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Qingdao: the city at the forefront of China's booming film industry

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Is this year the turning point for China’s film industry? Based on how Chinese film has made international headlines this lunar new year holiday, this may well be the case, and for one city in particular: Qingdao.

19/02/2019

USA

Alec Baldwin asks if Trump's attack on 'SNL' sketch could be 'threat to my safety'

"THE RIGGED AND CORRUPT MEDIA IS THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!" Trump had tweeted following Baldwin's impersonation of him.

19/02/2019

Notes From The Usa

Minnesota nice: visiting Minneapolis, the welcoming city of lakes

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Minnesota nice: visiting Minneapolis, the welcoming city of lakes

18/02/2019

Notes From The Usa

Inside Paisley Park, home to Minneapolis native and pop icon: Prince

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Inside Paisley Park, home to Minneapolis native and pop icon: Prince

18/02/2019

USA

The Oscars can't seem to make up its mind about anything. Here's a timeline.

It's been one public relations headache after another.

17/02/2019

USA

After Ryan Adams allegations, will #MeToo finally roil music industry?

"I don't know why it took so long to get here, but I think more is very likely to come out," said a music journalist.

16/02/2019

Switzerland

Swiss actor Bruno Ganz dies aged 77

Ganz, 77, is best-known for portraying Adolf Hitler in the Oscar-nominated Downfall; the kindly grandfather in Swiss family movie Heidi; and the angel Damiel in Wim Wenders’ 1987 film Wings of Desire.

16/02/2019

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Lanterns light up sky of ancient Chinese city

Thousands of lanterns illuminated the skies of China's ancient city of Kaifeng on Monday, as it held the International Lantern Festival amid Lunar New Year celebrations.

12/02/2019

Notes From The Usa

Detroit, Michigan: the city with a creative heart and a Motown soul

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Detroit, Michigan, was the next stop on Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance's musical tour of the US. Best known as the home of the automobile and of Motown, he discovered there was far more to this vibrant city "of resourceful people."

11/02/2019

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Ninth annual Sharjah Light Festival in UAE

Featuring worldclass pyrotechnics and lazers that light up the night sky, the event includes 20 shows, dotted across 17 locations for 11 nights. In all, the festival is expected to attract around million visitors.

11/02/2019

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Thousands line streets of Viareggio to see satirical floats

Thousands of people lined the streets of Viareggio on Saturday to watch a parade of satirical floats as part of the Italian city's annual carnival.

10/02/2019

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Chinese worshippers pray to God of Wealth

People in China paid homage to the God of Wealth on Saturday, praying for good fortune.

09/02/2019

USA

Albert Finney, actor from 'Tom Jones' and 'Erin Brockovich,' dies at age 82

He received Oscar nods for best actor for "Tom Jones," "Murder on the Orient Express," "The Dresser," and "Under the Volcano."

08/02/2019

United Kingdom

British Council apologises to George Orwell over 1946 rejection letter

The apology comes more than 70 years after the letter was rejected.

08/02/2019

USA

Ariana Grande says Grammys producer 'lying' about why she's not performing

The pop star wrote in a Twitter thread that ""i've kept my mouth shut but now you're lying about me."

08/02/2019

USA

Liam Neeson says he wanted to kill a black man after friend's rape

Reaction on social media came swiftly after audio and text versions of the interview were published.

05/02/2019

Notes From The Usa

Savvy Seattle, Washington: where innovation and nature collide

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Acclaimed Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance travelled around the US on the trail of music, history and culture. When he washed up in Seattle, Washington, he discovered a city with a distinctly independent spirit.

04/02/2019

World

'Fresh Prince' star DJ Jazzy Jeff talks Will Smith & highlights industry problems

DJ Jazzy Jeff, famous for starring in the 90's television series ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, came to the United Arab Emirates to perform his latest set.

01/02/2019

World

Latest digital book trends showcased at Abu Dhabi Publishing Forum

The Abu Dhabi Publishing Forum came to a close on January 30th, following three days of workshops and panel discussions on the industry's latest trends.

01/02/2019

Notes From The Usa

On the trail of Santa Fe: New Mexico’s cultural melting pot

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Most of the stops on acclaimed Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance's whistlestop US road trip were places he'd played in before. When he rolled into Santa Fe, it was his first time in the New Mexican city. And he was smitten.

28/01/2019