Cristian Mungiu’s ‘FJORD’ Wins Palme d’Or at the 79th Festival de Cannes
The 79th edition of the Festival de Cannes concluded with acclaimed Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu taking home the prestigious Palme d’Or for his film...
Gates Foundation Commits $15 Million to Support Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda
The Gates Foundation has announced an initial $15 million emergency funding package to support efforts to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak affecting communities...
Cannes 2026: Congo Boy Earns Major Acting Honour at Un Certain Regard
Congo Boy emerged as one of the standout titles at the 2026 Un Certain Regard awards at the Cannes Film Festival, with lead...
Cannes 2026 Closing Ceremony to Honour Barbra Streisand and Crown Palme d’Or Winner
The 79th Cannes Film Festival is set to conclude on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook leading the Competition...
Lupita Nyong’o responds to backlash over role in The Odyssey
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has defended her casting as Helen of Troy in The Odyssey, saying critics should remember the film is based...
Singer Jessie J announces she is now cancer-free one year after diagnosis
British singer Jessie J has revealed she is now cancer-free, a year after publicly sharing her breast cancer diagnosis. The 38-year-old announced the...
Cannes Film Festival Announces Winners of the 29th La Cinef Selection
The Short Films and La Cinef Jury at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has announced the winners of the 2026 La...
Cannes Film Festival Awards Best Immersive Work Prize to Katàbasis
The jury of the Immersive Competition at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has awarded the Best Immersive Work prize to Katàbasis,...
UK Radio Station Mistakenly Announces King Charles’ Death In On-Air Error
A UK radio station briefly and mistakenly announced the death of King Charles III on air, prompting confusion among listeners before the broadcast was...
Wiz Khalifa Reportedly Placed on Wanted Persons List by Romanian Authorities
American rapper Wiz Khalifa has reportedly been caught up in an ongoing legal issue in Romania after local authorities briefly placed him on a...
