Cinema/TV
Filmmakers defend a language switch at English-heavy Cannes
May 20, 2015
Filmmakers defend a language switch at English-heavy Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival is as close to the movies' answer to the United Nations. The filmmakers and media of…
Kanye West says he was ‘over-censored’ at Billboard Awards
May 20, 2015
Kanye West says he was ‘over-censored’ at Billboard Awards
Kanye West is apologizing to TV viewers who saw his performance on the Billboard Music Awards. The rapper released a statement…
Hollywood Sex Abuse Documentary Screens in Cannes
May 20, 2015
Hollywood Sex Abuse Documentary Screens in Cannes
A dark side of the movie world has played out onscreen in Cannes in "An Open Secret," a documentary about…
‘Sorry about the singing,’ says Al Pacino on aging rock star role
May 19, 2015
‘Sorry about the singing,’ says Al Pacino on aging rock star role
Al Pacino apologized on Monday for his singing in the movie in which he plays the aging rock star Danny…
Portman says directing Cannes debut film was a challenge
May 19, 2015
Portman says directing Cannes debut film was a challenge
Natalie Portman played a ballerina in the grip of psychological trauma in "Black Swan", but the Israeli actress said she…
US court: YouTube may show ‘Innocence of Muslims’ film
May 19, 2015
US court: YouTube may show ‘Innocence of Muslims’ film
Google Inc should not have to remove an anti-Islamic film from its YouTube website because a woman complained that she…
“Pitch Perfect 2” showcases strength of films by women, for women at box office
May 18, 2015
“Pitch Perfect 2” showcases strength of films by women, for women at box office
"Pitch Perfect 2" hit all the right notes at the box office, snagging first place on the charts with a…
Actress: Father rejected my marriage to Abdel Halim Hafez
May 18, 2015
Actress: Father rejected my marriage to Abdel Halim Hafez
Actress Zebeida Tharwat said in a recent interview that her father had rejected her marriage to legendary Egyptian singer Abdel…
Woody Allen says his TV series will be a ‘cosmic embarrassment’
May 17, 2015
Woody Allen says his TV series will be a ‘cosmic embarrassment’
Award-winning film maker Woody Allen fears his first foray into directing for the small screen will be a disaster, saying…
Clooney goes back to future in ‘Tomorrowland’
May 17, 2015
Clooney goes back to future in ‘Tomorrowland’
Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney straps on a jet pack again for Disney's new movie "Tomorrowland," a retro-futuristic spectacle mixing environmental…