One model sashayed down the runway with a leather jacket and a guitar, basking in applause from the crowd. Another danced and strutted in a multicolored bomber coat.
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UK’s Prince William, Kate see Pakistani cultural hub Lahore
Lahore, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate are touring Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore, where they will visit a cancer hospital previously visited by William’s mother, the late Princess Diana.
Jojo Rabbit director felt shame dressing as Hitler for movie
Drawing on his own Jewish heritage and experiences growing up surrounded by prejudice, writer-director-actor Taika Waititi was excited to make a movie against hate through a satire of the Nazi culture at the height of WWII, until he saw himself…
Hall of Fame to honor group with New Jersey roots
Hackensack, Oct 16 (AP/UNB) — Seven years after hitting the road to perform and share their stories of recording with some of the biggest names in pop music, a New Jersey-based group of former A-list session musicians is being recognized…
Vietnam bans animated ‘Abominable’ over South China Sea map
Hanoi, OCT 16 (AP/UNB) — Vietnam has pulled “Abominable” from theaters because the U.S.-Chinese-made animated movie showed a map supporting Chinese claims to the disputed South China Sea.
Mariah Carey honored at women’s event
Beverly Hills, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) — Jennifer Aniston, Ellen DeGeneres, Awkwafina and more stars overcame a dysfunctional teleprompter to toast one another and their charities at a women’s luncheon Friday in Beverly Hills.
WWI documentary to hit Chinese mainland theaters in Nov
“They Shall Not Grow Old,” a documentary about World War I directed by Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson, will hit Chinese mainland theaters on Nov. 11.
Hollywood Film Festival mission – bringing world to Hollywood
Los Angeles, Oct. 9 (Xinhua/UNB) — In a charming outdoor setting at Raleigh Studios lot in Hollywood, California, amid glowing linen tents and cozy clusters of comfy couches, a handsome crowd of cinephiles lined up to join the Hollywood Film…
Eagles plan massive ‘Hotel California’ performances on tour
Los Angeles, Oct 8 (AP/UNB) — Eagles are planning massive performances of their album “Hotel California” during their 2020 tour.
“My People, My Country” record in China film audience rating
Beijing, Oct. 8 (Xinhua/UNB) — “My People, My Country,” a film that draws on historical and classic moments since the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in October 1949, has become the top-scoring film in terms of audience…
Short videos become new way of learning for young Chives
Want to learn new skills? Instead of googling or signing up for offline courses, an increasing number of young Chinese now choose to watch short videos online.
Met Opera starts regular Sunday matinees, breaking tradition
New York, OCT 8. (AP/UNB) — Some in the audience wore tuxedos and evening gowns, others wore jeans and sneakers. There was even a man wearing a black sleeveless shirt and blue suede cowboy boots.
‘The Captain’ leads Chinese mainland box office
Domestic disaster film “The Captain” topped the Chinese mainland box office on Saturday, the China Movie Data Information Network said Sunday.
Hollywood A-list hits red carpet at Tyler Perry’s new studio
Atlanta, Oct 6 (AP/UNB) — Tyler Perry officially christened his massive new film studio Saturday, beaming as his fellow entertainment industry luminaries descended on Atlanta and strode a red carpet to his sprawling complex for an opening gala.
Aerosmith named MusiCares’ 2020 Person of the Year
An organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance will honor Aerosmith as its 2020 person of the year.
Mexican actress Aparicio named UNESCO ambassador
Paris, Oct 4 (AP/UNB) — The United Nations’ cultural agency UNESCO has appointed Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio as its goodwill ambassador for indigenous peoples.
Podcasts pique Hollywood’s interest with fiction series
Two years ago, podcasts devoted to fiction were a blip on the radar, but the genre is gaining momentum — under the watchful eye of Hollywood, which sees it as a hotbed for new movies and television series.
Voice smooth as shea butter, Ari Lennox is a future R&B star
New York, Oct 3 (AP/UNB) — Ari Lennox was drunk on a plane as she headed to meet J. Cole for the first time in 2016 to work on music the rapper had been putting together for Rihanna.
James Franco’s ex-students sue for sexual impropriety
Los Angeles, OCT 4 (AP/UNB) — Two actresses sued James Franco and the acting and film school he founded Thursday, saying he intimidated his students into gratuitous and exploitative sexual situations far beyond those acceptable on Hollywood film sets.
Bangladesh Rockstar James turns 55
Dhaka, Oct 2 (UNB) – Iconic rockstar James (real name Faruq Mahfuz Anam), one of Bangladesh’s most beloved artists who also enjoys regional fame following forays into Bollywood, turned 55 on Wednesday.
‘Abominable’ No.1 with $21M; Zellweger’s ‘Judy’ sings out
The DreamWorks animated adventure “Abominable” topped the box office with $20.9 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Helen Mirren runs down runway barefoot in a jubilant moment
The crowd absolutely loved it Dhaka, Sept 30 (UNB)- Helen Mirren just added one more bullet point to the laundry list of reasons why we love her.
Russian theater and film director Mark Zakharov dies at 85
Moscow, Sep 28 (AP/UNB) — Mark Zakharov, a renowned Russian theater and film director whose productions were widely acclaimed and loved by several generations of Russians, has died. He was 85.
‘French Spiderman’ climbs Frankfurt high-rise, faces fine
An urban climber known as the “French Spiderman” has climbed a high-rise building in the German city of Frankfurt and now faces a fine for his effort.
Split no more, Spider-Man gets another swing with Marvel
Los Angeles, Sep 27 (AP/UNB) — Spider-Man won’t be leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe anytime soon.
Marvel’s Kevin Feige to produce new ‘Star Wars’ film
WASHINGTON (BSS/AFP) – Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige will develop a new “Star Wars” as part of the franchise’s next wave of projects, The Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday.
Aurora survivors urge ‘Joker’ studio to support gun control
Denver, Sept 25 (AP/UNB) — Alarmed by violence depicted in a trailer for the upcoming movie “Joker,” some relatives of victims of the 2012 Aurora movie theater shooting asked distributor Warner Bros. on Tuesday to commit to gun control causes.
‘Believe her’ -Michelle Williams urges respect for women
New York, Sept 23 (AP/UNB) — Michelle Williams said in her Emmy winning speech that women need to be listened to and fairly compensated for their work.
Holy anniversary! Displays of bat signal fete Batman at 80
New York, Sept 22 (AP/UNB) — It’s no joker. The night is lighting up Saturday around the world with the famous bat signal to mark a special anniversary for Batman.
Milan Fashion: J-Lo struts updated jungle dress at Versace
Jennifer Lopez won Milan Fashion Week on Friday, wowing the crowd at Versace when she emerged wearing a version of the jungle dress that nearly broke the internet almost 20 years ago.