Reuters: Entertainment

Oscar-winning Iranian director launches new movie in Cannes

Reuters — 17 May 2013 23:20:00 +0000

May 17 - Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, who won the Oscar for 'The Separation,' creates another festival hit with 'The Past.' Bob Mezan reports.

George Michael hospitalized, Emma Watson in Cannes

Reuters — 17 May 2013 18:48:00 +0000

May 17 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including George Michael hospitalized, Emma Watson hits Cannes, and "The Office" comes to an end. Bob Mezan reports.

Jewelry heist shocks the town of Cannes

Reuters — 17 May 2013 16:16:00 +0000

May 17 - More than $1 million dollars worth of Chopard jewels are stolen from a French hotel room. Alicia Powell reports.

Fans react to David Beckham's retirement

Reuters — 17 May 2013 14:42:00 +0000

Former teammates and famous friends of footballer David Beckham wish the star well following his announcement that he will retire at the end of the French league season. Sarah Mills reports.

Emeli Sande and Gavin Rossdale big winners at Ivor Novellos

Reuters — 17 May 2013 11:49:00 +0000

Emeli Sande wins two Ivor Novello Awards, but is unable to collect it. Stars in attendance included Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, Noel Gallagher, Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale and Lily-Rose Cooper.

Mel Brooks snags Hollywood honor

Reuters — 16 May 2013 22:14:00 +0000

May 16 - The American Film Institute will honor Brooks for his achievements in writing and directing. Alicia Powell reports.

Stars at Women in Film event react to Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy

Reuters — 16 May 2013 23:50:00 +0000

May 16 - Fellow actresses at the Calvin Klein's Women in Film event at the Cannes film festival show their support of Angelina Jolie. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

'Gatsby' cast revels in festival energy

Reuters — 16 May 2013 22:45:00 +0000

May 16 - The cast of 'The Great Gatsby' talk about bringing the swinging '20s to the Cannes film fest. Lindsay Claiborn reports.

Emma Watson hits the Cannes carpet

Reuters — 16 May 2013 21:28:00 +0000

May 16 - Actress Emma Watson turns to crime in Sofia Coppola's celebrity-obsessed film 'The Bling Ring', which had its premiere at the Cannes film festival.

One Direction announce world tour

Reuters — 16 May 2013 15:54:00 +0000

Boy band One Direction announce plans for a stadium world tour in 2014.

Combs stars in "Downton" spoof

Reuters — 16 May 2013 19:40:00 +0000

May 16 - Sean Combs inserts himself into scenes from "Downton Abbey" in a new spoof from FunnyorDie.com.

"Gatsby" launches Cannes, One Direction plans 2014 tour

Reuters — 16 May 2013 18:45:00 +0000

May 16 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including "The Great Gatsby" kicks off Cannes, One Direction announces a 2014 tour, and "Angry Birds" is set for the big screen. Bob Mezan reports.

Angry Birds 3D movie to take flight in 2016

Reuters — 16 May 2013 11:53:00 +0000

May 16 - Mega-selling video game "Angry Birds" is jumping off smart phones and onto the big screen in a new animated 3D film due to be released in 2016. Matthew Stock reports.

Leonardo DiCaprio opens 66th Cannes film festival

Reuters — 16 May 2013 02:50:00 +0000

May 15 - Leonardo DiCaprio launches the 66th Cannes Film Festival at opening ceremony. John Russell reports.

DiCaprio's "Great Gatsby" open Cannes

Reuters — 16 May 2013 02:21:00 +0000

may 15 - The stars of Cannes film festival's opening movie 'The Great Gatsby' join the 2013 jury on the red carpet as the rain falls on opening night. John Russell reports.

Prince Harry shows off his polo skills

Reuters — 15 May 2013 20:53:00 +0000

May 15 - The prince ends his stay in the U.S. with a charity polo match in Connecticut. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

Justin Bieber parts with his monkey

Reuters — 14 May 2013 16:15:00 +0000

May 14 - The singer's pet monkey will retire to a German zoo. Alicia Powell reports.

Cannes plans to celebrate cinema

Reuters — 15 May 2013 17:16:00 +0000

May 15 - Film festival jury members prepare to highlight the mix of different cultures the film event offers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

Spielberg, Kidman in Cannes; Drake leads BET noms

Reuters — 15 May 2013 18:49:00 +0000

May 15 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Steven Spielberg arrives in Cannes, Drake earns 12 nods for the BET Awards, and Christina Aguilera gets ready for a "Voice" return. Bob Mezan reports.

Jolie has double mastectomy, Beyonce cancels a concert

Reuters — 15 May 2013 14:45:00 +0000

May 14 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Angelina Jolie has a double mastectomy, Beyonce cancels a concert in Belgium, and Billy Crystal is honored in Los Angeles. Lindsay Claiborn reports.

Great Gatsby cast arrive in Cannes

Reuters — 15 May 2013 16:27:00 +0000

Leonardo DiCaprio opens up about being reunited with director Baz Luhrmann on opening day of the Cannes Film Festival.

Red carpet ready in Cannes

Reuters — 15 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

May 15 - The glamorous Cannes Film Festival is almost ready to kick off, as final preparations are made. Sarah Mills reports.

"Star Trek Into Darkness" lights up Hollywood

Reuters — 15 May 2013 07:06:00 +0000

May 15 - Director J.J. Abrams leads the cast of "Star Trek Into Darkness" at the sci-fi film's Hollywood premiere. John Russell reports.

Cannes looks forward to 66th film festival

Reuters — 15 May 2013 06:06:00 +0000

May 15 - Among the 20 films selected to compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival, highlights expected to include films from Sorrentino, Farhadi and Soderbergh. John Russell reports.

Prince Harry speaks at a fundraiser

Reuters — 15 May 2013 05:16:00 +0000

May 15 - Prince Harry promotes the Royal Foundation during a fundraiser in New York. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).