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Sweden’s Mans Zelmerlow wins Eurovision Song Contest

Sweden’s Mans Zelmerlow wins Eurovision Song Contest

Sweden's Mans Zelmerlow won the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on Sunday, beating Russia and Italy in…
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,…
‘Fragile’ African cinema clinging on at Cannes

‘Fragile’ African cinema clinging on at Cannes

Africa's "fragile" cinema has kept a toe-hold at the Cannes Film Festival, with a veteran Malian director and the first-ever…
Fassbender, Cotillard in ‘Macbeth’ close Cannes race

Fassbender, Cotillard in ‘Macbeth’ close Cannes race

A version of "Macbeth" starring a "dream team" of Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard closed the Cannes Film Festival's competition…
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…
Eiffel Tower closes as staff strike over pickpockets

Eiffel Tower closes as staff strike over pickpockets

A strike closed the Eiffel Tower for most of Friday as staff demanded more help to deal with pickpockets operating…
Hollywood stars out en masse for first US Red Nose Day event

Hollywood stars out en masse for first US Red Nose Day event

Hollywood stars joined top music acts on Thursday for the first US Red Nose Day, a charitable drive that raises…
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