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Comedian Anne Meara, mother of actor Ben Stiller, dies at 85

Comedian Anne Meara, mother of actor Ben Stiller, dies at 85

New York-born actress and comedian Anne Meara, known for her opposites-attract comedy routine with husband Jerry Stiller, died over the…
Oriental folklore dance troupe could perform anti-IS piece

Oriental folklore dance troupe could perform anti-IS piece

If its director has his way, a new London-based international dance troupe, specializing in Egyptian and Middle Eastern folklore, could…
French film ‘Dheepan’ wins top Palme d’Or award in Cannes

French film ‘Dheepan’ wins top Palme d’Or award in Cannes

French film "Dheepan" won the top Palme d'Or prize for director Jacques Audiard at the 68th Cannes International Film Festival…
Rooney Mara, Emmanuelle Bercot share Cannes best actress award

Rooney Mara, Emmanuelle Bercot share Cannes best actress award

In a surprise decision, the Cannes jury on Sunday split the best actress award between up-and-coming Hollywood star Rooney Mara…
Cannes fans eager to know: Who will get coveted Palme d’Or?

Cannes fans eager to know: Who will get coveted Palme d’Or?

Just what film directors Joel and Ethan Coen are thinking is a question that has long bedeviled moviegoers. Now they…
Koons sculpture raises 12 million euros at Cannes AIDS auction

Koons sculpture raises 12 million euros at Cannes AIDS auction

A large sculpture entitled "Coloring Book" by American artist Jeff Koons sold for 12 million euros (US$13.2 million) at a…
Argentina’s president seeks arts legacy with concert hall

Argentina’s president seeks arts legacy with concert hall

With less than a year to go in her presidency, Cristina Fernandez has sought her place in Argentina's cultural history,…
Cannes’s jury of stars deciding the Palme d’Or

Cannes’s jury of stars deciding the Palme d’Or

Cannes' Palme d'Or and other prizes to be handed out at the closing ceremony of the film festival on Sunday…
IS enters Syria’s Palmyra museum

IS enters Syria’s Palmyra museum

Islamic State group fighters have entered the museum in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, placing guards at its doors,…
Michael Caine says he is unrecognizable in latest film role

Michael Caine says he is unrecognizable in latest film role

Michael Caine, the British actor sometimes lampooned for playing versions of himself in his six-decade career, says he is unrecognizable…
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