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Mexican tiger fight ritual draws blood to bring rain
Seeking to appease the god of storms and end a drought, men and women in tiger costumes whip each other mercilessly into submission in an ancient ritual in southern Mexico.
"They say it's a drop of blood for a drop of rain," Karina Vicente says as she prepares to take part in the annual tradition for the first time.
The City of Stars will shine in Istanbul
The musical film "La La Land in Concert" will arrive at the Zorlu PSM Main Stage on Oct. 6 and 7, featuring a screening of the film and a live performance of Justin Hurwitz's Oscar-winning score.
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'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl' sweeps Sundance Awards
?Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,? a moving drama about a teenager who befriends a classmate with cancer, won the top prize at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 31.
Sundance winners regularly go on to critical and awards success at Hollywood?s main prize-giving ceremonies. Last year?s top winner, ?Whiplash,? is nominated for best picture at this year?s Oscars.