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Rasoulof: how I learned to beat Iran's secret police
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, who escaped Iran to premiere his new film at the Cannes Film Festival Friday, told AFP it takes 20 years of training to learn to make a good clandestine film.
Lucas on 'Star Wars' critics, diversity, and sneaking into Cannes
George Lucas told Cannes on Friday how he had to sneak into his own first premiere at the French film festival and explained why "Star Wars" movies have always been for kids.
Eiffel Tower ticket prices to rise by 20 percent
Paris city hall on Friday voted to increase the Eiffel Tower adult admission price by 20 percent from next month to help pay for urgent renovation work.
Swiss return three confiscated artefacts to Iraq
Switzerland's foreign minister on Friday returned to her Iraqi counterpart three important Mesopotamian objects seized during a criminal procedure, the Swiss government said.
'Super Size Me' filmmaker Morgan Spurlock dies of cancer aged 53
Morgan Spurlock, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the hit 2004 documentary "Super Size Me," has died aged 53 of complications from cancer, his family announced Friday.
China back at Cannes with women's rights blockbuster
One of China's biggest-ever productions, "She's Got No Name", premieres in Cannes on Friday, bringing megastars like Ziyi Zhang to the red carpet as well as the thorny issue of women's rights.
'Palme d'Or whisperer': Tiny US studio Neon eyes fifth Cannes prize
Could a tiny movie studio founded seven years ago win the Cannes Film Festival's top prize for a stunning fifth consecutive time?
US seeks to break up Live Nation, Ticketmaster over alleged monopoly
The US Department of Justice filed a major antitrust lawsuit Thursday seeking to break up an alleged monopoly in the live music industry between concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary, bookings website Ticketmaster.
French media progress against X in legal battle over payments
A Paris court ruled Thursday that X needed to provide French media with information about how much money it makes from publishing their content as part of a legal battle over rights payments.
Argentina's Milei sings hard rock at book launch
In a tie and leather jacket, Argentina's President Javier Milei rocked out in front of thousands of fans during the launch of his latest economics book in Buenos Aires Wednesday night.
Cannes film tracks dilemma of stranded Palestinian refugees
A stressful refugee drama screening in Cannes shines light on the Palestinian plight and the excruciating moral choices migrants have to make to help loved ones start a new life abroad.
S. Korea 'monk' DJ ditches robe to avoid Singapore ban
A controversial South Korean DJ "monk" will avoid a ban in Singapore by performing in the city-state without his robe or any religious references, a nightclub hosting him said Thursday.
Colombia declares 'protected archeological area' around treasure-laden shipwreck
Colombia on Wednesday declared a "protected archeological area" around the spot where a Spanish galleon sank off its Caribbean coast more than three centuries ago laden with gold, silver and emeralds.
Gary Oldman talks sobriety and 'Harry Potter' at Cannes
British actor Gary Oldman, who plays a washed-up alcoholic writer in new Cannes film "Parthenope", said Wednesday he is celebrating 27 years sober.
Judge blocks auction of Elvis estate Graceland
A judge in Tennessee on Wednesday temporarily halted a foreclosure sale of Graceland, the historic home of Elvis Presley in the southern US state.
'We're all fascinated by sex work': Cannes director Baker
US director Sean Baker feared "Anora", his free-wheeling sex farce which is currently the toast of the Cannes Film Festival, would be too controversial.
Cannes gets steamy with strippers and sex motels
The Cannes Film Festival took a steamy turn Wednesday as sex worker saga "Anora" wowed critics, and a red-hot Brazilian thriller set in a seedy adult motel had its world premiere.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting model in new lawsuit
Another sexual assault lawsuit has been filed against Sean "Diddy" Combs, the latest in a string of allegations against the American rapper as he increasingly comes under scrutiny for his treatment of women.
'Monk' DJ not allowed to drop the beat in Singapore: minister
An unconventional South Korean DJ "monk" who dispenses Buddhist wisdom and Gen-Z life advice over his thumping beats will be barred from performing in Singapore, the interior minister said Wednesday.
Breakdancer, 40, on cusp of fulfilling Olympic dream
At age 40, Japanese competitive breakdancer Ayumi Fukushima has been busting moves for longer than some of her rivals have been alive.
Cannes relives infamous rape in 'Last Tango in Paris'
As France reels from a renewed #MeToo reckoning, a new film transports audiences back to the early 1970s when directors were all-powerful and the consent of their actresses was the last thing on their mind.
US police probing Matthew Perry's ketamine death
US police said Tuesday they are investigating the ketamine overdose death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, who died at his luxury Los Angeles home last year.
Israel revokes order to cut AP live Gaza video feed
Israel walked back its decision to shut down an Associated Press live video feed of war-torn Gaza on Tuesday, following a protest from the US news agency and concern from the White House.
Trump 'more relatable than we want to admit': biopic star Sebastian Stan
Sebastian Stan immersed himself 24/7 in Donald Trump's early life to research the new biopic "The Apprentice" -- and came to an unexpected realisation.
Frida Kahlo museum denies lending painter's clothes to Madonna
A Mexico City museum dedicated to the painter Frida Kahlo has denied lending her clothing and jewelry to pop superstar Madonna during a visit by the American singer to the Mexican capital.
Olympic torch ascends Cannes red carpet
French athletes carried the Olympic torch up the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, as it makes its way to the capital for the Summer Olympics.
Rasoulof, director who fled Iran, will attend Cannes
Award-winning director Mohammad Rasoulof, who made a dramatic clandestine escape from Iran this month, will attend the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of his new movie, organisers told AFP on Tuesday.
Cannes star Renate Reinsve 'lost control' in mad laughing fit
Three years after winning best actress for the much-loved "The Worst Person in the World", Norway's Renate Reinsve has again wowed Cannes Film Festival critics with one of the craziest laughter scenes ever filmed.
OpenAI apologizes to Johansson, denies voice based on her
OpenAI chief Sam Altman apologized Tuesday to Scarlett Johansson after the movie star said she was "shocked" by a new synthetic voice released by the ChatGPT-maker, but he insisted the voice was not based on hers.
Muted on world stage, Taiwan speaks up at Cannes
A slew of Taiwanese movies at the Cannes Film Festival offer the island an increasingly rare chance to tell its stories on the global stage.
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
Australian actor Cate Blanchett, goodwill ambassador for the UN agency for refugees, on Monday urged the film industry to take a leap and include their "incredible" stories.
Demi Moore transforms for Cannes body horror 'The Substance'
Demi Moore disappears beneath layers of bizarre and hideous prosthetics in her acclaimed new horror film "The Substance" -- but thankfully, at least one faithful companion could still identify her on set.