<p>King Charles has reportedly declined an offer from London's Heathrow Airport to rename Terminal 5 in his honor ahead of his coronation on May 6. According to The Times, the King has spoken with UK government officials to reject the offer. Although a government source claimed that the rejection was based on environmental concerns, a palace insider suggested that Charles simply lacked a personal connection to the airport. Regardless of the reason, the decision means that there will be no "heir travel" under Charles' name. The Post has reached out to representatives for both the royal family and Heathrow Airport for additional comment.</p>

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<p>Instead of the original plan, the airport will now create a simple commemorative luggage tag as a tribute to the king's coronation. The Times reported Buckingham Palace stated that the king turned down the offer based on "government advice," although it is "believed" that the ministers were following the king's wishes. The palace also noted that obtaining the royal title for businesses and other operations can be quite challenging.</p>

<p>While the king's environmental concerns have been cited as a reason for his refusal, this may be a genuine concern. In recent decades, King Charles&nbsp;has been vocal about climate change and conservation.</p>

<p>Charles will officially be coronated on May 6. There will be two ceremonies, one at Westminster Abbey and the other a concert at Windsor Castle the following day. Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are confirmed to be performing in the concert. Although Charles became Britain's King immediately after his mother Queen Elizabeth II's death, on May 6, he will now be officially crowned king.</p>

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King Charles has reportedly declined an offer from London's Heathrow Airport to rename Terminal 5 in his honor ahead of his coronation on May 6. According to The Times, the King has spoken with UK government officials to reject the offer.

King Charles has reportedly declined an offer from London's Heathrow Airport to rename Terminal 5 in his honor ahead of his coronation on May 6. According to The Times, the King has spoken with UK government officials to reject the offer. Although a government source claimed that the rejection was based on environmental concerns, a palace insider suggested that Charles simply lacked a personal connection to the airport. Regardless of the reason, the decision means that there will be no "heir travel" under Charles' name. The Post has reached out to representatives for both the royal family and Heathrow Airport for additional comment. Instead of the original plan, the airport will now create a simple commemorative luggage tag as a tribute to the king's coronation. The Times reported Buckingham Palace stated that the king turned down the offer based on "government advice," although it is "believed" that the ministers were following the king's wishes. The palace also noted that obtaining the royal title for businesses and other operations can be quite challenging. While the king's environmental concerns have been cited as a reason for his refusal, this may be a genuine concern. In recent decades, King Charles has been vocal about climate change and conservation. Charles will officially be coronated on May 6. There will be two ceremonies, one at Westminster Abbey and the other a concert at Windsor Castle the following day. Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are confirmed to be performing in the concert. Although Charles became Britain's King immediately after his mother Queen Elizabeth II's death, on May 6, he will now be officially crowned king. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families willing to bare all on weekday afternoons including brawls, obscenities, and blurred images of nudity, died Thursday at 79. At its peak, <em>The Jerry Springer Show</em> was a ratings powerhouse and a US cultural pariah, synonymous with lurid drama. Known for chair-throwing and bleep-filled arguments, the daytime talk show was a favorite American guilty pleasure over its 27-year run, at one point topping Oprah Winfrey’s show. Springer called it “escapist entertainment,” while others saw the show as contributing to a dumbing-down decline in American social values.</p>

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<p>“Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word,” said Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson and friend of Springer’s since 1970, in a statement. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”</p>

<p>Springer died peacefully at home in suburban Chicago after a brief illness, the statement said</p>

<p>On his Twitter profile, Springer jokingly declared himself as “Talk show host, ringmaster of civilization’s end.” He also often had told people, tongue in cheek, that his wish for them was “may you never be on my show.”</p>

<p>After more than 4,000 episodes, the show ended in 2018, never straying from its core salaciousness: Some of its last episodes had such titles as <em>Stripper Sex Turned Me Straight, Stop Pimpin’ My Twin Sister,</em> and <em>Hooking Up With My Therapist.</em></p>

<p>In a<em> Too Hot For TV</em> video released as his daily show neared 7 million viewers in the late 1990s, Springer offered a defense against disgust.</p>

<p>“Look, television does not and must not create values, it’s merely a picture of all that’s out there — the good, the bad, the ugly,” Springer said, adding: “Believe this: The politicians and companies that seek to control what each of us may watch are a far greater danger to America and our treasured freedom than any of our guests ever were or could be.”</p>

<p>He also contended that the people on his show volunteered to be subjected to whatever ridicule or humiliation awaited them.</p>

<p>Gerald Norman Springer was born Feb. 13, 1944, in a London underground railway station being used as a bomb shelter. His parents, Richard and Margot, were German Jews who fled to England during the Holocaust, in which other relatives were killed in Nazi gas chambers. They arrived in the United States when their son was 5 and settled in the Queens borough of New York City, where Springer got his first Yankees baseball gear on his way to becoming a lifelong fan.</p>

<p>He studied political science at Tulane University and got a law degree from Northwestern University. He was active in politics much of his adult life, mulling a run for governor of Ohio as recently as 2017.</p>

<p>He entered the arena as an aide in Robert F. Kennedy’s ill-fated 1968 presidential campaign. Springer, working for a Cincinnati law firm, ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1970 before being elected to city council in 1971.</p>

<p>In 1974 — in what The Cincinnati Enquirer reported as “an abrupt move that shook Cincinnati’s political community” — Springer resigned. He cited “very personal family considerations,” but what he didn’t mention was a vice probe involving prostitution. In a subsequent admission that could have been the basis for one of his future shows, Springer said he had paid prostitutes with personal checks.</p>

<p>Then 30, he had married Micki Velton the previous year. The couple had a daughter, Katie, and divorced in 1994.</p>

<p>Springer quickly bounced back politically, winning a council seat in 1975 and serving as mayor in 1977. He later became a local television politics reporter with popular evening commentaries. He and co-anchor Norma Rashid eventually helped build NBC affiliate WLWT-TV’s broadcast into the Cincinnati market’s top-rated news show.</p>

<p>Springer began his talk show in 1991 with more of a traditional format, but after he left WLWT in 1993, it got a sleazy makeover.</p>

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<p>TV Guide ranked it No. 1 on a list of Worst Shows in the History of Television, but it was ratings gold. It made Springer a celebrity who would go on to host a liberal radio talk show and<em> America’s Got Talent</em>, star in a movie called <em>Ringmaster</em>, and compete on<em> Dancing With the Stars.</em></p>

<p>“With all the joking I do with the show, I’m fully aware and thank God every day that my life has taken this incredible turn because of this silly show,” Springer told Cincinnati Enquirer media reporter John Kiesewetter in 2011.</p>

<p>Well in advance of Donald Trump’s political rise from reality TV stardom, Springer mulled a Senate run in 2003 that he surmised could draw on “nontraditional voters,” people “who believe most politics are bull.”</p>

<p>“I connect with a whole bunch of people who probably connect more to me right now than to a traditional politician,” Springer told the AP at the time. He opposed the war on Iraq and favored expanding public healthcare, but ultimately did not run.</p>

<p>Springer also spoke often of the country he came to age 5 as “a beacon of light for the rest of world.”</p>

<p>“I have no other motivation but to say I love this country,” Springer said to a Democratic gathering in 2003.</p>

<p>Springer hosted a nationally syndicated Judge Jerry show in 2019 and continued to speak out on whatever was on his mind in a podcast, but his power to shock had dimmed in the new era of reality television and combative cable TV talk shows.</p>

<p>“He was lapped not only by other programs but by real life,” David Bianculli, a television historian and professor at Monmouth University, said in 2018.</p>

<p>Despite the limits Springer’s show put on his political aspirations, he embraced its legacy. In a 2003 fund-raising infomercial ahead of a possible US Senate run the following year, Springer referenced a quote by then National Review commentator Jonah Goldberg, who warned of new people brought to the polls by Springer, including “slack-jawed yokels, hicks, weirdos, pervs and whatnots.”</p>

<p>In the informercial, Springer referred to the quote and talked about wanting to reach out to “regular folks ... who weren’t born with a silver spoon in your mouth.”</p>

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Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families willing to bare all on weekday afternoons including brawls, obscenities, and blurred images of nudity, died Thursday at 79.

Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families willing to bare all on weekday afternoons including brawls, obscenities, and blurred images of nudity, died Thursday at 79. At its peak, The Jerry Springer Show was a ratings powerhouse and a US cultural pariah, synonymous with lurid drama. Known for chair-throwing and bleep-filled arguments, the daytime talk show was a favorite American guilty pleasure over its 27-year run, at one point topping Oprah Winfrey’s show. Springer called it “escapist entertainment,” while others saw the show as contributing to a dumbing-down decline in American social values. “Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word,” said Jene Galvin, a family spokesperson and friend of Springer’s since 1970, in a statement. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.” Springer died peacefully at home in suburban Chicago after a brief illness, the statement said On his Twitter profile, Springer jokingly declared himself as “Talk show host, ringmaster of civilization’s end.” He also often had told people, tongue in cheek, that his wish for them was “may you never be on my show.” After more than 4,000 episodes, the show ended in 2018, never straying from its core salaciousness: Some of its last episodes had such titles as Stripper Sex Turned Me Straight, Stop Pimpin’ My Twin Sister, and Hooking Up With My Therapist. In a Too Hot For TV video released as his daily show neared 7 million viewers in the late 1990s, Springer offered a defense against disgust. “Look, television does not and must not create values, it’s merely a picture of all that’s out there — the good, the bad, the ugly,” Springer said, adding: “Believe this: The politicians and companies that seek to control what each of us may watch are a far greater danger to America and our treasured freedom than any of our guests ever were or could be.” He also contended that the people on his show volunteered to be subjected to whatever ridicule or humiliation awaited them. Gerald Norman Springer was born Feb. 13, 1944, in a London underground railway station being used as a bomb shelter. His parents, Richard and Margot, were German Jews who fled to England during the Holocaust, in which other relatives were killed in Nazi gas chambers. They arrived in the United States when their son was 5 and settled in the Queens borough of New York City, where Springer got his first Yankees baseball gear on his way to becoming a lifelong fan. He studied political science at Tulane University and got a law degree from Northwestern University. He was active in politics much of his adult life, mulling a run for governor of Ohio as recently as 2017. He entered the arena as an aide in Robert F. Kennedy’s ill-fated 1968 presidential campaign. Springer, working for a Cincinnati law firm, ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1970 before being elected to city council in 1971. In 1974 — in what The Cincinnati Enquirer reported as “an abrupt move that shook Cincinnati’s political community” — Springer resigned. He cited “very personal family considerations,” but what he didn’t mention was a vice probe involving prostitution. In a subsequent admission that could have been the basis for one of his future shows, Springer said he had paid prostitutes with personal checks. Then 30, he had married Micki Velton the previous year. The couple had a daughter, Katie, and divorced in 1994. Springer quickly bounced back politically, winning a council seat in 1975 and serving as mayor in 1977. He later became a local television politics reporter with popular evening commentaries. He and co-anchor Norma Rashid eventually helped build NBC affiliate WLWT-TV’s broadcast into the Cincinnati market’s top-rated news show. Springer began his talk show in 1991 with more of a traditional format, but after he left WLWT in 1993, it got a sleazy makeover. TV Guide ranked it No. 1 on a list of Worst Shows in the History of Television, but it was ratings gold. It made Springer a celebrity who would go on to host a liberal radio talk show and America’s Got Talent, star in a movie called Ringmaster, and compete on Dancing With the Stars. “With all the joking I do with the show, I’m fully aware and thank God every day that my life has taken this incredible turn because of this silly show,” Springer told Cincinnati Enquirer media reporter John Kiesewetter in 2011. Well in advance of Donald Trump’s political rise from reality TV stardom, Springer mulled a Senate run in 2003 that he surmised could draw on “nontraditional voters,” people “who believe most politics are bull.” “I connect with a whole bunch of people who probably connect more to me right now than to a traditional politician,” Springer told the AP at the time. He opposed the war on Iraq and favored expanding public healthcare, but ultimately did not run. Springer also spoke often of the country he came to age 5 as “a beacon of light for the rest of world.” “I have no other motivation but to say I love this country,” Springer said to a Democratic gathering in 2003. Springer hosted a nationally syndicated Judge Jerry show in 2019 and continued to speak out on whatever was on his mind in a podcast, but his power to shock had dimmed in the new era of reality television and combative cable TV talk shows. “He was lapped not only by other programs but by real life,” David Bianculli, a television historian and professor at Monmouth University, said in 2018. Despite the limits Springer’s show put on his political aspirations, he embraced its legacy. In a 2003 fund-raising infomercial ahead of a possible US Senate run the following year, Springer referenced a quote by then National Review commentator Jonah Goldberg, who warned of new people brought to the polls by Springer, including “slack-jawed yokels, hicks, weirdos, pervs and whatnots.” In the informercial, Springer referred to the quote and talked about wanting to reach out to “regular folks ... who weren’t born with a silver spoon in your mouth.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Prakazrel "Pras" Michel, a former member of the Fugees, has been found guilty of 10 counts, which include corruption, for allegedly using money to influence US politics, reported the BBC. As per prosecutors Michel received over $100m from Malaysian billionaire Jho Low in the 1MDB scandal. The money was used in two efforts to influence US politics. Michel was also convicted of lobbying on behalf of China's government. Michel's lawyer plans to file an appeal and has filed motions for a mistrial. The trial featured testimony from Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio and former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Michel was accused of bringing illegal foreign influence during the Obama and Trump administrations.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is the 1MDB scandal?</strong></h2>

<p>The 1MDB scandal involves the Malaysian government investment fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad. The fund was established in 2009 by the then-Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, with the aim of promoting economic development in the country. However, over the years, billions of dollars from the fund were allegedly siphoned off by high-level officials and their associates for personal gain. The scandal involved allegations of fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and bribery. It all first came to light in 2015 when investigations by international media outlets and anti-corruption organisations revealed suspicious financial transactions linked to the fund. The revelations triggered a series of investigations in Malaysia and several other countries.</p>

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<p>The scandal had far-reaching consequences for Malaysia, leading to significant political and economic turmoil. In addition to the downfall of the ruling party, the scandal also resulted in the loss of investor confidence in the country. The investigations revealed that funds from 1MDB were used for lavish parties, expensive art purchases, luxury properties, and other extravagant expenses. Some of the funds were also allegedly used to finance political campaigns.</p>


Prakazrel "Pras" Michel, a former member of the Fugees, has been found guilty of 10 counts, which include corruption, for allegedly using money to influence US politics, reported the BBC.

Prakazrel "Pras" Michel, a former member of the Fugees, has been found guilty of 10 counts, which include corruption, for allegedly using money to influence US politics, reported the BBC. As per prosecutors Michel received over $100m from Malaysian billionaire Jho Low in the 1MDB scandal. The money was used in two efforts to influence US politics. Michel was also convicted of lobbying on behalf of China's government. Michel's lawyer plans to file an appeal and has filed motions for a mistrial. The trial featured testimony from Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio and former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Michel was accused of bringing illegal foreign influence during the Obama and Trump administrations. Also Read: Explained | Leonardo DiCaprio testifies at rapper Pras Michel's money-laundering, bribery trial What is the 1MDB scandal? The 1MDB scandal involves the Malaysian government investment fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad. The fund was established in 2009 by the then-Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, with the aim of promoting economic development in the country. However, over the years, billions of dollars from the fund were allegedly siphoned off by high-level officials and their associates for personal gain. The scandal involved allegations of fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and bribery. It all first came to light in 2015 when investigations by international media outlets and anti-corruption organisations revealed suspicious financial transactions linked to the fund. The revelations triggered a series of investigations in Malaysia and several other countries. The scandal had far-reaching consequences for Malaysia, leading to significant political and economic turmoil. In addition to the downfall of the ruling party, the scandal also resulted in the loss of investor confidence in the country. The investigations revealed that funds from 1MDB were used for lavish parties, expensive art purchases, luxury properties, and other extravagant expenses. Some of the funds were also allegedly used to finance political campaigns.

1MDB scandal: Ex-Fugees member Pras Michel found guilty of illegal influence in US politics

<p>Christopher Nolan's movies are events unto themselves. His next, <em>Oppenheimer</em>, if you pardon my crude pun, is going to blow up the big screens worldwide in July this year. The star-studded biopic follows the life and times of one J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist who is called the "father of the atomic bomb" for his contribution to the Manhattan Project, which led the invention of the first atomic bomb. Cillian Murphy essays the role of Oppenheimer. But the film has a veritable army of big names in the supporting cast, including Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Florence Pugh, Benny Safdie, Michael Angarano, Josh Hartnett and Kenneth Branagh.</p>

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<p>During his presentation, Nolan was welcomed with a hero's reception, erupting in cheers and whistles, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Footage from the movie was also screened during the presentation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In learning about that story, I wanted to be there in that room with them and see what that must have been like. I wanted to take the audience there. To do so, I’ve assembled the most incredible cast and the finest technicians," said Nolan.</p>

<p>He added, "Like it or not, J. Robert Oppenheimer is the most important person who ever lived. He made the world we live in — for better or for worse. And his story has to be seen to be believed, and I am certainly hopeful audiences will come to your theaters to see it on the biggest screens possible.”</p>

<p>This is the first project by Nolan in more than two decades that does not involve Warner Bros, the studio with which he had a falling out over the release strategy of his last pic, the science-fiction action-thriller Tenet.</p>

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<p>Hoyte van Hoytema, who Nolan also collaborated with on Interstellar and Dunkirk, will handle the camera. Jennifer Lame is the editor. Ludwig Göransson has written the background score, returning from Tenet.</p>

<p>Who, really, was Oppenheimer?</p>

<p>Oppenheimer has a complicated legacy. It is said that he regretted helping build the most destructive weapons humanity has ever seen. The project he worked on directly resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths in Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He later famously quoted the Bhagvan Gita, saying “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds,” referring to how his invention cost the lives of so many.</p>

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Christopher Nolan's movies are events unto themselves. His next, Oppenheimer, if you pardon my crude pun, is going to blow up the big screens worldwide in July this year.

Christopher Nolan's movies are events unto themselves. His next, Oppenheimer, if you pardon my crude pun, is going to blow up the big screens worldwide in July this year. The star-studded biopic follows the life and times of one J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist who is called the "father of the atomic bomb" for his contribution to the Manhattan Project, which led the invention of the first atomic bomb. Cillian Murphy essays the role of Oppenheimer. But the film has a veritable army of big names in the supporting cast, including Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Florence Pugh, Benny Safdie, Michael Angarano, Josh Hartnett and Kenneth Branagh. During his presentation, Nolan was welcomed with a hero's reception, erupting in cheers and whistles, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Footage from the movie was also screened during the presentation. "In learning about that story, I wanted to be there in that room with them and see what that must have been like. I wanted to take the audience there. To do so, I’ve assembled the most incredible cast and the finest technicians," said Nolan. He added, "Like it or not, J. Robert Oppenheimer is the most important person who ever lived. He made the world we live in — for better or for worse. And his story has to be seen to be believed, and I am certainly hopeful audiences will come to your theaters to see it on the biggest screens possible.” This is the first project by Nolan in more than two decades that does not involve Warner Bros, the studio with which he had a falling out over the release strategy of his last pic, the science-fiction action-thriller Tenet. Hoyte van Hoytema, who Nolan also collaborated with on Interstellar and Dunkirk, will handle the camera. Jennifer Lame is the editor. Ludwig Göransson has written the background score, returning from Tenet. Who, really, was Oppenheimer? Oppenheimer has a complicated legacy. It is said that he regretted helping build the most destructive weapons humanity has ever seen. The project he worked on directly resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths in Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He later famously quoted the Bhagvan Gita, saying “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds,” referring to how his invention cost the lives of so many. Oppenheimer releases on July 21. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In a New York courtroom on Tuesday, Ed Sheeran appeared as a witness to reject the claims that his popular song 'Thinking Out Loud' copied Marvin Gaye's soul classic 'Let's Get It On', reported the Associated Press. The family of Ed Townsend, Gaye's co-writer, who was behind the 1973 soul classic, has accused the English star of violating their copyright, alleging that his 2014 hit had "striking similarities" and "overt common elements" with Gaye's song. The plaintiff's attorney, Keisha Rice, cross-examined Sheeran, who wore a dark suit and tie, and at times, the testimony was contentious. Sheeran denied copying the song, stating that he had written it himself.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He responded to a video played in court that showed him seamlessly transitioning between the two songs, saying it is easy to blend songs in the same key, but he would be a fool to do that on stage before an audience of 20,000 people.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Ben Crump, the lawyer representing Townsend's heirs, told jurors that the combination of the two songs was comparable to "a confession."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We have a smoking gun," he said, referring to the concert footage showing Sheeran switching between the two songs. Crump claimed that the case was about "giving credit where credit is due."</p>

<p>Sheeran looked on while his lawyer, Ilene Farkas, argued that he and his co-writer, Amy Wadge, wrote their song independently and did not take any inspiration from Townsend and Gaye's work. Farkas stated that the chord progression and fundamental building blocks used in Sheeran's song are frequently used and didn't originate in 'Let's Get It On.'</p>

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<p>'Let's Get It On' has been played in numerous films and commercials and has received hundreds of millions of streams, spins, and radio plays since its release in 1973. 'Thinking Out Loud' won a Grammy for song of the year in 2016. The lawsuit was filed in 2017, and the trial is predicted to last up to two weeks.</p>

<p>Townsend, who was a singer, songwriter, and lawyer and also wrote the 1958 R&amp;B doo-wop hit 'For Your Love,' passed away in 2003. Kathryn Townsend Griffin, his daughter, is the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. While testifying, she said that she believes Ed Sheeran is a fantastic artist with a bright future, but she has to protect her father's legacy.</p>

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In a New York courtroom on Tuesday, Ed Sheeran appeared as a witness to reject the claims that his popular song 'Thinking Out Loud' copied Marvin Gaye's soul classic 'Let's Get It On', reported the Associated Press.

In a New York courtroom on Tuesday, Ed Sheeran appeared as a witness to reject the claims that his popular song 'Thinking Out Loud' copied Marvin Gaye's soul classic 'Let's Get It On', reported the Associated Press. The family of Ed Townsend, Gaye's co-writer, who was behind the 1973 soul classic, has accused the English star of violating their copyright, alleging that his 2014 hit had "striking similarities" and "overt common elements" with Gaye's song. The plaintiff's attorney, Keisha Rice, cross-examined Sheeran, who wore a dark suit and tie, and at times, the testimony was contentious. Sheeran denied copying the song, stating that he had written it himself. He responded to a video played in court that showed him seamlessly transitioning between the two songs, saying it is easy to blend songs in the same key, but he would be a fool to do that on stage before an audience of 20,000 people. Earlier in the day, Ben Crump, the lawyer representing Townsend's heirs, told jurors that the combination of the two songs was comparable to "a confession." "We have a smoking gun," he said, referring to the concert footage showing Sheeran switching between the two songs. Crump claimed that the case was about "giving credit where credit is due." Sheeran looked on while his lawyer, Ilene Farkas, argued that he and his co-writer, Amy Wadge, wrote their song independently and did not take any inspiration from Townsend and Gaye's work. Farkas stated that the chord progression and fundamental building blocks used in Sheeran's song are frequently used and didn't originate in 'Let's Get It On.' 'Let's Get It On' has been played in numerous films and commercials and has received hundreds of millions of streams, spins, and radio plays since its release in 1973. 'Thinking Out Loud' won a Grammy for song of the year in 2016. The lawsuit was filed in 2017, and the trial is predicted to last up to two weeks. Townsend, who was a singer, songwriter, and lawyer and also wrote the 1958 R&B doo-wop hit 'For Your Love,' passed away in 2003. Kathryn Townsend Griffin, his daughter, is the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. While testifying, she said that she believes Ed Sheeran is a fantastic artist with a bright future, but she has to protect her father's legacy. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>On Wednesday, the Walt Disney Co. filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, claiming that the Governor has been using government power to target and harm the company due to their differing political beliefs. According to the lawsuit, DeSantis has orchestrated a campaign to punish Disney, which has now jeopardised the company's business in the state. This legal action represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between DeSantis, a potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, and Disney, which is the largest employer in Florida.</p>

<p>The lawsuit states, "Disney regrets that it has come to this. But having exhausted efforts to seek a resolution, the Company is left with no choice but to file this lawsuit to protect its cast members, guests, and local development partners from a relentless campaign to weaponise government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint unpopular with certain State officials.”</p>

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<p>This is just the latest chapter in the ongoing conflict between Disney and Ron DeSantis. It all began when the House of Mouse opposed DeSantis' so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law last year. In February this year, DeSantis made good on his promise to punish Disney by signing a bill that will give him control of the unique legal entity that is Disney World's self-governing district called Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong>Explained | Ron DeSantis takes control of Disney's self-governing district in Florida amid 'Don't Say Gay' row</strong></p>

<p>The bill empowers the Governor to appoint a five-member board that will oversee the district. Before this legislation, the board members were hand-picked by Disney. Signing the bill, Desantis triumphantly said, "Today the corporate kingdom finally comes to an end. There's a new sheriff in town, and accountability will be the order of the day."</p>

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On Wednesday, the Walt Disney Co. filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, claiming that the Governor has been using government power to target and harm the company due to their differing political beliefs.

On Wednesday, the Walt Disney Co. filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, claiming that the Governor has been using government power to target and harm the company due to their differing political beliefs. According to the lawsuit, DeSantis has orchestrated a campaign to punish Disney, which has now jeopardised the company's business in the state. This legal action represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between DeSantis, a potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, and Disney, which is the largest employer in Florida. The lawsuit states, "Disney regrets that it has come to this. But having exhausted efforts to seek a resolution, the Company is left with no choice but to file this lawsuit to protect its cast members, guests, and local development partners from a relentless campaign to weaponise government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint unpopular with certain State officials.” This is just the latest chapter in the ongoing conflict between Disney and Ron DeSantis. It all began when the House of Mouse opposed DeSantis' so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law last year. In February this year, DeSantis made good on his promise to punish Disney by signing a bill that will give him control of the unique legal entity that is Disney World's self-governing district called Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID). Also Read: Explained | Ron DeSantis takes control of Disney's self-governing district in Florida amid 'Don't Say Gay' row The bill empowers the Governor to appoint a five-member board that will oversee the district. Before this legislation, the board members were hand-picked by Disney. Signing the bill, Desantis triumphantly said, "Today the corporate kingdom finally comes to an end. There's a new sheriff in town, and accountability will be the order of the day." Disney CEO Bob Iger has called government's actions "anti-business" and "anti-Florida". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Prince Andrew reportedly utilised a shell company known as Bank of England Nominees, which was established in the 1970s to avoid disclosing royal investments to the public, as per The Guardian. At least five members of the royal family, including Andrew, held their shareholdings through this government-backed company. The creation of the shell company was reportedly aimed at preventing public scrutiny of Queen Elizabeth II's investments, and she had convinced the government to modify a proposed law to allow the Windsors to keep the size and value of their shareholdings hidden from public view. The scheme operated for over 30 years and was also used by the queen's sister Princess Margaret, her husband Prince Philip, and her children Charles and Andrew.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While there is no suggestion that Andrew used any commercial information improperly, his use of the shell company while serving as a government special trade envoy raises questions about potential conflicts of interest. The royals are not subject to the same transparency rules as government ministers and members of parliament, which require them to publicly declare any significant shares they own.</p>

<p>Documents accessed&nbsp;by The Guardian show that in 1973, a proposed bill would have made company shareholdings more transparent and enabled public scrutiny of the queen's finances. The queen's personal lawyer was concerned and warned the government that the monarch did not want the public to discover what shares she owned because it would be embarrassing. The palace secretly lobbied the government to find a way out of the situation, and a clause was quietly introduced into the legislation that allowed the government to exempt specific companies from the requirement to declare the identities of certain categories of shareholders, such as heads of state, foreign governments, and international organsations.&nbsp;</p>

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Prince Andrew reportedly utilised a shell company known as Bank of England Nominees, which was established in the 1970s to avoid disclosing royal investments to the public, as per The Guardian.

Prince Andrew reportedly utilised a shell company known as Bank of England Nominees, which was established in the 1970s to avoid disclosing royal investments to the public, as per The Guardian. At least five members of the royal family, including Andrew, held their shareholdings through this government-backed company. The creation of the shell company was reportedly aimed at preventing public scrutiny of Queen Elizabeth II's investments, and she had convinced the government to modify a proposed law to allow the Windsors to keep the size and value of their shareholdings hidden from public view. The scheme operated for over 30 years and was also used by the queen's sister Princess Margaret, her husband Prince Philip, and her children Charles and Andrew. While there is no suggestion that Andrew used any commercial information improperly, his use of the shell company while serving as a government special trade envoy raises questions about potential conflicts of interest. The royals are not subject to the same transparency rules as government ministers and members of parliament, which require them to publicly declare any significant shares they own. Documents accessed by The Guardian show that in 1973, a proposed bill would have made company shareholdings more transparent and enabled public scrutiny of the queen's finances. The queen's personal lawyer was concerned and warned the government that the monarch did not want the public to discover what shares she owned because it would be embarrassing. The palace secretly lobbied the government to find a way out of the situation, and a clause was quietly introduced into the legislation that allowed the government to exempt specific companies from the requirement to declare the identities of certain categories of shareholders, such as heads of state, foreign governments, and international organsations. This led to the creation of Bank of England Nominees, which prevented the public from detecting which shares were held specifically on behalf of the British monarch or her family. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Music composer AR Rahman &nbsp;requested his wife Saira Banu to speak in Tamil instead of Hindi at an awards show in Chennai. The clip has gone viral. A video shared by a fan on Twitter showed Saira holding an award as the anchor invited her to speak on stage. While standing next to AR Rahman, as per Hindustan Times, he expressed his dislike for watching his interviews repeatedly but said that Saira loves his voice. When Saira began to speak, Rahman playfully said, Don’t talk in Hindi, speak in Tamil." In response Saira said, "Oh my God." She then said in English, "Good evening everyone. Sorry, I can't speak fluently in Tamil. So, please excuse me. I am super, super happy and excited because his voice is my favourite. I fell in love with his voice. That's all I can say."</p>

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<p>The two-time Academy Award winner has worked on many notable projects, including the soundtracks for the movies <em>Slumdog Millionaire, Dil Se, </em>and <em>Roja</em>, among others.</p>

<p>Saira is a homemaker and a philanthropist. The couple got married in 1995 and have three children together. Rahman has often spoken about how Saira has been his pillar of strength and a source of inspiration in his life.</p>

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Music composer AR Rahman requested his wife Saira Banu to speak in Tamil instead of Hindi at an awards show in Chennai. The clip has gone viral. A video shared by a fan on Twitter showed Saira holding an award as the anchor invited her to speak on stage.

Music composer AR Rahman requested his wife Saira Banu to speak in Tamil instead of Hindi at an awards show in Chennai. The clip has gone viral. A video shared by a fan on Twitter showed Saira holding an award as the anchor invited her to speak on stage. While standing next to AR Rahman, as per Hindustan Times, he expressed his dislike for watching his interviews repeatedly but said that Saira loves his voice. When Saira began to speak, Rahman playfully said, Don’t talk in Hindi, speak in Tamil." In response Saira said, "Oh my God." She then said in English, "Good evening everyone. Sorry, I can't speak fluently in Tamil. So, please excuse me. I am super, super happy and excited because his voice is my favourite. I fell in love with his voice. That's all I can say." கேப்புல பெர்பாமென்ஸ் பண்ணிடாப்ள பெரிய பாய் ஹிந்தில பேசாதீங்க தமிழ்ல பேசுங்க ப்ளீஸ் 😁 pic.twitter.com/Mji93XjjID — black cat (@Cat__offi) April 25, 2023 × Sai Pallavi and Mani Ratnam were also in attendance. You can watch the clip above. Rahman, born as A. S. Dileep Kumar, is an Indian music composer, singer, and songwriter who has won numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the Indian film industry. He is known for his unique and diverse style of music that blends Indian classical music with electronic music, world music, and traditional orchestral arrangements. The two-time Academy Award winner has worked on many notable projects, including the soundtracks for the movies Slumdog Millionaire, Dil Se, and Roja, among others. Saira is a homemaker and a philanthropist. The couple got married in 1995 and have three children together. Rahman has often spoken about how Saira has been his pillar of strength and a source of inspiration in his life. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Trolls in the DC fandom on Twitter are angry after it emerged that Amber Heard was not axed from <em>Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom </em>as they had believed. So they are doing what they do best: boycotting the movie. The social media site is riddled with tweeters saying they are boycotting the Jason Momoa-starrer and are also urging others to do the same. The reason? It was rumoured that Heard had been removed from the movie by Warner Bros after she lost a defamation lawsuit filed by her ex-husband and actor Johnny Depp. Now, the first look from <em>Aquaman 2 </em>was screened at CinemaCon and those who saw it reported that Heard is very much present in the movie.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Even Heard herself had said during the court proceedings that she may be out of the DC movie. "They released me from my contract. And I fought to stay in it, and they kept me in it. I just don't know how much I'm in, actually, of the final cut," she said.</p>

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<p>Clearly, she was being pessimistic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Depp was the winner of the defamation trial, which was held at Fairfax, Virginia. He had sued Heard for an op-ed she had penned for the Washington Post titled "I spoke up against sexual violence — and faced our culture's wrath. That has to change". While she had not named him, Depp filed for defamation anyway.</p>

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Trolls in the DC fandom on Twitter are angry after it emerged that Amber Heard was not axed from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom as they had believed. So they are doing what they do best: boycotting the movie.

Trolls in the DC fandom on Twitter are angry after it emerged that Amber Heard was not axed from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom as they had believed. So they are doing what they do best: boycotting the movie. The social media site is riddled with tweeters saying they are boycotting the Jason Momoa-starrer and are also urging others to do the same. The reason? It was rumoured that Heard had been removed from the movie by Warner Bros after she lost a defamation lawsuit filed by her ex-husband and actor Johnny Depp. Now, the first look from Aquaman 2 was screened at CinemaCon and those who saw it reported that Heard is very much present in the movie. Even Heard herself had said during the court proceedings that she may be out of the DC movie. "They released me from my contract. And I fought to stay in it, and they kept me in it. I just don't know how much I'm in, actually, of the final cut," she said. Also Read: Amber Heard still in Aquaman 2 despite rumours of being 'axed' Clearly, she was being pessimistic. Depp was the winner of the defamation trial, which was held at Fairfax, Virginia. He had sued Heard for an op-ed she had penned for the Washington Post titled "I spoke up against sexual violence — and faced our culture's wrath. That has to change". While she had not named him, Depp filed for defamation anyway. The trial ended with Depp being awarded $10 million in damages. Heard was awarded $2 million in damages as well for being "defamed" by Heard's lawyer who had accused her of creating a hoax. Heard has repeatedly accused Depp of physical and mental violence, which Depp has denied. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Contrary to reports and rumours, Amber Heard is indeed in Jason Momoa-starrer <em>Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom</em>, the sequel to 2018's <em>Aquaman</em>. After she lost the defamation lawsuit filed by her ex-husband and actor Johnny Depp, it was reported that she was axed from the movie. Even Heard herself had said during the court proceedings that she may be out of the DC movie. "They released me from my contract. And I fought to stay in it, and they kept me in it. I just don't know how much I'm in, actually, of the final cut," she said. But a trailer for the movie was screened at the ongoing CinemaCon event, and those who saw it reported that her character Mera&nbsp;was very much a part of the movie and appears in the trailer. The trailer has not been release yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial of last year gained headlines not just because of the amount of celebrity involved, but also because of the dirty details of the contentious marriage that came to light. The trial was also televised, which led to clips being lifted by respective fans of Depp and Heard (but predominantly Depp) and given funky edits on social media sites like Tiktok. The result was a lot of trivialising of what should have been considered a serious issue.</p>

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<p>Depp was the winner of the trial, which was held at Fairfax, Virginia. He had sued Heard for an op-ed she had penned for the Washington Post titled "I spoke up against sexual violence — and faced our culture's wrath. That has to change". While she had not named him, Depp filed for defamation anyway.</p>

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<p>The trial ended with Depp being awarded $10 million in damages. Heard was awarded $2 million in damages as well for being "defamed" by Heard's lawyer who had accused her of creating a hoax. Heard has repeatedly accused Depp of physical and mental violence, which Depp has denied.</p>

<p>Before Fairfax, Depp had lost a defamation trial in London against the News Group Newspapers for libel as the tabloid The Sun owned by the company had called him a "wife-beater." The judge found Heard's claims "substantially true".</p>

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Contrary to reports and rumours, Amber Heard is indeed in Jason Momoa-starrer Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel to 2018's Aquaman. After she lost the defamation lawsuit filed by her ex-husband and actor Johnny Depp, it was reported that she was axed from the movie.

Contrary to reports and rumours, Amber Heard is indeed in Jason Momoa-starrer Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel to 2018's Aquaman. After she lost the defamation lawsuit filed by her ex-husband and actor Johnny Depp, it was reported that she was axed from the movie. Even Heard herself had said during the court proceedings that she may be out of the DC movie. "They released me from my contract. And I fought to stay in it, and they kept me in it. I just don't know how much I'm in, actually, of the final cut," she said. But a trailer for the movie was screened at the ongoing CinemaCon event, and those who saw it reported that her character Mera was very much a part of the movie and appears in the trailer. The trailer has not been release yet. The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial of last year gained headlines not just because of the amount of celebrity involved, but also because of the dirty details of the contentious marriage that came to light. The trial was also televised, which led to clips being lifted by respective fans of Depp and Heard (but predominantly Depp) and given funky edits on social media sites like Tiktok. The result was a lot of trivialising of what should have been considered a serious issue. Depp was the winner of the trial, which was held at Fairfax, Virginia. He had sued Heard for an op-ed she had penned for the Washington Post titled "I spoke up against sexual violence — and faced our culture's wrath. That has to change". While she had not named him, Depp filed for defamation anyway. Also Read: The Flash first reactions: DC's multiverse movie is 'among the best superhero films ever' The trial ended with Depp being awarded $10 million in damages. Heard was awarded $2 million in damages as well for being "defamed" by Heard's lawyer who had accused her of creating a hoax. Heard has repeatedly accused Depp of physical and mental violence, which Depp has denied. Before Fairfax, Depp had lost a defamation trial in London against the News Group Newspapers for libel as the tabloid The Sun owned by the company had called him a "wife-beater." The judge found Heard's claims "substantially true". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Toy manufacturer Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, In a move to promote inclusion and diversity. The Barbie line has long been a target of criticism that it did not represent real women. Barbie originally had white skin, a slender frame, and blonde hair.<br />
To counter the criticism, Mattel has created dolls with hearing aids, prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs in recent years. The Down’s syndrome doll, which is part of the company's Fashionistas line, was created in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to ensure that its latest doll accurately represented people with Down's syndrome.</p>

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<p>As per media reports, the doll has a shorter stature and a longer torso, with a rounder face, smaller ears, a flat nasal bridge, and almond-shaped eyes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is Down's syndrome?</strong></h2>

<p>Down's syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This extra copy of genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down's syndrome. People with the condition typically have mild to moderate intellectual disability, and they may have some physical features like a flat facial profile, upslanting eyes, a small mouth, a wide tongue, and short stature.</p>

<p>There is no cure for Down's syndrome, but there are many treatments and therapies that can help people with Down's syndrome reach their full potential.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong><em>Barbie </em>movie</strong></h2>

<p>Warner Bros' upcoming live-action <em>Barbie </em>movie, with Mattel Films as co-producer, also underlines the toy company's attempt to be more diverse and inclusive. The film, featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in lead roles, features multiple versions of Barbie and Ken (her male counterpart). Directed by Greta Gerwig and written by her and her filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, the film also stars Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Barbie </em>comes out on July 21.</p>

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Toy manufacturer Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, In a move to promote inclusion and diversity. The Barbie line has long been a target of criticism that it did not represent real women.

Toy manufacturer Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, In a move to promote inclusion and diversity. The Barbie line has long been a target of criticism that it did not represent real women. Barbie originally had white skin, a slender frame, and blonde hair. To counter the criticism, Mattel has created dolls with hearing aids, prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs in recent years. The Down’s syndrome doll, which is part of the company's Fashionistas line, was created in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to ensure that its latest doll accurately represented people with Down's syndrome. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MATTEL (@mattel) As per media reports, the doll has a shorter stature and a longer torso, with a rounder face, smaller ears, a flat nasal bridge, and almond-shaped eyes. What is Down's syndrome? Down's syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This extra copy of genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down's syndrome. People with the condition typically have mild to moderate intellectual disability, and they may have some physical features like a flat facial profile, upslanting eyes, a small mouth, a wide tongue, and short stature. There is no cure for Down's syndrome, but there are many treatments and therapies that can help people with Down's syndrome reach their full potential. Barbie movie Warner Bros' upcoming live-action Barbie movie, with Mattel Films as co-producer, also underlines the toy company's attempt to be more diverse and inclusive. The film, featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in lead roles, features multiple versions of Barbie and Ken (her male counterpart). Directed by Greta Gerwig and written by her and her filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, the film also stars Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa. Barbie comes out on July 21. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The upcoming DC movie <em>The Flash</em>, directed by Andy Muschietti, screened in its entirety at the ongoing CinemaCon, and naturally, early reactions have surfaced online. And they are wildly positive. The Ezra Miller-starrer introduces the multiverse to DC movies big time and features alternate versions of several characters. For instance, apart from Ben Affleck's Batman, the movie, penned by &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Christina Hodson, also features Michael Keaton's Caped Crusader that he played in Tim Burton's Bat-movies. Also, the movie does not have Henry Cavill's Superman, but has Sasha Calle's Supergirl. The movie is also rumoured to feature many surprises. Here are some of the reactions:</p>

<p>Fandango's Erik Davis wrote, "DC’s #TheFlash is TREMENDOUS! Forget DC, it is without a doubt among the best superhero films ever made. An all-timer. Inventive storytelling, FANTASTIC action sequences, great cast. SO MANY nerdy details. I’m in tears at the end. Everything you want from a superhero film &amp; more."</p>

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<p>Collider's Steven Weintraub wrote, "#TheFlash is fantastic. I know Ezra Miller has made a lot of mistakes but they are soooooo good in this movie. Loved Keaton, the action, humor and emotion. Andy Muschietti has crafted something special. Thumbs way up."</p>

<p>Fandom's Eric Goldman wrote, "Yeah, #TheFlash is legit great! It delivers some notably thrilling, fun and creative moments I felt I hadn’t seen in a million other superhero movies. It had me smiling from the Warner Bros. logo at the top and I even dug stuff inspired by movies I wasn’t into."</p>

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<p>Variety's Scott Mantz wrote, "THE FLASH is awesome! One of the very best DC movies, a perfect blend of action, heart &amp; humor! So many WOW &amp; chill-inducing moments that longtime DC fans will love! EZRA MILLER is superb (twice, actually!) &amp; MICHAEL KEATON’s still got it! #TheFLASH #BATMAN #CinemaCon."</p>

<p>Considering that The Flash has had a long and difficult road towards its release, this bodes well for the film's success. It has been in development in one form or another since 2014, and has experienced a revolving door of writers and filmmakers over the years before Andy Muschietti joined. And even after he shot the film, Warner Bros at one moment considered scrapping the $200 million project, thanks to the erratic behaviour of the main star Ezra Miller. They have had numerous run-ins with the law in the last couple of years. Even the lockdown induced by COVID-19 did not deter them as they were involved in a spate of incidents around the globe and many of which were violent in nature.</p>

<p>Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú, Kiersey Clemons, and Antje Traue also star.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>The Flash</em> releases on June 16.</p>

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The upcoming DC movie The Flash, directed by Andy Muschietti, screened in its entirety at the ongoing CinemaCon, and naturally, early reactions have surfaced online.

The upcoming DC movie The Flash, directed by Andy Muschietti, screened in its entirety at the ongoing CinemaCon, and naturally, early reactions have surfaced online. And they are wildly positive. The Ezra Miller-starrer introduces the multiverse to DC movies big time and features alternate versions of several characters. For instance, apart from Ben Affleck's Batman, the movie, penned by Christina Hodson, also features Michael Keaton's Caped Crusader that he played in Tim Burton's Bat-movies. Also, the movie does not have Henry Cavill's Superman, but has Sasha Calle's Supergirl. The movie is also rumoured to feature many surprises. Here are some of the reactions: Fandango's Erik Davis wrote, "DC’s #TheFlash is TREMENDOUS! Forget DC, it is without a doubt among the best superhero films ever made. An all-timer. Inventive storytelling, FANTASTIC action sequences, great cast. SO MANY nerdy details. I’m in tears at the end. Everything you want from a superhero film & more." Collider's Steven Weintraub wrote, "#TheFlash is fantastic. I know Ezra Miller has made a lot of mistakes but they are soooooo good in this movie. Loved Keaton, the action, humor and emotion. Andy Muschietti has crafted something special. Thumbs way up." Fandom's Eric Goldman wrote, "Yeah, #TheFlash is legit great! It delivers some notably thrilling, fun and creative moments I felt I hadn’t seen in a million other superhero movies. It had me smiling from the Warner Bros. logo at the top and I even dug stuff inspired by movies I wasn’t into." Variety's Scott Mantz wrote, "THE FLASH is awesome! One of the very best DC movies, a perfect blend of action, heart & humor! So many WOW & chill-inducing moments that longtime DC fans will love! EZRA MILLER is superb (twice, actually!) & MICHAEL KEATON’s still got it! #TheFLASH #BATMAN #CinemaCon." Considering that The Flash has had a long and difficult road towards its release, this bodes well for the film's success. It has been in development in one form or another since 2014, and has experienced a revolving door of writers and filmmakers over the years before Andy Muschietti joined. And even after he shot the film, Warner Bros at one moment considered scrapping the $200 million project, thanks to the erratic behaviour of the main star Ezra Miller. They have had numerous run-ins with the law in the last couple of years. Even the lockdown induced by COVID-19 did not deter them as they were involved in a spate of incidents around the globe and many of which were violent in nature. Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú, Kiersey Clemons, and Antje Traue also star. The Flash releases on June 16. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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