They are producers, directors, editors, and actors. But what they share in common is their continent of birth – Africa. Once a month, they meet to share their experiences in …
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African-born Actors, Directors Collaborate, Share Hollywood Experiences
They are producers, directors, editors, and actors. But what they share in common is their continent of birth – Africa. Once a month, they meet to share their experiences in …
your ads here!French Minister: Use Cannes Festival to ‘Liberate Women’s Voices’
The movie industry must use this week’s Cannes Film Festival to “liberate and listen to women’s voices” if it is to stamp out sexual harassment, the French minister for gender …
your ads here!Summer Blockbusters Bode a Profitable Season
When it comes to blockbusters, bigger and bolder is Hollywood’s focus for this summer as the studios count on new and improved sequels to make up for last year’s lackluster …
your ads here!Chihuahuas Have Their Day at Washington Cinco de Mayo Festival
Originating from Mexico, Chihuahua’s are one of the smallest dog breeds. And on Saturday, 128 competed in the “Running of the Chihuahuas” to celebrate the Cinco de Mayo holiday. From …
your ads here!Justify Triumphs in Soggy Kentucky Derby
Justify, the favored horse going into Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, won the 2-kilometer race on a rain-soaked track. Justify, ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, held off Audible and Good …
your ads here!Australia Investigates Fake Aboriginal Art
A parliamentary inquiry in Australia is investigating fake Aboriginal art and craft. The committee has heard from campaigners in Western Australia that up to 90 per cent of Indigenous art …
your ads here!China Horse Club Seeks to Breed Winners
A Malaysian businessman and his Chinese partners have set their sights on a traditional American pastime — horse racing. As VOA’s Abby Sun reports, two horses partly owned by the …
your ads here!Cuban Artists Plan to Stage Alternative Havana Biennial
A group of Cuban artists plans on Saturday to launch a biennial independent of state institutions on the Communist-run island, despite fierce opposition from the government, which has called it …
your ads here!Top 5 Songs for Week Ending May 5
We’re unwrapping the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending May 5, 2018. Last week, we had a Hot Shot Debut …
your ads here!More Arrests Expected in Case Against ‘Smallville’ Actress
A prosecutor says more people will be charged in the criminal investigation of a cult-like group that included former “Smallville” actress Allison Mack. At a court hearing on Friday, Assistant …
your ads here!Meghan Markle’s Parents to Visit Queen, Have Wedding Roles
Meghan Markle’s divorced parents will meet with Queen Elizabeth II and other royals before her May 19 wedding to Prince Harry and will have special roles in their daughter’s wedding, …
your ads here!After Sex Scandal, No Nobel Prize in Literature This Year
The Nobel Prize in literature will not be awarded this year following sex-abuse allegations and other issues that have damaged the public image of the Swedish Academy that selects the …
your ads here!IOC to Challenge Russian Doping Cases at Swiss Supreme Court
The International Olympic Committee will appeal to Switzerland’s supreme court against rulings that cleared some Russian athletes of doping sanctions from the Sochi Games. The Olympic body is “not satisfied …
your ads here!More Women Accuse Rose; Some Say They Alerted CBS Managers
With 27 more women accusing former news anchor Charlie Rose of sexual misconduct, a report Thursday calls into question CBS News’ claims that his behavior was a surprise before he …
your ads here!‘Black Panther’ Knocks Out ‘Infinity War’ in MTV Movie Nominations
Superhero movie Black Panther scored a leading seven nominations Thursday for the MTV Movie & TV awards, delivering a knockout punch to box-office blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War. Supernatural television show …
your ads here!‘Jazz Ambassadors’ Tells Story of American Diplomacy Through Music
A new documentary about U.S. Public Diplomacy during the Cold War premieres Friday on Public Broadcasting System (PBS) television in the United Sates. Jazz Ambassadors, a remarkable story of music, …
your ads here!Kanye West Criticized by Campaigners for ‘Unhelpful’ Stance on Slavery
Rapper Kanye West’s remarks about slavery being a choice were criticised on Wednesday by campaigners as disrespectful to victims and damaging to global efforts to eradicate the crime. The U.S. …
your ads here!US Centenarian Record Runner Publishes Inspiring Memoir
A 102-year-old woman from New York, who set a world record as a runner only seven years ago, has published a memoir documenting the achievements and tribulations of her challenging …
your ads here!Kenya Bans Lesbian Love Story Ahead of Cannes Premier
Kenya has banned a new film by the celebrated Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu saying it violates Kenyan law and morals. Her new film, “Rafiki,” is a coming-of-age tale of two girls …
your ads here!Actress Ashley Judd Sues Harvey Weinstein for Defamation, Sexual Harassment
American actress Ashley Judd on Monday filed a defamation and sexual harassment lawsuit against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, alleging that he damaged her career after she refused his sexual advances. …
your ads here!With Fans Aflutter, Boy Band ‘NSync ‘Reunites’ for Hollywood Star
Screaming fans greeted former boy band ‘NSync on Monday just like it was the turn of the last century as the group that helped catapult Justin Timberlake to stardom was …
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