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Netflix’s Black Cleopatra docudrama spurs furious Egyptian broadcaster to create rival with light-skinned lead

Egypt’s Al Wathaeqya channel says their documentary will be based on the ‘utmost levels’ of research and accuracy

The Independent UK

Queen Cleopatra review – the idea that you need a white actor is utterly insidious

Adele James, who stars in this curious Netflix docudrama about ancient Egypt’s most famous queen is the best thing about it – despite the furore around her race

The Guardian - UK

TV Tonight: Our highlights for Wednesday, May 10

Race Across the World is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

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City on Fire to Queer Eye: the seven best shows to stream this week

A post 9/11 murder mystery from the makers of Gossip Girl, and the Fab Five are back to sprinkle their makeover magic on New Orleans. Plus: The Muppets Mayhem

The Guardian - UK

Middle East round-up: Palestinian hunger striker dies

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera

New releases for your streaming pleasure: May 3-9

Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!

Bangkok Post

Egypt’s antiquities ministry says Cleopatra was ‘white skinned’ amid Netflix documentary row

An online petition accusing the production of rewriting history has been signed by over 7,000 people

The Independent UK

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Afternoon Update: PM pledges billions for healthcare overhaul; Lehrmann free to pursue defamation; and a Cleopatra controversy

National cabinet agrees to measures including Medicare changes and plans to address rental crisis

The Guardian - AU

Netflix Is Getting Sued For Portraying Cleopatra As Black. Now The Film’s Director Speaks Out

A new Netflix series is being sued over its depiction of Cleopatra.

Cinemablend

Netflix sparks debate in Egypt after portraying Cleopatra as Black in series narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith

Netflix said biracial actor Adele James had been cast in ‘a nod to the centuries-long conversation about the ruler’s race’

The Independent UK

Netflix accused of Blackwashed Cleopatra

The age-old debate gets dusted off with the casting of a biracial actor to play the infamous Egyptian queen

Salon

Netflix's Cleopatra slammed and becomes one of most DISLIKED trailers leaving fans fuming

Social media users are up in arms over Netflix's new docudrama African Queens: Queen Cleopatra, with many claiming the new series is trying to 'rewrite history'

Daily Mirror

Netflix sparks debate in Egypt after portraying Cleopatra as Black in series narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith

Netflix said biracial actor Adele James had been cast in ‘a nod to the centuries-long conversation about the ruler’s race’

The Independent UK

I dug for evidence of the Rosetta Stone's ancient Egyptian rebellion – here's what I found

The Rosetta Stone is not known for its content, but as a lexicon of Egyptian hieroglyphics. The decree inscribed on the stone, however, discusses a violent revolt – largely lost to history – that shaped the trajectory of western civilisation.

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The Guardian - UK

The big idea: why you can’t leave climate out of history

Environmental changes have had far greater impact than kings and battles

Salon

All hail Netflix's African Queens Njinga

Narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith, Netflix's hybrid docuseries highlights how much history Hollywood tends to ignores

Daily Mirror

Dark side of Carry On films - 'immoral' bosses who left female stars 'humiliated'

In a new documentary revealing the darker side of the Carry On films, the late Dame Barbara opened up about how the stars 'didn't earn a lot of money'

Chronicle Live

Major Newcastle exhibition captures enduring appeal of Ancient Egypt

Visions of Ancient Egypt: Art, Design and the Cultural Imagination is running at Laing Art Gallery until April 29 with displays of art, jewellery, costumes, photographs and film

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The Independent UK

Super Bowl 2023: The biggest fashion moments in halftime show history that deserve an instant replay

As Rihanna’s highly-anticipated Super Bowl 2023 halftime show approaches, here’s a look back at some of the most iconic fashion moments of years past

The Independent UK

Super Bowl 2023: The biggest fashion moments in halftime show history that deserve an instant replay

As Rihanna’s highly-anticipated Super Bowl 2023 halftime show approaches, here’s a look back at some of the most iconic fashion moments of years past

The Conversation

2022 wasn't the year of Cleopatra – so why was she the most viewed page on Wikipedia?

At the end of every year, I gather statistics on the most viewed Wikipedia articles of the year. This helps me, a computational social scientist, understand what topics captured the most attention and gives me a chance to reflect on the major public events of the year. I try to…

Daily Mirror

Maximalist baby names set to be huge this year - from Cleopatra to Oberon

The experts at Nameberry predict a shift in baby name trends this year as parents rebel against the past. Here's a few of the maximalist names you can expect to hear around the playground

Daily Mirror

Amanda Holden to host raunchy new TV show about sex as star got 'hands on' in filming

Amanda Holden's surprising career change that's worlds away from Britain's Got Talent

Wales Online

The half naked woman in a bathtub who brought Welsh cheese back to life

Thelma Adams' stunt brought Carmarthen town to a standstill

The Guardian - UK

Papyrus by Irene Vallejo review – how books built the world

From Alexandria to Oxford, a kaleidoscopic history of the written word

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