Banksy retrospective going on show in London
The first -- and unauthorised -- retrospective exhibition of works by the elusive British graffiti artist Banksy is going on show in London next week ahead of a major auction sale.
08 June 2014
Fans vote for leader of Japan girl group AKB48 after saw attack
Thousands of fans of Japanese girl group AKB48 gathered Saturday for the results of a ballot on which member will lead the band for the next year amid tight security after two members were attacked by a man wielding a saw.
08 June 2014
Banderas, Griffith announce 'loving and friendly' split
Hollywood power couple Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith announced the end of their 18-year marriage Friday, saying they had agreed to divorce "in a loving and friendly manner."
Singing nun wins Italian television talent show
A singing nun clinched the final of The Voice of Italy television talent show contest on Friday after winning millions of followers with her lively dance act and soulful renditions of lusty pop classics.
Modigliani painting sells at auction for 13.5 mn euros
A painting by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani sold at an auction in Paris Wednesday for 13.5 million euros ($18.3 million), a record for the artist's work in France, auction house Sotheby's announced.
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o joins 'Star Wars' castOscar-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o has joined the cast of the new "Star Wars" movie, alongside the original stars of the legendary series, producers said.
04 June 2014
'Maleficent' turns magic on N. American box officeAngelina Jolie's "Maleficent," a modern retelling of the life of Sleeping Beauty's arch-nemesis, cast an instant spell on audiences, debuting at the top of the North American box office, industry figures showed.
Charles Aznavour dazzles London at 90Legendary French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour, who celebrated his 90th birthday on stage in Berlin last month, defied the years to charm 5,500 spectators at London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall.
02 June 2014
Clinton memoir hits out at 'political slugfest' on BenghaziHillary Clinton has given her most detailed account yet of the attacks in Benghazi, Libya that killed four Americans, but said she will not join the "political slugfest" over the tragedy.
01 June 2014
Australian gallery to return portrait lost under NazisAn Australian gallery will return a portrait once thought the work of Vincent Van Gogh to its rightful owners in what is believed to be the country's first restitution of art lost under the Nazis.
31 May 2014
You two: Bono, Edge join Fender boardU2 stars Bono and The Edge have joined the Fender board of directors, adding some rock and roll glamor to a company whose guitars they have been using for decades, it said.
31 May 2014
Brad Pitt attacker slapped with restraining orderA Ukrainian prankster accused of punching Brad Pitt at a Hollywood red carpet remained behind bars Thursday and was given a restraining order not to approach the star, police said.
31 May 2014
Cirque du Soleil takes on 'Avatar'Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron is partnering with Cirque du Soleil to bring his blockbuster film "Avatar" to the stage, it was announced.