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Harry Potter HBO Series Casts James, Lily Potter and Charlie Weasley

The HBO Harry Potter series has cast its James and Lily Potter and will include Charlie Weasley in the character’s first screen debut. The casting expands the TV adaptation’s ensemble with key Marauders-era and Weasley family roles. It is notable for fans tracking how the reboot builds out characters not fully seen in the films.

entertainment world

Neil Young sues Trump again over 'Rockin' in the Free World' at rallies

Neil Young has filed a second lawsuit against Donald Trump, accusing the president's campaign of using his 1989 song "Rockin' in the Free World" at rallies without permission. The suit follows an earlier complaint over the same track and argues the repeated use falsely implies Young's endorsement. It adds to a growing list of artists who have taken legal action against Trump for unauthorised use of their music.

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Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour show praised as a triumph with Hozier and Kneecap

The Guardian reviewed Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour concert, calling it a triumphant show with guest performances from Hozier, Kneecap and others. The event blends live music with pro-Palestinian advocacy, underscoring how artists are using concerts to amplify political solidarity.

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Macklemore Calls for Unity at First ‘Free Palestine’ Show

Macklemore used his first “Free Palestine” show to call for unity, saying the two words are “so threatening to some people.” The remarks add a high-profile entertainment voice to public debate over the Gaza war and celebrity activism.

entertainment

Production Studios Rethink How They Operate

Variety examines the production studio being reimagined as the entertainment industry adapts. The piece looks at changes to how studios are structured and run. The shift matters because it could reshape how film and TV content is made.

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Trump attacks Bill Maher as 'complete and total loser' in Truth Social post

President Donald Trump lashed out at comedian Bill Maher on Truth Social, calling him a "complete and total loser" and telling him "don't call anymore" in a lengthy post. The outburst followed what appeared to be an effort by Maher to reach out to Trump, underscoring the president's willingness to publicly turn on figures who seek contact with him.

entertainment technology

John Oliver Warns of Republican Party’s Nazi Ties Before Midterms

In a Last Week Tonight segment, John Oliver issued an urgent warning ahead of the U.S. midterms about what the headline describes as the Republican Party’s Nazi ties. The late-night host urged viewers to pay attention to the issue before voting. The segment is political commentary and adds to pre-election messaging rather than reporting a new event.

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Chiikawa Holds Korea Box Office Lead as Yeon Sang-ho’s Paradise Lost Debuts

The anime phenomenon Chiikawa remained unstoppable at the South Korean box office, while director Yeon Sang-ho’s new thriller Paradise Lost debuted in theaters. The results highlight the continued box-office strength of anime in Korea and the opening performance of a major local filmmaker’s latest release.

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Anthropic sued over alleged use of 274 Elvis Presley songs in AI training

A lawsuit accuses Anthropic of using 274 Elvis Presley songs to train its AI models without authorization. The case adds to growing copyright disputes over whether AI companies can use music and other creative works as training data. It could affect how AI firms license and source content.