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Uber offers helicopter rides to Cannes Film Festival
Uber 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 group
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) called for government action to confront "widespread exclusion of women directors" in the US film and television industries.
13 May 2015
Black Miss Japan fights for race revolution
Ariana Miyamoto entered the Miss Universe Japan beauty contest after a mixed-race friend committed suicide.
12 May 2015
Kim Kardashian launches fashion line in Brazil
Famously curvy reality show star Kim Kardashian launched a new line of clothing in Brazil.
12 May 2015
Selfie-hating Deneuve says real stars are 'discreet'
Selfies and social media have been the death of film stars, iconic French actress Catherine Deneuve said in an interview published Sunday.
11 May 2015
Louis Vuitton makes a splash in Palm Springs
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton lured a bevy of stars to the California desert to see its latest cruise collection by Nicolas Ghesquiere.
08 May 2015
Sam Smith to undergo vocal surgery, cancels shows
Sam Smith said Thursday he would undergo surgery on his vocal cords and canceled weeks of shows.
08 May 2015
Russia to roll out Red Square military parade on unprecedented scale
Russia is pulling out all the stops for celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany with 16,000 troops marching in a Red Square parade.
06 May 2015
Prince to lead peace concert in Baltimore
Prince 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' marijuana
Days 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 Britain
The 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 China
China'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.
05 May 2015
'Pretty Girls': Britney Spears teams up with Iggy Azalea
Britney Spears, whose career has been full of both commercial success and criticism, has recorded a song with a younger kindred spirit, Australian rapper Iggy Azalea.
05 May 2015
DJ legend van Dyk unites Middle East with dance music
He is unlikely to be named a Middle East peace negotiator, but DJ superstar Paul van Dyk says that his music in a way has succeeded where politics has failed.
05 May 2015
Ten Russian bikers reach German border ahead of WWII rally
Ten pro-Kremlin Russian bikers, part of a larger group on a controversial World War II victory ride through Europe, reached the German border.
04 May 2015
Baby first royal affected by new succession laws
The birth of Britain's royal baby girl is a cause for celebration not just across the Commonwealth realms but also for campaigners.
02 May 2015
Prince William's wife Kate in labour
Prince 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 76
Ben 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 Expo
The opening of Expo 2015 was marred by violent clashes between police and dozens of militants opposed to Milan's hosting of the world fair.
02 May 2015
Passion and lunchboxes: K-pop's 'auntie' fans stand proud
They don't fit the normal fan profile, but South Korea's 40-something K-pop "aunties" are every bit as obsessed with their idols as their teenage counterparts.
30 April 2015