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‘Before Sunrise’ was inspired by a real night Richard Linklater spent with Amy Lehrhaupt in 1989. They talked until dawn and never met again. Amy died in 1994, never seeing the film she helped inspire—a love story without a sequel, but with lasting impact

In 1983, KISS shocked fans by removing their makeup live on MTV to promote Lick It Up, aiming to revive their fading popularity. The bold move worked, leading to a hit album and a new era—until their classic face paint returned in 1996.

‘Akira’ revolutionized animation by using 327 unique colours—including 50 created from scratch—to bring Neo-Tokyo to life. Its vivid, hand-crafted palette set a new visual standard, influencing anime, films, and games for decades to come.

In 1991, Tamil Odissi dancer Yamuna Sangarasivam shared the screen with Michael Jackson in ‘Black or White’. Chosen from 3,000 dancers, her role symbolized cultural unity—an iconic, often-overlooked moment of global artistic fusion.

Filmmakers hide cameras in mirror shots using clever angles, fake mirrors, body doubles, or digital effects. From hidden sets to CGI, it's all movie magic designed to keep the illusion alive without showing the crew or breaking the scene’s realism.

Stephen King's ‘Dollar Baby’ program lets film students adapt select short stories for just $1. Aimed at non-commercial use, it helps aspiring filmmakers hone their craft. Notable alumni include Frank Darabont.

Rod Stewart has co-designed a leopard-print boom box-shaped toilet for Glastonbury 2025 with WaterAid, raising awareness for global sanitation. Set near the Pyramid Stage, it plays his hits as he prepares for his Legends slot, joined by surprise guests.

Liam Payne’s sister Ruth Gibbins shared her pride and grief ahead of Netflix’s ‘Building the Band’, where he appears posthumously. Payne filmed the show before his death in October 2024. The series premieres on 9 July, with support from his family.

Lewis Capaldi returns with emotional new single ‘Survive’, sparking rumours of a secret Glastonbury 2025 set. Billboards and a TBA slot on the Pyramid Stage hint at his comeback after a 2023 performance cut short due to Tourette’s.

Miley Cyrus addressed backlash over claims she and Naomi Campbell ignored fans at a London signing. She cited crowd size and no-photo rules, thanking attendees. Campbell echoed the sentiment.