Uber offers helicopter rides to Cannes Film FestivalUber is pulling out all the stops to get noticed at the glitzy Cannes Film Festival opening by offering not only its usual taxi-hail car service -- but also helicopter rides.
13 May 2015
Hollywood excludes women film directors: rights groupThe American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) called for government action to confront "widespread exclusion of women directors" in the US film and television industries.
Louis Vuitton makes a splash in Palm SpringsLuxury brand Louis Vuitton lured a bevy of stars to the California desert to see its latest cruise collection by Nicolas Ghesquiere.
Prince to lead peace concert in BaltimorePrince announced a peace concert in Baltimore on Mother's Day after the death in police custody of an African American man sparked sometimes violent protests.
06 May 2015
Willie Nelson looks back at 'family friend' marijuanaDays after a brief jail stint in the Bahamas for marijuana possession, Willie Nelson was invited to the White House by Jimmy Carter who thanked the country superstar for his campaign support.
06 May 2015
'Star Wars VIII' to be filmed in BritainThe eighth episode of "Star Wars" is to be filmed in Britain, the government announced, perhaps hoping the good news of jobs and investment might offer a pre-election boost.
05 May 2015
New York party of the year kowtows to ChinaChina's march towards global ascendancy has taken another leap forward -- at least when it comes to New York high society and its most glittering fashion extravaganza, the Met Ball.
Prince William's wife Kate in labourPrince William's wife Kate was admitted to hospital in London in labour with the couple's eagerly-awaited second child.
02 May 2015
'Stand By Me' singer Ben E. King dead at 76Ben E. King, the soul singer whose Gospel-influenced "Stand By Me" became one of the most broadcast songs of the 20th century, has died at 76.
02 May 2015
Violent clashes overshadow start of Milan ExpoThe opening of Expo 2015 was marred by violent clashes between police and dozens of militants opposed to Milan's hosting of the world fair.