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Danish child abuse film shocks Cannes crowds

CANNES, May 21 — Danish director Thomas Vinterberg burst on to the scene in Cannes in 1998 with the acclaimed “Festen”, and critics say he is close to his best again this year with “The Hunt”, a shocking take on child abuse and its impact on a small community.

Unlike some movies on the same theme, The Hunt leaves no doubt as to the main ... Read More

Singer Taylor Swift (left) arrives at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 20, 2012. — Reuters pic
Singer Taylor Swift (left) arrives at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 20, 2012. — Reuters pic

Adele, LMFAO sweep tribute-filled Billboard Awards

LOS ANGELES, May 21 — Energetic performances and heart-felt tributes took center stage at the Billboard Music Awards yesterday, as Adele, LMFAO, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift came away top ... Read More

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies aged 62

LONDON, May 21 − Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb, who with brothers Barry and Maurice helped define the disco era with their falsetto harmonies and funky beats on smash hits such as “Stayin’ Alive” and “Jive ... Read More

Cannes director Haneke faces death in moving ‘Love’

CANNES, May 21 — It is a subject rarely tackled in cinema, but Austria’s Michael Haneke forces us to confront the reality that will befall us all — the end of life — in “Love”, his beautiful and ... Read More

Kanye West to debut short film ‘Cruel Summer’ at Cannes

CANNES, May 20 — Hip hop artist Kanye West will debut his short film ‘Cruel Summer’ on May 23 at this year’s Cannes Film Festival it was announced on Friday, May 18.The short art film was apparently ... Read More

Filipino Christian conservatives denounce Lady Gaga concert

MANILA, May 19 — Conservative Christian groups in the Philippines today marched near a shopping mall to demand the cancellation of Lady Gaga’s two concerts next week, saying her songs carried “demonic” ... Read More

Joke on Europe as Madagascar sequel comes to Cannes

CANNES, France, May 19 — The joke is on Europe, and in particular France, with the third animated “Madagascar” adventure, which had its world premiere at the Cannes film festival yesterday, bringing big ... Read More

‘Vampire Diaries’,  Justin Bieber lead Teen Choice nominees

LOS ANGELES, May 19 — TV show “The Vampire Diaries” earned a leading six nominations for the annual Teen Choice awards yesterday, with Justin Bieber and talent show “American Idol” coming a close second ... Read More

Noomi Rapace in ‘Prometheus’ viral video

LOS ANGELES, May 19 — The latest viral video from Ridley Scott’s upcoming film Prometheus, features Noomi Rapace as Dr. Elizabeth Shaw in a foreboding video message.The Prometheus video shows Rapace (The ... Read More

Make your mind up J.Lo, says ‘American Idol’ producer

LOS ANGELES, May 19 — Jennifer Lopez and “American Idol” producers played a cat-and- mouse game yesterday over the singer’s future on the TV talent show that revived her career and sent her to the top of ... Read More

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