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Iran summons French diplomat over praise of Palme d'Or-winning film 'It Was Just An Accident'
Iran has summoned France's representative in protest after the French foreign minister praised the Cannes-winning Iranian film as “a…
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The 2025 Cannes Film Festival officially closed Saturday with the anointing of newly minted Palme d’Or winner “It Was Just an Accident.”…
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The Best Second Albums That Beat The Sophomore-Slump Curse
Björk’s solo debut, winkingly entitled Debut, was a dancey, eclectic blend of all sorts of pop genres. Her second album, Post, ratcheted…
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All the Films in Competition at Cannes 2025, Ranked from Best to Worst
When the competition program of the seventy-eighth Cannes Film Festival was announced several weeks ago, I wasn’t alone in predicting that…
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Viola Davis, Jane Fonda Spotlight Emerging Directors at L’Oréal’s Lights on Women’s Worth Award
CANNES, France – Cannes was lit up by Jane Fonda and Viola Davis, who arrived on the final weekend of the film festival to honor the next…
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Left-Wing Influencer Hasan Piker Banned from Streaming Platform Twitch for Claiming Jewish Museum Shooting a 'False Flag' Operation
Left-wing favorite Hasan Piker has been banned from the streaming platform Twitch after he suggested that the killings of two Israeli…
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Power outage in France's Nice after Cannes Film Festival disrupted
A power cut was reported in the southern French city of France on Sunday, one day after an outage disrupted the nearby Cannes Film…
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In ‘Great Black Hope,’ Rob Franklin Explores Class, Race and the Dark Underbelly of New York Glamour in Bold Debut Novel
The opening pages of Rob Franklin’s debut novel, “Great Black Hope,” take readers into the thick of late-night Hamptons debauchery. It’s…
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Why Tracee Ellis Ross Used a Height-illusion Styling Hack in Boots for Kendrick Lamar's Concert
When Tracee Ellis Ross attended the Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National tour on Friday in Los Angeles, she was dressed largely for…
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Margaret Qualley Likes the Look of Leather in Chanel Halter Dress with Slingback Heels for ‘Honey Don’t!’ Cannes Photocall
Margaret Qualley was at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday her new film “Honey Don’t,” a queer detective flick. Qualley stars alongside…
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In ‘Bonjour Tristesse,’ Fashion Is a Main Character
PARIS — Forget about Charli XCX: This year’s summer style icon might just be Jean Seberg. The U.S. actress with the pixie haircut is back…
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In Daniel Kehlmann’s Latest Novel, Everyone’s a Collaborator
Can a historical novel be morally serious, even tragic, and also playful at the same time? For a writer of fiction, history is a dangerous…
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Every Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Cannes Film Festival Look Through the Years: Manish Malhotra Saree, Purple Lips and More
The Cannes Film Festival, an international event that premieres some of the most anticipated new releases in film and television, has a…
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Metallica, now touring four years straight, announce new Europe dates
Metallica are extending their world tour with a series of stadium concerts across Europe between May and July, taking their M72 tour into…
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Can these short films convince people that AI is a force for good?
MOUNTAIN VIEW — For decades, Hollywood directors including Stanley Kubrick, James Cameron and Alex Garland have cast artificial…
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Scarlett Johansson Pops in Hot White Prada Pumps at 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Scarlett Johansson went for a preppy-inspired Prada look for the “Eleanor the Great” photo call at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival at Palais…
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Barbara Palvin Leans Into Quiet Luxury Summer Style With Miu Miu Loafers at Cannes Film Festival 2025
Barbara Palvin brought a dose of breezy-but-polished summer ease to the Hotel Martinez on Tuesday, en route to the “Grande Envie” Miu Miu…
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Dixie D’Amelio Embraces Sheer Trend in Georges Hobeika Gown at Cannes Film Festival 2025 Party
Dixie D’Amelio is the latest celebrity to embrace the sheer trend during the Cannes Film Festival. The social media star was seen at Le…
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How “Andor” Injects Contemporary Politics Into “Star Wars” I.P.
It’s rare to hear the word “genocide” uttered unequivocally on television, let alone on the streaming service Disney+. So it was a bit of…
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The Best Beauty Moments at Cannes Film Festival 2025: Rihanna, Bella Hadid, Zoey Deutch and More, Live Updates
Buns, bangs, and bold lips – The 2025 Cannes Film Festival is upping the beauty game with unforgettable looks from global movie stars,…
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The Making of “Rust” Was a Tragedy. Its Final Form Is a Missed Opportunity
Some movies eventually become inseparable from the stories of their production. Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” and “Marnie” are now…
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Elsa Hosk Goes Ethereal in Strapless Anastasia Zadorina Gown With Feather Detailing for ‘Vie Privée’ Premiere at 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Elsa Hosk returned to the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Tuesday. The longtime model attended the premiere of “Vie Privée” wearing an…
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Darren Aronofsky joins AI Hollywood push with Google deal
Director Darren Aronofsky has pushed artistic boundaries with movies including “Requiem for a Dream” and “Mother!” Now his production…
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A New Wave of Cinematic Riches Arrives at Cannes
“When will this fucking movie be over with?” It’s a question that surfaces often at the Cannes Film Festival, where hour blurs into hour,…