The Fed's favorite inflation measure cooled down even further in June
The inflation gauge tracked most closely by the Federal Reserve showed that the pace of price increases slowed last month, according to Commerce Department data released Friday.
2023-07-28 20:49
Russia urged to renew Ukraine grain deal at Africa summit
Egypt's leader says it is "essential" the deal allowing Ukraine to export grain be revived.
2023-07-28 20:28
Hugh Grant criticised by dwarf actor over Wonka role: "We are being pushed out of the industry"
An actor with dwarfism has hit out at the new film Wonka for casting Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa. George Coppen, 26, said the part should have been offered to an actor with the condition because there is already a shortage of appropriate roles for people with dwarfism. The upcoming movie will focus on the life of Willy Wonka, the mysterious character at the centre of the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, played by Timothee Chalamet. It features Grant as an Oompa Loompa trapped inside a jar. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter In previous versions of the story based on Roald Dahl's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the characters were played by actors with dwarfism. Coppen, whose father played an Ewok in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, said: “A lot of actors [with dwarfism] feel like we are being pushed out of the industry we love. “A lot of people, myself included, argue that dwarfs should be offered everyday roles in dramas and soaps, but we aren’t getting offered those roles.” In the trailer, Grant’s character is seen saying: “I will have you know that I am a perfectly respectable size for an Oompa Loompa."Wonka replies: “An Oompa what now?” The Oompa Loopma says: “Allow me to refresh your memory.” “Oh, I don't think I want to hear that,” Wonka says. “Too late,” the Oompa Loompa answers. “I’ve started dancing now. Once we’ve started we can’t stop.” People commented on Grant’s role on Twitter. One person wrote: “Hugh Grant is definitely in his IDGAF [I don’t give a f***] era, every decision this man makes is insane and I love it.” Another wrote: “Thought another Wonka movie was unnecessary but now I'm sold, give me more Oompa Loompa Hugh Grant”. Wonka’s release date is 15 December 2023. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-28 20:24
Who is Jess Margera? 'Jackass' star Bam Margera faces trial for assaulting brother during altercation
After entering a not-guilty plea, Bam Margera was released on a $50,000 bond on Thursday, July 27
2023-07-28 19:56
Lizzo nails recorder rendition of the Lord Of The Rings theme song while in Hobbiton
Lizzo has been taking her trip to Hobbiton, New Zealand very seriously. So seriously, she dressed up as Legolas while playing the Lord Of The Rings theme tune on her recorder and posted it online. The singer stood outside of a hobbit home as she effortlessly jammed to 'Concerning Hobbits', even attracting the attention of Katy Perry, who tagged her husband Orlando Bloom and joked Lizzo was 'coming for his job'. Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-07-28 19:46
Did xQc become an actor? Streamer's excitement peaks as he spots himself in Depp vs Heard Netflix trailer, trolls say 'funniest thing ever'
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2023-07-28 19:26
How did Sinead O'Connor spend her last days? Singer's neighbors felt 'very sad' seeing her battling grief and loneliness
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2023-07-28 19:26
Adidas to release second batch of Yeezy sneakers after breakup with Ye
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2023-07-28 18:58
Who are Randy Meisner's children? Late Eagles co-founder was estranged from Dana and twins Heather and Eric
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2023-07-28 18:52
Could Joe Biden face removal in 2024? Joe Rogan asserts Democrats might replace president while discussing Newsom's agenda
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2023-07-28 18:15
Russia says a Ukrainian drone was shot down outside Moscow
Russia’s defense ministry says a Ukrainian drone was shot down early Friday outside Moscow, the third drone strike or attempt on the capital region this month
2023-07-28 17:46
Joe Rogan slams medical industry, claims it prioritizes profits over people's health and safety: 'They rig the test'
Joe Rogan once slammed medical industries for prioritizing making profits over people's health and safety
2023-07-28 16:51
