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The Dogecoin community is funding the construction of a bronze statue in Japan depicting Kabosu – the Shiba Inu dog associated with the infamous Doge internet meme.

Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy, the revolutionary new drugs for weight loss used by the likes of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Hollywood stars, have become all the rage among the country’s swish set, too. According to doctors and fitness experts, queries come in every other day from (well-heeled) patients, asking whether they can take the expensive, injectable drugs to shed those stubborn kilos. “It’s coming up in conversations everywhere. Patients ask me about it all the time,” says Ambrish Mithal, chairman and head of endocrinology, Max Healthcare. There are a lot of people interested in taking Ozempic because “the weight loss is so dramatic”, says Kiran Sethi, medical director, Isya Aesthetics.

It’s been a big year for labor organizing in the U.S. And from auto production lines to Hollywood, all eyes are on strikes taking the world of work by storm

Tom Hardy failed to impress acting icon, Patrick Stewart. Stewart didn't think too highly of his young and unknown colleague. In that movie, Hardy portrayed the clone of Captain Picard, which was created by the Romulans, known as the Praetor Shinzon.

Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike controversy, head writers of 'The Drew Barrymore Show' have decided not to return. Chelsea White, Cristina Kinon, and Liz Koe, who have been with the show since its debut season in 2020, have rejected offers to work with Barrymore once again. The aftermath of the strike has led to interviews being conducted for new writers to join the show.

(Reuters) — Striking Hollywood actors and studios will continue their negotiations on Friday, the SAG-AFTRA actors union said on Wednesday.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" will be releasing on Netflix soon for the streaming giant's subscribers in the US. The Sony Animation’s film has already been added for viewers in India, as per a report. «Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse» became one of the top grossers if 2023 during its theatrical run. From September 5, 2023, physical and VOD rollout started. «Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse» is expected to be added for viewers for the US by November, 2023, as per the report on WhatsOnNetflix. Meanwhile, Netflix is planning to raise the price of its ad-free service after the ongoing Hollywood actors' strike ends, the Wall Street Journal reported on October 3, sending the streaming company's shares up more than 3 per cent. Netflix is discussing raising prices in several markets globally, but will likely begin with the United States and Canada, the WSJ reported, citing people familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear how much Netflix will raise prices by or when exactly the new prices will take effect, according to the report. Netflix declined to comment on the report. Netflix cut prices of its subscription plans in some countries in February. In the same month, it laid out a plan to crack down on password sharing by subscribers that was rolled out in over 100 countries in May.

Drew Barrymore is preparing to make a comeback once more. The actor-host has confirmed that the fourth season of her daytime talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, will return on October 16. Initially, Barrymore faced backlash for her decision to resume her show ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ amidst the writers' strike, along with other WGA-covered shows. Critics, including picketers outside her New York City studio, raised objections. In a September 10 Instagram post, Barrymore tried to justify her return without the show's striking writers but later retracted. On September 17, she postponed the show's return until the end of the writers' strike, expressing profound apologies. Following the Writers Guild of America's tentative agreement with the AMPTP studios and streamers, the strike ended on September 26. Now, daytime talk shows, heavily reliant on celebrity guests, are rescheduling their returns, which is good news for networks hungry for fresh content amid the dual Hollywood strikes. The Talk is set to return on October 9, while The Jennifer Hudson Show already made its comeback on October 2. On Wednesday morning, Kelly Clarkson announced the return of her daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, on October 16. The talk show will be filmed at NBC Studios' Studio 6A in New York.

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In a triumphant return, Jimmy Kimmel graced the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" stage on Monday night, expressing his gratitude for being back after the conclusion of the Writers Guild of America strike. The evening began with an entertaining skit featuring guest Arnold Schwarzenegger, complete with a witty «Terminator»-inspired «you'll be back» joke. Kimmel's comeback came five months after his last show. During his monologue, Kimmel humorously shared how his Hollywood studio had temporarily transformed into a pickleball court during the labor dispute that had brought Hollywood to a halt.

(Reuters) — Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is planning to raise the price of its ad-free service after the on-going Hollywood actors strike ends, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

By Steve Gorman and Dawn Chmielewski

Mariah Carey unveiled her "Merry Christmas One and All" tour, set to spread holiday cheer across North America, starting on November 15. The 13-date tour will begin at California's Yaamava Casino in Highland on November 15, and include stops in Chicago, Boston, Toronto, Detroit, and more, concluding at New York City's Madison Square Garden on December 17, just a week before Christmas. Mariah Carey shared the news on social media, saying, «Announcing the MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL Tour!» Tickets for "Merry Christmas One and All" tour will be available through presales starting on October 4 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by a general sale on October 6 at 10 a.m. local time.

OceanGate's Titan submersible tragedy is reportedly being adapted as a film notwithstanding the criticism on social media platforms. While there have been no specific cast or plot details revealed yet, news of the film has generated significant backlash on social media, particularly among X (formerly Twitter) users.

Deadpool 3 buzz is at its zenith, with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman potentially dropping hints about Taylor Swift's MCU debut. The trio recently made a public appearance at the Chiefs Game, where Swift was cheering on her alleged beau, Travis Kelce.

Late-night talk shows are returning after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike

Taylor Swift arrived at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday ahead of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets, as rumors of her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce send the National Football League's ticket sales and television viewership soaring. The singer was shown on NBC going through a security checkpoint at the stadium alongside Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Blake Lively, about half an hour before the scheduled kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET (0020 Monday GMT). Swift's appearance, in addition to fueling further rumors about her romance with the Chiefs' star tight end, is sure to deliver another marketing blessing to the NFL. Jets ticket sales for their game against the Chiefs soared after Swift's appearance at the Chiefs' last game, with sales in a single day more than doubling the previous record for this season, according to StubHub, a ticket resale platform.

From In-N-Out Burger to California's gas prices, Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., discusses key moments from the second GOP debate at the Reagan Library on 'Hannity.'

Sarah Krouse and Jessica Toonkel contributed to this article. Write to Amol Sharma at [email protected] and Joe Flint at [email protected]