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February 12, 2019

Chris Cornell's children honor late father as he wins third Grammy

Los Angeles — Two of Chris Cornell's children accepted his third Grammy award on his behalf on Sunday, more than a year after the grunge rocker died. Cornell, the longtime frontman for the band Soundgarden, committed suicide at a Detroit hotel in 2017 when he was on tour at age 52. — Reuters

February 12, 2019

Cardi B, sassy queen of American hip-hop

Los Angeles — She's brash, she's loud, and America is all in for her special brand of sass, from online feuds to strip club brawls.But when Cardi B accepted her first Grammy award -- making rap history in the process -- the 26-year-old had the crowd falling in love with her softer side.On Sunday night in Los Angeles, the unstoppable Bronx native cemented her spot in the upper echelons of ...

February 11, 2019

Women reign at glitzy Grammys gala that also makes rap history

Los Angeles — A bold streak of feminism ran through the Grammys gala on Sunday, as women artists dominated in the competition and on the concert stage -- while rappers Cardi B and Childish Gambino delivered a history-making night for hip-hop.Gambino -- the musical alter ego of actor Donald Glover -- posted four big wins for his provocative hit "This Is America," but did not attend the star-studded ceremony in ...

February 11, 2019

Hollywood glamour, shiny embellishments on BAFTA red carpet

LONDON — Dresses in dark colors but with plenty of embellishments, monochrome looks and the odd trouser suit dominated the red carpet at Sunday's BAFTAs, with some stars looking to old Hollywood glamour for Britain's top movie awards.Nominees Glenn Close and Melissa McCarthy as well as award presenters Salma Hayek and Cate Blanchett all chose black frocks for the event, which boasted sparkling embroidery or sequins.Blanchett's black dress had a ...

February 11, 2019

'Roma' takes BAFTA glory in coup for Netflix

London — Netflix black-and-white production "Roma" triumphed at the BAFTA film awards, boosting Oscar hopes for the US streaming giant whose rise poses a serious challenge to the conventional Hollywood business model.The cinematic love letter to director Alfonso Cuaron's 1970s childhood in Mexico City beat black comedy "The Favourite" to win best film and best director."I'm seriously touched this film has been received the way it's been received," Cuaron said ...

February 10, 2019

Yanni dedicates 'One Man’s Dream' to ‘Saudi dreamers’

Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia — Greek composer and musician Yanni dedicated his performance of “One Man’s Dream” to his Saudi Arabian audience for his belief that they can “achieve their dreams.”Alluding to the reforms associated with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Yanni said during a concert held as part of the Winter at Tantora festival: “You have a lot of dreams in this country, I’ve heard about it a year and a ...

February 10, 2019

German director defends horror flick against #MeToo criticism

Berlin — One of Germany's most acclaimed directors, Fatih Akin, hit back Saturday at criticism of his new film about a real-life serial killer, "The Golden Glove", charging that it exploits the female victims.Akin, who won a Golden Globe award last year for his terrorism drama "In the Fade" starring Diane Kruger, insisted the ultra-violent new picture aimed to grant "dignity" to both the killer and the slain women."We are ...

February 10, 2019

Britain's Prince Philip gives up driving license after crash

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth's 97-year-old husband Prince Philip has voluntarily given up his driving license after a crash last month, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.Philip escaped without injury on Jan. 17 when the Land Rover he was driving flipped in a collision with a car close to the royals' Sandringham residence in eastern England."After careful consideration The Duke of Edinburgh has taken the decision to voluntarily surrender his driving license," ...

February 10, 2019

Country singer Dolly Parton raises laughs at charity awards gala

LOS ANGELES — Dolly Parton became the first country singer to receive the MusiCares Person of the Year award on Friday, taking to the stage with jokes about hillbillies.Comedy played a large role in a night of all-star musical performances in Los Angeles to honor Parton for her music and philanthropy, hosted by country group Little Big Town.Eight-time Grammy winner Parton, the singer and songwriter behind the hits "9 to ...

February 9, 2019

Woody Allen sues Amazon for $68 mn for breach of contract

New York — Filmmaker Woody Allen has filed a $68 million suit against Amazon for breach of contract, accusing the streaming giant of canceling a film deal because of a "baseless" decades-old allegation that he sexually abused his daughter.Allen says Amazon sought to terminate the deal in June, and has since refused to pay him $9 million in financing for his latest film, "A Rainy Day in New York," his ...

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