18

Jul

Paper made up quotes to defame Depp, actress tells UK libel trial

Actress and #MeToo campaigner Katherine Kendall said on Friday Britain’s Sun newspaper had deliberately misused her quotes in an article which labelled Hollywood star Johnny Depp a “wife beater”. Depp,…

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17

Jul

Don McLean’s ‘Vincent’ lyrics up for sale for $1.5 million

The original handwritten lyrics of Don McLean’s song “Vincent”, a tribute to painter Vincent van Gogh, are going up for sale with an asking price of $1.5 million. Los Angeles-based…

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13

Jul

Actress Kelly Preston and wife of John Travolta dies aged 57

Kelly Preston, the actress married to John Travolta has died aged 57 after a private battle with breast cancer. The actress had been battling breast cancer for two years. Preston…

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13

Jul

Lisa Marie Presley’s 27-year-old son and Elvis Presley’s grandson found dead

Lisa Marie Presley's son and Elvis Presley's grandson, Benjamin Keough, has been found dead. The 27-year-old was found Sunday in a suspected suicide in Calabasas, California, authorities told TMZ.The representative…

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10

Jul

Johnny Depp in London for libel trial against The Sun

US actor Johnny Depp arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Britain, 10 July 2020. Depp is suing The Sun's newspaper publisher News Group Newspapers (NGN) over claims…

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10

Jul

Reggae classic ‘One Love’ re-issued to help children upended by COVID crisis

The iconic Bob Marley song One Love is to be re-released with the blessing of the musician’s family to support children whose lives have been upended by COVID-19, the UN…

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09

Jul

Scrabble community mulls banning racial and homophobic slurs

Leaders of the Scrabble tournament community in North America are voting on whether to ban the use of racial and homophobic slurs. The vote will decide whether the words will…

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09

Jul

Glee star Naya Rivera missing after boat trip with son

Glee star Naya Rivera is missing after her four-year-old son was found alone in a boat on a lake in Southern California, officials say. The 33-year-old rented the boat on…

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06

Jul

Tom Hanks on surviving coronavirus: ‘I had crippling body aches, fatigue and couldn’t concentrate’

American actor Tom Hanks in an interview with The Guardian spoke on his experience getting infected with the coronavirus. Back in March, while he was filming in Australia, he and…

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06

Jul

Oscar winning Italian composer Ennio Morricone dies aged 91

  Oscar winner Ennio Morricone died in during the night between Sunday and Monday in a clinic in the Italian capital Rome due to the consequences of a fall. The…

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05

Jul

Victoria Beckham pays romantic tribute to her husband on their 21st anniversary

David and Victoria Beckham have paid tribute to one another on their 21st wedding anniversary, sharing throwback pictures on Instagram. On 4 July 1999, David Beckham and Victoria Adams were…

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28

Jun

New British TV drama to focus on Boris Johnson’s handling of the coronavirus crisis

A new television drama will portray Boris Johnson’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The project will be helmed by Michael Winterbottom, the filmmaker behind hits including 24 Hour Party People,…

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28

Jun

Singer Romina Power announces the death of her sister from leukaemia

Singer Romina Power announced the death of her sister Taryn after a long battle with leukaemia. Romina Power made the announcement on social media. https://www.instagram.com/p/CB7mGonnRPJ/?utm_source=ig_embed The singer gave the news…

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28

Jun

Rolling Stones threaten to sue Donald Trump over use of songs at rallies

The Rolling Stones have warned US President Donald Trump that he could face legal action if he continues using their songs at his campaign rallies. A statement from the band's…

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27

Jun

Dan Brown’s Da Vinci code, to show in British theatres in 2021

Theatregoers in the UK are about to find out that Dan Brown’s 2003 bestseller will be hitting the stage for the first time next year. The book sold 100m copies. The…

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24

Jun

Disney+ to debut in eight more countries in Europe

Walt Disney Co announced it would launch Disney+ in eight more countries in Europe, as millions of people stuck at home due to coronavirus-induced restrictions turn to streaming services for…

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24

Jun

Australian musical theatre icon Michael Falzon has died at 48 after cancer battle

Australian musical theatre icon Michael Falzon has died at 48. The Rock of Ages frontman died on Tuesday night after a prolonged fight with a rare form of germ cell…

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23

Jun

Lockdown at Bono household: board games, themed meals and cocktail nights

Movie stars, football players and the mega-rich might have had a different sort of lockdown, with ample space to roam about. But at the end of the day, it means…

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23

Jun

Batman director Joel Schumacher dies, aged 80

Joel Schumacher, the director of 'The Lost Boys', 'St. Elmo's Fire' and two of the 'Batman' franchise, has died aged 80 in New York City from cancer, according to a Hollywood…

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22

Jun

Kurt Cobain’s iconic guitar sells for €5.4 million

The acoustic guitar played by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana's iconic MTV Unplugged performance in 1993 has been sold for $6 million (€5.4 million) at auction. The record sum was paid…

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20

Jun

Angelina Jolie speaks about the global refugee crisis and reveals why she divorced Brad Pitt

      Angelina Jolie has revealed she split with Brad Pitt for the "wellbeing" of her family as she continues to "focus on their healing". The Hollywood actress said…

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18

Jun

“That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson charged with raping three women

The American actor Danny Masterson, star of the hit sitcom That '70s Show, has been charged with forcibly raping three women in the early 2000s. The 44-year-old was arrested by…

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17

Jun

Actress Emma Watson joins board of French Gucci owner Kering

British actress Emma Watson, famed for playing Hermione in the Harry Potter film series, and former Credit Suisse boss Tidjane Thiam are set to join the board of French luxury…

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14

Jun

Gianna Nannini turns 66

Gianna Nannini is celebrating her 66th birthday. She started her career in the mid 70s. During her career she released 20 albums, with the last one being  "The difference" in…

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14

Jun

Paolo Bonolis turns 59

Paolo Bonolis, the well-known TV presenter celebrates his 59th birthday today. Born in Rome, Paolo was a protagonist of the Mediaset and Rai networks from a very young age thanks…

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13

Jun

From the series – ‘Vita Spericolata’ – Rossi meets Rossi – V2

The two gentlemen Rossi at dinner. Not Mario and Giovanni, but Valentino and Vasco. A double V of class and talent, sport and music. The icon on two wheels, holder…

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11

Jun

JK Rowling says she was a victim of sexual abuse and domestic violence

Author JK Rowling revealed in a blog post on Wednesday that she has been a victim of sexual assault and domestic violence. The writer behind the popular Harry Potter series has…

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04

Jun

Coty in talks to collaborate with Kim Kardashian for cosmetics line

Coty Inc is in talks with reality TV star Kim Kardashian West over a potential collaboration for a beauty line, the cosmetics maker disclosed in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.…

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04

Jun

Chernobyl dominates BAFTA awards with 14 nominations

Chernobyl is leading the field in this year's British Academy of Film and Television Arts nominations (BAFTA), with double the nods of any other show. The Sky Atlantic/HBO mini-series has…

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31

May

Reading enjoys a lockdown renaissance in the UK

Reading is enjoying a renaissance amid the lockdown in the UK. While most of the entertainment sector has suffered as music festivals, concerts, theatre shows and film productions hang in…

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29

May

Fiat’s first docufilm telling the behind-the-scenes story of the creative process of the New 500 One-Offs

“You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” In these words, Olivier François – President, Fiat Brand Global and FCA Chief Marketing Officer – explains how…

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25

May

Advertising spending in Italy to shrink at double-digit rate

Total advertising spending in Italy is set to shrink at a double-digit rate this year because of the coronavirus crisis and nationwide lockdown imposed in March, research agency Nielsen said…

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25

May

Brian May reveals he was very near death following heart attack

Brian May, through Instagram, revealed that doctors found him to be “very near death” after suffering a heart attack. Doctors, he said, found that had three blocked arteries, which caused…

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23

May

California to give guidelines for restarting TV and movie production

California on Monday will roll out guidelines for the resumption of production of Hollywood movies and TV shows, but Governor Gavin Newsom warned that Los Angeles County would likely be…

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22

May

Ariana Grande reflects on Manchester bombing on anniversary of terrorist attack

Ariana Grande has sent a heartfelt message to fans for the third anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing. The pop star had just finished playing at the venue on 22…

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21

May

Photo Story: Adapting to the times during the coronavirus pandemic in Australia

Australian singer Casey Donovan (C-R, back) performs live during a drive-in concert at the Robyn Webster Sports Centre in Sydney, Australia, 21 May 2020. The concert was organized as part…

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17

May

Rotterdam returns as Eurovision Song Contest Host City in 2021

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its Dutch Members NPO, NOS and AVROTROS have reached an agreement to stage the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam at the Ahoy Arena.…

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15

May

Hollywood preparing for remake of ‘Scarface’

“Call Me by Your Name” filmmaker Luca Guadagnino is set to head a Universal Pictures remake of the classic film, marking the third iteration of the crime saga. The original…

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15

May

Italian musician and composer Ezio Bosso passes away

Italian musician and composer Ezio Bosso died on Friday May 15th in Bologna. Bosso, 48, has been suffering from a neurodegenerative disease since 2011. He initially continued to play the…

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14

May

Microsoft helps British musicians to replace cancelled gigs with immersive and interactive livestreams

A new initiative to help British artists and musicians replace their cancelled gigs with interactive online performances has been launched by Microsoft. The company has announced the Re:Surface project, which…

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13

May

Hackers threaten to leak sensitive documents about leading personalities

A group of hackers is threatening to leak legal documents from a law firm used by some of the world's biggest celebrities. The first leak of data came last week,…

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11

May

Photo Story: Disneyland Shanghai reopens

Performers dance to welcome tourists in the Disneyland theme park in Shanghai, China, 11 May 2020, the first opening day after the prolonged closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Disneyland…

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09

May

Photo Story: Revival of the open-air cinema in the United States

An aerial photo shows the setting sun as people wait for a movie to start at the McHenry Outdoor Theater in McHenry, Illinois, USA. Despite a stay at home order,…

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09

May

Roy Horn of magician duo Siegfried & Roy dies from COVID-19

Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75 after contracting coronavirus. Horn and Fischbacher,…

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07

May

Madonna says she had Coronavirus after Paris Concert

  Madonna said she had tested positive for antibodies which may mean she had Covid-19 -- though at the time she said she didn't realise she had it. The 61-year-old…

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07

May

Tom Cruise preparing to shoot a movie in space

American actor Tom Cruise, 57, is set to board the International Space Station to film the first narrative feature outside Earth. NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine confirmed the news earlier this…

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07

May

‘Kraftwerk’ founder Florian Schneider dies aged 73

The co-founder of electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk, Florian Schneider, has died at the age of 73 from cancer, the managers of the group announced. The band, which he set up…

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06

May

Millie Small, My Boy Lollipop singer dies aged 73

Jamaican singer Millie Small has died at the age of 73 after suffering a stroke. The star was most famous for her hit single My Boy Lollipop, which reached number…

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06

May

Cinemas in Italy may reopen but with open-air showings

Italian cinemas may reopen this summer with open-air showings at which customers will wear facemasks and keep a safe distance, according to the new 'Movement Village' project presented Tuesday. The…

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05

May

The Gladiator turns 20

It’s been 20 years since Gladiator hit theaters back in May 2000 and we’re still learning new things about the making of the sword-and-sandal epic. In a new interview on the occasion…

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03

May

JK Rowling donates £1m to two charities involved in covid-19 crisis

JK Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter adventures, is donating £1m to charities supporting vulnerable people during the lockdown. Half of the money will go to Crisis which helps…

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01

May

Madonna says she contracted Covid-19 and now has antibodies for it

The singer Madonna revealed on her social networks that she had an antibody test for the new coronavirus and had a positive result. This indicates that the singer may have…

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01

May

Rock band Queen and Adam Lambert launch new single ‘YOU are the Champions’ in tribute to frontline health workers

Rock band Queen and singer Adam Lambert are raising money for health workers fighting COVID-19 with new single ''You Are The Champions." British rock legends Queen have tweaked their classic…

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30

Apr

Harrison Ford investigated over incident at Los Angeles airport

US actor Harrison Ford is being investigated over an incident last week at an airport in southern California. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said he was piloting a small plane…

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29

Apr

Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World actor Irrfan Khan dies

Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, known internationally for roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World, has died at the age of 53. Khan died in a hospital in the western city…

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27

Apr

Embrace the moment ‘your children, in a way, are raising you up too’ – Angelina Jolie to parents

In a note that actor Angelina Jolie posted online reminded parents to embrace these moments and see this experience the new normal. While speaking about her challenges in parenthood, she…

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27

Apr

Tom Hanks donates his blood to help develop coronavirus vaccine

After recovering from coronavirus, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have offered their blood to help develop a vaccine for coronavirus. In early March, the couple tested positive for COVID-19 while…

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