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J.Lo topples Gaga to lead Forbes celebrity power list

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:55:53 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez has topped the annual Forbes list of the 100 most powerful celebrities in the world, taking over from fellow pop singer Lady Gaga and beating out media mogul Oprah Winfrey.

Cannes festival opens with quirky comedy and a camel

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:22:17 GMT

CANNES, France (Reuters) - The Cannes film festival kicked off on Wednesday with quirky U.S. comedy "Moonrise Kingdom", Wes Anderson's exploration of childhood and young love centred around two 12-year-olds who fall in love and run away together.

Regret but no surprise Cannes lacks women directors

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:06:05 GMT

CANNES, France (Reuters) - The absence of female directors from the 22-strong competition in Cannes this year is a "great pity", but reflects a global problem rather than sexism specific to the world's biggest film festival, jury member Andrea Arnold said on Wednesday.

Baron Cohen's Dictator storms Cannes, camel in tow

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:56:05 GMT

CANNES, France (Reuters) - It took no less than a live camel strolling the promenade in Cannes to steal the show on the film festival's opening day, a feat that comedian Sacha Baron Cohen pulled off with chutzpah on Wednesday.

Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes dies at 83

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:34:52 GMT

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Carlos Fuentes, one of Latin America's best-known authors and a sharp critic of governments in Mexico and the United States, died on Tuesday after a literary career spanning more than five decades. He was 83.

Moviegoers distracted by summer of sport

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:25:43 GMT

(Reuters) - Movie theatres are in for a quiet summer with the Euro football championships keeping soccer fans glued to their TVs and some film releases timed to avoid a clash with the London Olympics.

A Minute With: Lopez, Banks on expectations when "Expecting"

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:19:32 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez and Elizabeth Banks - stars of this Friday's baby comedy movie "What to Expect When You're Expecting" are two Hollywood moms who could not be more different.

Diamond at heart of royal Europe goes for $9.5 million

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:36:23 GMT

GENEVA (Reuters) - A diamond coveted by kings, queens and princes for centuries, used to reinforce alliances between nations and pawned to pay off royal debts sold for 9 million Swiss francs ($9.57 million) at Sotheby's in Geneva on Tuesday night.

Project to give Mumbai a Bollywood mural makeover

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:09:57 GMT

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The raven-tressed heroine stares adoringly at the handsome Mughal prince, who gazes lovingly back at her - from where they are painted on a Mumbai wall.

Third-place ABC's new shows put Lee in spotlight

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:41:35 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Paul Lee's performance since he took over as ABC Entertainment Group president in July 2010 gets these evaluations from analysts and other industry observers: "Good solid singles." "Decent batting average." "Doing reasonably well."

Menounos booted in "Dancing With the Stars" semifinal

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:42:06 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Perfect wasn't good enough, and failed to impress "Dancing With the Stars" fans who chose to send Maria Menounos home after the TV dance contest's semifinal round on Tuesday.

Aaron Sorkin to pen screenplay for Steve Jobs film

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:37:06 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Steve Jobs' life will be brought to the big screen by Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin in a movie based on Walter Isaacson's best-selling biography of the enigmatic co-founder of Apple, maker of iPods and iPads.

OneRepublic drummer Eddie Fisher arrested in Denver

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:45:01 GMT

DENVER (Reuters) - Drummer Eddie Fisher of the alternative rock band OneRepublic was arrested in Denver on Tuesday on suspicion of assault, disturbing the peace and destruction of private property, police said.

Lawyer says John Travolta vindicated by dropped sex lawsuit

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:37:36 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One of the two male masseurs who accused actor John Travolta of sexual assault dropped his $2 million (1.25 million pounds) lawsuit on Tuesday, but the lawyer for the second man said he was going ahead with that case and was confident of success.

Cohen up to satirical tricks again in "Dictator"

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:20:11 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - As the Arab Spring resulted in the deaths of thousands and the ousting of Middle Eastern leaders last year, comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, disguised by a fake beard and accent, was filming his latest movie portraying a hated North African dictator.

Masseur drops sex assault claim against John Travolta

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:53:11 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One of the two male masseurs who accused John Travolta of sexual assault has dropped his $2 million lawsuit, court papers showed on Tuesday.

Obama teases Beckham over his underwear ads

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:41:28 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama poked fun at one of sport's biggest stars at the White House on Tuesday, remarking that British soccer player David Beckham had a knack for combining athletic prowess with commercial appeal.

Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes dies at 83

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:06:21 GMT

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Carlos Fuentes, one of Latin America's best-known authors and a critic of governments in Mexico and the United States, died on Tuesday after a literary career spanning more than five decades. He was 83.

London show celebrates 60 years of British glamour

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:38:16 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - A decadent gown made from feathers and a printed lace latex dress designed by some of fashion's luminaries will go on display as part of a new exhibition to celebrate the glitz and glamour of Britain's ball gowns.

Ellen DeGeneres gains top U.S. award for humour

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:27:32 GMT

(Reuters) - Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will receive the annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humour, following in the footsteps of previous female winners Whoopi Goldberg and Tina Fey.

U.S. judge rules against child star Gary Coleman's ex-wife

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:25:05 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Former child star Gary Coleman's ex-wife failed to prove she had lived with him as a common law spouse even after their divorce, a Utah judge has ruled, in a move that could strip her of rights to the "Diff'rent Strokes" actor's estate.

Bret Michaels settles case with CBS, Tonys over injury

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:23:20 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rock singer Bret Michaels has settled a lawsuit he filed against the Tony Awards and CBS for damages to his head after a stage set piece knocked him down and he claimed it contributed to a brain haemorrhage he later suffered.

U.S. "X Factor" may be singing "Oops!..." over Britney

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:21:32 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Simon Cowell and Fox television are gambling on pop icon Britney Spears and teen singer Demi Lovato to revive "The X Factor", but for many media watchers it could be a case of "Oops!..." did they do it again?

Cannes film festival curtain up with comedy, chaos

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:47:06 GMT

CANNES, France (Reuters) - Comedy will dominate the opening of the Cannes film festival on Wednesday, with Wes Anderson's child fantasy "Moonrise Kingdom" in a tussle with Sacha Baron Cohen's anarchic alter ego General Aladeen for the attention of the world's media.

Lady Gaga gagged in Indonesia after Islamic opposition

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:07:02 GMT

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Pop star Lady Gaga has been refused a permit to perform in the Indonesian capital next month over security concerns, police said on Tuesday, after Islamic groups voiced strong objections to her "vulgar" style.