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USA

Harvey Weinstein: Los Angeles Police launch sex assault probe

The movie mogul is being investigated over an alleged incident in 2013

20/10/2017

Cinema

McDonagh closes London Film Festival with revenge comedy

"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" sees Oscar-tipped performance from Frances McDormand.

16/10/2017

USA

Oscar's board expels US film producer Harvey Weinstein following allegations of sexual misconduct

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has expelled Harvey Weinstein, after allegations that he sexually harassed or assaulted a number of women

15/10/2017

Cinema

Hillary Clinton 'shocked and appalled' at Harvey Weinstein claims

Hillary Clinton 'shocked and appalled' at Harvey Weinstein claims

13/10/2017

Cinema

Celebrities pile the pressure on Weinstein, take affair beyond Hollywood

Celebrites try to take the sexual exploitation of women beyond Hollywood, using the Weinstein scandal for leverage.

13/10/2017

USA

Amazon Studios boss accused of harassing producer

The head of Amazon Studios has been put on leave following sexual harassment allegations from a producer on the Amazon series "Man in the High Castle," adding to Hollywood's high-ranking misconduct crisis.

13/10/2017

USA

Hollywood turns on Harvey Weinstein

The academy which organizes the Oscars is to hold a special meeting on Saturday to discuss allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein.

12/10/2017

Cinema

Premier of primatologist Jane Goodall biopic

A new National Geographic documentary on pioneering British primatologist Jane Goodall has premiered in Hollywood.

11/10/2017

USA

Hollywood A-listers accuse Harvey Weinstein of harassment

Hollywood A-listers Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie are the latest in a string of women who have claimed that movie producer Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them.

11/10/2017

Cinema

Jackie Chan back in action

The Foreigner, starring Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan, has premiered in Hollywood

10/10/2017

Cult

Hollywood in crisis over Weinstein allegations

Hollywood is in a crisis after powerful mogul Harvey Weinstein was disgraced and fired from the company he co-founded over allegations of sexual harassement. The allegations portray a dark underbelly of the movie business.

10/10/2017

Cinema

New Star Wars trailer teased ahead of Christmas release

An all-new trailer for the latest episode in the Star Wars saga has been released.

10/10/2017

USA

Hollywood's Harvey Weinstein fired over sexual harassment claims

The executive is said to have reached settlements with eight women over misconduct dating back several decades.

09/10/2017

USA

Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment allegations

The New York Times alleges that Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein has been harassing women for three decades. He has taken a leave of absence from work and threatened to sue for defamation.

06/10/2017

USA

Cult US actor Harry Dean Stanton dies aged 91

The charactor actor starred in films including 'Alien' and 'Paris, Texas'

16/09/2017

Cult

Stars gather at Venice Film Festival kicking-off Oscar race

The Academy Awards may be months away, but speculation has already started as a host of star-studded films are premiered at the Venice Film Festival

01/09/2017

USA

Music icon Charles Aznavour gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The legendary French crooner is one of the world's most prolific entertainers

25/08/2017

USA

Mark Wahlberg tops world's highest paid actor list

Wahlberg earned an estimated $68 million from June 2016 - June 2017.

23/08/2017

Italy

Magic Johnson and Samuel L Jackson mired in migrants controversy

An ironically-worded picture of Samuel L Jackson and Magic Johnson has sparked a row in Italy

22/08/2017

USA

Remembering Hollywood legend Jerry Lewis

The comedian passed away of 'natural causes' at his home in Las Vegas

20/08/2017