealed that season 1's production generated 14,387 tonnes of carbon dioxide, which, the Guardian, reported is 5 times more than what a typical tentpole film would produce.</p>

<p>From season 2, 'Rings of Power' will film in the UK due to economic reasons.</p>

<p>Based on the world created by Tolkien, 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' does not specifically adapt any of his works. Instead, it expands upon the lore and world-building he did in the appendices attached to his magnum opus, 'The Lord of the Rings'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As the subtitle of this JD Payne and Patrick McKay creation suggests, the series is based on the forging of Rings of Power, and is thus set when Sauron was an individual and not a flaming eye he became in the Third Age. 'The Lord of the Rings' centred around the War of the Ring, when Frodo and his allies took on the might of the Dark Lord and destroyed the One Ring.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wion's review of the season 1 read, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' gets the basics right when it comes to a Middle-earth adaptation. Even in the screeners&nbsp;I was provided with, with all the annoying watermarks, 'The Rings of Power' looked absolutely lush. Ironically, it is so good that even in its episodic form, it looks more suited to be viewed in cinemas than on TV. There are shots of imposing edifices and grand statues that tower over the mountains. There are also familiar vistas showcasing landscapes, hills, valleys, rivers, and faithful recreations of locations like Lindon -- every single frame looks stunning. The visual aspect of Middle-earth is an important aspect and the creators certainly recognised that. The aesthetic is nicely redolent of 'LotR' trilogy and also feels like its own thing."</p>

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Amazon's fantasy series 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' has landed in hot water after a report detailed that the production of season 1 caused a significant adverse impact on the ecology and environment of New Zealand.

Amazon's fantasy series 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' has landed in hot water after a report detailed that the production of season 1 caused a significant adverse impact on the ecology and environment of New Zealand. In a report in the Guardian, the workers involved with 'Rings of Power' and other big-ticket productions in the country said that film and TV studios leave behind huge amounts of garbage and emissions and the government of the island nation may be tolerating those violations that are damaging to the country's fragile ecosystems. New Zealand is one of the most preferred destinations for fantasy and film productions in the world due to its natural beauty and pristine, untouched landscapes. However, that beauty clearly has turned out to be both a boon and a bane. One worker who worked on 'Rings of Power' and other productions told the publication on condition of anonymity, "“I’m speaking out because I like film. I like working in film, I want to continue in the industry, but not in the way it is currently. It’s appalling what’s happening, and most people don’t know about it,” they said. “If people knew how destructive the whole business is, they would think twice.” One other worker said, “If huge corporations want to come to this country and use the beauty that’s here, [there’s a duty] to preserve the beauty. They’re getting tax cuts, and then we’re left with all their trash. It’s heartbreaking. I feel like New Zealanders are being completely taken advantage of.” The report cited internal communications of the 'Rings of Power' sustainability team, and one memo revealed that season 1's production generated 14,387 tonnes of carbon dioxide, which, the Guardian, reported is 5 times more than what a typical tentpole film would produce. From season 2, 'Rings of Power' will film in the UK due to economic reasons. Based on the world created by Tolkien, 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' does not specifically adapt any of his works. Instead, it expands upon the lore and world-building he did in the appendices attached to his magnum opus, 'The Lord of the Rings'. Also Read: 'The Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power' review: A majestic fantasy TV series worthy of JRR Tolkien As the subtitle of this JD Payne and Patrick McKay creation suggests, the series is based on the forging of Rings of Power, and is thus set when Sauron was an individual and not a flaming eye he became in the Third Age. 'The Lord of the Rings' centred around the War of the Ring, when Frodo and his allies took on the might of the Dark Lord and destroyed the One Ring. Wion's review of the season 1 read, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' gets the basics right when it comes to a Middle-earth adaptation. Even in the screeners I was provided with, with all the annoying watermarks, 'The Rings of Power' looked absolutely lush. Ironically, it is so good that even in its episodic form, it looks more suited to be viewed in cinemas than on TV. There are shots of imposing edifices and grand statues that tower over the mountains. There are also familiar vistas showcasing landscapes, hills, valleys, rivers, and faithful recreations of locations like Lindon -- every single frame looks stunning. The visual aspect of Middle-earth is an important aspect and the creators certainly recognised that. The aesthetic is nicely redolent of 'LotR' trilogy and also feels like its own thing."

'Rings of Power' season 1 production caused adverse environmental impact in New Zealand: Report

<p>Veteran English actor Leslie Phillips, best known for starring in 'Carry On' and 'Harry Potter' film series as well as the BBC radio comedy series 'The Navy Lark', has died at the age of 98. His agent Jonathan Lloyd said that he died peacefully in his sleep, reported Deadline. Born on April 20, 1924 in Tottenham, Middlesex, Phillips first made his acting debut on stage in 1937. In a production of Peter Pan, he played a wolf. In 1938 came his film debut. It was a musical comedy called 'Lassie from Lancashire'. However, despite intermittent acting, he did not get gain fame until 1957's Hollywood musical film 'Les Girls'.</p>

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<p>Despite his Hollywood success, however, he chose to stay in his native Britain and starred in comedies such as 'Brothers in Law' and 'The Smallest Show on Earth'. He played a small role in the second film in the 'Carry On' series, called 'Carry On Nurse'. The role popularised his catchphrase 'Ding dong'. He also had a successful career in radio, particularly in the aforementioned 'The Navy Lark'. He also appeared in 'The Navy Lark' the film, being the only audio cast member to do so.</p>

<p>To modern audiences, he was best known as the voice of the Sorting Hat in 'Potter' movies. The Sorting Hat is a sentient magical hat that sorts the students of Hogwarts into one of the four houses as per their traits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official Twitter handle of the 'Harry Potter' films shared an image of Phillips to pay tribute. The caption read, "We are incredibly sad to hear of the passing of the wonderful Leslie Phillips who voiced the Sorting Hat with such inimitable wit and style in the Harry Potter films."</p>

<p>Official Bafta Twitter handled also shared a condolence message. "We’re saddened to hear that Leslie Phillips, best known for his appearances in the Carry On films and BAFTA-nominated for his incredible performance opposite Peter O’Toole in Venus, has died. Our thoughts are with his family," it read.&nbsp;</p>

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Veteran English actor Leslie Phillips, best known for starring in 'Carry On' and 'Harry Potter' film series as well as the BBC radio comedy series 'The Navy Lark', has died at the age of 98.

Veteran English actor Leslie Phillips, best known for starring in 'Carry On' and 'Harry Potter' film series as well as the BBC radio comedy series 'The Navy Lark', has died at the age of 98. His agent Jonathan Lloyd said that he died peacefully in his sleep, reported Deadline. Born on April 20, 1924 in Tottenham, Middlesex, Phillips first made his acting debut on stage in 1937. In a production of Peter Pan, he played a wolf. In 1938 came his film debut. It was a musical comedy called 'Lassie from Lancashire'. However, despite intermittent acting, he did not get gain fame until 1957's Hollywood musical film 'Les Girls'. Despite his Hollywood success, however, he chose to stay in his native Britain and starred in comedies such as 'Brothers in Law' and 'The Smallest Show on Earth'. He played a small role in the second film in the 'Carry On' series, called 'Carry On Nurse'. The role popularised his catchphrase 'Ding dong'. He also had a successful career in radio, particularly in the aforementioned 'The Navy Lark'. He also appeared in 'The Navy Lark' the film, being the only audio cast member to do so. To modern audiences, he was best known as the voice of the Sorting Hat in 'Potter' movies. The Sorting Hat is a sentient magical hat that sorts the students of Hogwarts into one of the four houses as per their traits. The official Twitter handle of the 'Harry Potter' films shared an image of Phillips to pay tribute. The caption read, "We are incredibly sad to hear of the passing of the wonderful Leslie Phillips who voiced the Sorting Hat with such inimitable wit and style in the Harry Potter films." Official Bafta Twitter handled also shared a condolence message. "We’re saddened to hear that Leslie Phillips, best known for his appearances in the Carry On films and BAFTA-nominated for his incredible performance opposite Peter O’Toole in Venus, has died. Our thoughts are with his family," it read.

Leslie Phillips, the voice of Sorting Hat in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at 98

<p>Actor-director Sean Penn recently visited the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and met President Volodymyr Zelensky. The actor also presented one of his Oscar trophies to Zelensky. Penn, who is also an activist and a proponent of many political and social causes around the world, has been a passionate supporter of Ukraine in the country's ongoing war against Russia. When the current war broke out in February this year, he was in Ukraine filming a documentary in association with VICE Studios on the Russian aggression against the Eastern European nation. He was forced to flee, the country and joined Ukrainians on the exodus across the Polish border. Penn has earlier called Zelenskyy his "great friend".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The actor is a two-time Academy Award winner. Both his trophies came in the Best Actor category. He won his first Oscar for 2003's 'Mystic River' and the&nbsp;second for 2008's&nbsp;'Milk'.</p>

<p>As Penn presented the Oscar to Zelenskyy, he said, "This is for you. It's just a symbolic silly thing, but if I know this is here with you then I'll feel better and stronger for the fight. When you win, bring it back to Malibu. I'll feel much better knowing a piece of me is here."</p>

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<p>Zelensky was also an actor and a comedian before he made his entry into politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this year, in an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, Penn had praised Zelensky. He contrasted Zelensky's outlook before the Russian invasion and on the day of the invasion saying he felt he was in “the presence of something that was new to the modern world in terms of courage and dignity…. and love that comes out of the man.”</p>

<p>“This is an extraordinary moment. The way he has unified that country. And I think Mr Putin certainly paved the way for that. I was endlessly impressed and moved by him and terrified for him and for Ukraine,” Penn had added, on the verge of tears.</p>

<p>The Russo-Ukrainian War has claimed thousands of lives of combatants and civilians on both sides.</p>

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Actor-director Sean Penn recently visited the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and met President Volodymyr Zelensky. The actor also presented one of his Oscar trophies to Zelensky.

Actor-director Sean Penn recently visited the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and met President Volodymyr Zelensky. The actor also presented one of his Oscar trophies to Zelensky. Penn, who is also an activist and a proponent of many political and social causes around the world, has been a passionate supporter of Ukraine in the country's ongoing war against Russia. When the current war broke out in February this year, he was in Ukraine filming a documentary in association with VICE Studios on the Russian aggression against the Eastern European nation. He was forced to flee, the country and joined Ukrainians on the exodus across the Polish border. Penn has earlier called Zelenskyy his "great friend". Sean Penn has given his Oscar to Ukraine - @ZelenskyyUa Thank you, sir! It is an honor for us. pic.twitter.com/vx2UfEVTds — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) November 8, 2022 × The actor is a two-time Academy Award winner. Both his trophies came in the Best Actor category. He won his first Oscar for 2003's 'Mystic River' and the second for 2008's 'Milk'. As Penn presented the Oscar to Zelenskyy, he said, "This is for you. It's just a symbolic silly thing, but if I know this is here with you then I'll feel better and stronger for the fight. When you win, bring it back to Malibu. I'll feel much better knowing a piece of me is here." Our true friend Sean Penn came to Kyiv. I thanked him for the lasting support of 🇺🇦 in the fight against RF. Sean brought his Oscar statuette and gave it to @ZelenskyyUa as a symbol of faith in Ukraine's victory. We visited the Alley of Courage in Kyiv Constitution Square. pic.twitter.com/sMjKQUUoKa — Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) November 8, 2022 × Zelensky was also an actor and a comedian before he made his entry into politics. Earlier this year, in an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, Penn had praised Zelensky. He contrasted Zelensky's outlook before the Russian invasion and on the day of the invasion saying he felt he was in “the presence of something that was new to the modern world in terms of courage and dignity…. and love that comes out of the man.” “This is an extraordinary moment. The way he has unified that country. And I think Mr Putin certainly paved the way for that. I was endlessly impressed and moved by him and terrified for him and for Ukraine,” Penn had added, on the verge of tears. The Russo-Ukrainian War has claimed thousands of lives of combatants and civilians on both sides.

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<p>'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is almost here, and the first reviews are out. The film's script was written already but before it could be shot, Chadwick Boseman, T'Challa or Black Panther himself, died in 2020 of colon cancer. The script had to be rewritten and a decision was taken not to recast him. Instead, the film will introduce a new Black Panther.</p>

<p>Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Dominique Thorne, Florence Kasumba, Michaela Coel, Tenoch Huerta, Martin Freeman, and Angela Bassett star in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'.</p>

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<p>The film has received mostly positive reviews. It holds a rating of 88 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "A poignant tribute that satisfyingly moves the franchise forward, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever marks an ambitious and emotionally rewarding triumph for the MCU."</p>

<p><strong>Here are some of the reviews:</strong></p>

<p>Screen International's Tim Grierson writes, "Wakanda Forever proves poignant in two ways: the film is often quite thoughtful in its exploration of grief, but it struggles to overcome what the actor's loss means to the future of this series."</p>

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<p>CNN's Brian Lowry writes, "Presented the daunting task of bidding farewell to a star tragically taken in his prime in sober but stirring fashion, Coogler has given audiences, and the studio, a solidly and gracefully executed dive into a “Wakanda” for right now."</p>

<p>Houston Chronicle's Cary Darling gave a mixed review, "Certainly, the film has its high points but, ultimately, it pales in comparison to its predecessor, one of the best entries in the field of superhero cinema, and feels largely like a placeholder for the next movie."</p>

<p>Flickery Myth's Robert Kojder writes, "Coogler knows how to cut to the core of humanizing these larger-than-life characters and illuminate what they are fighting for with real-world relevancy. He’s two for two in creating layered heroes and antiheroes."</p>

<p>San Franciso Chronicle's Mick LaSalle gave the film a negative review. "In retrospect, the smartest course for the makers of “Wakanda Forever” would have been to do the very thing I would have been against. Indeed, it’s something that would have been unthinkable even a year ago: They should have waited a respectful interval and then found someone to else to play T’Challa. As it stands, “Wakanda Forever” feels as lost and forlorn as the Wakandan people," he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' will be the final film of Phase 4 of MCU. It will release on November 11.</p>

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'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is almost here, and the first reviews are out. The film's script was written already but before it could be shot, Chadwick Boseman, T'Challa or Black Panther himself, died in 2020 of colon cancer.

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is almost here, and the first reviews are out. The film's script was written already but before it could be shot, Chadwick Boseman, T'Challa or Black Panther himself, died in 2020 of colon cancer. The script had to be rewritten and a decision was taken not to recast him. Instead, the film will introduce a new Black Panther. Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Dominique Thorne, Florence Kasumba, Michaela Coel, Tenoch Huerta, Martin Freeman, and Angela Bassett star in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'. The film has received mostly positive reviews. It holds a rating of 88 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "A poignant tribute that satisfyingly moves the franchise forward, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever marks an ambitious and emotionally rewarding triumph for the MCU." Here are some of the reviews: Screen International's Tim Grierson writes, "Wakanda Forever proves poignant in two ways: the film is often quite thoughtful in its exploration of grief, but it struggles to overcome what the actor's loss means to the future of this series." CNN's Brian Lowry writes, "Presented the daunting task of bidding farewell to a star tragically taken in his prime in sober but stirring fashion, Coogler has given audiences, and the studio, a solidly and gracefully executed dive into a “Wakanda” for right now." Houston Chronicle's Cary Darling gave a mixed review, "Certainly, the film has its high points but, ultimately, it pales in comparison to its predecessor, one of the best entries in the field of superhero cinema, and feels largely like a placeholder for the next movie." Flickery Myth's Robert Kojder writes, "Coogler knows how to cut to the core of humanizing these larger-than-life characters and illuminate what they are fighting for with real-world relevancy. He’s two for two in creating layered heroes and antiheroes." San Franciso Chronicle's Mick LaSalle gave the film a negative review. "In retrospect, the smartest course for the makers of “Wakanda Forever” would have been to do the very thing I would have been against. Indeed, it’s something that would have been unthinkable even a year ago: They should have waited a respectful interval and then found someone to else to play T’Challa. As it stands, “Wakanda Forever” feels as lost and forlorn as the Wakandan people," he wrote. 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' will be the final film of Phase 4 of MCU. It will release on November 11.

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' first reviews: Here's how MCU film is faring with critics

<p>Colombian&nbsp;pop star <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-darkest-hours-of-my-life-shakira-breaks-her-silence-on-her-split-from-gerard-pique-518612">Shakira </a></strong>and retired Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué have come to an agreement over the custody of their two children. Shakira will get full custody of the sons, Milan and Sasha. Shakira and Gerard had separated after 11 years of a relationship that began after Gerard appeared in the music video 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)', the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They announced their separation back in June this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a joint statement given to the tabloid website TMZ, the former couple said, "We have signed a custody agreement. Our sole objective is to provide our children with the utmost security and protection and hope that they can continue with their lives in a safe and calm environment."</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-felt-liberatedbarcelona-defender-gerard-pique-on-decision-to-retire-from-football-531606">'I felt liberated': Barcelona defender Gerard Pique on decision to retire from football</a></strong></p>

<p>A source told TMZ that they "signed an agreement that is best for the kids -- which is their main focus and after eight years of living in Barcelona -- Shakira and the kids will now move back to her longtime home of Miami, where all the maternal family is."</p>

<p>It further reported that the representatives of both&nbsp;negotiated for 12 hours before coming to the decision. Gerard Piqué will spend Christmas in Barcelona, and then the kids will live their life in Miami with their mother.</p>

<p>Earlier in September, Shakira had opened up about the split with Gerard. While speaking to Elle Magazine, she rued the constant presence of the paparazzi watching her every move. She said, "It’s hard to talk about it, especially because I’m still going through it, and because I’m in the public eye and because our separation is not like a regular separation. And so it’s been tough not only for me, but also for my kids.''</p>

<p>"I have paparazzi camping outside, in front of my house, 24/7. And there’s not a place where I can hide from them with my kids, except for my own house. You know, we can’t take a walk in the park like a regular family or go have an ice cream or do any activity without the paparazzi following us. So it’s hard.," she added.</p>

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Colombian pop star Shakira and retired Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué have come to an agreement over the custody of their two children. Shakira will get full custody of the sons, Milan and Sasha.

Colombian pop star Shakira and retired Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué have come to an agreement over the custody of their two children. Shakira will get full custody of the sons, Milan and Sasha. Shakira and Gerard had separated after 11 years of a relationship that began after Gerard appeared in the music video 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)', the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They announced their separation back in June this year. In a joint statement given to the tabloid website TMZ, the former couple said, "We have signed a custody agreement. Our sole objective is to provide our children with the utmost security and protection and hope that they can continue with their lives in a safe and calm environment." Also Read: 'I felt liberated': Barcelona defender Gerard Pique on decision to retire from football A source told TMZ that they "signed an agreement that is best for the kids -- which is their main focus and after eight years of living in Barcelona -- Shakira and the kids will now move back to her longtime home of Miami, where all the maternal family is." It further reported that the representatives of both negotiated for 12 hours before coming to the decision. Gerard Piqué will spend Christmas in Barcelona, and then the kids will live their life in Miami with their mother. Earlier in September, Shakira had opened up about the split with Gerard. While speaking to Elle Magazine, she rued the constant presence of the paparazzi watching her every move. She said, "It’s hard to talk about it, especially because I’m still going through it, and because I’m in the public eye and because our separation is not like a regular separation. And so it’s been tough not only for me, but also for my kids.'' "I have paparazzi camping outside, in front of my house, 24/7. And there’s not a place where I can hide from them with my kids, except for my own house. You know, we can’t take a walk in the park like a regular family or go have an ice cream or do any activity without the paparazzi following us. So it’s hard.," she added.

Shakira, Gerard Piqué reach agreement over custody of sons after 12 hours of negotiations

In pics: Italian archaeologists discover 24 beautifully preserved ancient statues in Tuscany

<p>A new monogram for Queen Consort Camilla has been unveiled by Buckingham Palace, reported the BBC. Designed by the University of Sunderland's Prof Ewan Clayton, the new cypher combines the Queen Consort's initials ("C" and "R" for Camill and Regina, Latin for Queen, respectively) and a crown. Cyphers are heraldic monograms that represent a particular country's reigning monarch or their consort. You can see the cypher in the below image. The official Twitter handle of The Royal Family revealed the cypher in a tweet. "The Queen Consort’s new cypher is made up of Her Majesty’s monogram (‘C’ for Camilla, and ‘R’ for Regina, Latin for Queen) and a crown. The cypher will be used on official correspondence." the caption read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As mentioned in the tweet, now the cypher will adorn personal letterheads, cards and gifts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In September, Buckingham Palace unveiled King Charles III's cypher. It carries Charles' essentials (CR) topped with a crown. His cypher will be seen on everything from banknotes, coins, government buildings, passports, royal and state documents, and other things where symbols of heraldry are used. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britons-to-get-a-public-holiday-to-come-together-and-celebrate-king-charles-iiis-coronation-531529">Britons to get a public holiday to 'come together and celebrate' King Charles III's coronation</a></strong></p>

<p>King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be formally crowned on May 6, 2023 at Westminster Abbey. &nbsp;He acceded to the throne following the demise of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 8 at the age of 96. There had been concerns about her health for a few days. Born on April 21, 1926 in Mayfair, London, she breathed her last as the longest-serving British monarch with 70 years of reign, beating Queen Victoria's reign of 63 years. |</p>

<p>Following the announcement, there was an outpouring of grief in Britain and the world. Political leaders of other countries shared their condolences with the British people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her funeral was held at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022.</p>

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A new monogram for Queen Consort Camilla has been unveiled by Buckingham Palace, reported the BBC. Designed by the University of Sunderland's Prof Ewan Clayton, the new cypher combines the Queen Consort's initials ("C" and "R" for Camill and Regina, Latin for Queen, respectively) and a crown.

A new monogram for Queen Consort Camilla has been unveiled by Buckingham Palace, reported the BBC. Designed by the University of Sunderland's Prof Ewan Clayton, the new cypher combines the Queen Consort's initials ("C" and "R" for Camill and Regina, Latin for Queen, respectively) and a crown. Cyphers are heraldic monograms that represent a particular country's reigning monarch or their consort. You can see the cypher in the below image. The official Twitter handle of The Royal Family revealed the cypher in a tweet. "The Queen Consort’s new cypher is made up of Her Majesty’s monogram (‘C’ for Camilla, and ‘R’ for Regina, Latin for Queen) and a crown. The cypher will be used on official correspondence." the caption read. 👑 The Queen Consort’s new cypher is made of up of Her Majesty’s monogram (‘C’ for Camilla, and ‘R’ for Regina, Latin for Queen) and a crown. The cypher will be used on official correspondence. pic.twitter.com/9ipokZJ9JN — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 8, 2022 × As mentioned in the tweet, now the cypher will adorn personal letterheads, cards and gifts. In September, Buckingham Palace unveiled King Charles III's cypher. It carries Charles' essentials (CR) topped with a crown. His cypher will be seen on everything from banknotes, coins, government buildings, passports, royal and state documents, and other things where symbols of heraldry are used. Also Read: Britons to get a public holiday to 'come together and celebrate' King Charles III's coronation King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be formally crowned on May 6, 2023 at Westminster Abbey. He acceded to the throne following the demise of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 8 at the age of 96. There had been concerns about her health for a few days. Born on April 21, 1926 in Mayfair, London, she breathed her last as the longest-serving British monarch with 70 years of reign, beating Queen Victoria's reign of 63 years. | Following the announcement, there was an outpouring of grief in Britain and the world. Political leaders of other countries shared their condolences with the British people. Her funeral was held at Westminster Abbey on 19 September 2022.

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<p>The first reviews for the fifth season of 'The Crown' are here. The Netflix royal drama series traces the reign of Queen Elizabeth II from her coronation to the present. In the late season, the series enters the 1990s, arguably the most turbulent and contentious for the Windsors (the royal family), at least on a personal level. &nbsp;These years saw, among other things, the highly-publicised marital troubles between Princess Diana and Prince Charles, whose romance had been said to be akin to a fairy tale, their eventual split, and later, Diana's death in an accident. The expectations from the season were thus high.</p>

<p>Imelda Staunton and Jonathan Pryce replace Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, respectively. Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki also star as &nbsp;Prince Charles and Princess Diana, respectively, replacing Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin.</p>

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<p>'The Crown' has faced criticism over its alleged inaccuracy and unfair portrayal of the royals. But this time around, the scrutiny is even more heightened. In fact, even before its premiere, season 5 of the royal drama has already been censured for being "unkind" and "exploitative" after reports emerged that the show will delve deep into the breakdown of the aforementioned marriage, and imply that Prince Charles wanted to oust his mother as the monarch and establish himself.</p>

<h2><strong>Here are some of the reviews of 'The Crown' Season 5:</strong></h2>

<p>Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson writes, "The fifth season really zings when the show turns a hard gaze toward the maddening ways that Elizabeth and her cohort refuse compassion and adaptation."</p>

<p>ABC News' Peter Travers writes, "Though nothing can rival the Emmy-winning 2020 chapters, Season 5 still proves an ambitious and addictive blast of delicious royal intrigue. The new cast, led by Imelda Staunton as the Queen and dynamite Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, is sheer perfection."</p>

<p>CNN's Brian Lowry writes, "The Crown has been great... and it’s still pretty good. Yet given the highs that the younger versions of these characters delivered, to borrow from the Queen, watching the current season feels more like a preference than a requirement."</p>

<p>Slant Magazine's Amanda Feinman was less enthusiastic about the season. "The show’s fifth installment is both more simplistic and less coherent than past seasons," she writes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Times UK's Carol Midgley writes, "Despite the thousands of outraged words that have been written accusing it of turning the royal family into a cheap soap opera, I’m afraid the first three episodes are ditchwater dull. But here’s the good news. It gets better. Much better."</p>

<p>'The Crown' season 5's synopsis reads, "Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatisation tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that shaped her reign. It’s a new decade, and the royal family are facing what may be their biggest challenge yet: proving their continued relevance in ‘90s Britain. As Diana and Charles wage a media war, cracks begin to splinter the royal foundation."</p>

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The first reviews for the fifth season of 'The Crown' are here. The Netflix royal drama series traces the reign of Queen Elizabeth II from her coronation to the present.

The first reviews for the fifth season of 'The Crown' are here. The Netflix royal drama series traces the reign of Queen Elizabeth II from her coronation to the present. In the late season, the series enters the 1990s, arguably the most turbulent and contentious for the Windsors (the royal family), at least on a personal level. These years saw, among other things, the highly-publicised marital troubles between Princess Diana and Prince Charles, whose romance had been said to be akin to a fairy tale, their eventual split, and later, Diana's death in an accident. The expectations from the season were thus high. Imelda Staunton and Jonathan Pryce replace Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, respectively. Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki also star as Prince Charles and Princess Diana, respectively, replacing Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin. 'The Crown' has faced criticism over its alleged inaccuracy and unfair portrayal of the royals. But this time around, the scrutiny is even more heightened. In fact, even before its premiere, season 5 of the royal drama has already been censured for being "unkind" and "exploitative" after reports emerged that the show will delve deep into the breakdown of the aforementioned marriage, and imply that Prince Charles wanted to oust his mother as the monarch and establish himself. Here are some of the reviews of 'The Crown' Season 5: Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson writes, "The fifth season really zings when the show turns a hard gaze toward the maddening ways that Elizabeth and her cohort refuse compassion and adaptation." ABC News' Peter Travers writes, "Though nothing can rival the Emmy-winning 2020 chapters, Season 5 still proves an ambitious and addictive blast of delicious royal intrigue. The new cast, led by Imelda Staunton as the Queen and dynamite Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, is sheer perfection." CNN's Brian Lowry writes, "The Crown has been great... and it’s still pretty good. Yet given the highs that the younger versions of these characters delivered, to borrow from the Queen, watching the current season feels more like a preference than a requirement." Slant Magazine's Amanda Feinman was less enthusiastic about the season. "The show’s fifth installment is both more simplistic and less coherent than past seasons," she writes. The Times UK's Carol Midgley writes, "Despite the thousands of outraged words that have been written accusing it of turning the royal family into a cheap soap opera, I’m afraid the first three episodes are ditchwater dull. But here’s the good news. It gets better. Much better." 'The Crown' season 5's synopsis reads, "Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatisation tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that shaped her reign. It’s a new decade, and the royal family are facing what may be their biggest challenge yet: proving their continued relevance in ‘90s Britain. As Diana and Charles wage a media war, cracks begin to splinter the royal foundation." 'The Crown' season 5 premieres on November 9.

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