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Jamie Dornan, Cillian Murphy on their real-life inspired WW2 drama “Anthropoid”
Actors Jamie Dornan and Cillian Murphy were out on the red carpet on Tuesday (August 30) for the UK premiere of their new film, “Anthropoid”. Written and directed by Sean Ellis, the period drama is based on the true story of the World War II operation to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich. Heydrich was the Reich’s third in command after Adolf Hitler and Heinrich Himmler, and he was also the leader of Nazi forces in […]
Chris Brown arrested for assault with deadly weapon: police
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Singer Chris Brown was arrested Tuesday in Los Angeles on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, police said, following an hours-long standoff after a woman alleged he pointed a gun at her. Police said the troubled singer, who has had numerous brushes with the law, was being transported to a police station to be booked on the assault charge. The Los Angeles Police Department earlier said that officers from […]
Taylor Swift poses with fans at jury duty a day after VMA snub
NEW YORK, United States (Reuters) — Taylor Swift was the most high-profile absence at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) but on Monday (August 29) the singer happily took photos with fans after reporting for jury duty in Nashville. Swift, 26, was photographed by other potential jurors as she was waiting to be selected as a jury member ahead of a trial in a Nashville court, according to a Twitter user. Swift, named Forbes’ top-earning […]
Hollywood pays tribute to Gene Wilder
by Frankie TAGGART LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) –The news of Hollywood legend Gene Wilder’s death Monday was greeted with shock by his legion of fans and fellow stars, who took to social media to voice their sorrow. The star of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” had a body of work spanning five decades, including some of Mel Brook’s best-known comedies, as well as two Oscar nominations and an Emmy Award. Here are some of the […]
Placido Domingo performs on giant leaf floating on Amazon`s Rio Negro
(Reuters) — Staged on a giant leaf floating down the Amazon Rainforest´s Rio Negro, renowned Spanish tenor Placido Domingo gave an unprecedented concert alongside Brazilian sensation Ivete Sangalo on Saturday (August 27) in an effort to raise awareness about forest preservation. A live broadcast of the floating concert, organised by music festival Rock in Rio and LiveXLive, aimed to encourage donations towards reforesting damaged areas of the Amazon. Domingo said that the idea of […]
‘Don’t Breathe’ steals thunder in US box-office debut
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Suspense thriller “Don’t Breathe” stole the US box-office thunder in its opening weekend, knocking off “Suicide Squad” from three weeks at the top, industry estimates showed Sunday. “Don’t Breathe” — a horror twist on home invasion themes — features a trio of thieves breaking into the house of a supposedly helpless wealthy blind man. The top moneymaker over the weekend snared $26.1 million. “Suicide Squad” slipped to the number-two […]
Beyonce invites mothers of slain black men to MTV awards
NEW YORK , United States (AFP) — Pop superstar Beyonce on Sunday invited the mothers of slain African American men to the MTV Video Music Awards, where her politically charged “Formation” is up for the top prize. Beyonce, dressed angelically in a long glittery silver skirt topped by light blue wings and a staggering amount of jewelry, also brought her daughter Blue Ivy to the music gala at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The singer […]
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tops Forbes list of best paid actors
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was named the world’s highest paid actor by Forbes on Thursday, raking in $64.5 million and snatching the title held for three consecutive years by Robert Downey Jr. The 44-year-old former wrestler more than doubled his earnings from last year thanks to his role in the action comedy “Central Intelligence,” the eighth installment of the “Fast & Furious” racing franchise and the forthcoming “Baywatch.” Johnson […]
Celine Dion to release first album since husband’s death
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — Canadian singer Celine Dion will release Friday her first album produced without direct input from her longtime manager and husband Rene Angelil, who died in January. Dion has sold more than 220 million albums worldwide since 1981 when Angelil discovered her powerful voice and helped a young girl to launch one of the most successful music careers ever. After guiding Dion’s career for more than a decade as her manager, Angelil […]
Jennifer Lawrence tops list of best paid actresses
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Oscar-winning Jennifer Lawrence was named the world’s highest-paid actress for the second year running on Tuesday, with estimated pre-tax earnings of $46 million. The 26-year-old American raked in the lion’s share from a profit share in the final “Hunger Games” movie, which grossed $650 million, Forbes magazine said. An upfront fee for the forthcoming space thriller “Passengers” also helped the 26-year-old push her pay day above second-ranked Melissa McCarthy, who […]
‟Horror Queen” ng PHL cinema Lilia Cuntapay, pumanaw na sa edad na 81
Nakilala si nanay Lilia sa kaniyang pagganap sa mga horror na pelikula na ang karaniwang papel ay isang aswang, manananggal o multo. Nagluluksa man ang show business ay nakatatak na sa puso ng mga pilipino ang mga nagawa niyang kontribusyon sa mundo ng pelikulang Pilipino.
