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Portman says directing Cannes debut film was a challenge
May 19, 2015
Portman says directing Cannes debut film was a challenge
Natalie Portman played a ballerina in the grip of psychological trauma in "Black Swan", but the Israeli actress said she…
US court: YouTube may show ‘Innocence of Muslims’ film
May 19, 2015
US court: YouTube may show ‘Innocence of Muslims’ film
Google Inc should not have to remove an anti-Islamic film from its YouTube website because a woman complained that she…
Comic art program on June 12
May 18, 2015
Comic art program on June 12
The non-governmental organization Mazg has announced the launch of a comic art program named al-Mohtaraf (The professional), targeting aspiring artists. For two…
Taylor Swift makes history at Billboard Music Awards
May 18, 2015
Taylor Swift makes history at Billboard Music Awards
Taylor Swift had a historic night at the Billboard Music Awards: The pop star is the most decorated artist in…
“Pitch Perfect 2” showcases strength of films by women, for women at box office
May 18, 2015
“Pitch Perfect 2” showcases strength of films by women, for women at box office
"Pitch Perfect 2" hit all the right notes at the box office, snagging first place on the charts with a…
Actress: Father rejected my marriage to Abdel Halim Hafez
May 18, 2015
Actress: Father rejected my marriage to Abdel Halim Hafez
Actress Zebeida Tharwat said in a recent interview that her father had rejected her marriage to legendary Egyptian singer Abdel…
Fashion doesn’t stop at 50: Industry celebrating older women
May 17, 2015
Fashion doesn’t stop at 50: Industry celebrating older women
Older women are fronting major fashion campaigns and one of the next Bond girls is 50. Mature ladies are having…
Photos of Frida Kahlo’s locked-away belongings go on display in London
May 17, 2015
Photos of Frida Kahlo’s locked-away belongings go on display in London
For 50 years, the colorful wardrobe and personal belongings of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo were hidden away in a bathroom. Her…
Woody Allen says his TV series will be a ‘cosmic embarrassment’
May 17, 2015
Woody Allen says his TV series will be a ‘cosmic embarrassment’
Award-winning film maker Woody Allen fears his first foray into directing for the small screen will be a disaster, saying…
Clooney goes back to future in ‘Tomorrowland’
May 17, 2015
Clooney goes back to future in ‘Tomorrowland’
Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney straps on a jet pack again for Disney's new movie "Tomorrowland," a retro-futuristic spectacle mixing environmental…