"Cosmopolis" brings star Pattinson to Cannes Alexandria Sage - Reuters - 8 hours agoCANNES, France (Reuters) - "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson is a ruthless billionaire on a journey to self-destruction in Canadian director David Cronenberg's "Cosmopolis", … More »"Cosmopolis" brings star Pattinson to Cannes
CANNES, France (Reuters) - "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson is a ruthless billionaire on a journey to self-destruction in Canadian director David Cronenberg's "Cosmopolis", a searing attack on greed and capitalism launching at the Cannes film festival. In the movie based on a Don DeLillo novel of the same name, capitalism …
Elton John cancels US shows due to illness AFP - AFP - 13 hours agoElton John has canceled shows in Las Vegas this week after being hospitalized for a "serious respiratory infection" in Los Angeles, his publicists said. More »Elton John cancels US shows due to illness
Elton John has canceled shows in Las Vegas this week after being hospitalized for a "serious respiratory infection" in Los Angeles, his publicists said.
Neil Armstrong gives rare interview - to accountant AFP - AFP - Thu, May 24, 2012The famously private Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has been coaxed into giving a rare interview -- with an Australian accountant. More »Neil Armstrong gives rare interview - to accountant
The famously private Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has been coaxed into giving a rare interview -- with an Australian accountant.
- Auction of purported vial of Reagan's blood halted Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
(Reuters) - The British company that had been auctioning what it said was a vial of the late U.S. President Ronald Reagan's blood cancelled the sale on Thursday and the … More »Auction of purported vial of Reagan's blood halted
(Reuters) - The British company that had been auctioning what it said was a vial of the late U.S. President Ronald Reagan's blood cancelled the sale on Thursday and the owner will donate the material to the Reagan foundation, the company said. "We have negotiated with the consignor to arrange for the item to be withdrawn …
Queen Elizabeth meets McCartney at jubilee event AFP - AFP - Thu, May 24, 2012He may be music royalty, but Paul McCartney still has his own idols, declaring himself a "big fan" of Queen Elizabeth II as he met with her at a diamond jubilee celebration … More »Queen Elizabeth meets McCartney at jubilee event
He may be music royalty, but Paul McCartney still has his own idols, declaring himself a "big fan" of Queen Elizabeth II as he met with her at a diamond jubilee celebration of the arts Wednesday.
Kidman "oversexed Barbie Doll" in gritty Cannes film Mike Collett-White - Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012CANNES, France (Reuters) - Nicole Kidman plays an "oversexed Barbie doll" in the hard-hitting murder drama "The Paperboy", premiering at the Cannes film festival on Thursday … More »Kidman "oversexed Barbie Doll" in gritty Cannes film
CANNES, France (Reuters) - Nicole Kidman plays an "oversexed Barbie doll" in the hard-hitting murder drama "The Paperboy", premiering at the Cannes film festival on Thursday and notable for arresting scenes of sex, violence and urination. In the adaptation of a Pete Dexter novel, the Australian Oscar winner plays trailer-trash …
- Cannes style flourishes despite soggy red carpet Alexandria Sage - Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
PARIS (Reuters) - With respected French designer Jean Paul Gaultier a member of the Cannes jury this year, celebrities at the swanky film festival on the French Riviera … More »Cannes style flourishes despite soggy red carpet
PARIS (Reuters) - With respected French designer Jean Paul Gaultier a member of the Cannes jury this year, celebrities at the swanky film festival on the French Riviera knew they had to step up their fashion game. They did not disappoint. Despite occasionally rainy weather that soaked the red carpet and a no-show from Hollywood …
Lady Gaga refuses to tone down her shows: manager Bernice Han - AFP - Thu, May 24, 2012Pop superstar Lady Gaga would rather cancel dates in her world tour than make changes to appease censors and religious groups, the US singer's manager said Thursday as … More »Lady Gaga refuses to tone down her shows: manager
Pop superstar Lady Gaga would rather cancel dates in her world tour than make changes to appease censors and religious groups, the US singer's manager said Thursday as controversy dogs her in Asia.
Philippines grief at Sanchez's 'American Idol' loss AFP - AFP - Thu, May 24, 2012President Benigno Aquino led the heartbroken Philippines in heaping praise Thursday on a teenager of Filipino-Latino heritage following her loss in the final of US talent … More »Philippines grief at Sanchez's 'American Idol' loss
President Benigno Aquino led the heartbroken Philippines in heaping praise Thursday on a teenager of Filipino-Latino heritage following her loss in the final of US talent show "American Idol".
Assault case against Aussie IPL cricketer dropped AFP - AFP - Thu, May 24, 2012Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach is to be cleared of accusations that he molested a woman and beat up her fiance during the IPL tournament in India, his lawyer said … More »Assault case against Aussie IPL cricketer dropped
Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach is to be cleared of accusations that he molested a woman and beat up her fiance during the IPL tournament in India, his lawyer said on Thursday.
Thai king to leave Bangkok for first time since 2009 AFP - AFP - Thu, May 24, 2012Thailand's ailing king will travel outside of the capital Bangkok on Friday for the first time in more than two years to visit the ancient capital Ayutthaya, according … More »Thai king to leave Bangkok for first time since 2009
Thailand's ailing king will travel outside of the capital Bangkok on Friday for the first time in more than two years to visit the ancient capital Ayutthaya, according to officials.
Filipina ex-nanny sues Sharon Stone; star slams claim AFP - AFP - Thu, May 24, 2012A Filipina former nanny of Sharon Stone is suing the US film star for wrongful dismissal and harassment, including by allegedly making derogatory remarks about her ethnicity … More »Filipina ex-nanny sues Sharon Stone; star slams claim
A Filipina former nanny of Sharon Stone is suing the US film star for wrongful dismissal and harassment, including by allegedly making derogatory remarks about her ethnicity and religion.
Nancy Reagan recovering 'slowly' from fall AFP - AFP - Wed, May 23, 2012Former US first lady Nancy Reagan is "slowly" recovering from a fall a few weeks ago which left her with fractured ribs, her spokeswoman said Wednesday. More »Nancy Reagan recovering 'slowly' from fall
Former US first lady Nancy Reagan is "slowly" recovering from a fall a few weeks ago which left her with fractured ribs, her spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Kristen Stewart says no shame in explicit love scenes AFP - AFP - Wed, May 23, 2012Hollywood star Kristen Stewart said Wednesday that after the "Twilight" vampire movies, she had thrown herself into the carefree sexuality of her new role in the Cannes … More »Kristen Stewart says no shame in explicit love scenes
Hollywood star Kristen Stewart said Wednesday that after the "Twilight" vampire movies, she had thrown herself into the carefree sexuality of her new role in the Cannes contender "On the Road".
With kids, career, no time to direct, says Brad Pitt Mike Collett-White - Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012CANNES, France (Reuters) - Brad Pitt, in Cannes to promote his latest movie "Killing Them Softly", has no intention of following fiancée Angelina Jolie into directing, … More »With kids, career, no time to direct, says Brad Pitt
CANNES, France (Reuters) - Brad Pitt, in Cannes to promote his latest movie "Killing Them Softly", has no intention of following fiancée Angelina Jolie into directing, he told Reuters on Wednesday. The 48-year-old, one of Hollywood's biggest stars, hit the red carpet at the film's world premiere on Tuesday, drawing noisy …
Oprah expands online with Huffington Post Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is expanding her online empire by teaming up with the Huffington Post for a section dedicated to the chat show host … More »Oprah expands online with Huffington Post
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is expanding her online empire by teaming up with the Huffington Post for a section dedicated to the chat show host that will engage her audience, the Oprah Winfrey Network said on Wednesday. The Huffington Post Oprah section will launch in August, and will curate content …
- Adam Lambert boots Underwood from Billboard No. 1 Piya Sinha-Roy - Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert pushed his fellow "Idol" alum off the top spot of the Billboard 200 chart on Wednesday to score … More »Adam Lambert boots Underwood from Billboard No. 1
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert pushed his fellow "Idol" alum off the top spot of the Billboard 200 chart on Wednesday to score his first No. 1 album with "Trespassing." Lambert's second studio album sold 77,000 copies in its first week, a significantly lower debut than Underwood's …
S.African celebrities revamp school for Mandela Day AFP - AFP - Wed, May 23, 2012Prominent South African artists launched the run-up to this year's Mandela Day on Wednesday with a clean up of a public school in Soweto, the cradle of the anti-apartheid … More »S.African celebrities revamp school for Mandela Day
Prominent South African artists launched the run-up to this year's Mandela Day on Wednesday with a clean up of a public school in Soweto, the cradle of the anti-apartheid movement.
- Kerouac's "On the Road" hits screen in Cannes debut Alexandria Sage - Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012
CANNES (Reuters) - The Bible of the Beat Generation, "On the Road" premiered at Cannes on Wednesday, taking more than five decades for the frenetic tale of liberation, … More »Kerouac's "On the Road" hits screen in Cannes debut
CANNES (Reuters) - The Bible of the Beat Generation, "On the Road" premiered at Cannes on Wednesday, taking more than five decades for the frenetic tale of liberation, masculinity and post-War America to play out its journey from novel to the big screen. Furiously written on a typewriter over a three-week long creative …
Rapturous welcome for Drogba on Olympics torch relay AFP - AFP - Wed, May 23, 2012Chelsea's Champions League hero Didier Drogba was given a rapturous welcome as he carried the Olympic flame on Wednesday, the day after announcing he was leaving the … More »Rapturous welcome for Drogba on Olympics torch relay
Chelsea's Champions League hero Didier Drogba was given a rapturous welcome as he carried the Olympic flame on Wednesday, the day after announcing he was leaving the club.
- Holy Motors! Minogue, Mendes in madcap Cannes movie Mike Collett-White - Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012
CANNES, France (Reuters) - Cars talk, a man is married to a monkey and Kylie Minogue contemplates suicide in "Holy Motors", easily the oddest movie in competition at … More »Holy Motors! Minogue, Mendes in madcap Cannes movie
CANNES, France (Reuters) - Cars talk, a man is married to a monkey and Kylie Minogue contemplates suicide in "Holy Motors", easily the oddest movie in competition at the Cannes film festival screened so far this year. Directed by French film maker Leos Carax, the story follows Mr. Oscar, a man who spends each day living …
Australian tycoon 'is world's richest woman' AFP - AFP - Wed, May 23, 2012Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart has eclipsed Wal-Mart heiress Christy Walton to become the world's wealthiest woman, according to an annual index by Business … More »Australian tycoon 'is world's richest woman'
Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart has eclipsed Wal-Mart heiress Christy Walton to become the world's wealthiest woman, according to an annual index by Business Review Weekly.
Bollywood superstar defends humble Hollywood debut AFP - AFP - Wed, May 23, 2012Indian acting legend Amitabh Bachchan has warned his millions of fans to keep their eyes peeled for his long-awaited Hollywood debut, otherwise they might miss it al … More »Bollywood superstar defends humble Hollywood debut
Indian acting legend Amitabh Bachchan has warned his millions of fans to keep their eyes peeled for his long-awaited Hollywood debut, otherwise they might miss it altogether.
Johnny Depp made honorary member of Comanche Nation Zelie Pollon - Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - Actor Johnny Depp, who plays the American Indian sidekick Tonto in the upcoming film version of "The Lone Ranger," has been made an honorary … More »Johnny Depp made honorary member of Comanche Nation
SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - Actor Johnny Depp, who plays the American Indian sidekick Tonto in the upcoming film version of "The Lone Ranger," has been made an honorary member of the Comanche Nation, a Native American activist said on Tuesday. The private ceremony for the 48-year-old actor took place on May 16 at the …
Dylan, Albright to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Musical legend Bob Dylan, novelist Toni Morrison and former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright are among 13 people who will be awarded … More »Dylan, Albright to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Musical legend Bob Dylan, novelist Toni Morrison and former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright are among 13 people who will be awarded the country's highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Barack Obama next week, the White House said. The presentations will …
- Vegas probes report of underage gambling by Houston's daughter Timothy Pratt - Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Nevada authorities are investigating reports that Bobbi Kristina Brown, the 19-year-old daughter of late singer Whitney Houston, was gambling while … More »Vegas probes report of underage gambling by Houston's daughter
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Nevada authorities are investigating reports that Bobbi Kristina Brown, the 19-year-old daughter of late singer Whitney Houston, was gambling while underage at a Las Vegas hotel last weekend. The investigation follows a video posted by celebrity website TMZ.com that appeared to show Brown sitting at …
Reagan center takes legal action over blood sale AFP - AFP - Tue, May 22, 2012The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation said Tuesday it is taking legal action to stop an online auction of a vial said to contain the late US president's blood, condemning … More »Reagan center takes legal action over blood sale
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation said Tuesday it is taking legal action to stop an online auction of a vial said to contain the late US president's blood, condemning the sale as "craven."
- Michael Jackson is still "Bad," 25 years after album Piya Sinha-Roy - Reuters - Tue, May 22, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's "Bad" returns this September with new music and never-before-seen concert video in the first re-release of a full album from … More »Michael Jackson is still "Bad," 25 years after album
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's "Bad" returns this September with new music and never-before-seen concert video in the first re-release of a full album from the King of Pop's catalogue since he died in 2009, Jackson's record company and estate said on Monday. The "Bad 25" deluxe package, released on September …
Comic book "X-Men" plan same-sex superhero wedding Reuters - Tue, May 22, 2012LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Marvel comic book crime fighters X-Men have put down their weapons and picked up wedding rings for the first same-sex marriage in the superhero … More »Comic book "X-Men" plan same-sex superhero wedding
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Marvel comic book crime fighters X-Men have put down their weapons and picked up wedding rings for the first same-sex marriage in the superhero world, set for June. Marvel on Tuesday said Jean-Paul Beaubier, aka Northstar, a Canadian with piercing blue eyes and silver-streaked black hair who can …
Ken Loach hopes Hollande not another Blair AFP - AFP - Tue, May 22, 2012Ken Loach said Tuesday he felt relief at France's election of a left-wing president, but the British director said he hoped Francois Hollande did not turn out like Tony … More »Ken Loach hopes Hollande not another Blair
Ken Loach said Tuesday he felt relief at France's election of a left-wing president, but the British director said he hoped Francois Hollande did not turn out like Tony Blair.
Singer Pete Doherty's film debut dubbed a "crime" Mike Collett-White and Cindy Martin - Reuters - Tue, May 22, 2012CANNES, France (Reuters) - "Don't give up the day job" was the critics' blunt message to British rocker Pete Doherty, whose debut film role in 19th century love story … More »Singer Pete Doherty's film debut dubbed a "crime"
CANNES, France (Reuters) - "Don't give up the day job" was the critics' blunt message to British rocker Pete Doherty, whose debut film role in 19th century love story "Confession of a Child of the Century" has had its premiere at the Cannes festival. Based on an autobiographical novel by Alfred de Musset about his affair …
Naomi Campbell turns 42 in the Holy Land AFP - AFP - Tue, May 22, 2012British super model Naomi Campbell celebrated her 42nd birthday in the Holy Land on Tuesday after a late-night arrival in Tel Aviv, press reports and an AFP correspondent … More »Naomi Campbell turns 42 in the Holy Land
British super model Naomi Campbell celebrated her 42nd birthday in the Holy Land on Tuesday after a late-night arrival in Tel Aviv, press reports and an AFP correspondent said.
Beppe Grillo: The new live wire of Italian politics AFP - AFP - Tue, May 22, 2012Comedian-turned-politician Beppe Grillo is the man of the moment in Italy after his Internet-based movement made big gains in local polls last weekend with a blend of … More »Beppe Grillo: The new live wire of Italian politics
Comedian-turned-politician Beppe Grillo is the man of the moment in Italy after his Internet-based movement made big gains in local polls last weekend with a blend of populism and eco-friendly initiatives.
Lady Gaga tweets about Islamic hardliner threats Arlina Arshad - AFP - Tue, May 22, 2012Lady Gaga broke her silence about a jeopardised concert in Jakarta, saying on Twitter Tuesday that she was facing censorship from Indonesian authorities and threats of … More »Lady Gaga tweets about Islamic hardliner threats
Lady Gaga broke her silence about a jeopardised concert in Jakarta, saying on Twitter Tuesday that she was facing censorship from Indonesian authorities and threats of violence from Islamic hardliners.
Brad Pitt scotches rumours of August wedding to Jolie AFP - AFP - Tue, May 22, 2012Brad Pitt on Tuesday scotched rumours that his wedding to the other half of Hollywood's hottest couple, Angelina Jolie, would take place in August. More »Brad Pitt scotches rumours of August wedding to Jolie
Brad Pitt on Tuesday scotched rumours that his wedding to the other half of Hollywood's hottest couple, Angelina Jolie, would take place in August.
Brad Pitt mob movie portrays broken American dream Mike Collett-White - Reuters - Tue, May 22, 2012CANNES, France (Reuters) - Brad Pitt's latest movie paints a bleak picture of the broken American dream, blending a violent but comic gangster story with overt criticism … More »Brad Pitt mob movie portrays broken American dream
CANNES, France (Reuters) - Brad Pitt's latest movie paints a bleak picture of the broken American dream, blending a violent but comic gangster story with overt criticism of politicians' failure to address the economic crisis. "Killing Them Softly" takes place in an unspecified U.S. city which has borne the brunt of the …
'Provocative' Lady Gaga allowed second Manila show AFP - AFP - Tue, May 22, 2012Lady Gaga will be allowed to hold a second concert in Manila on Tuesday night after state censors ruled her "provocative" act was within legal bounds, a city official … More »'Provocative' Lady Gaga allowed second Manila show
Lady Gaga will be allowed to hold a second concert in Manila on Tuesday night after state censors ruled her "provocative" act was within legal bounds, a city official said.
British actor Robert Pattinson said Friday he was terrified making his Cannes debut as a sex-mad billionaire, in part because director David Cronenberg told him it would entail a nude on-screen medical exam. More »Robert Pattinson 'panicky' making Cannes debut film
