Films hoping to compete for the best picture Oscar will have to meet certain criteria over diversity, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says.
The Academy set out four "standards" which it hopes will boost representation an…
LONDON (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones will open their first dedicated store on Wednesday in London’s Carnaby Street, despite the coronavirus pandemic having drastically reduced footfall and the number of tourists visiting the city.
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Actress Lupita Nyong'o has written a moving tribute to her Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman, terming his death as "a punch to my gut".
Chadwick died on 29 August aged 43 after battling colon cancer for four years.
Lupita wrote …
Michelle Obama is offering up some insight into a lasting romance.
The former first lady, who will celebrate her 28th wedding anniversary with husband Barack Obama next month, opened up about how much work goes into long-term relationsh…
Justin Bieber is adding to his tattoo collection.
The singer, 26, shared on Instagram that he recently got a new neck tattoo: a long-stemmed rose done by tattoo artist Dr. Woo.
"@_dr_woo_ thank you for the ???? ????" Bieber — who alr…
LONDON (Reuters) - British theatres and live music venues say the show will only go on if the government provides a financial backstop, as the COVID-19 pandemic means they can no longer get commercial insurance.
While venues for indoor…
Netflix's chairman has said working from home has no positive effects and makes debating ideas harder.
But Reed Hastings, who founded the platform, also said its 8,600 employees would not have to return to the office until most of them …
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Netflix has delayed the launch of French film “Cuties” in Turkey after broadcasting watchdog (RTUK) ordered it to be removed saying it might lead to potential child exploitation.
“We are considering RTUK’s demand - …
Disney is under fire for shooting its new film Mulan in parts of China where the government is accused of serious human rights abuses.
The final credits thank a government security agency in Xinjiang province, where about 1m people - mo…
Taylor Swift's newest album Folkore continues to break records, making it more than just "the 1."
Her eighth studio album just became the first album in four years to spend six consecutive weeks in the top spot of the Billboard Top 200 …
LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) - After months of delays, Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic “Tenet” finally arrived in U.S. theaters and generated $20.2 million over Labor Day weekend. Ticket sales, though difficult to dissect given the uncharted…
Beauty blogger and influencer Ethan Peters, known as Ethan Is Supreme, has died at the age of 17.
Ethan's father Gerald told Fox News: "He was a kind soul, who accepted everyone for who they were."
His friend, fellow influencer Ava L…
After years of painfully watching on as her colleagues mounted the podium and collected trophies at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), Gospel artiste Celestine Donkor had despaired of ever winning anything.
In 2009, she had high ex…
She may have gained fame as an actress, but Beverly Afaglo started her journey in showbiz as a TV presenter.
And now she is back to her first love as host of a new show, Open Book with Beverly, which will start showing this month on You…
Ghana’s dancehall titan Stonebwoy is a big football fan.
His only brother is training as a professional footballer and Stonebwoy himself was a keen player before music claimed him.
For the video for his latest smash hit, Putuu, he ma…
A judge has barred Kanye West from appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot in Arizona, concluding that a voter who challenged his candidacy had shown he would probably prevail and had established the possibility of an irreparable harm if the rapper…
Earlier this week, True Thompson's parents were spotted taking a hike in Calabasas, where the pair has been social distancing together in recent months.
A source told E! News of the sighting, "They were having a casual conversation as t…
Two apartments in Beijing that are home to movie star Jackie Chan are being forcibly put up for auction. The reason appears to be an ownership dispute.
The adjacent apartments in a residential compound in the capital city’s Dongzhimen d…
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The Dr. Oz Show is heading back to the studio, PEOPLE has confirmed.
Dr. Mehmet Oz and a limited number of crew members reunited this week to film the hit medical talk show in the studio for the first time since March. Se…
Filming for The Batman has been suspended again, days after it resumed following the coronavirus lockdown.
The pause in filming, confirmed by Warner Bros, is because lead actor Robert Pattinson has tested positive for the virus, accordi…
Soon after learning that “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman had died at age 43, fans urged Marvel Studios not to recast the role, setting up a dilemma for the studio planning a sequel to Hollywood’s first major superhero film with a pre…
Actor John Boyega has said non-white characters were "pushed to the side" by Disney in the last Star Wars film.
The Londoner played Finn in the latest trilogy, which concluded last year.
But he said the film-makers didn't know what t…
Britney Spears has welcomed public scrutiny of the legal arrangement that has controlled various aspects her life and finances for more than a decade.
A court-appointed guardian has been in charge of her affairs since her public breakdo…
Disney's Mulan has received mixed reviews, with many critics saying it should have been screened in cinemas.
The live-action remake of the animated 1998 film was originally due to be released in March, but was delayed due to the coronav…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reached a deal with streaming giant Netflix to make a range of programmes, some of which they may appear in.
"Our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope," said Prince Harry…
WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - Lawyers for Harvey Weinstein’s bankrupt film studio on Wednesday presented a revised proposal to settle sexual misconduct claims against the disgraced former producer, but an attorney for accusers pledged to op…
VENICE (Reuters) - The heads of Europe’s main film festivals came together for the opening of the Venice movie showcase on Wednesday in a show of solidarity for an industry which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
The direc…
Britney Spears has described the conservatorship that has controlled various aspects of her life since 2008 as a "voluntary" arrangement.
The star's statement came in a court filing in which she nominated a trust company to take over he…
American actor and former wrestler Dwayne Johnson and his family have all contracted for coronavirus despite being careful, he has posted on Instagram.
"We're on the other end of it and no longer contagious. Thank God, we're healthy," he …
US R&B singer Akon, who has been talking since 2018 about building a new city in Senegal, said at a press conference on Monday that construction work will start next year.
He said that the identities of the investors cannot be revealed …
Kevin Hart wants you to rock the vote this fall. The comedian is set to host VOMO: Vote or Miss Out, a “nonpartisan comedy special” that will encourage participation in the November 2020 election, ABC has announced.
Airing Monday, Sept.…
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Streaming giant Netflix and Russia’s National Media Group (NMG) have set up a partnership to run the U.S. group’s Russian service, they said on Wednesday.
Netflix’s international version has been available in Russia s…
Football star Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest celebrity to promote Master KG's hit song Jerusalema.
The South African musician and producer has thanked Ronaldo in a tweet.
https://twitter.com/MasterKGsa/status/1300850334848425984?s=2…
Netflix has announced it's recruited two of the masterminds behind Games of Thrones to adapt bestselling Chinese sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem.
Writers David Benioff and DB Weiss will work on the series with True Blood writer Alex…
The queen of Christmas is making 2020 a little merrier.
On Monday, Apple announced that pop sensation Mariah Carey will star in a holiday event for the streaming service, called Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special. Set to debut glo…
It took Michael B. Jordan some time to address the unexpected death of his friend and Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman. Monday, three days after Boseman’s family revealed that he had died from a colon cancer diagnosis that he never r…
Usher has a Confession(s) to make: He's going to be a dad again!
E! News has learned Usher and girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea are expecting their first child together.
According to Us Weekly, the couple is "thrilled and very excited" ab…
Johnny Depp has requested a delay to a defamation trial due to take place early next year.
The actor is suing his ex-wife Amber Heard for an article she wrote in The Washington Post which Depp says implied he was violent towards her.
…
Ed Sheeran and his wife Cherry Seaborn have announced the birth of their first child - a daughter named Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran.
The singer said the couple were on "cloud nine" after their daughter's arrival last week.
Sheera…
Despite the largely negative reaction to his Artiste of the Year win at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), Highlife artiste Kuami Eugene says he is not bothered.
Kuami Eugene was crowned Artiste of the Year on Saturday, August 29, …
JAKARTA (Reuters) - As night fell in the Indonesian capital, pop ensemble Kahitna took to the stage for a drive-in concert nearly two hours long that attracted eager listeners in rows of hundreds of parked cars.
The eight performers pl…
Lady Gaga dominated the MTV Video Music Awards show on Sunday, with a series of visually arresting outfits, masked performances and four wins, including artist of the year.
Gaga, who went into the show sharing a leading nine nomination…
Black Panther director Ryan Coogler has written a long and loving tribute to the film's star Chadwick Boseman, who has died aged 43.
"Chad was an anomaly. He was calm. Assured. Constantly studying," wrote the director on Sunday morning.…
The VMAs are just around the corner, kicking off on Aug. 30. A number of coveted awards will be up for grabs, including the best collaboration trophy.
The nominated team-ups include Black Eyed Peas and J Balvin’s “RITMO (Bad Boys for Li…
Lady Gaga led this year's MTV VMAs, winning five awards, while BTS and Ariana Grande won four each and The Weeknd won video of the year.
The ceremony, filmed at several outdoor New York locations with a limited audience, was dedicated t…
Blitz Bazawule, the Ghanaian director of Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’ has garnered high praise from American broadcaster and actress Oprah Winfrey after he was named the director of the Warner Bros musical film The Color Purple.
In a Tweet…
The 21st edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) is now done and dusted.
The awards ceremony, which was a two-day affair took place on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29 at the Grand Arena inside the Accra International…
As the pandemic continues to delay productions and push back release dates, Netflix as we know it may start to change as Hollywood shifts with the times.
Netflix, the reigning king of streaming platforms, has studiously shepherded its m…
Jazmine Sullivan is casually devastating on “Lost One,” her first new single in over two years, which she released Thursday at midnight.
“Lost One” is a parched ballad, mostly just a guitar lick and Sullivan’s crystalline vocals. While …
For the first time in the chart’s seven-week history, a song reigns over Billboard’s Top Triller U.S. chart for more than one week, as Saweetie’s “Tap In” rules the Aug. 29-dated tally.
The Top Triller U.S. and Top Triller Global charts…