CANNES, France (AFP): Exploitative contracts that force young female Japanese pop stars to forego relationships and sex are at the heart of director Koji Fukada's latest film, which has premiered in Cannes. The 45-year-old director said he was inspired by a news report about a Japanese "idol", as the starlets are known, who was sued by...
PETALING JAYA: Police have confirmed that Bukit Aman CID's Special Investigation Unit (USJT) is investigating celebrity chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan (pic), over a social media post involving Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai. Chef Wan had commented on an outfit worn by the Indian actress on the red carpet at the Cannes Film...
George Lucas has received an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The 80-year-old filmmaker — who is best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises — has been handed the prestigious accolade at the annual awards ceremony in Cannes, France, with George admitting that it's "always great to be recognised". Speaking to French reporter...
Did anyone expect her to appear downcast for the cameras? Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi is set to attend the Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of her latest film, She’s Got No Name. Despite the inclusion of big names for the movie, it was overshadowed by news of the actress’ ex Wang Feng, who announced he was dating Chinese influencer,...
The legendary actress turned heads for all the right reasons when she posed on the red carpet in France. Jane Fonda is having a fashion moment at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. While attending the Le Deuxième Acte (Second Act) screening and opening ceremony on Tuesday, May 14, Jane, 86, earned rave reviews for her red carpet look. The actress...
