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VIDEO: Sampling Africa's 2016 'pop culture'

2015-12-31 10:34:19| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

The BBC's Africa Business Report takes a look at the trends emerging in popular culture on the continent.

A year in pop culture: Hellos, goodbyes, and Caitlyn Jenner

2015-12-17 23:16:02| Real Estate - Topix.net

In this Dec. 3, 2014 file photo, Amy Schumer arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party in Los Angeles. Schumer starred in her own comedy, "Train Wreck," and signed a multi-million dollar memoir deal.

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Happy Birthday! (Or Why Other Pop Culture Isn't In the Public Domain)

2015-09-29 19:03:04| PC Magazine Software Product Guide

What about Superman? Mickey Mouse? Tarzan? When do they all get free to use? In most cases, not for a long time.

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Nintendo's Mario is as much of a pop culture icon as Mickey Mouse. Photo: Nintendo

2015-09-13 05:34:46| Electronics - Topix.net

Super Mario, the hyperactive little plumber who has become one of the best-known characters in video game history, celebrates his 30th birthday today and Japanese giant Nintendo is marking the event with the release of a creative new format. With his blue overalls, red cap and fulsome moustache, Mario is instantly recognisable, a rare quality in the games market, matched only by a handful of characters such as Lara Croft, Sonic the Hedgehog and Pac-Man.

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