Refn debuts new film 'Her Private Hell' at Cannes
Cannes [France], May 20: Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn returned to the Cannes Film Festival 15 years after his breakthrough hit "Drive" with dark new...
UK reality show pulled after sexual misconduct claims
London [UK], May 20: All episodes of Married at First Sight UK have been taken down after three contestants claimed they were sexually assaulted by...
Travolta unsure he'll direct again after Cannes debut
Cannes [France], May 20: After decades in front of the camera, John Travolta made his directorial debut at Cannes, but he's unsure he'll take the...
Gaten Matarazzo to debut in West End Rent revival
Washington [US], May 20: Stranger Things star, Gaten Matarazzo, will make his West End debut later this year, in a modern revival of rock musical,...
Taiwan Travelogue wins International Booker Prize
Washington [UK], May 20: A tale about forbidden love and Taiwanese food has won the International Booker Prize, becoming the first novel translated from Mandarin...
Mexico City hosts major football memorabilia exhibition
Mexico City [Mexico], May 19: Mexico City is not waiting for the World Cup to kick off - it has already turned the beautiful game...
Judge rules Spain must pay Shakira $100m after tax case
Madrid [Spain], May 19: A Spanish court has acquitted Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the government to return over 55 million euros in fines...
Favreau has 'healthy concern' about AI in filmmaking
Washington [US],May 19: The Mandalorian and Grogu director Jon Favreau thinks people should exercise caution when using artificial intelligence in filmmaking.
Cancelled pianist denies misleading MSO on Gaza music
Washington [US], May 19: Pianist Jayson Gillham has given evidence in his court case against a major symphony orchestra, which will test the limits of...
Musicians vanishing from Australia's major productions
Sydney [Australia], May 19: Disney has cut parts from its orchestra and replaced them with synthesised keyboard technology, leaving local musicians out of a job.
How 'Divine Visions' fueled cold war anti-communism
Oceania [Fiji], May 18: In May 1917, three Portuguese children declared that they had seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in a meadow.
Sacked pianist's case against orchestra heads to court
Washington [US], May 18: The opening strains of a concert pianist's discrimination case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are about to be heard in the...
Delta soars into Eurovision final with sparkling act
New York [US], May 16: Delta Goodrem has lifted Australia into the Eurovision final with a sparkling powerhouse vocal performance, breaking a two-year non-qualification streak.
Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40
Abuja [Nigeria], May 16: Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo has died after a battle with cancer, his family has said.
Chinese suspect extradited to South Korea over BTS hacking case
Seoul [South Korea], May 16: A Chinese national who allegedly led a multi-million dollar hacking ring that targeted a member of the K-pop super group...
Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism
Helsinki [Finland], May 16: Finland's capital Helsinki has spent billions of euros on public transport and bicycle lanes - and plans more - despite mixed...
Crowds cheer Catherine's comeback tour to Italy
Rome [Italy], May 16: The Princess of Wales received an enthusiastic welcome from Italian crowds, on her return to overseas visits following her treatment for...
Vin Diesel leads Fast and Furious reunion at Cannes
Cannes [France], May 16: The Cannes Film Festival revved up the glamour on Wednesday night with a buzzy red carpet for the midnight screening of...
Rolling Stones perform as younger selves in CGI video
New York [US], May 16: The Rolling Stones' Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood perform as CGI versions of their younger selves in...
Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
New York [US], May 16: The casting process for the new James Bond has officially begun, after years of anticipation and speculation about who will...
John Travolta wins surprise Cannes honorary Palme d'Or
Cannes [France], May 16: Hollywood star John Travolta has been surprised with an honourary Palme d'Or, the Cannes equivalent of a lifetime achievement award, while...
Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process
Tokyo [US], May 16: Using artificial intelligence to "jump straight to the result" could mean art fails to achieve its purposes of self-expression and to...
Eurovision opens in Vienna amid Gaza conflict boycotts
Jerusalem [Israel], May 14: The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a tense start in Vienna on Tuesday as Israel competed in the first semifinal...
Pan's Labyrinth returns to Cannes Classics after 20 years
Cannes [France], May 14: Mexican director Guillermo del Toro received the longest-ever standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival two decades ago for his historical...
Eurovision begins in the shadow of Israel boycott
Jerusalem [Israel], May 14: Competition is beginning at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top...
Virginia Giuffre memoir triumphs at British Book Awards
New York [US], May 14: Virginia Giuffre's powerful posthumous memoir has been named book of the year at the British Book Awards.
Chinese suspect extradited to South Korea over BTS hacking case
Seoul [South Korea], May 14: A Chinese national who allegedly led a multi-million dollar hacking ring that targeted a member of the K-pop super group...