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Models with Down syndrome in Romania strike a pose for World Down Syndrome Day

By STEPHEN McGRATH and ANDREEA ALEXANDRU Updated 8:49 PM GMT+7, March 21, 2026 BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Dozens of models with Down syndrome strutted down a catwalk at a fashion show in Romania’s capital for an evening celebrating style, “atypical beauty” and courage to mark World Down Syndrome Day. The SEEN Anonymous Seamstresses Gala in Bucharest brought together designers from across the country, who created garments “with great kindness, care and creativity” for young p

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Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help

By ALBERT STUMM Updated 11:01 AM GMT+7, March 21, 2026 During her first year of college, Elisabeth Bradley was inspired to try weightlifting after she followed a woman tracking her fitness transformation on social media, one barbell at a time. Then, Bradley found herself to be the only woman in the weight room at San Diego State University. “I felt like I stuck out a lot, and I just thought, ‘OK, I’m gonna look dumb,’” she says. Intimidated by a room full of grunting, muscul

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AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young hospitalized in Buenos Aires

By Leila Miller and Cassandra Garrison March 20, 20261:16 AM GMT+7Updated March 20, 2026 BUENOS AIRES, March 19 (Reuters) - Stevie Young, who plays guitar for legendary Australian rock band ‌AC/DC, has been hospitalized in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires, but is still expected to perform next week, a spokesperson for the band told Reuters on Thursday. "Out of an abundance of caution, he was admitted to a local hospital where he is undergoing a full battery of tests," the s

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Netflix plans 'KPop Demon Hunters' global concert tour, source says

By Reuters March 19, 20262:19 AM GMT+7Updated March 19, 2026 [1/4] 'KPop Demon Hunters' singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami perform during the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert in Inglewood, California, U.S., December 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Purchase Licensing Rights LOS ANGELES, March 18 (Reuters) - Netflix (NFLX.O), opens new tab is planning a "KPop Demon Hunters" world tour, as it looks to capitalize on its most popular ‌movie, a source familiar with the talks sa

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Ryan Gosling goes solo in space for film ‘Project Hail Mary’

By Rollo Ross and Danielle Broadway March 17, 20265:09 PM GMT+7Updated March 17, 2026 LOS ANGELES, March 17 (Reuters) - A great deal of Ryan Gosling’s journey through the film “Project Hail Mary” unfolded in solitude. The “La La Land” actor spent long stretches filming alone on set, or ‌acting opposite an alien creature his character, Dr. Ryland Grace, dubs Rocky. “A lot of times I’d be locked into the set for hours on end with an earwig,” Gosling told Reuters. “The direct

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California studio helps autistic adults channel creativity into Hollywood careers

By Lisa Richwine and Sarah Mills March 11, 20265:04 PM GMT+7Updated March 14, 2026 LOS ANGELES, March 11 (Reuters) - (This March 11 story has been corrected to say that Lauren DeVillier is a former Discovery executive, not Sony, in paragraph 6) A powerful scene in the action epic "Gladiator II" had one big problem: a camera crew was visible behind actor Paul Mescal as his character prepared for a high-stakes battle. Jack Zimmerman, a visual effects artist, erased the intrus

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'One Battle After Another' takes best picture at the Oscars

By Lisa Richwine March 16, 20267:22 AM GMT+7Updated March 16, 2026 LOS ANGELES, March 15 (Reuters) - The darkly comic thriller “One Battle After Another” won best picture at the Academy Awards, leading a haul of six trophies on a Sunday night when Hollywood handed its top movie honors to unconventional stories . The offbeat tale of political resistance traded wins with the vampire story “Sinners,” setting up a fight to the end at the Dolby Theatre. "Let's have a martini! Thi

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Oscars TV audience shrinks 9% in US from last year

By Reuters March 18, 20268:09 AM GMT+7Updated March 18, 2026 An Oscar statue stands at the bottom of the staircase leading into Dolby theatre the night prior to the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Purchase Licensing Rights LOS ANGELES, March 17 (Reuters) - The Academy Awards telecast attracted 17.9 million U.S. viewers, a 9% decrease from the ‌previous year and the lowest since 2022, according to Nielsen data releas

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Netflix turns to theaters to launch ‘Stranger Things’ animated spin‑off

By Danielle Broadway March 18, 20262:06 AM GMT+7Updated March 18, 2026 The Netflix logo and an advertisement for Stranger Things are shown on one of their buildings in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Purchase Licensing Rights LOS ANGELES, March 17 (Reuters) - Netflix is inviting fans back into the supernatural world of "Stranger Things" with limited theatrical screenings of its upcoming animated series, "Stran

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BTS’ comeback album 'Arirang' sells 3.98 million copies on first day

By Reuters March 21, 202611:14 AM GMT+7Updated March 21, 2026 Fans of Kpop boy band BTS record BTS' new album logo "ARIRANG" displayed ahead of the band’s upcoming free comeback concert, "BTS The Comeback Live Arirang”, the band's first performance in... Purchase Licensing Rights SEOUL, March 21 (Reuters) - Big Hit Music, ‌the music label run by BTS' management ⁠agency HYBE (352820.KS), opens new tab , said on Saturday the South Korean boy band's new comeback ‌album "A

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Pop Mart and Sony team up for Labubu film to expand viral toy's reach

By Reuters March 19, 20267:05 AM GMT+7Updated March 19, 2026 oys are displayed at at Pop Mart's Skullpanda pop-up shop in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights Pop Mart is partnering with Sony Pictures on its first feature film BAFTA-nominated filmmaker attached to direct, produce and co-write Labubu film Pop Mart believes entertainment and cultural products can ensure longevity of popular characters BEI

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South Africa’s extravagant matric balls are the ‘Met Gala’ of high school dances

Mar 11, 2026 By Jacqui Palumbo Photographer Alice Mann photographed matric balls for five years for her new book “The Night is Young.” Alice Mann) Before South African high school students complete their final exams, they first walk the red carpet, pulling out all the stops for their celebratory matriculation, or ‘matric,’ balls. The dances may look different from school to school, but they have earned a reputation as mini Met Galas – from Bridgerton-themed dress codes with e

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