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Theatre legend Kani turns eye to modern South Africa

When John Kani launched his acting career in the 1960s, the only stage he could find was an empty snake pit at a shuttered South African museum.

His latest production, "Kunene and the King," opened with the Royal Shakespeare Company and played on London's West End.

It's now resuming a South African tour that was interrupted by the pandemic's theater closures.

Beloved Japanese manga ‘One Piece’ heads into final chapter

After 25 years and 490 million copies sold worldwide, the beloved Japanese manga "One Piece" is entering its final chapter, according to its creator Eiichiro Oda.

The manga, which follows the adventures of the swashbuckling pirate Monkey D. Luffy, has captivated millions of fans worldwide as its characters hunt for One Piece, the treasure coveted by all pirates.

‘Bewitched’ statue in Salem vandalized with red paint

In the wiggle of a nose, a man partially covered the "Bewitched" statue in Salem with red paint, police said.

Witnesses called police to report someone spray painting the bronze statue, Capt. John Burke said on June 7. The statue depicts actor Elizabeth Montgomery, as lead character Samantha Stephens in the 1960s sitcom, sitting on a broomstick in front of a crescent moon.

‘Top Gun’ heirs sue Paramount over sequel

Paramount was hit with a copyright lawsuit by the family of the author behind the original story used for the "Top Gun" franchise.

The "Top Gun" lawsuit was filed by Shosh and Yuval Yonay on Monday in California, according to The Wrap. The Yonays are the heirs of Ehud Yonay, the author of the 1983 article "Top Guns."

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