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Khrystyna Totkailo, whose father died after treatment at "Odrex," stated that the clinic's lawsuit against UNN is pressure on the media. The clinic demands a refutation of the materials and 1 million UAH in compensation for covering patients' stories.
Actor Michael Keaton has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious "Man of the Year 2026" award by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals association. The traditional "Pudding Pot" ceremony will take place on February 6.
Netflix plans to change the terms of the deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery assets, switching to an all-cash payment. This will accelerate the sale process, which has been ongoing for several months and has faced resistance from regulators and competitors.
The private clinic Odrex filed a lawsuit with the Commercial Court of Kyiv against UNN, demanding a retraction of materials about affected patients and compensation of 1 million hryvnias. The clinic was outraged by publications based on the film "Wasp's Nest," which contains stories from victims' relatives and patients.
The British broadcaster BBC will seek the dismissal of Donald Trump's lawsuit over alleged defamation in the "Panorama" documentary. The BBC claims that the Florida court lacks jurisdiction and that Trump has not proven actual damages.
Paramount Skydance has sued Warner Bros Discovery, seeking information about an $82. 7 billion Netflix deal. Paramount is offering $108.7 billion in cash for Warner Bros.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed the cancellation of the screening of the RT propaganda film in Switzerland. Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized that freedom of speech cannot be a cover for disinformation.
Mstyslav Chernov's film "2000 Meters to Andriivka" has been included in the longlist for the BAFTA 2026 award in the "Best Documentary Film" category. Out of 61 submitted films, 10 made it to the list.
On January 12, Ukraine celebrates Ukrainian Political Prisoner Day, initiated in 1975 by Vyacheslav Chornovil. This day honors Ukrainians who suffered for their beliefs, particularly during the repressions of 1972 and the ongoing Russian aggression.
At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, Paul Thomas Anderson's film "Battle for Battle" won several awards, while the series "Adolescence" became the leader among television projects.
American actor Daniel Stern, known for his role in the film "Home Alone," was fined in California for attempting to order escort services. The incident occurred on December 10, and the actor received a fine and a court summons.
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards will take place on January 11 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel amidst political tensions. The film "Battle by Battle" leads in nominations.
Hollywood actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have become citizens of Guinea after confirming their genetic heritage. The ceremony took place in Conakry, where the couple plans to visit tourist attractions.
A rare copy of "Action Comics No. 1," which belonged to Nicolas Cage, has sold for a record $15 million. This 1938 comic, stolen in 2000, set a new absolute record for value.
For the first time, K-pop artists and projects have received nominations in the "Big Four" Grammy categories. Rosé and Bruno Mars are nominated for "Record of the Year" and "Song of the Year," and the group Katseye for "Best New Artist."
In its 8th week of screening, the film "You Are Space" grossed UAH 58. 95 million, with a total audience of 318,514 people. The film is confidently approaching the list of the highest-grossing Ukrainian films.
The StopOdrex website has become a public space for documenting the stories of people who consider themselves or their relatives to have been harmed by treatment at the private Odesa clinic Odrex. It stores stories that, according to the authors, disappeared from other review platforms. During its existence, the StopOdrex website has already been twice targeted for blocking by companies associated with the clinic. Activists are convinced: it is these stories that are annoying the Odrex clinic.
Relatives of deceased patients of the Odrex clinic in Odesa claim that funeral services learn about the death before they do. They suspect that the medical facility cooperates with the Anubis funeral home.
Just an hour after Svitlana Huk's husband died at the Odesa clinic Odrex, the widow received a call from the funeral home "Anubis. " Although the widow herself had never contacted the funeral home "Anubis" and had not asked the Odrex clinic to transfer her personal data to third parties. The Huk family's story raised doubts about the observance of medical secrecy at Odrex and prompted an investigation into possible connections between the clinic and the "Anubis" funeral business.
In 2025, Russians damaged 307 monuments and 261 cultural infrastructure objects in Ukraine. In total, since the beginning of the war, 1640 cultural heritage sites and 2446 cultural infrastructure objects have been destroyed.
Tarr's distinctive features were long, hypnotic shots. His career ended after the release of "The Turin Horse" in 2011.
Kristen Stewart says she “would love” to direct a 'Twilight' reboot.
One of the most legendary actors of South Korean cinema, Ahn Sung-ki, died at the age of 74 on January 5.
Actress Evangeline Lilly reported severe cognitive impairment after a head injury in May 2025. A recent brain scan revealed a decrease in functional capacity in almost all areas of her brain.
The film "Avatar: The Way of Water" has officially grossed over $1 billion at the global box office. This was reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Leonardo DiCaprio missed the Palm Springs International Film Festival due to travel restrictions caused by US airstrikes in Venezuela. The actor was supposed to receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his role in the film "One Battle After Another," but accepted it via video link.
Donald Trump criticized George and Amal Clooney on Truth Social after they obtained French citizenship. Clooney responded that he agrees with Trump on the need to "make America great again," hinting at the November elections.
The finale of "Stranger Things" grossed over $25 million, and possibly even $30 million, in cash from cinemas for screenings on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Of this amount, $15 million was earned by the No. 1 cinema chain, AMC Theaters, from an attendance of 753,000 people.
Victoria Kafka Jones, daughter of Hollywood star Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in the Fairmont San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day. The 34-year-old actress, known for her roles in "Men in Black II" and "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada," died of unknown causes.
Donald Trump hosted a charity auction at his Mar-a-Lago club, where a portrait of Jesus Christ was sold for $2. 75 million. The proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the local sheriff's office.