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How Elon Musk Saved 'Citizen Vigilante': Uwe Boll's Thriller Explodes Charts After European Ban

Culture 07/02/2026, 21:41

Uwe Boll's thriller 'Citizen Vigilante' starring Armie Hammer exploded the charts after being banned in Europe. A free screening of the film on the X platform, initiated by Elon Musk, gathered 10.5 million views and led to an international release. 🎬📉🚀 #Cinema #ElonMusk #ArmieHammer

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Michael Byrne Passes Away: How the Actor Who Played Grindelwald and Vogel Became the Face of British Cinema

Culture 07/02/2026, 21:38

British cinema legend Michael Byrne has passed away. At the age of 83, the actor who gave the world the images of Grindelwald, Colonel Vogel, and Mercury has died. 🎬🕊️

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Tom Hardy Stays in 'MobLand': How Guy Ritchie and Helen Mirren Saved the Series from Collapse

Culture 07/02/2026, 21:35

Tom Hardy stays in 'MobLand'! 🎬 Filming of the second season has resumed after Guy Ritchie and Helen Mirren helped resolve the conflict with the showrunner. The cast remains intact, and screenwriters are already working on the third season. 🎬🤝

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Enola Holmes 3: The Maltese Trail, Director Change, and Rating Drop

Culture 07/02/2026, 21:32

Netflix released "Enola Holmes 3": the action moved to Malta, the director changed, and the critic rating dropped to 64%. 📉 But the audience did not fail — the film immediately entered the top 10 in 78 countries. 🌍🕵️‍♀️

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Kyiv in mourning: massive destruction, casualties, and Sofia Rotaru's reaction to the July 2, 2026 strike

Culture 07/02/2026, 21:28

Kyiv declared a Day of Mourning after a massive strike on July 2, 2026: more than 20 dead, hundreds injured, and districts destroyed. Sofia Rotaru reacted to the tragedy for the first time in a long time, publishing photos of the attack consequences. 🇺🇦🕯️

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Canada at Eurovision: How the Rules of the Game Changed in 2027

Culture 07/02/2026, 21:25

Canada will officially become a Eurovision participant in 2027! 🇨🇦🎤 This became possible after changes to the EBU statutes and CBC obtaining full member status. For the first time in 12 years, the contest lineup has expanded — details of the debut in Bulgaria and new voting rules 👇

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Messi vs. Spider-Man: How Generative AI and Crossovers Are Reshaping the Film Market Ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Culture 07/02/2026, 20:48

Messi and Spider-Man have joined forces in a new teaser! 🕷️⚽ Sony and Marvel are using AI and football hype to promote the film ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Find out how technology is changing the film market.

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The Tragedy of James Ransone: Autopsy Confirms Suicide and Reveals Details of His Struggle with Addiction

Culture 07/02/2026, 19:06

An official report confirmed that actor James Ransone took his own life in December 2025. The autopsy revealed the presence of drugs and prescription medications, while also uncovering details of his long-term struggle with addiction, which he had honestly discussed in interviews. 🕯️🎬

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Vadym Yatsenko on his new post: 'I will make history' and the 'creepy' atmosphere in the Verevka Choir

Culture 07/02/2026, 18:42

Vadym Yatsenko responds to criticism after his appointment to the Verevka Choir: he called the atmosphere in the building 'creepy' due to the cult of his predecessor and promised not to repeat the mistakes of the past. The conductor acknowledged the Soviet origins of the ensemble but insists on its value for Ukrainian culture. 🎼🇺🇦

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Pushkin Monument in Kamenka Dismantled: How and Why the Park Monument Disappeared

Culture 07/02/2026, 18:22

🗿 The Pushkin monument in Kamenka has been dismantled — not destroyed, but moved to storage. The decision was made under the de-imperialization law. The public is divided: some support it, others mourn. #Pushkin #Kamenka #Deimperialization

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Josh Gad Joins the Cast of Bradley Cooper's 'Ocean's Eleven' Prequel

Culture 07/02/2026, 17:13

Josh Gad has joined the cast of the 'Ocean's Eleven' prequel! 🎬 Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie are assembling a team for a massive heist in 1962. The premiere is scheduled for 2027. 🎭🇲🇨

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Admission campaign to Ukrainian colleges: new rules, scholarships, and the role of business

Culture 07/02/2026, 16:06

The admission campaign to colleges has started in Ukraine: no NMT required, and scholarships start from 1250 UAH. 🎓 Now, business will be involved in managing education, and curricula await a major reboot. ⚙️

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Madonna on fighting for her life in intensive care: how a nurse and a plush octopus saved the Queen of Pop

Culture 07/02/2026, 15:02

Madonna has spoken for the first time about fighting for her life in intensive care due to sepsis and a coma. 🏥 The singer admitted that a nurse named Olivia saved her and showed a plush octopus named Octavia, with whom she sleeps every night. 🐙

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July Church Calendar: From Cosmas and Damian to the Day of the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine

Culture 07/02/2026, 14:13

The July church calendar in the OCU is filled with important events: from the memory of the saint healers Cosmas and Damian to the Day of the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine. Believers can expect days of memory of Princess Olga and the founders of monasticism, as well as clarifications regarding online services. 🕯️🙏

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Canada to make history at Eurovision: details of the 2027 debut

Culture 07/02/2026, 03:09

Canada will officially become a participant in Eurovision in 2027! 🇨🇦🎤 This is the first new participant since 2015. Find out how CBC/Radio-Canada obtained EBU member status and which stars from Canada have already sung at the contest for other countries. 🌍✨

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Nikolai Yanchenko: The Tragic Death of a People's Artist of Ukraine

Culture 07/01/2026, 22:04

Ukrainian show business mourns: People's Artist of Ukraine Nikolai Yanchenko tragically died at the age of 66. The musician drowned in his home pool after receiving an electric shock. Colleagues remember him as a bright person and the author of hits about the native land 🎤🇺🇦💔

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Wedding in the Midst of War: Solomiya Vitvitska and Oleksiy Sitylo Tie the Knot in an Intimate Ceremony for Their Future Son

Culture 07/01/2026, 20:00

Solomiya Vitvitska and soldier Oleksiy Sitylo got married on June 20 in Zakarpattia. Pregnancy prompted the couple to marry quickly in an intimate format without relatives. The host was pleased with the improvised ceremony. 💍🤰🇺🇦

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Victor Willis Has Died: The Voice of the Y.M.C.A. Hit and Village People Legend Has Passed Away at 74

Culture 07/01/2026, 15:23

Victor Willis, the legendary frontman of Village People and the voice of the hit Y.M.C.A., has passed away. 🎤💔 The musician died at the age of 74 after a serious illness. RBK-Ukraine reports details about the artist's life, his fight for copyright, and his return to the stage. 🕊️🎶

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