Philippine youths continue protesting Lady Gaga's concerts

Philippine youths continue protesting Lady Gaga's concerts

May 19, 2012 - 12:14 AMT  08:14 GMT
They say they are offended by Lady Gaga's music, particularly her song "Judas," which they say mocks Jesus Christ.
Writer tapped for Johnny Depp’s The Night Stalker

Writer tapped for Johnny Depp’s The Night Stalker

May 19, 2012 - 11:53 AMT  07:53 GMT
Depp, currently on screen in Dark Shadows (also based on an old TV show), is producing with Christi Dembrowski.
Cannes Day Three: Inmate-actor, “Paradise” for money, ranking winner

Cannes Day Three: Inmate-actor, “Paradise” for money, ranking winner "Rust and Bone" (video)

 May 18, 2012 - 21:24 AMT  17:24 GMT
Film Français journal rated the competition films, with Jacques Audiard's "Rust and Bone" ranked 1st.
Liam Neeson to star in “A Walk Among the Tombstones” thriller

Liam Neeson to star in “A Walk Among the Tombstones” thriller

May 18, 2012 - 20:23 AMT  16:23 GMT
In the film, the former cop and recovering alcoholic must conquer and harness his own demons to track down the kidnappers.
Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin shares insight into Steve Jobs biopic

Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin shares insight into Steve Jobs biopic

May 18, 2012 - 19:30 AMT  15:30 GMT
The film will be an adaptation of biography book is based on more than 40 interviews with Jobs and over 100 chats with his friends.
Legendary Arabic diva Warda dies at 72

Legendary Arabic diva Warda dies at 72

May 18, 2012 - 18:56 AMT  14:56 GMT
Though born in France, it was in Egypt that she earned singing breakthrough that won her fame across Middle East.
“Sin City” sequel release date set

“Sin City” sequel release date set

May 18, 2012 - 18:02 AMT  14:02 GMT
Much of the cast from 1st movie is expected to return, including Mickey Rourke, whose character Marv was killed in 2005 movie.
Cannes: Andy Garcia joins Vera Farmiga in “Admissions” romcom

Cannes: Andy Garcia joins Vera Farmiga in “Admissions” romcom

May 18, 2012 - 17:56 AMT  13:56 GMT
Garcia and Vera Farmiga will star as two strangers who develop an extraordinary relationship in the course of a day.
Channing Tatum:

Channing Tatum: "Magic Mike" upcoming stripper flick isn’t about my life

May 18, 2012 - 17:47 AMT  13:47 GMT
In "Magic Mike", Tatum stars as Mike Matingano, who takes a young dancer named the Kid as his protege.
U2 frontman Bono's Facebook stake to make him richest musician in the world

U2 frontman Bono's Facebook stake to make him richest musician in the world

May 18, 2012 - 17:38 AMT  13:38 GMT
Facebook is set to float on stock exchange and all its early investors are set to earn huge amounts of money from the flotation.
Cannes: Seven Stars Film Studios to finance John Woo’s “The Killer” thriller

Cannes: Seven Stars Film Studios to finance John Woo’s “The Killer” thriller

May 18, 2012 - 17:25 AMT  13:25 GMT
The film follows a highly skilled contract killer who falls in love with the only living witness to his latest job, a female singer.
Alicia Keys to join Stevie Wonder onstage at Billboard Music Awards

Alicia Keys to join Stevie Wonder onstage at Billboard Music Awards

May 18, 2012 - 17:12 AMT  13:12 GMT
Whoopi Goldberg, Swizz Beatz, Charlie Sheen, Jason Derulo, Zooey Deschanel and Kris Kristofferson are added as presenters.
“Blade Runner” scribe, Ridley Scott to reteam for sequel

“Blade Runner” scribe, Ridley Scott to reteam for sequel

May 18, 2012 - 17:06 AMT  13:06 GMT
Blade Runner, starring Harrison Ford, was an adaptation of the Phillip K. Dick story Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Cannes: Cate Blanchett, Mia Wasikowska to star in Highsmith’s “Carol” adaptation

Cannes: Cate Blanchett, Mia Wasikowska to star in Highsmith’s “Carol” adaptation

May 18, 2012 - 16:46 AMT  12:46 GMT
John Crowley-directed film is about the complex relationship between two very different women in 1950s New York.
Yerevan to host ICOM 2012 meeting

Yerevan to host ICOM 2012 meeting

May 18, 2012 - 16:40 AMT  12:40 GMT
Yerevan’s Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts will host a meeting of International Council of Museums (ICOM).
Weinstein Company nabs “Oath of Tobruk” Gaddafi documentary

Weinstein Company nabs “Oath of Tobruk” Gaddafi documentary

May 18, 2012 - 16:37 AMT  12:37 GMT
French philosopher and journalist Bernard-Henri Levy made the film during the months of conflict and unrest in Libya.