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Nerves of steel and hairspray are musts for Cannes red carpet
Walking the red carpet of the world’s most famous film showcase is a test of nerves for celebrities, not helped by wind, rain and the chaos of hundreds of photographers…
“Hangover” trilogy ends on a dark note
“Daring” isn’t a word you would use very much to describe 2011’s “The Hangover Part II,” the disappointingly lazy, beatfor- beat rehash of the wild and wildly successful original “Hangover”…
Ari Folman animates Robin Wright in ‘The Congress’
Hollywood is hell. That’s an idea to set tongues wagging at the Cannes Film Festival, and it’s the distinct impression left by Israeli director Ari Folman’s head-spinning part-animated feature “The…
The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74
Ray Manzarek, co-founder of legendary 1960s group The Doors and creator of their signature organ sound, died Monday after a long battle with cancer, his manager said. He was…
Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight of 11 awards, including top artist and top Billboard…
Shabana Azmi’s Broken Images, wordy but compact
There is only one actor on stage, but there are two characters, one alive and another on a screen. But anyone could argue and agree, like many in the audience…
Denmark’s de Forest wins Eurovision song contest
Denmark’s Emmelie de Forest has won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune “Only Teardrops,” despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from…
Candice Glover wins 12th season of ‘American Idol’
The third time’s the charm for Candice Glover on “American Idol.” The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St Helena Island, SC. won the Fox singing competition after auditioning a trio…
Sweden scales down Eurovison, keeps glitz factor high
From Bonnie Tyler via a Ukrainian giant to a barefoot Dane, this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, hosted by Sweden, and promises to deliver the type of glitzy spectacle that unites…
Bollywood bad boy Dutt heads to jail over guns case
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt surrendered yesterday to serve three-and-a-half years in jail for illegal possession of weapons, in a case linked to deadly bombings in Mumbai 20 years ago. Accompanied…
Cannes is global shop window for fashion designers
Nicole Kidman and “Amelie” star Audrey Tautou kicked off 12-days of red carpet fashion at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday. The prestigious Riviera movie meet provides…
‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ eyes $100 m Box-Office Opening
Projections for “Star Trek Into Darkness” have surged in the past week, putting JJ Abrams’ space epic sequel on track to take in more than $100 million at the box…
