Oscar winner Nyong'o named People's most beautiful
Oscar-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o was named Most Beautiful person of 2014 by People magazine Wednesday, following in the footsteps of stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise.
Philippines' oldest artworks in danger of disappearing
On a small rock wall a short drive from the Philippine capital, enigmatic carvings that are believed to date back 5,000 years are in danger of disappearing before their mysteries can be solved.
Oscar show producers to return in 2015
Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will return to oversee the Academy Awards show for a third consecutive year, AFP reports according to Oscars organizers.
Queen Elizabeth portrait released to mark 88th birthday
A new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, taken by David Bailey, has been released to mark her 88th birthday on Monday, with the renowned photographer delighting in the "mischievous glint" in her eyes.
Murakami's new book unveiled in Japan
Haruki Murakami's first collection of short stories in nine years hit the shelves in Japan on Friday with some excited fans queuing for the midnight launch.
19 April 2014
Whoopi Goldberg debuts as marijuana columnist
Oscar-winning actress, comedienne and talk-show host Whoopi Goldberg sang the praises of marijuana inhaled through a pocket vaporizer on Thursday as she made her debut as an online pot columnist.
19 April 2014
Garcia Marquez, godfather of magic realism, dies at 87
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Nobel-winning Colombian author who used magical realism to tell epic stories of love, family and dictatorship in Latin America, died Thursday at the age of 87.
18 April 2014
Japan virtual star Hatsune to join Lady Gaga tour
Hatsune Miku, a computer-generated Japanese pop star who performs as a hologram, is to support some of Lady Gaga's tour of North America next month, the US songstress has announced on Twitter.
17 April 2014
Dead star's brothers to finish 'Fast and Furious 7'
Late "Fast and Furious" star Paul Walker's brothers will stand in for him to complete the seventh movie in the blockbuster franchise, after the actor's death, filmmakers said.
Lock of Napoleon's hair stolen in Australia
A lock of Napoleon Bonaparte's hair and other "priceless" artefacts linked to the French emperor have been stolen from a museum in Australia, police said.
16 April 2014
Garcia Marquez in 'very fragile' condition: family
Colombian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez is in "very fragile" condition and at risk of complications while recovering at his Mexico City home from a recent hospitalization, his family said.
16 April 2014
Michael Jackson's mom to pay promoter $800,000
Michael Jackson's 83-year-old mother Katherine has agreed to pay over $800,000 to tour promoters AEG Live for costs incurred to defend a failed lawsuit she brought, lawyers said.
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