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Some Kindle book authors to be paid per page read
June 23, 2015
Some Kindle book authors to be paid per page read
Amazon yesterday said it will start paying writers of e-books on its Kindle Unlimited and Kindle Owner's Lending Library services…
Could Beyoncé be joining future cast of a blockbuster?
June 23, 2015
Could Beyoncé be joining future cast of a blockbuster?
Rumors are rife that Beyonce could become the latest addition to Marvel's cinematic franchise.According to The Daily Star in the…
Leftist figures slam Adel Imam’s series
June 22, 2015
Leftist figures slam Adel Imam’s series
The TV series called Ostaz wa Ra’ees Qesm, starring Adel Imam, has stirred wide controversy on social media platforms, as…
‘Jurassic World’ bites into box office, snapping Pixar streak
June 22, 2015
‘Jurassic World’ bites into box office, snapping Pixar streak
Another thundering performance for "Jurassic World" at the box office snapped up USD$102 million (RM381.41 million) for Universal this weekend,…
Apple bows to Taylor Swift on streaming payments
June 22, 2015
Apple bows to Taylor Swift on streaming payments
Tech giant Apple late Sunday bowed to pressure from pop superstar Taylor Swift and raised payments to artists for its…
Bibliotheca Alexandrina publishes book on Egyptian ancient language
June 22, 2015
Bibliotheca Alexandrina publishes book on Egyptian ancient language
The Writing and Scripts Center, affiliated to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, has issued a new book entitled ‘Words From Life in…
Zawya offers first cinematic experience for the visually disabled in Egypt
June 21, 2015
Zawya offers first cinematic experience for the visually disabled in Egypt
In an unprecedented move, Masreya Media and Zawya (Odeon) Cinema teamed up last week in an effort to showcase a…
Kanye West, Future perform at Birthday Bash 20 in Atlanta
June 21, 2015
Kanye West, Future perform at Birthday Bash 20 in Atlanta
Kanye West pranced across the stage and knelt on his knees during a performance that left many repeating the words…
Lightning damages 188-year-old George Washington monument in Maryland
June 21, 2015
Lightning damages 188-year-old George Washington monument in Maryland
The oldest monument dedicated to George Washington, the first president of the United States, has been partially damaged in a…
Auctioneers eye US$1 billion takings in London’s summer art sales
June 21, 2015
Auctioneers eye US$1 billion takings in London’s summer art sales
With an Atlantic tailwind from May auctions in New York in which the two biggest auction houses sold more than…