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The challenge of making ‘Sesame Street’ for Russians

The challenge of making ‘Sesame Street’ for Russians

When the Russian version of “Sesame Street” (“Ulitsa Sezam”) first aired in Russia in October 1996, there was a premiere event at a Moscow theater. The star muppet came out — Zeliboba, an 8ft hound-like animal tree spirit who could smell music and was even taller than Big Bird, his American counterpart. “The kids went wild,” remembers executive producer Natasha …

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Royal Mail plans up to 10,000 job cuts

Royal Mail plans up to 10,000 job cuts

Royal Mail plans up to 10,000 job cuts British postal operator Royal Mail on Friday unveiled plans to axe up to 10,000 jobs, blaming the move partly on ongoing staff strikes that contributed to a first-half loss. The announcement came one day after staff staged the first of 19 walkouts targeting the critical run-up to Christmas, joining several other UK …

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A teen horror — with heart

A teen horror — with heart

Mike Flanagan has proven he’s a master at horror that’s more than just jump-scares with his Netflix series “The Haunting of Hill House,” “Bly Manor,” “Midnight Mass” and now “The Midnight Club.” Based on novels by YA horror author Christopher Pike (also an executive producer), “The Midnight Club” is set in 1990s California and follows college-bound students. Ilonka (Iman Benson) …

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Nicola Peltz, Brooklyn Beckham go on a luxury shopping

Nicola Peltz, Brooklyn Beckham go on a luxury shopping

Nicola Peltz and her husband Brooklyn Beckham indulged in a shopping spree of the highest caliber. The couple were photographed together with their new pet pooch in swanky Beverly Hills on Thursday. The Bates Motel actress briefly snatched the poodle pup – which they named Lamb – from Brooklyn’s clutches to plant a kiss on its fluffy white face. Nicola …

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PnB Rock’s girlfriend Stephanie Sibounheuang breaks silence about his murder, says rapper ‘saved my life’

PnB Rock's girlfriend Stephanie Sibounheuang breaks silence about his murder, says rapper 'saved my life'

The devastated girlfriend of late rapper PnB Rock broke her silence Thursday following his horrific murder that took place in front of her. Stephanie Sibounheuang was having lunch with the Philadelphia native, whose real name is Rakim Hasheem Allen, when a robber shot him at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles on Sept. 12. The “Selfish” hitmaker, 30, was …

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Expert highlights ‘mistake’ Meghan and Harry made with their exit

Expert highlights mistake Meghan and Harry made with their exit

Royal expert and award-winning journalist Tina Brown said Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a mistake with their royal exit. Speaking at an event, she said the couple handled their exit from their royal life in an “unfortunate way”. Asked what she thinks the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will do next, Tina Brown said, “I think they are in …

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‘The Piano Lesson’ Broadway review: A blisteringly acted drama

'The Piano Lesson' Broadway review: A blisteringly acted drama

The revival of “The Piano Lesson,” which opened Thursday night on Broadway, is mostly in tune.   The August Wilson play’s greatest asset is its young leads John David Washington and Danielle Brooks, both of whom are already widely admired, but display an altogether new and enticing range of skills.  Theater review 2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission. At …

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