(AFP) – Striking writers whose industrial action has paralyzed Hollywood said Sunday they had reached an “exceptional” deal with studios that could see them go back to work. The apparent breakthrough will raise hopes that striking actors can also reach…
(AFP) – A jury in the UK on Wednesday found Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey not guilty of nine sex offences against four men alleged to have occurred between 2001 and 2013. Jurors at Southwark Crown Court in south London reached majority…
(AFP) – A Spanish court said Thursday it has opened a new probe into Colombian music superstar Shakira for alleged income tax fraud. The 46-year-old “Hips Don’t Lie” singer is already due to stand trial at the end of the year…
By Andrew MarszalAgence France-Presse (AFP) – Hollywood actors were poised to go on strike Thursday, joining writers in the first industry-wide shutdown in 63 years after last-ditch talks failed, with nearly all film and television production likely to grind to a…
(AFP) – Vietnam has banned the upcoming “Barbie” movie from cinemas over scenes with a map showing China’s claims to territory in the South China Sea, state media reported Monday. The fantasy comedy film about the famous doll, directed by…
(Eagle News) — The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway’s longest-running show, will hold its final curtain call on April 16, 2023. Recently celebrating its 35th anniversary, the show opened on January 26, 1988 and will have staged over 13,900 performances…
(AFP) — Music streaming giant Spotify on Tuesday reported a total of 205 million paying subscribers at the end of 2022, beating expectations, but its losses deepened. The Swedish company, which last week announced it was cutting almost six percent…
(AFP) — Ezra Miller, the troubled star of Warner Bros’ major upcoming superhero movie “The Flash,” is seeking treatment for mental health issues after a string of high-profile controversies, the actor said. The 29-year-old, who has already appeared as the…
By Andrew MarszalAgence France-Presse (AFP) — Disney announced a slew of Marvel superhero movies including two new “Avengers” films Saturday at Comic-Con, as it offered screaming fans an emotional first glimpse at its upcoming “Black Panther” sequel. The record-breaking Marvel…
