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Quincy Jones awarded posthumous Oscar

The late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar at an emotional and star-packed Hollywood gala on Sunday that also handed golden statuettes to the producers of the James Bond movie franchise.

Star power fails to perk up France's premiere wine auction

Hollywood stars including Eva Longoria and Dominic West on Sunday attended a centuries-old charity wine auction in the French town of Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wines, though the sums raised fell short of expectations.

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The octogenarian architect working to flood-proof Pakistan

At 82 years old, architect Yasmeen Lari is forging the way in fortifying Pakistan's rural communities living on the frontline of climate change.

Excitement mounts in Cannes for DiCaprio-Scorsese epic

Cannes is set for another major Hollywood premiere on Saturday, as Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese bring their Native American crime epic, "Killers of the Flower Moon", to the French Riviera.

Glazer's horrifyingly ordinary Auschwitz tale chills Cannes

The awful reality of Auschwitz seen from the other side of the wall, where the flowers grow and children play, is captured in Jonathan Glazer's long-awaited new film, "The Zone of Interest", which premiered Friday at Cannes.

Cannes gets rare look at real life in Chinese factories

Chinese filmmaker Wang Bing got incredible access to the inner workings of his country's textile industry by spending five years with its employees, but he fears it may be more difficult for him to work there in future.

Hollywood stance on writers strike is obscene: Sean Penn

Actor Sean Penn gave his full support to the ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood on Friday, saying it was a "human obscenity" that studios were not taking seriously concerns over artificial intelligence.

'I love being older', says Harrison Ford as he retires Indiana Jones

Artificial Intelligence may have been used to make Harrison Ford decades younger in parts of his final film as "Indiana Jones," but the 80-year-old actor said Friday he loved being older, and has no plans to slow down.

New Indiana Jones draws mixed reviews at Cannes

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" sees the archaeologist defy age with special effects and fight off Nazis from Manhattan to Sicily, but he struggled against critics in Cannes on Friday.

Andy Rourke, the Smiths' charming man, dies aged 59

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, whose pounding rhythms underscored some of the most influential albums in British music history, has died at the age of 59, band-mate Johnny Marr announced Friday.

Kitano returns to Cannes, 'indifferent' to success

Takeshi Kitano makes his comeback at Cannes next week with a new samurai epic, but the cult Japanese filmmaker told AFP that he strives to remain "indifferent" to success.

Twitter says Microsoft broke its rules for developers

Twitter on Thursday accused Microsoft of breaking the social network's rules for developers who access the platform's data, according to a copy of a letter seen by AFP.

Cannes honours Ford at Indiana Jones premiere

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" saw Harrison Ford defy age and crack the whip one last time as one of the most anticipated blockbusters of the year got its world premiere in Cannes on Thursday.

New Indiana Jones director gives 'best version' of Spielberg

It is no easy feat taking over an iconic saga like Indiana Jones, but new director James Mangold says he wanted to deliver the "best version" of what his childhood hero Steven Spielberg had done with the four previous films.

US top court backs Big Tech over terror claims

The US Supreme Court handed a victory to Twitter and Google on Thursday, saying the social media giants could not be held liable by victims of terrorist attacks for posts that endorsed the Islamic State group.

US top court: photographer cheated over Warhol print of Prince

The US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a photographer was denied fair payment over the publication of an Andy Warhol print of the singer Prince, in a case with major implications for copyright law and the art world.

Almodovar preparing first-ever US movie

Spain's flamboyant director Pedro Almodovar is readying his first English-language feature film in the United States, also the first time he has shot abroad, his production company told AFP on Thursday.

Rival claims over Prince Harry, Meghan NY 'car chase'

Competing claims surfaced Thursday over Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's purported involvement in a "near catastrophic car chase" with paparazzi in New York.

Scandal-mired French film warms hearts at Cannes

On-set scandal may have haunted French director Catherine Corsini's new film, but the movie was well-received by critics in Cannes for its strong acting performances.

Steve McQueen's marathon documentary divides Cannes

Eyelids grew heavy and bums numb on Thursday at a four-and-a-half-hour screening of Steve McQueen's documentary on Amsterdam during World War II, which Cannes critics either adored or suffered through.

London show explores sari's 21st century reinvention

The sari is being reinvented for the modern age in an Indian "fashion revolution," with around 60 trailblazing examples due to go on display at a new exhibition in London.

Almodovar's 'queer' Western heats up rainy Cannes

The premiere of Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's queer Western, with Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal as tormented lovers, received rave reviews at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday and left many wanting more.

Cannes: Kore-eda's 'Monster' with a big heart

Japan's Palme d'Or winner Hirokazu Kore-eda unveiled his new movie "Monster" at Cannes on Wednesday, a heartwarming tale despite its ominous title.

Stories on me 'horrifically written fiction': Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp dismissed years of negative press over his tumultuous marriage to Amber Heard, telling the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday that most of the stories about him were "fantastically, horrifically written fiction".

Johnny Depp: stories on me 'horrifically written fiction'

Johnny Depp hit back on Wednesday against years of negative press, telling the Cannes Film Festival that most of the stories about him were "fantastically, horrifically written fiction".

Indiana Jones: six things to know

Indiana Jones turned archaeology into a swashbuckling adventure of snake pits and lost treasures.

Egyptian artisans carve a path to world luxury markets

Egyptian luxury brands are harnessing traditional craftsmanship from jewellery design to carpet weaving to bring the country's ancient cultural riches to the world.

Elvis Presley's widow settles over late daughter's will

Elvis Presley's widow Priscilla Presley has reached a settlement over their late daughter's fortune, her lawyer said Tuesday, after she had disputed an amendment removing her from the will.

Thousands welcome Eurovision queen Loreen home to Sweden

Large crowds welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Loreen home to central Stockholm on Tuesday after she claimed the Scandinavian country's seventh title triumph at the weekend.

Cannes jury members back Hollywood writers' strike

Ruben Ostlund, head of this year's Cannes festival jury, said Tuesday he supports the screenwriters strike in Hollywood ahead of the opening ceremony for the industry shindig on the French Riviera.

Storm brews at Cannes over divisive Johnny Depp comeback

The Cannes Film Festival was set for a stormy start on Tuesday as discontent rumbled over the organisers' decision to launch with Johnny Depp's comeback as the opening film.

Two new skeletons found at Pompeii excavations

Archaeologists at Pompeii said Tuesday that they had uncovered two new skeletons of male victims who likely died in an earthquake that accompanied the devastating volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which buried the Italian city in ash in AD 79.

German court jails five over spectacular museum heist

A German court on Tuesday sentenced five gang members to up to six years in prison for snatching priceless 18th-century jewels from a Dresden museum in what media have dubbed the biggest art heist in modern history.

Greek island villages say they are being left to die

They may live in a tourist paradise, but many villagers on Greek islands despair of a central government they say does little for them.

Reviving Italy's Royal Palace of Caserta, with EU help

The Royal Palace of Caserta, a long-neglected architectural jewel near Naples, is being returned to its former glory through a vast restoration project, partly financed by the EU's recovery fund.

EU backs Microsoft's Activision Blizzard takeover

The EU on Monday gave the green light to Microsoft's $69-billion takeover bid for US video game giant Activision Blizzard, just weeks after the British competition regulator blocked the deal, putting it at risk.

Japan boyband agency apologises over sex abuse allegations

Japan's top boyband agency has issued an apology over sexual assault allegations against its late founder Johnny Kitagawa, with fans demanding Monday that the firm "fully investigate" the matter.

'Queen' Loreen: Sweden basks in Eurovision glory

Sweden was celebrating Sunday after Loreen won the Eurovision song contest, the Scandinavian country's seventh title triumph, equalling Ireland's record.

Voting underway as Liverpool stages Eurovision final for Ukraine

The votes were being tallied late Saturday in the Eurovision final, as performers from 26 countries awaited the results of the eccentric much-loved song contest being staged in Britain on behalf of war-torn Ukraine.

Meteorologists targeted in climate misinfo surge

Once trusted faces on the news, meteorologists now brave threats, insults and slander online from conspiracy theorists and climate change deniers who accuse them of faking or even fixing the weather.

Jamie Foxx out of hospital after medical scare

Oscar-winning US actor Jamie Foxx is out of hospital and recuperating from an unspecified medical emergency, his daughter and publicist said Friday.

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