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Guitar smashed by Nirvana's Kurt Cobain sells for nearly $600,000
A guitar smashed on stage by Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain sold for nearly $600,000, several times its original estimate, an auction house said Saturday.
DiCaprio-Scorsese epic scores rave reviews at Cannes
The Hollywood cavalcade descended on Cannes Saturday for the premiere of Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese's Native American crime epic, "Killers of the Flower Moon" which received rave reviews.
Cannes moved by film exploring girls' decision to join IS
How do two girls go from being typical teenagers, kissing boys, dying their hair blue and entertaining a gothic phase -- to joining the Islamic State?
Martin Amis, a second-generation literary lion
One of the burdens of having a famous father is trying to measure up to him in the same field.
Hollywood royalty flood Cannes for DiCaprio-Scorsese premiere
The Hollywood cavalcade descended on Cannes Saturday for the premiere of Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese's Native American crime epic, "Killers of the Flower Moon."
US artists lead effort to restore Nina Simone's childhood home
A group of US artists have spearheaded efforts to preserve musical great and civil rights activist Nina Simone's childhood home as a cultural site, auctioning artworks and organizing a gala on Saturday in New York to raise funds.
Excitement mounts for DiCaprio-Scorsese epic at Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival is set for another major Hollywood premiere on Saturday, as Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese bring their Native American crime epic, "Killers of the Flower Moon", to the French Riviera.
Who is Jonathan Glazer, UK director wowing Cannes?
Jonathan Glazer has made just a handful of films in 20 years, but each has been unique, drawing highly memorable performances from stars such as Nicole Kidman and Ben Kingsley.
The octogenarian architect working to flood-proof Pakistan
At 82 years old, architect Yasmeen Lari is forging the way in fortifying Pakistan's rural communities living on the frontline of climate change.
Excitement mounts in Cannes for DiCaprio-Scorsese epic
Cannes is set for another major Hollywood premiere on Saturday, as Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese bring their Native American crime epic, "Killers of the Flower Moon", to the French Riviera.
Glazer's horrifyingly ordinary Auschwitz tale chills Cannes
The awful reality of Auschwitz seen from the other side of the wall, where the flowers grow and children play, is captured in Jonathan Glazer's long-awaited new film, "The Zone of Interest", which premiered Friday at Cannes.
Cannes gets rare look at real life in Chinese factories
Chinese filmmaker Wang Bing got incredible access to the inner workings of his country's textile industry by spending five years with its employees, but he fears it may be more difficult for him to work there in future.
Hollywood stance on writers strike is obscene: Sean Penn
Actor Sean Penn gave his full support to the ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood on Friday, saying it was a "human obscenity" that studios were not taking seriously concerns over artificial intelligence.
'I love being older', says Harrison Ford as he retires Indiana Jones
Artificial Intelligence may have been used to make Harrison Ford decades younger in parts of his final film as "Indiana Jones," but the 80-year-old actor said Friday he loved being older, and has no plans to slow down.
New Indiana Jones draws mixed reviews at Cannes
"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" sees the archaeologist defy age with special effects and fight off Nazis from Manhattan to Sicily, but he struggled against critics in Cannes on Friday.
Andy Rourke, the Smiths' charming man, dies aged 59
The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, whose pounding rhythms underscored some of the most influential albums in British music history, has died at the age of 59, band-mate Johnny Marr announced Friday.
Kitano returns to Cannes, 'indifferent' to success
Takeshi Kitano makes his comeback at Cannes next week with a new samurai epic, but the cult Japanese filmmaker told AFP that he strives to remain "indifferent" to success.
Twitter says Microsoft broke its rules for developers
Twitter on Thursday accused Microsoft of breaking the social network's rules for developers who access the platform's data, according to a copy of a letter seen by AFP.
Cannes honours Ford at Indiana Jones premiere
"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" saw Harrison Ford defy age and crack the whip one last time as one of the most anticipated blockbusters of the year got its world premiere in Cannes on Thursday.
New Indiana Jones director gives 'best version' of Spielberg
It is no easy feat taking over an iconic saga like Indiana Jones, but new director James Mangold says he wanted to deliver the "best version" of what his childhood hero Steven Spielberg had done with the four previous films.
US top court backs Big Tech over terror claims
The US Supreme Court handed a victory to Twitter and Google on Thursday, saying the social media giants could not be held liable by victims of terrorist attacks for posts that endorsed the Islamic State group.
US top court: photographer cheated over Warhol print of Prince
The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a photographer was denied fair payment over the publication of an Andy Warhol print of the singer Prince, in a case with major implications for copyright law and the art world.
Almodovar preparing first-ever US movie
Spain's flamboyant director Pedro Almodovar is readying his first English-language feature film in the United States, also the first time he has shot abroad, his production company told AFP on Thursday.
Rival claims over Prince Harry, Meghan NY 'car chase'
Competing claims surfaced Thursday over Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's purported involvement in a "near catastrophic car chase" with paparazzi in New York.
Scandal-mired French film warms hearts at Cannes
On-set scandal may have haunted French director Catherine Corsini's new film, but the movie was well-received by critics in Cannes for its strong acting performances.
Steve McQueen's marathon documentary divides Cannes
Eyelids grew heavy and bums numb on Thursday at a four-and-a-half-hour screening of Steve McQueen's documentary on Amsterdam during World War II, which Cannes critics either adored or suffered through.
London show explores sari's 21st century reinvention
The sari is being reinvented for the modern age in an Indian "fashion revolution," with around 60 trailblazing examples due to go on display at a new exhibition in London.
Almodovar's 'queer' Western heats up rainy Cannes
The premiere of Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's queer Western, with Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal as tormented lovers, received rave reviews at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday and left many wanting more.
Cannes: Kore-eda's 'Monster' with a big heart
Japan's Palme d'Or winner Hirokazu Kore-eda unveiled his new movie "Monster" at Cannes on Wednesday, a heartwarming tale despite its ominous title.
Stories on me 'horrifically written fiction': Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp dismissed years of negative press over his tumultuous marriage to Amber Heard, telling the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday that most of the stories about him were "fantastically, horrifically written fiction".
Johnny Depp: stories on me 'horrifically written fiction'
Johnny Depp hit back on Wednesday against years of negative press, telling the Cannes Film Festival that most of the stories about him were "fantastically, horrifically written fiction".
Indiana Jones: six things to know
Indiana Jones turned archaeology into a swashbuckling adventure of snake pits and lost treasures.