Doctors at a clinic where a major Greek pop star died last week in a blood cleaning treatment could face life in prison after prosecutors on Monday upgraded the charges against them. Police on Monday said the pair, who are a couple, tried to hide evidence after Giorgos Mazonakis died of cardiac arrest on September […]
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Emmy nominees in key categories
Here is a list of the nominees in key categories for the 78th Emmy Awards, which will be handed out in Los Angeles on Monday night.”The Pitt” topped the nominations list with 25, followed by “Hacks” with 24. So far, after the early prizes were awarded in mainly technical categories, horror-comedy “Widow’s Bay” leads the pack […]
DC’s Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, closure: media
Leaders of the Kennedy Center who have sought to add President Donald Trump’s name to the storied institution say it is facing bankruptcy and possible closure in days, the Washington Post reported Sunday. According to documents obtained by the paper, the center’s board of trustees is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to close the […]
‘Practical Magic 2’ breaks Spidey spell over N. American box office
The A-list witches of Warner Bros.’ “Practical Magic 2” cast away Sony’s “Spider-Man” from its weeks-long perch atop the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday. Nearly three decades after the beloved original, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return to star in “Practical Magic 2,” whose estimated $30 million debut ended Spidey’s six-week run […]
Comedian Chris Rock returns to directing with Hollywood drama ‘Misty Green’
Comedy star Chris Rock has returned to directing after a decade-long pause by making a drama but said that does not hint at a future filled with darker work.”I’m always going to be a comedian,” Rock said Sunday, the day after the world premiere of “Misty Green” at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).”The next […]
‘Be careful what you wish for’: ‘Obsession’ director and star reflect on success
Curry Barker knew he was making a good movie when he directed “Obsession” — but he never expected it to become a box office phenomenon that would make Hollywood obsessed with him. One year after premiering the movie at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the 26-year-old director returned to the event alongside the film’s […]
Celine Dion makes long-awaited return to stage in Paris
Celine Dion wept tears of joy on Saturday as she fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with a sell-out concert in Paris. The 58-year-old French Canadian singer appeared visibly moved as she opened her first full concert in six years with her 1990s French-language ballad “On […]
Danish WWII drama wins top prize at Venice festival
The Venice Film Festival awarded its top prize on Saturday to a Danish-made drama about a woman trying to hide a wartime relationship with a Nazi — the only feature film with a female director in the competition.”Woman Unknown” had been a major talking point of the festival due to its subject matter, which has […]
Israeli-made Gaza documentary wins Venice special jury prize
A chilling new documentary about Israel’s AI-assisted killing of civilians in Gaza by two Israeli directors won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.”NAZA”, by Oscar-winning Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, had been tipped by some critics for the top Golden Lion prize for best film after a record-breaking […]