Cinema/TV
South African comic Noah will replace Jon Stewart
March 31, 2015
South African comic Noah will replace Jon Stewart
The choice of South African comic Trevor Noah as Jon Stewart's replacement on "The Daily Show" advances an intriguing new…
After actor’s death, ‘Furious 7’ director drives film to finish
March 30, 2015
After actor’s death, ‘Furious 7’ director drives film to finish
When his lead actor died suddenly, James Wan knew there was not another director who could give him advice on…
Scenarist: Shooting of ‘Neswan Qaderat’ show to start shortly
March 30, 2015
Scenarist: Shooting of ‘Neswan Qaderat’ show to start shortly
Scenarist Ahmed Atef has announced that the shooting of his new series "Neswan Qadera" (Capable Women) will start within a…
Britain to offer all infants meningitis B vaccine
March 30, 2015
Britain to offer all infants meningitis B vaccine
Britain says it will become the first country to offer all babies a vaccine for potentially fatal meningitis B after…
Taylor Swift wins artist of the year at iHeartRadio Awards
March 30, 2015
Taylor Swift wins artist of the year at iHeartRadio Awards
The iHeartRadio Music Awards should be called the iHeartTaylorSwift Awards. The pop singer cleaned house at the show Sunday, winning artist…
‘Home’ trumps expectations with $54 million debut
March 30, 2015
‘Home’ trumps expectations with $54 million debut
Jeffrey Katzenberg must be breathing a huge sigh of relief after the embattled DreamWorks Animation chief scored a much needed…
Comedian gets 2 months for assaulting oil station worker
March 29, 2015
Comedian gets 2 months for assaulting oil station worker
The Heliopolis Misdemeanor Court sentenced comedy star Maged al-Kedwany to two months in jail or a fine of LE1000 on…
Jolie delivers empowerment message at Kids’ Choice Awards
March 29, 2015
Jolie delivers empowerment message at Kids’ Choice Awards
The traditional green slime flowed at the Kids' Choice Awards, but it was Angelina Jolie's message of empowerment for youngsters…
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei and US singer Joan Baez get Amnesty’s top rights award
March 25, 2015
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei and US singer Joan Baez get Amnesty’s top rights award
Amnesty International has given its top 2015 human rights award to both Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, a fierce critic…
Khaled Youssef: I will make movies again once Egypt is stabilized
March 23, 2015
Khaled Youssef: I will make movies again once Egypt is stabilized
Film director Khaled Youssef said he would make movies again once Egypt is stabilized, stressing his love for cinema. Talking to…