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Jennifer Aniston arrives to the global premiere for Apple's
Jennifer Aniston returns to TV with 'The Morning Show'
LONDON — Jennifer Aniston returns to television on Friday in "The Morning Show", an original show for Apple Inc's new subscription video service, in which the actress reunites with her "Friends" sister Reese Witherspoon.In the 10-episode program, Aniston plays a well-known television journalist on a fictional morning program whose male co-presenter, played by Steve Carell, has been fired amid sexual harassment accusations.The 50-year-old actress, who rose to global stardom through "Friends", starred in a string of movies after the hit 1994-2004 series ended, including "Horrible Bosses", "The Break-Up" and "Marley & Me" on top of a few cameos on television shows."It wasn't really about TV versus film," Aniston...
November 01, 2019

Jennifer Aniston returns to TV with 'The Morning Show'

Japan's Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai speaks to journalists after submitting his resignation in Tokyo on Thursday. — AFP
Crabs, melons, mangoes: Gifts that bring Japanese politicians down
TOKYO — Crabs, melons, mangoes, even humble potatoes and corn, have proved politically treacherous in Japan this past week, with two cabinet ministers forced to resign in quick succession amid suspicions of violating election laws.Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai's abrupt resignation on Thursday came six days after former trade and industry minister, Isshu Sugawara, quit. Sugawara had been accused of election law violations by allegedly giving gifts of melons and crabs to voters in his Tokyo constituency as well as having his secretary present a monetary offering at a funeral.Kawai had been accused of giving simpler gifts — potatoes and corn — along with mangoes, which are often a luxury fruit in Japan.They join a long line of politicians brought down by gift giving in a nation...
October 31, 2019

Crabs, melons, mangoes: Gifts that bring Japanese politicians down

Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon attend the Apple TV 's
Small screen holds big appeal for Hollywood A-listers
LOS ANGELES — From Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep to Reese Witherspoon and Michael Douglas, Hollywood movie stars are being lured to television by higher production values, wider opportunities... and massive paydays.Once the vastly poorer cousin of film, the small screen has enjoyed a stunning renaissance as members of the binge-watching generation swap trips to the multiplex for nights on the couch streaming the latest "premium" hit show.Hollywood's top A-listers are increasingly making the same switch.Michael Mann, the acclaimed director of films "Heat" and "The Last of the Mohicans," said the quality of TV in the US has now overtaken that of movies in many cases — something that was not common when he produced television's "Miami Vice"...
October 30, 2019

Small screen holds big appeal for Hollywood A-listers

A moviegoer walks near a screen playing a trailer for
Movie based on popular novel puts South Korean gender divide back in focus
SEOUL — A movie based on a controversial and best-selling novel that chronicled the everyday sexism faced by women topped South Korea's box office this week, reigniting a national debate over women's roles in an historically male-dominated society."Kim Ji-young, Born 1982" — based on a 2016 book of the same name — opened in South Korea last week and immediately highlighted divisions within the country over sexism, the anti-harassment #MeToo movement, and feminism.The story follows a married woman in her 30s who feels forced by social circumstances and opinions to give up her work and dreams in order to raise her young child.The movie has been No. 1 at the South Korean box office since opening a week ago and had sold 9.7 billion won ($8.3 million) in tickets by...
October 30, 2019

Movie based on popular novel puts South Korean gender divide back in focus

Actor John Witherspoon poses at the premiere of his new comedy film
'Friday' actor John Witherspoon dies aged 77
NEW YORK — Actor John Witherspoon, who starred alongside rapper Ice Cube in the hit "Friday" comedy movie franchise, died on Tuesday at the age of 77, his family said."We love you "POPS" always and forever," his family said on his Twitter account, referring to another of his roles - John 'Pops' Williams on the long-running sitcom The Wayans Bros."He was a Legend in the entertainment industry, and a father figure to all who watched him over the years," the posting added.Celebrities including Chance The Rapper, actress Jackée Harry and director Judd Apatow went online to pay tribute to the Detroit, Michigan-born actor and comedian."My dad, my grandpa, my comedic inspiration! I love you Spoons! Rest In Paradise, King," Academy...
October 30, 2019

'Friday' actor John Witherspoon dies aged 77

A letter written 145 years ago and discovered last year suggests the work could be the likeness of 15th-16th century Italian philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli, painted by none other than Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci. — AFP
Is it Machiavelli? By Leonardo? Mystery artwork causes buzz
RENNES, France — An unsigned painting of an unidentified bald man with a beard has aroused excitement among historians and art buffs after lying largely unnoticed in the collection of a historic chateau in central France for decades.A letter written 145 years ago and discovered last year suggests the work could be the likeness of 15th-16th century Italian philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli, painted by none other than Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci.Several months of tests lie ahead to establish the painting's subject and provenance, but Sylvie Giroux, director of the Chateau de Valencay in central France, says it is "not impossible" that it will prove to be a link between two of history's most famous men.The castle housing the artwork once belonged to Charles-Maurice...
October 30, 2019

Is it Machiavelli? By Leonardo? Mystery artwork causes buzz

Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, right, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a round-table discussion on gender equality with The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust (QCT) and One Young World at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, in this Oct. 25, 2019 file photo. — AFP
British lawmakers stand in solidarity with Meghan Markle
LONDON — Women lawmakers from across Britain's political spectrum have expressed solidarity with Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, in the stand she is taking against the media over stories about her character and family.Earlier this month, Markle began legal action against a newspaper in response to what the couple described as "bullying" by some sections of the British media. At the time, Harry said the way newspapers were treating his American-born wife was reminiscent of their approach to his mother, Princess Diana.The couple, who have a five-month-old baby, spoke of the pressure of intense media attention in a recent documentary.Markle, a former actress, said British friends had warned her about tabloid newspapers when she had first met Harry."I never...
October 30, 2019

British lawmakers stand in solidarity with Meghan Markle

Atif Aslam performing at Riyadh Season in Riyadh. — Courtesy photo by Khalid Allhaj
Riyadh Season winning the hearts of expats Atif Aslam- a dream come true
RIYADH — On Friday night, Atif Aslam made history as the first Pakistani artist to perform in the Kingdom at Riyadh Season.Thousands of Indian and Pakistani expats gathered to show love to Aslam who offered Riyadh a soul-searching, genre-blurring set.He instantly brought the house down with his biggest hits leading his legion of screaming fans to ‘Tajdare-Haram’ which held the audience spellbound. “I don’t understand Urdu but I observed the mood shift in the air and was drawn to his voice during the mesmerizing praise of Allah and His Messenger,” Abdullah, a young Saudi volunteer at the event told Saudi Gazette.“I want to thank the Saudi government for inviting me. I’ve always been a messenger of peace and love with my music and I welcome all communities. Thank you so much...
October 28, 2019

Riyadh Season winning the hearts of expats Atif Aslam- a dream come true

Joaquin Phoenix attends the premiere for the film
On a scary weekend 'Joker' gets the last laugh
LOS ANGELES — Warner Bros.' "Joker" won a battle of the supervillains this weekend, selling an estimated $18.9 million in tickets to edge out "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" and regain the top spot in North American theaters, an industry group reported on Sunday.The Joaquin Phoenix scarefest slipped from last weekend's take of $29.2 million for the Friday-to-Sunday period, but still bested the $18.5 million taken in by "Maleficent," a dark fantasy from Disney starring Angelina Jolie."Joker," with Phoenix incarnating Batman's notorious nemesis, accomplished the rare feat of returning to No. 1 in its fourth week out. It has now taken in an impressive $849.1 million globally, becoming the most successful R-rated movie in history, according...
October 28, 2019

On a scary weekend 'Joker' gets the last laugh

 Prince Charles
UK's Prince Charles to visit India for second time in two years
LONDON — Prince Charles, heir-to-the-British throne, will make an official visit to India next month with a focus on sustainable markets, climate change and social finance, his office said on Monday.Charles, 70, will arrive in New Delhi for the two-day visit on Wednesday (Nov. 13).It will be Charles' 10th official visit to India. His last was as part of a joint tour with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to Brunei, India, Singapore and Malaysia in November 2017.More details about the visit, made at the request of the Foreign Office based on the government’s priorities, will be announced in due course, his Clarence House office added. Britain has been keen to secure a trade deal with India after it leaves the European Union.The announcement also comes a week after Charles's...
October 28, 2019

UK's Prince Charles to visit India for second time in two years

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