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The case of actor Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing other accusations of sexual assault, has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society.

Fantasy musical "Wonka" bounced back to the top of the North American box office this New Year's weekend as an otherwise pallid film year came to an end, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Grammy-award-winning artist and US television star Paula Abdul has accused a producer on the singing contest show "American Idol" of sexual assault, according to a California lawsuit.

Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, who starred in "The Full Monty", a film about a group of unemployed steel workers who launch new careers as strippers, died on Saturday aged 75.

Action, sci-fi, comedy, and even horror films that are not meant for the fainthearted will soon hit the cinemas.

Sophie Marceau, one of France's best-loved actors, said in an interview published Thursday that film icon Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape, was "rude and inappropriate" when they worked together, and targeted women with low-level jobs on set, not the stars.

US rapper Kanye West apologized to the Jewish community Tuesday, after a series of anti-Semitic comments that sparked outrage and led to the star being dropped from lucrative commercial deals and banned from social media.

Emma Watson's fortune is not due to the "Harry Potter" films alone, she has also appeared in a wide array of other productions and made money from endorsement deals and smart investments. The Hollywood star's net worth in 2023 is an estimated $85 million.

Oprah Winfrey's journey from a troubled childhood to a beacon of inspiration and success has made her an icon globally. Beyond her talk show success, Oprah expanded her ventures into acting, producing, and owning her media empire.

Being one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, Tom Hanks enjoys a jaw-dropping income every year keeping his his net worth on a high trajectory.

Two years after the end of the Netflix hit "Money Heist", which won millions of fans around the world, one of its main characters, "Berlin", returns to the small screen later this month with a spin-off series.

Chris Hemsworth's breakout role as Thor elevated him to international stardom. Apart from his success in the MCU, Hemsworth has showcased his versatility in various films, from action-packed blockbusters to comedy and drama. A look at what his net worth would be in 2024.

Jabbar Lewis and Nic Ashe watched every episode of "Squid Game" -- and were convinced they would be able to handle the deadly schoolyard contests.

Warner Brothers Discovery shares slid more than 5 percent Wednesday after reports emerged that the media and entertainment giant is exploring a merger with rival Paramount Global.

Terence Ma, a multifaceted artist, made it his mission to reinvent the revered bel canto technique by adapting it into what he calls the tri-sensory technique.

Rising Hollywood star Jonathan Majors was convicted Monday of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, prompting Marvel to drop him from a prime role in its superhero blockbusters.

As we journey through the 40 unforgettable scenes, we encounter moments of sheer cinematic magic that linger long after the credits roll.

A sequel to the hit animated film "Chicken Run" was inevitable, its makers told AFP, for the simple reason that chickens are just too funny.

Led by Beyonce and Taylor Swift, whose "Eras Tour" was the first to bring in more than $1 billion, ticket revenues from the top 100 concert tours of 2023 jumped to a record $9.17 billion, industry magazine Pollstar said Friday.

British artist Jesse Darling won the prestigious Turner Prize on Tuesday for his sculptures and installations that invoke societal breakdown.

Julia Roberts, who stars in the new apocalyptic comedy-drama "Leave the World Behind", says the end of humanity would be a good time to indulge herself.

Rockstar Games said it will release a trailer next Tuesday for the first installment in a decade of "Grand Theft Auto," video-gaming's controversial blockbuster.

Shane MacGowan, the singer-songwriter who fronted Celtic folk-punk band The Pogues, was a booze-fuelled bard who performed defiant ballads of the downtrodden and doomed.

In an ordinary house in a north London suburb in the late 1970s, children levitated, objects flew across rooms, heavy furniture moved on its own and a young girl was flung from her bed.

Prosecutors in Atlanta said Monday that rapper Young Thug was the "proclaimed leader" of a gang that "moved like a pack" to commit crimes, as opening statements in a long-delayed racketeering trial got underway.

The "Hunger Games" prequel stayed atop the North American box office over the long US Thanksgiving weekend, fending off an invasion by new Ridley Scott film "Napoleon," industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

British music retailer HMV returns to the iconic site of its former flagship store in central London on Friday, in a much-needed boost to the flagging fortunes of the capital's premier shopping street.

Britain celebrates the 60th anniversary of science-fiction series "Doctor Who" Saturday as fans hail a programme that has enthralled generations since it was first broadcast.

Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 1989, according to a court filing reported by US media and seen by AFP on Wednesday.