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Tuesday 17 February 2015
Hand-drawn 'Princess' stands apart from other Oscar nominees
TOKYO (AP) " The princess laughs and floats in sumie-brush sketches of faint pastel, a lush landscape that animated film director Isao Takahata has painstakingly depicted to relay his gentle message of faith in this world.But his...
Battling racism theme of some Rio Carnival parades
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) " Racial pride and the fight against racism in Brazil were the themes of samba group presentations and street parties on Monday as Rio de Janeiro's flashy parades entered their second night of over-the-top festivities.Some...
Report: Iran's supreme leader criticizes 'American Sniper'
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) " A state-owned newspaper in Iran is quoting the country's supreme leader as criticizing the film "American Sniper," saying it encourages violence against Muslims.The IRNA Farsi daily newspaper published the comments...
Report: Iran's supreme leader criticizes 'American Sniper'
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) " A state-owned newspaper in Iran is quoting the country's supreme leader as criticizing the film "American Sniper," saying it encourages violence against Muslims.The IRNA Farsi daily newspaper published the comments...
Pharrell Williams has deal for 'Happy' picture book, 3 more
NEW YORK (AP) " Pharrell Williams has a "Happy" deal for a series of children's picture books.The Grammy Award-winning performer has an agreement with Putnam Books for Young Readers for four picture books, starting with one inspired...
Portuguese water dog is the pooch to watch at Westminster
NEW YORK (AP) " True to his breed, Matisse the Portuguese water dog likes to play in the koi fish pond. He enjoys going on long bicycle runs, chewing Benny Bully's liver treats and falling asleep on his back.Pretty standard stuff...
'It's My Party' singer-songwriter Lesley Gore dies at 68
NEW YORK (AP) " Singer-songwriter Lesley Gore, who topped the charts in 1963 at age 16 with her epic song of teenage angst, "It's My Party," and followed it up with the hits "Judy's Turn to Cry," and the feminist anthem "You Don't...
GoT author George RR Martin warns fans to 'be on their toes' for shock deaths
George RR Martin has dropped a bombshell on Game of Thrones fans ahead of the season five premiere, warning them to "be on their toes" and expect some big shocks. *This article contains possible spoilers* The US author has h...
Why men are watching Fifty Shades of Grey
When Universal bumped Fifty Shades of Grey from August 2014 to Valentine's Day, 2015, it seemed like a cheesy gimmick. Now that box office results are in, it's clear that was the most brilliant stroke of all.The adaptation of...
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