Motley Crue rock biopic: a tale of success, excess and ants

Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll: a new movie about the antics of 1980s metal hellraisers Motley Crue, a band known as much for their hedonism as their music, has it all.

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Actor Luke Perry hospitalized in LA after reported stroke

Former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Luke Perry is in the hospital under observation, his publicist said on Thursday, following a report he suffered a stroke at his Los Angeles home.

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Acclaimed conductor and pianist Andre Previn dies at 89

Acclaimed conductor, composer and pianist Andre Previn, a versatile musician who won four Academy Awards for film scores and led some of the world's great orchestras while mastering a rainbow of musical forms, died on Thursday at age 89, his management company said.

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Disney bets on a new planet to wow 'Star Wars' fans at U.S. parks

When the "Star Wars" galaxy is brought to life at Walt Disney Co's U.S. theme parks later this year, fans will not step onto the iconic landscapes of Hoth or Tatooine.

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Hit or miss: Oscar for Alibaba's 'Green Book' no guarantee for China success

The big upset at the 2019 Oscars by "Green Book" was a victory for its Chinese investor Alibaba Pictures, but there is no guarantee the best-picture winner will be a hit when it opens this week in China where viewers prefer blockbusters.

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Southwest takes mechanics union to court over flight disruption

Southwest Airlines filed a lawsuit against its mechanics union on Thursday, accusing the workers of an illegal campaign to disrupt operations in order to improve their position in prolonged labor talks.

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BBC and ITV set to launch Netflix rival

The broadcasters aim to launch their "BritBox" service in the UK later this year.

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Metro bank shares slump on cash call

The challenger bank's shares see another double-digit fall after it unveils a fundraising plan.

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Ted Baker shares tumble after profit warning

Shares in the fashion chain fall over 11% after the fashion chain says profits will be lower-than-expected.

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Selfridges bans sale of exotic skins

Animal welfare activists say 'hats off to Selfridges' for removing the products from its shelves.

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