Entertainment
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Swiss probe rape allegation against Roman Polanski
[ad_1] ZURICH (Reuters) – A former German actress and model has told Swiss authorities that film director Roman Polanski raped her at his mountain chalet in 1972 when she was 15 years old, local prosecutors…
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Jason Aldean, Jennifer Lopez cancel shows after Las Vegas shooting
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Country star Jason Aldean said on Tuesday he would cancel three shows this week to honor victims of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in which a gunman…
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The Killers land first Billboard No. 1 with 'Wonderful Wonderful'
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Las Vegas rockers The Killers landed their first chart-topping album on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart on Monday, staving off new records from rapper Macklemore and R&B singer Jhene Aiko.…
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Music mogul Clive Davis tells of heartbreak over Whitney Houston death
[ad_1] LONDON(Reuters) – For music mogul Clive Davis, one memory stands out from a six-decade career – the sudden death of long-time collaborator Whitney Houston. The Grammy-winning record producer and executive – and subject of…
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Rocker Tom Petty dies after cardiac arrest: manager
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Veteran rocker Tom Petty, best known for hits such as “Free Fallin’” and “American Girl,” died on Monday after he was found unconscious and in cardiac arrest, his manager said.…
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Country stars heartbroken over shooting at Vegas 'neon sleepover'
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – American country music stars were gripped by fear and horror after Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas turned a three-day open-air festival attended by some 22,000 people into a scene…
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O.J. Simpson walks out of Nevada prison after serving nine years for robbery
[ad_1] (Reuters) – O.J. Simpson, acquitted of the 1994 murder of his ex-wife and her friend after the “Trial of the Century,” was released early on Sunday from a prison in Nevada, where he had…
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U.S. Box Office: Tom Cruise's 'American Made' dead even with 'It,' 'Kingsman 2'
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Three films are essentially tied at the top of the weekend box office, as of Sunday morning. Warner Bros. and New Line’s “It” appears to be back on top with…
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Paris' Champs Elysees gets star turn as a catwalk
[ad_1] PARIS (Reuters) – The Champs Elysees avenue in Paris got a makeover on Sunday as a giant outdoor catwalk, as celebrities and models took to the runway in the first show of its kind…
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O.J. Simpson freed on parole – Nevada prison officials
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Onetime “Trial of the Century” defendant O.J. Simpson was released early on Sunday from the Nevada prison where he had been held since 2008 for a botched armed robbery at a Las…
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U.S. rapper to sing 'Same Love' to Australian rugby fans amid same-sex marriage vote
[ad_1] SYDNEY (Reuters) – American rap artist Macklemore will perform a gay anthem at a rugby league final in Sydney on Sunday, thanks to the sport’s bosses rejecting pressure from opponents of same-sex marriage as…
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O.J. Simpson set for imminent release from Nevada prison
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Onetime “Trial of the Century” defendant O.J. Simpson could be freed as early as Sunday from prison in Nevada, where he has been held since 2008 for a botched robbery,…
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Is 16th-century charcoal sketch a naked Mona Lisa?
[ad_1] PARIS (Reuters) – A French art expert believes a charcoal drawing kept in a collection for more than 150 years may be a preparatory sketch made by Leonardo da Vinci of the Mona Lisa.…
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In world of fast-paced Trump satire, 'The Simpsons' go medieval
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The creators of satirical animated series “The Simpsons,” who once eerily predicted Donald Trump would become U.S. president, cannot keep pace with the comedy he is now inspiring and have…
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'Spinal Tap' lawsuit against Vivendi can proceed, U.S court says
[ad_1] PARIS (Reuters) – The creators of the 1984 cult mockumentary “This is Spinal Tap” can proceed with their lawsuit against Vivendi after the media giant’s motion to dismiss the case was partially rejected, a…
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Replicant or human? 'Blade Runner 2049' reignites existential debate
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Was Harrison Ford’s Officer Rick Deckard a human or a Replicant robot in 1982’s “Blade Runner”? That is the question that fans of Ridley Scott’s sci-fi thriller have been pondering…
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Kim Kardashian confirms third baby on the way
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Kim Kardashian has confirmed reports that she and husband Kanye West are having a third baby, with the couple expected to use a surrogate for the birth. Kardashian’s confirmation, in…
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Florida says it has no indication O.J. Simpson moving there
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Florida corrections officials said on Thursday they had no indication from O.J. Simpson that he would move to the state after his upcoming release from a Nevada prison, amid speculation…
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What intimidates Steven Spielberg? Being subject of a documentary
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Steven Spielberg has directed dozens of award-winning movies in a 40-year career, but when it came to turning the cameras on himself he found the attention pretty uncomfortable. The double…
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Baa Baa Land: a film they want you to fall asleep in
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Clad in a sparkling ball gown and tuxedo, the stars of the latest film to premiere in London’s Leicester Square walked the red carpet in a rather unusual manner – on…
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A wedding is coming: Game of Thrones actors announce engagement
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – “Game of Thrones” actors Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie, who enjoyed an on-screen romance in the HBO television hit series, announced their engagement in Britain’s Times newspaper on Wednesday. Harrington, who…
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Aerosmith's Steven Tyler experiencing medical problem, band cancels shows
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler is dealing with an “unexpected medical issue” that has forced the band to cancel four shows in South America, the group said in a statement…
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Reality star Khloe Kardashian reported to be pregnant with first child
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Reality star Khloe Kardashian, the younger sister of Kim Kardashian, is pregnant, multiple publications reported on Tuesday, days after Kylie Jenner, the youngest member of the celebrity family, was reported…
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Shania Twain bounces back with "Now"
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Life has been tough for Shania Twain in the past decade, but the Canadian country-pop artist who ruled the charts in the late 1990s is hitting a high note again…
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Power gays and pussy hats, but 'Will & Grace' puts funny first
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Older, but certainly not wiser, Will, Grace, Karen and Jack return in television comedy “Will & Grace” this week, aiming to again test social and political boundaries but mostly to…
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Ferragamo strolls through Milan daisy garden under the stars
[ad_1] MILAN (Reuters) – Models for Italian luxury group Salvatore Ferragamo strolled through a garden of daisies in the heart of Milan on Saturday evening to wrap up the city’s fourth day of fashion week.…
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Russian suspect detained after arson attacks against last tsar film
[ad_1] MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian court ordered the detention of a man on Saturday on suspicion of trying to intimidate cinemas into not showing a new film about the country’s last tsar, Russia’s news…
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Missoni's party collection celebrates designer's 20th anniversary
[ad_1] MILAN (Reuters) – Italian designer Angela Missoni celebrated 20 years at the creative helm of the family-owned knitwear brand with a party-inspired collection, declaring herself proud of having kept the brand relevant over the…
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British actor Colin Firth gets dual Italian citizenship after Brexit vote
[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – British actor Colin Firth, who has often played the role of a quintessential Englishman in his many films, has become an Italian citizen, Italy’s Interior Ministry said. “The very famous actor,…
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British actor Colin Firth gets Italian citizenship after Brexit vote
[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – British actor Colin Firth, who has often played the role of a quintessential Englishman in his many films, has become an Italian citizen, Italy’s Interior Ministry said. British media reported last…





