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'Fall of the ogre': Depardieu sparks #MeToo moment in French cinema
For more than a year after rape allegations against French actor Gerard Depardieu, the film industry shrugged its shoulders and the cinematic legend with more than 200 titles to his name continued working.
Chinese Olympic gold medallist condemns 'malicious' online abuse
An Olympic and world champion short track speed skater said he was "very angry" and "deeply hurt" after suffering online abuse following a collision with a Chinese team-mate during a race.
Nepali TikTok influencers reel after sudden ban
Nepali influencer Anjana Aryal went from homemaker to entrepreneur by sharing recipes on TikTok, but her lucrative business collapsed last month when the Himalayan republic banned the Chinese-owned short video app.
French celebrity writer Beigbeder held after rape allegation
Police detained French best-selling writer Frederic Beigbeder on Tuesday to question him about a rape allegation, sources close to the case told AFP.
Ancient Roman home with 'unparalleled' mosaic found in Italy
Italian archaeologists have uncovered a luxurious Roman home near the Colosseum, boasting an "unparalleled" mosaic featuring shells, marble and precious glass, the culture ministry said Tuesday.
Berlin film festival names new head
The Berlinale film festival on Tuesday named Tricia Tuttle, the former head of the BFI London Film Festival, as its new director as it prepares for a slimmed-down 2024 edition.
South Africa pop sensation Zahara dies aged 36
The family of award-winning singer Zahara on Tuesday led tributes to the Afro-pop star who has died at the age of 36.
S.Africa afro-pop sensation Zahara dies aged 36
Tributes were paid Tuesday to award-winning South African singer Zahara, whose debut album made her an overnight pop sensation, after her death at the age of 36.
Sex, death and madness on the night train from Tolstoy to Bond
The return of the sleeper train from Berlin to Paris is a reminder of the romance of railways that has long inspired writers, musicians and filmmakers.
Senegalese cinemas pay tribute to Sembene on 100th anniversary
The lights fade and the screen lights up, transporting Senegalese cinemagoers back in time to the world of Ousmane Sembene, who would have been 100 this year.
The Dude abides: 'Big Lebowski' gear under the hammer
If sipping White Russians while you go bowling with your odd-ball friends is your thing, you might like to bid on the bathrobe Jeff Bridges wore in "The Big Lebowski." But you know, that's just, like, my opinion, man.
'Barbenheimer' tops Golden Globes nominations
"Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" -- the unlikely pair of films that dominated the box office and spawned countless internet memes this summer -- topped the newly revamped Golden Globes film nominations Monday.
Original Asterix cover fails to find buyer after legal challenge
An original cover painting from the 1963 comic book "Asterix and Cleopatra" went under the hammer Sunday but failed to find a buyer after a legal challenge from the artist's daughter.
Elon Musk reinstates far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on X
Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, on Sunday reinstated far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on the social media platform, a year after vowing never to let him return.
Time of the sign: Hollywood landmark hits 100
The landmark word has loomed over Tinseltown since before movies started talking, becoming a symbol of the entire film industry.
'Love Story' star Ryan O'Neal dead at 82
Actor and heartthrob Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of "Love Story" who also appeared in "Paper Moon" and "Barry Lyndon," has died, his son said Friday. He was 82.
Led by Taylor Swift's $1 bn tour, 2023 concerts set new record
Led by Beyonce and Taylor Swift, whose "Eras Tour" was the first to bring in more than $1 billion, ticket revenues from the top 100 concert tours of 2023 jumped to a record $9.17 billion, industry magazine Pollstar said Friday.
The Pogues singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan given full Irish send-off
The hard-living lead singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, received a rousing Irish send-off with music, song and dancing on Friday, after his death at the age of 65.
Dublin crowds bid farewell to Irish songwriter Shane MacGowan
Crowds lined the streets of Dublin on Friday to their pay respects to Irish songwriter Shane MacGowan, who died last month at the age of 65.
Madrid's Prado museum throws spotlight on reverse side of paintings
A new exhibition at Madrid's Prado museum is throwing a spotlight on the reverse side of paintings, letting visitors see labels, seals and sketches that are usually hidden from view.
'Baldur's Gate 3' crowned game of the year
Role-playing hit "Baldur's Gate 3", based in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, was named video game of the year at an awards ceremony in Los Angeles late Thursday.
Fashion world descends on UK's Manchester in Chanel show
Scintillating colours and celebrities lit up a gloomy Manchester on Thursday as the British city famous for its past textile industry flaunted the latest fashion in a prestigious Chanel show.
'Dance is beautiful': Kenyan slum reaches for ballet stars
Bravian Mise hits a series of grand jetes -- leaping like a gazelle across the cramped living room -- and pirouettes during an exhaustive rehearsal at his home in a Kenyan slum.
Between love and exile: Albanian filmmaker captures nation's struggles
With short films centred on poverty, migration and love, Erenik Beqiri has helped draw the global spotlight to Albania's film industry by telling stories at the heart of the country's social and economic fault lines.
Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs again accused of rape
A fourth woman has publicly accused music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual assault, alleging he and others gang-raped her when she was 17, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
'Are you not entertained?' Taylor Swift named Time Person of the Year
With a prolific musical output, a remarkably bankable tour and a name that's headline catnip, it's no surprise that Time Magazine has declared 2023 the Year of Taylor Swift.
UNESCO names Peruvian ceviche to Intangible Heritage list
The United Nations cultural agency on Wednesday declared Peruvian ceviche -- an ancient marinated seafood dish -- part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage.
AI and A-listers: Sundance festival line-up unveiled
Kristen Stewart is among several Hollywood stars heading to next month's Sundance festival. But artificial intelligence -- the subject of, and technology behind, several new films -- could steal the show.
Norman Lear, sitcom king who changed TV -- and America
Norman Lear was television's prolific genius whose trailblazing sitcoms in the 1970s and 1980s not only revolutionized US entertainment -- they helped change the way a nation saw itself.
Taylor Swift named Time person of the year
Time magazine named US pop superstar Taylor Swift as its person of the year on Wednesday, calling the musical force of nature the "hero of her own story."
Daddy cool: Swedish dads go viral as boy band
Five Swedish fathers singing capella pop songs while taking care of their young children have taken social media by storm, with their videos garnering tens of millions of views.
Hollywood actors ratify contract to formally end strike
Hollywood actors overwhelmingly ratified a new, hard-fought deal with studios on Tuesday that paves the way for a rebound of an entertainment industry that had seen film and television production come to a halt during a months-long strike.