Reuters: Entertainment News

Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift big winners at Billboard Awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:14:25 GMT

(Reuters) - Pop stars Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift won the big prizes on Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards, which also honored legendary performers Madonna and Prince.

Cannes: where celebrity sells and celebrities sell

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:35:14 GMT

CANNES (Reuters) - Film stars come to Cannes to promote themselves and their projects - so where better to launch a wry documentary bemoaning the seeming dominance of celebrity pulling-power over content?

'Star Trek' sequel tops weekend box office in North America

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:27:00 GMT

(Reuters) - "Star Trek Into Darkness," the newest installment in the classic intergalactic franchise, blasted to the top of movie box office charts with $70.6 million in weekend ticket sales at theaters in the United States and Canada.

Indian cinema on a mission at Cannes to dispel Bollywood image

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:12:17 GMT

CANNES (Reuters) - Indian movie actors and a new wave of directors are on a mission at the Cannes film festival - to show that their industry, which turns 100 this year, is more than just Bollywood.

Down-on-luck singer steals show in Coen brothers Cannes film

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:20:25 GMT

CANNES (Reuters) - Folk music, Greenwich Village and a quick-footed cat star in the new Coen brothers movie at the Cannes film festival on Sunday, kicking off the first of five U.S. entries with its engaging misadventures of a struggling singer.

Beatles' guitar auctioned to the tune of $408,000

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:33:39 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A custom-made electric guitar played by the late John Lennon and George Harrison of the Beatles sold at a New York auction on Saturday for $408,000, said officials with the company behind the event.

Denmark wins Eurovision on ABBA's turf with folksy ballad

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:01:42 GMT

MALMO, Sweden (Reuters) - Denmark's Emmelie de Forest won Eurovision on Saturday before an international TV audience of around 125 million, clinching the coveted crown of euro-pop with a folksy ballad backed by a wall of fire, flutes and drums.

Denmark's folksy ballad wins Eurovision

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:59:43 GMT

MALMO, Sweden (Reuters) - Denmark's Emmelie de Forest won Eurovision on Saturday before an international TV audience of around 125 million, securing the coveted crown of euro-pop with a folksy ballad backed by flutes and drums.

Denmark's folksy ballad wins Eurovision

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:51:10 GMT

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest wins Eurovision Song Contest

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:40:40 GMT

MALMO, Sweden (Reuters) - Denmark won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday before an international TV audience of around 125 million, winning with the annual competition with a barefoot performance backed by flutes and drums.

Vocal acrobatics of "La Donna del Lago" an "Olympic" challenge

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:11:39 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Even with one of the world's most athletic opera singers at her side and plenty of practice, American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato reckons the latest London production of Gioachino Rossini's "La Donna Del Lago" is the challenge of a lifetime.

Native American actress proud to walk Cannes red carpet

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:41:52 GMT

CANNES (Reuters) - Native American actress Misty Upham never dreamt she would be walking the red carpet at Cannes to showcase a film shot on her reservation.

Agonizing family choice in Japanese film at Cannes festival

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:00:57 GMT

CANNES (Reuters) - A film about baby-switching by Japan's Kore-eda Hirokazu that ponders nature versus nurture premiered at the Cannes film festival on Saturday, joining an Iranian challenger as contenders for the top prize.

"Harry Potter" first edition annotated by author up for auction

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:29:44 GMT

(Reuters) - Ever wondered what went through author J.K. Rowling's mind when she wrote the first "Harry Potter" novel?

Amazon kills 'Zombieland' TV project, backs 'Alpha House'

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:33:10 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc decided not to turn pilot project "Zombieland" into a full TV series, but is going ahead with "Alpha House," as the world's largest online retailer enters the next stage of its foray into original video creation.

'The Office' finale draws season high of 5.7 million viewers

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:47:31 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The finale of NBC's "The Office" drew a season high of 5.7 million viewers, as fans tuned in to see the show's biggest star Steve Carell return for a wedding and nostalgic farewell.

Shots fired at Cannes film festival, actors flee for cover

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:27:22 GMT

CANNES, France (Reuters) - A man was arrested at the Cannes film festival on Friday after firing a starting pistol during a live TV broadcast on the palm-lined waterfront, sending actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil running for cover.

Shots fired at Cannes film festival, actors flee for cover

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:13:11 GMT

Jewels stolen in Cannes, Chopard says not for stars

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:24:29 GMT

CANNES, France (Reuters) - Chopard jewelry worth $1.4 million intended to adorn movie stars at the Cannes film festival has been stolen, a police source said on Friday, but the company said the value had been exaggerated and the items were not for actresses to use.

U.S. 'Idol' winner shines light on South's Gullah culture

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:23:05 GMT

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - "American Idol" winner Candice Glover, whose powerful voice clinched the title of the popular TV singing show, comes from a sea island culture made up of descendants of West African slaves.

Jewels stolen in Cannes, Chopard says not for stars

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:16:06 GMT

Fox's 'American Idol' brings in record low TV audience

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:50:55 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The number of Americans who watched vocal powerhouse Candice Glover win the "American Idol" title sank to 14.2 million, a decline of 31 percent from last year's record low, according to ratings data on Friday.

Jackie Chan wants to be serious but will never quit action films

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:58:23 GMT

CANNES (Reuters) - After countless broken bones and smashed teeth, Jackie Chan has given up doing his own stunts and wants more serious roles but the Kung Fu actor says he will never stop being an action star despite earlier plans to quit big action movies.

Singer George Michael gets medical treatment after car crash

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:52:18 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - British singer George Michael has received medical treatment after a car crash on Thursday, his publicist said.

Iranian director's taut family saga rivets critics at Cannes

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:04:48 GMT

CANNES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi premiered his latest tightly wound family drama at Cannes on Friday, confirming critics' advance buzz it would prove a contender for the film festival's top prize.