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London Fashion Week Puts Brave Face on Brexit

British fashion put a brave face on Brexit Friday as it began its first catwalk shows since the vote, citing a surge in sales on the weak pound despite fears that leaving the EU will hit exports and increase costs.

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In Syria's Aleppo, 'Happy' the Monkey is Zoo's Last Resident

At a rundown park near the frontlines in the Syrian city of Aleppo, a fragile truce has brought out visitors to see the last animal left at a makeshift zoo -- "Happy" the monkey.

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Bowie Tipped for Posthumous Mercury Prize Win

Late rock legend David Bowie's final album is hotly-tipped to claim the prestigious Mercury Prize on Thursday, when it will go up against fellow critics' favorites including Radiohead and Anohni.

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Sofia Vergara Tops Forbes List of Best Paid TV Actresses

Colombian-American actress Sofia Vergara topped Forbes magazine's annual list of best paid television actresses for the fifth year in a row on Wednesday, earning a whopping $43 million dollars.

The 44-year-old "Modern Family" actress -- who made more money than any male star -- was followed on the list by Kaley Cuoco, 30, who plays Penny on "The Big Bang Theory" and earned $24.5 million in the 12 months to June.

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BBC Chair Quits amid Shake-Up of British Broadcaster

The head of the BBC's governing body has resigned after being asked by Prime Minister Theresa May to reapply for her job ahead of a major overhaul, the public broadcaster confirmed on Wednesday.

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Rights Groups to Push for Snowden Amnesty after Film

Amnesty International and the American Civil Liberties Union will on Wednesday urge U.S. President Barack Obama to pardon NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden on the back of a new film by Oliver Stone.

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Arkansas College Student Wins Miss America Beauty Pageant

An Arkansas business student who once kicked so high she gave herself a black eye was crowned Miss America 2017 late Sunday.

Savvy Shields, 21, wore an elegant strapless black evening gown as she accepted the crown from the 2016 winner, Betty Cantrell of Georgia.

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Kidman: Hollywood is Dead, Festivals More Needed than Ever

Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman warned Sunday that Hollywood was facing new challenges in the era of online streaming, and needed festivals more than ever to get films noticed.

"I don't think there is a Hollywood anymore," the Aussie star told a press conference in Toronto following the world premiere of "Lion" by director Garth Davis.

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'Little Men' Wins Top Prize at Deauville Film Fest

"Little Men", a drama about the friendship between two boys in New York, was awarded the Grand Prize at France's Deauville American Film Festival.

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Kanye West Performs at New York Fashion Week Party

Kanye West brought his "Saint Pablo Tour" to the small stage at a New York Fashion Week party, where he performed under smoky, dark lights, and ended his set with some outspoken words, per usual.

West hit the stage Friday night at The Plaza Hotel, where the audience — a bit sweaty and cramped and made of up fashion and entertainment industry insiders — hung on to the rapper's every move as he performed new and old songs, even jumping into the audience to rap with the crowd.

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