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Culture being strangled by Kosovo's political crisis
Kosovo's oldest cinema has been dark and silent for years as the famous theatre slowly disintegrates under a leaky roof.
First Bond game in a decade hit by two-month delay
A Danish video game studio said it was delaying the release of the first James Bond video game in over a decade by two months to "refine the experience".
For director Josh Safdie, 'Marty Supreme' and Timothee Chalamet are one and the same
Pulling out the stops in a high-octane promotional campaign, Timothee Chalamet has fully immersed himself in the role of "Marty Supreme", a 1950s table tennis player consumed by grand ambitions, says director Josh Safdie.
US singer Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis
US singer-songwriter Barry Manilow announced Monday he has been diagnosed with lung cancer, with plans to surgically treat the disease.
Right wing urges boycott of iconic Brazilian flip-flops
Prominent figures on Brazil's right wing are calling for a boycott of Havaianas, the iconic Brazilian flip-flop sandals, over an ad seen as taking sides ahead of next year's presidential elections.
From misfits to MAGA: Nicki Minaj's political whiplash
Nicki Minaj long reigned as pop's unruliest shape-shifter -- a hyper-sexual, neon-bright provocateur whose latex-clad persona, explicit lyrics and affinity with outsiders made her a global icon.
UK singer Chris Rea dies at 74, days before Christmas
British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, best known for the 1980s festive hit "Driving Home for Christmas", has died at the age of 74, his family announced on Monday.
A night out on the town during Nigeria's 'Detty December'
The first winds of west Africa's Harmattan dry season are in the air, and Lagos, the economic capital of the continent's most populous country, is abuzz.
India's Bollywood counts costs as star fees squeeze profits
From fleets of private trailers to personal chefs and sprawling entourages, Bollywood stars' "obnoxious" demands are driving up production costs and putting a strain on the Indian film industry's finances, insiders say.
Pets, pedis and peppermints: When the diva is a donkey
Traffic stops and hallways clear as the diva arrives, her attendants escorting her backstage ahead of her rendition of the role she's perfected over years of delighting audiences.
Burkinabe teen behind viral French 'coup' video has no regrets
A Burkinabe teenager who used to artificial intelligence to post fake news of a French coup on Facebook got more than he bargained for.
Giant lanterns light up Christmas in Catholic Philippines
In the Christmas-mad Philippines, thousands cheer as hand-crafted lanterns towering six metres (20 feet) high light up the night sky in San Fernando, northwest of the country's capital.
Upstart gangsters shake Japan's yakuza
When Takanori Kuzuoka began climbing the criminal career ladder, he didn't fancy joining Japan's old-school yakuza, with their tattoos, rigid hierarchy and codes of honour.
Historic Afghan cinema torn down for a mall
A renowned Kabul cinema that for decades attracted the city's film fans is being demolished to make way for a shopping mall, AFP journalists saw Thursday.
Pulitzer-winning combat reporter Peter Arnett dies at 91
Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who became one of the world's foremost combat correspondents, died Wednesday at 91, according to US media reports.
Melania Trump steps into spotlight in Amazon film trailer
US First Lady Melania Trump made a rare foray onto center stage Wednesday with the first trailer for her Amazon documentary -- fixing the camera with an unflinching gaze and summing up her husband's comeback in four words: "Here we go again."
Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029
The Oscars will be shown only on YouTube from 2029, the Academy said Wednesday, in a radical gambit for a movie industry that remains wary of streaming platforms even as viewing habits shift online.
Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029: Academy
The Oscars will be available to watch exclusively on YouTube from 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
Rob Reiner's son appears in court over parents' murder
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner made his first appearance in court Wednesday on charges that he killed both of his parents in their Los Angeles home.
Stolen Bruce Lee statue 'returns' to Bosnia town
A restored statue honouring late martial arts legend Bruce Lee was returned to its rightful place Wednesday in a Bosnian town, more than a year after it was stolen, local media reported.
Eurovision facing fractious 2026 as unity unravels
The Eurovision Song Contest heads into its 70th anniversary edition next year mired in its biggest-ever political boycott, with five countries staying away over Israel's participation.
Rob Reiner killing: son to be charged with double murder
The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner is to be charged with two counts of first degree murder over the brutal slaying of his parents, the chief prosecutor of Los Angeles said Tuesday.
Grok spews misinformation about deadly Australia shooting
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok churned out misinformation about Australia's Bondi Beach mass shooting, misidentifying a key figure who saved lives and falsely claiming that a victim staged his injuries, researchers said Tuesday.
Doctor sentenced for supplying ketamine to 'Friends' star Perry
The second of two doctors who supplied "Friends" star Matthew Perry with ketamine in the months before he fatally overdosed was sentenced to home confinement by a California court on Tuesday.
Afrikaners mark pilgrimage day, resonating with their US backers
Thousands of Afrikaners, descendants of the first European settlers in South Africa, celebrated on Tuesday the "Day of the Vow" -- a founding myth with values shared by US President Donald Trump's administration, which has offered the group protection.
'Immense' collection of dinosaur footprints found in Italy
Hundreds of metres of dinosaur tracks with toes and claws have been found in the Italian Alps in a region that will host the 2026 Winter Olympics, authorities said Tuesday.
BBC says will fight Trump's $10 bn defamation lawsuit
The BBC said Tuesday it would fight a $10-billion lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump against the British broadcaster over a documentary that edited his 2021 speech ahead of the US Capitol riot.
Angelina Jolie reveals mastectomy scars in Time France magazine
US actor Angelina Jolie revealed her double mastectomy scars in a photo shoot for Time France, in the magazine's first French edition that launched this week.
Five Rob Reiner films that rocked, romanced and riveted
Rob Reiner's cinematic career spanned decades and defied categorization, embracing courtroom drama, fantasy, horror, comedy, and satire.
Rob Reiner: Hollywood giant and political activist
Born to Hollywood royalty, Rob Reiner made a string of movie hits showcasing remarkable range and was prominent in Democratic Party circles as a backer of liberal causes.
Trump condemned for saying critical filmmaker brought on own murder
Donald Trump faced a storm of condemnation on Monday after posting "perverse" and "sick" remarks suggesting Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered because of the celebrated filmmaker's criticism of the US president.
Son arrested for murder of movie director Rob Reiner and wife
Hollywood giant Rob Reiner's son was charged Monday with murdering his father -- the famed director of hits including "When Harry Met Sally" -- and his mother in their Los Angeles home.