Taylor Swift-fever struck Paris on Thursday as the highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe with fans excited to hear songs from her latest album performed live for the…
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Cate Blanchett to be honoured at San Sebastian film festival
Australian actor Cate Blanchett will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain’s San Sebastian film festival in September, organisers said Thursday. The 54-year-old will also feature on the main poster…
Europe’s ‘Swifties’ await icon with open arms
When a pair of “Swifties” in The Netherlands tried to get a local Taylor Swift fan night going two years ago, club owners turned up their noses — doubting the…
French actress Huppert to head Venice Film Festival jury
French actress Isabelle Huppert, best known for her role as a sado-masochist in “The Piano Teacher”, will lead the jury at this year’s Venice Film Festival, organisers announced Wednesday. The 81st…
Spain prosecutors seek to close Shakira tax fraud case
Spanish prosecutors on Wednesday moved to dismiss a tax fraud case against Shakira just months after opening proceedings against the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer over unpaid taxes worth $7 million.…
Madonna wows Rio with ‘Celebration Tour’ finale
Pop idol Madonna gave it all in Rio de Janeiro as she looked back on her four-decade career in a historic show before throngs of joyful fans jammed onto Brazil’s…
Halle Berry confronts stigma around menopause
Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry joined a group of US senators on Thursday to announce new legislation that would provide tens of millions of dollars towards menopause research and education.…
Happiness of Africans: The Power of Music on Mental Health
Music has always been a part of everyday life throughout the unique tapestry of African cultures, acting as more than just entertainment.
Strategies for Safe Filmmaking in Hazardous African Locations
Africa, with its diverse landscapes ranging from expansive savannas to Riverine areas, dense jungles, rugged mountains to arid deserts, has long served as a captivating backdrop for cinematic storytelling.