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From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history

If the Yippies – a group of young activists known for political dissent – had their way, Americans would have elected a 145-pound pig named Pigasus as president in 1968.

The Conversation

The greatest dancer of all time? Fred Astaire’s 20 best films – ranked!

On the 125th anniversary of his birth – and with a Tom Holland biopic in the works – we run down the finest performances in the Hollywood legend’s eight-decade career

The Guardian - UK

32 of the Most Iconic Hollywood Friendships

Some have been going strong for decades.

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TV tonight: Our highlights for Thursday, August 10, 2023

The Hidden World of Hospitality is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

WhatToWatch

Glimmer of hope for foot soldiers

There was encouraging news for Bangkok's pedestrians last week when the city governor announced that during the coming year there would be a major upgrade of pavements in the Big Mango. It was promised that some pavements might even become "walkable". Well, best of luck with that.

Bangkok Post

Supreme Court Sides With Jack Daniel's Against Doggy Chew Toy Company

It's not a broad attack on free expression, but Thursday's ruling is certainly a victory for brands that can't take a joke.

Reason

Whiskey-a-no-no: dog toy cannot mimic Jack Daniel’s, US supreme court rules

Justices unanimously reject lower court ruling that defined Bad Spaniel chew toy as ‘expressive work’ exempt from trademark law

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TV tonight: a new hospital thriller from the team behind Line of Duty

Niamh Algar is brilliant in Malpractice. Plus: Derren Brown will blow your mind (again). Here’s everything to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Ghosted to A Good Person: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Chris Evans and Ana de Armas spice up a globe-trotting romcom-spy caper, while Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman star in a tale of drugs and redemption

The Guardian - UK

Saving anti-slavery poem won’t cost Charles a king’s ransom

Brief letters: Monarchy’s slave trade links | Lancashire cotton workers | Eating squirrel | Ginger Rogers’ films

The Guardian - UK

Ginger Rogers’ 20 best performances – ranked!

With the BFI celebrating the Oscar-winning actor and dancer, and ahead of the re-release of Top Hat in cinemas, we rate Rogers’ greatest films from Hollywood’s golden age

The Guardian - UK

Top Hat review – stylishly madcap dance film with Astaire and Rogers cheek to cheek

This madcap musical from 1935 about an American dance star visiting London swirls effortlessly back into cinemas, with classic songs from Irving Berlin

The Guardian - UK

Ginger Rogers Worked Smart To Become Top-Paid Performer

Ginger Rogers became one of the most successful actresses of the 1930s and 40s, often dancing with Fred Astaire as they revolutionized movie musicals.

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Supreme Court takes shot at trademark fight in Jack Daniel’s case

A dog chew toy that references the whiskey brand has sparked a dispute over trademarks and creative expression in US.

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The wild history and current fight over Sydney's Metro-Minerva Theatre

An art deco building is at the centre of a fight between theatre advocates and a property developer. It highlights the question of what to do with neglected heritage buildings.

Los Angeles Times

How 'White Noise' pulled off the strangest, most surprising dance number of 2022

With certain films, you're not at all surprised to see the characters break into a joyous dance at the end: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies. Bollywood musicals. Animated films like "Shrek" or "Despicable Me." Even the odd raucous comedy like "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Douglas Stuart faces the trauma that inspired Shuggie Bain

The author takes a trip back to Glasgow in Imagine. Plus: who really stole the World Cup trophy in 1966? Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

The Wonder to Spirited: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Florence Pugh plays a nurse sent to moniter a girl who hasn’t eaten for four months in a stunning historical thriller, while Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds bring the festive fun with their Christmas Carol remix

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'All of us are still friends': A generation later, 'The Love Boat' crew sails on

LOS ANGELES — More than 35 years have passed since the final voyage of the TV classic "The Love Boat," set aboard a luxurious cruise ship, aired in 1986. But time has not dulled the nostalgic glow around the series and its irresistible gimmick — an ever-changing rotation of major…

The Independent UK

Architect Vlado Milunić dies at 81; linked to Prague icon

Vlado Milunić, a Czech architect of Croatian ancestry who co-designed Prague’s iconic Dancing House building together with colleague Frank Gehry, has died at 81

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lady Gaga Confirms Casting in 'Joker' Sequel

Pop star and actress Lady Gaga confirmed her casting in the upcoming motion picture sequel to the Oscar-winning psychological thriller "Joker," by posting a musical teaser on Twitter. The musical clip depicts silhouettes of Phoenix and Gaga's characters dancing together to the tune of the song "Cheek to Cheek", originally…

Tribune News Service

Jerry Zezima: Come and meet my stumbling feet

Even in his present condition (deceased since 1987), Fred Astaire is a better dancer than I am.

Daily Mirror

Rescue dog refuses to leave with new owner because she'd miss her best friend

Pitbull Merrill refused to leave Rocket Dog Rescue, in San Francisco, America, without her best friend chihuahua Taco - and cried her eyes out until staff stopped the adoption

Daily Mirror

Dog dances for everybody who visits shelter in hopes someone will adopt her

Ginger Rogers has been dancing for everybody who walks past her in kennels at Orange County Animal Services - and managed to secure a new home thanks to her impressive moves

Reason

Hermes Birkin Handbags, NFTs, Trademark Law, and Rothschild (but not Controlling the Weather)

From Hermes Int'l v. Rothschild, an opinion issued today by Judge Jed Rakoff (S.D.N.Y.): Around December 2021, defendant Mason Rothschild created digital images of faux-fur-covered versions of the luxury Birkin handbags of plaintiffs Hermes International and Hermes of Paris, Inc. (collectively, "Hermes"). Rothschild titled these images "MetaBirkins" and sold them…

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