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Sunday, 18 January 2015
Scarlett shows us her wild side with zebra print dressing gown
Irish schoolboy becomes global sensation for his accent after TV interview about the weather
When teenager Ruairi McSorley walked to school through the snow, he probably didn't expect to become a global sensation.The schoolboy, from Sperrins, near Londonderry, Northern Ireland, was interviewed as he strolled through the...
Saturday, 17 January 2015
Michael Emerson: A Person of Interest
The crime thriller Person of Interest features a former CIA agent - Reese, played by Jim Caviezel - who teams with a mysterious billionaire - Finch, played by Michael Emerson - to prevent violent crimes. Reese's special training...
Houston's estate criticizes Lifetime for movie on singer
PASADENA, California (AP) " Whitney Houston's family says the singer's fans should "brace themselves for the worst" if they watch Lifetime's television movie about the late singer that premieres Saturday.Pat Houston, president of...
Concert review: Nas, Powerstation
If you're a major Nas fan, you've had two opportunities to see the celebrated rapper perform in New Zealand: once as Kanye West's opening act in 2008, and again alongside Damian Marley with their joint rap-reggae side-project Distant...
A mysterious little cop show
A constant supporting presence on innumerable TV shows over the past several years, Janina Gavankar is on the cusp of transitioning from a recognisable face into a known quantity. Following high-profile roles on True Blood (as Sam's...
Mary J. Blige fetes DSquared2 at Milan Fashion Week opening
MILAN (AP) " Designer twins Dean and Dan Caten kicked off the Milan Fashion Week Saturday with a 20th anniversary gala celebration featuring Mary J. Blige serenading the duo in a former airplane hangar-turned-art gallery.The first...
'Czech capital of beer' becomes European capital of culture
PLZEN, Czech Republic (AP) " Plzen " known as the Czech capital of beer " has been officially inaugurated the European Capital of Culture for 2015.Some 15,000 people packed a central square Saturday to watch the opening show with...
Mr and Mr! Stephen Fry marries his younger man
Inarritu's 'Birdman' explores ego and art, on screen and off
LOS ANGELES (AP) " Director Alejandro Inarritu says the only way to communicate the struggle between a celebrity and his ego in "Birdman" was through long, uninterrupted shots that move at the pace of life.Those sweeping takes "...
McCarten, Weta up for Oscars
Anthony McCarten will spearhead New Zealand's hopes of Oscar success when Hollywood royalty gather for the Academy Awards.The screenwriter has snared a nomination for best writing (screenplay) for The Theory of Everything , the...
Heather du Plessis Allen: Pet or pest a cultural view
Chances are you've probably never heard of Kid Rock. He's not the kind of character who appeals here. He's long-haired, tattooed, and pulls the fingers in photos. He loves guns and America's gun owners love him. They turn his music...
Lena Dunham: When life imitates art
Lena Dunham's eyes light up instantly as she walks in to the small meeting room. It's not the table filled with reporters that has her beaming, but the view from the window. We're on the 15th floor of HBO's headquarters in New York,...
Friday, 16 January 2015
Wonder, Parton, Longoria projects part of NBC's slate
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) " Stevie Wonder is on board for an NBC miniseries set against the 19th-century Underground Railroad that helped escaped slaves find freedom.Wonder, who will serve as executive producer for the project, also...
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