The Venice Film Festival kicked off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase poised to hand George Clooney a lifetime achievement award on its opening night. The charismatic 65-year-old — a frequent red carpet guest at the world’s oldest film festival — will provide a shot of A-list […]
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George Clooney says US run by ‘least qualified people’
Veteran film star George Clooney said Wednesday the United States would surmount an “unfortunate” time in its history under the Trump administration, calling it a government run by the “least qualified people”. Clooney spoke to the media on the opening day of the Venice Film Festival, where he is to be awarded a Golden Lion for […]
Venice to roll out red carpet for Clooney on opening night
The Venice Film Festival kicks off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase handing George Clooney a lifetime achievement award on its opening night. The charismatic 65-year-old — a frequent red carpet guest at the world’s oldest film festival — will provide a shot of A-list adrenaline despite […]
Fans mourn ‘bittersweet’ final Ariana Grande gig in London
Ariana Grande fans said the US pop star’s last gig in London Tuesday before a career break would be a bittersweet moment and slammed “toxic” comments since July about her emaciated figure. Some anticipated tears at her last concert at London’s O2 venue after her team said she wants to “step back” amid concern over […]
Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur. Thirty years after the rap legend’s death, the jury found Davis, 63, guilty of murder after just a few hours of deliberation.”Count one, murder with use […]
Drones in Ithaca: Azov’s Odyssey turns Ukraine war into modern myth
In a theatrical adaptation of the Odyssey by Ukraine’s Azov military corps, Penelope beats a suitor to death with plastic grocery bags. An attack drone flies over the stage to chase a soldier, while Odysseus shouts for battlefield updates over a radio. Men sleep in khaki sleeping bags. “We are not doing Homer, that’s very important. […]
Jury begins deliberations in Tupac Shakur murder trial
A jury began deliberations on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of involvement in the sensational murder three decades ago of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, a one-time leader of the South Side Compton Crips, is accused of ordering the September 7, 1996 killing of the […]
Galliano pulls Met Gala exhibit after antisemitism backlash
Top fashion designer John Galliano announced Monday he was cancelling an exhibition of his work that was to kick off New York’s Met Gala next spring, following criticism from donors and political leaders over his past antisemitic remarks.”After much reflection and discussion with all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is […]
Naomi Watts to receive lifetime award at top Spain film fest
Hollywood star actor and producer Naomi Watts will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain’s top film festival next month, organisers announced on Monday. The San Sebastian Film Festival said the British-born Australian, a two-time Oscar nominee, would take the “Donostia” prize as “one of the most talented and recognised actresses of her generation”. Watts, […]