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by Shaun TANDON Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Tensions may be mounting dangerously around the world but for Maroon 5, this isn’t the time for protest songs — it’s time to dance. The chart-topping pop-rockers on Friday release their sixth studio album, “Red Pill Blues,” a collection of toe-tapping, funk-inflected tracks that mine the emotional drama of human relationships. Frontman Adam Levine, whose ever-impressive falsetto again powers much of the music, […]
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) — In a historic wooden house opening on to a serene courtyard in downtown Taipei, a dancer strips naked and re-enacts the self-immolation of an activist 28 years ago. The performance is inspired by Cheng Nan-jung, often referred to as Taiwan’s “father of free speech”. Cheng, the editor of a political magazine, burned himself to death in 1989 when police tried to arrest him on charges of sedition, before the island transitioned […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Mariah Carey joined Hollywood’s elite in plunging her hands and feet into cement at the iconic TCL Chinese Theater Wednesday, a tribute to the versatile singer’s quarter-century of stardom. Dressed in true diva fashion in a figure-hugging black dress and matching strappy stilettos, Carey sported designer sunglasses as she addressed fans, flanked by “Empire” showrunner Lee Daniels. Carey, famous for her five-octave range, thanked supporters who have been with […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Beyonce is set to voice Simba’s childhood friend turned love interest Nala in the live-action remake of Disney’s “The Lion King,” the singer and studio announced Wednesday. The 36-year-old pop megastar confirmed the long-rumored role in a Facebook post that showed headshots of the voice cast, also revealing that Keegan-Michael Key (“Why Him?”, “Storks”) will be playing a hyena named Kamari. Alongside Beyonce — and mostly previously announced — will be Donald […]
by Jennie Matthew with Jean Luis Arce in Mexico City Agence France Presse A Mexican actor became the latest to accuse Kevin Spacey of sexual harassment Tuesday, predicting more such claims would emerge as Netflix suspended production of the two-time Oscar winner’s hit series “House of Cards.” Roberto Cavazos, who acted in several plays at London’s Old Vic theater when Spacey was artistic director there from 2004 to 2015, said the Hollywood star routinely preyed […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Grieving South Korean film fans packed a Seoul hospital Wednesday to pay their respects after the death of an actor dubbed “Korea’s Hugh Grant.” Kim Joo-Hyuk, 45, died Monday from head injuries after his Mercedes crashed into an apartment wall and flipped over. No other vehicles were involved, police said. Kim, whose father was also a famous actor, made his debut in 1999 and quickly gained popularity for his […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Rap superstar Kanye West is back nearly a year after suffering a breakdown — making a brief musical appearance in which he appears to keep his feud with Taylor Swift alive. West, a once omnipresent celebrity with a prolific media presence and high-profile marriage to Kim Kardashian, abruptly ended a tour and was hospitalized in November 2016 after unusual rants on stage. Making his most visible appearance this year, […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Taylor Swift led the nominations announced Wednesday for the MTV Europe Music Awards after she caused a stir with her vengeful new persona on “Look What You Made Me Do.” The pop superstar was up for six prizes including Best Artist and Best Video at the international edition of MTV’s awards gala, which will take place in London on November 12. “Look What You Made Me Do,” the lead […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Hollywood may be suffering through a spiritless patch but horror films can still lend a needed jolt, as Lionsgate film “Jigsaw” and a clutch of other scary films showed by boosting an otherwise flimsy weekend box office. “Jigsaw,” the eighth chapter in the “Saw” franchise, took $16.6 million over the three-day weekend, according to industry website Exhibitor Relations. It beat the same studio’s “Boo 2!,” with $10.1 million. After […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Producers Guild of America banned disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for life on Monday, vowing that sexual harassment would no longer be tolerated within its ranks. New accusations of sexual assault have continued to pour in since investigations in the New York Times and New Yorker three weeks ago exposed the tycoon as a relentless, bullying sexual predator. More than 50 women including stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie […]
By Caesar Vallejos Eagle News Correspondent “The narrative of the story is very clear, very engaging, and the characters are all charming.” “The film is relatable, naiyak kami, tapos natawa kami. To be able to put up mixed reactions and strong emotions in a film are important tools in storytelling. When they pulled it off, sabi ko, ang galing.” “There are no ‘name’ talents in the movie, pero nai-deliver ng mga artista ang roles nila.” […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The next season of Netflix’s award-winning “House of Cards” will be the last, a spokesman said Monday, as the series reeled over sexual misconduct allegations against its star Kevin Spacey. The 58-year-old double Oscar winner, who plays ruthless President Francis Underwood in the hit show, is facing claims from actor Anthony Rapp that he “made a sexual advance” at a party 31 years ago while Rapp was underage. […]
