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Black hats, cauldrons and broomsticks: the historic origins of witch iconography

Whether they’re knocking at your door trick or treating, or hung as decorations in shop windows, witches are rife at this time of year. They’re easy to recognise, wearing tall, pointed hats, carrying broomsticks, or peering into a cauldron – but where did these stereotypes associated with witches come from?

The Conversation

Algorithmic Censorship Changes the Way We Talk

How slang emerges from social media rules

Reason

"Fear is what motivates ignorant people to put words in my mouth": Carlos Santana refutes viral hoax claiming he opposed Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show

The AI-generated news reports were widely shared on Facebook

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Katy Perry breaks her silence on romance with Justin Trudeau with one-line quip at London O2 Arena show

Perry hinted at her relationship with the former Canadian Prime Minister while addressing the crowd on stage in London

Evening Standard

Katy Perry has given up dating British men

Pop star Katy Perry has confessed she's given up dating British men after two failed marriages to Brits and rumours she's now enjoying a new romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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KPop Demon Hunters co-directors don't want to see a live-action remake of their Netflix hit: "It's really hard to imagine these characters in a live-action world"

KPop Demon Hunters is the biggest Netflix release ever

Total Film

Jennifer Aniston hesitated to join Saturday Night Live

Jennifer Aniston has revealed how she almost joined the cast of Saturday Night Live.

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‘I lost a friend of almost 40 years’: Nancy Meyers pays tribute to Diane Keaton

Film-maker who directed Keaton in Something’s Gotta Give, and wrote Baby Boom and Father of the Bride, says ‘we have lost a giant’

The Guardian - AU

“M***********, you stole my guitar sound!”: the classic Nirvana song that another major 90s artist says ripped him off

This grunge icon reckons Kurt Cobain & co.’s biggest hit smells less like Teen Spirit and more like they nicked his guitar sound

Louder

The Internet Caught The Moment Tom Holland Corrected A Reporter After He Called Zendaya His Girlfriend

You tell ‘em!

Cinemablend

Hidden 'doomed' star revealed by James Webb Space Telescope could solve decades-old mystery

Researchers have identified a massive red supergiant on the brink of supernova in images from the James Webb Space Telescope, shedding light on a decades-old star mystery.

LiveScience

‘I had an experience there. Scary’: San Antonio woman stays at this Hilton hotel during full moon. Then her phone captures something ‘spooky’

A lot of spooky things can happen when you’re staying at a hotel. Sometimes, these things can be so eerie that you might think the hotel is haunted.

The Mary Sue

Sam Asghari: I wish the happiest for Britney Spears

Sam Asghari doesn't have any ill feeling towards Britney Spears, his ex-wife.

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Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition review – fabled album falls short of expectations

Rumours of the existence of E Street versions of Springsteen’s masterpiece have swirled for decades, but the reality doesn’t live up to the hype

The Guardian - UK

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International Business Times UK

Portia de Rossi, Ellen DeGeneres Divorce? 'Tired' Actress 'Plans' Hollywood Comeback Sans Wife

No credible evidence supports claims Portia de Rossi is divorcing Ellen DeGeneres — rumours swirl that she's quietly planning a solo acting comeback.

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5 Most Expensive Items Ever Sold at Auction In the Last Decade

From rare art to luxury cars, discover the 5 most expensive items sold at auction in the last decade—and what made them worth millions.

Cinemablend

Hey WWE Fans, Can We Have An Honest Conversation About John Cena’s Retirement Tour?

Can we be real about how it's going?

International Business Times UK

Did Katy Perry Cheat On Orlando Bloom With Justin Trudeau? Here's What We Know

New photos of Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau kissing aboard a yacht have fuelled rumours of an affair—but evidence shows the encounters occurred after her split from Orlando Bloom.

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The Guardian - UK

Taylor Swift announces behind-the-scenes Eras tour docuseries, plus new concert film

The End of an Era will air across six episodes on Disney+, with Swift promising ‘all the stories woven throughout’ record-breaking tour

The Mary Sue

‘You’re gonna go down’: California couple leaves home for 4 hours. Then they catch neighbor’s outburst on Ring camera

A Huntington Beach, California, couple had to watch their neighbor knock on their door, yelling, “You’re gonna go down.” The only issue? They weren’t even there at the time.

International Business Times UK

Reba McEntire At War With Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson? 'Competitive' Singer 'Hogs' Attention

Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson's ACM Awards collaboration 'Trailblazer' sparked fresh feud rumours, but no credible evidence supports a rift. Here's what's confirmed, what isn't, and where each star is headed next.

International Business Times UK

Glamorama Influencer Just Removed All Her TikTok Post Save For One: Here Are Other TikTok Personalities Who Got Cancelled For Being A 'Karen'

TikTok influencer Glamorama deletes nearly all her posts after a viral bakery dispute sparks backlash, reviving debate on influencer ethics and cancel culture.

The Independent UK

Katy Perry spotted kissing ex-Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on her yacht months after Orlando Bloom split

The pair sparked romance speculation after having dinner together in Montreal over the summer

The Conversation

How does ‘common knowledge’ shape our individual lives and our societies? Steven Pinker has some ideas

I don’t know about you, but ever since I can remember – from my early teens – I have been bemused about the endless rituals we humans perform; and even more so about what can and can’t be said about these rituals, especially when the rituals involve obvious hypocrisies or…

The Independent UK

Keira Knightley says she was ‘not aware’ of JK Rowling boycott before joining Harry Potter cast

JK Rowling has repeatedly come under fire for comments about gender ideology

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