Frozen has become iTunes’ biggest-selling movie of all time, while the soundtrack has sold more than any other album in the US this year. Game of Thrones was the best-selling TV show, with John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars iTunes’ top book. No figures have been released by iTunes to accompany their charts of… Continue reading Frozen becomes iTunes biggest-selling movie of all time
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Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 remains at top of North American box office
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 has topped the US and Canada box office chart after a slow weekend for North America’s cinemas. The latest Hunger Games installment took $21.6 million between Friday and Sunday to stay the top draw for a third straight weekend. Penguins of Madagascar took second place with a second… Continue reading Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 remains at top of North American box office
North Korea denies hacking Sony Pictures computers
North Korea has denied Sony Pictures hack attack in retaliation for The Interview movie depicting Kim Jong-un. However, the attack itself has been praised as a “righteous deed”. The attack crippled computers at Sony and led to upcoming films and workers’ personal data being leaked online. North Korea said its “supporters and sympathizers” may have… Continue reading North Korea denies hacking Sony Pictures computers
Grammys Nominations 2015: Full List
The 57th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 8 at 8PM. 2015 Grammy Awards Nominations: Record of the Year Fancy – Iggy Azalea Ft. Charli XCX Chandelier – Sia Stay With Me (Darkchild Version) – Sam Smith Shake It Off – Taylor Swift All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor Best… Continue reading Grammys Nominations 2015: Full List
Phil Rudd charged with making phone threat
According to New Zealand prosecutors, the charges faced by former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd relate to an alleged threat to kill a man and his daughter. The details of the allegations have been made public for the first time, a day after Phil Rudd breached his bail by having contact with a witness. Phil Rudd,… Continue reading Phil Rudd charged with making phone threat
Ian McLagan dies from stroke complications at 69
Small Faces and the Faces keyboard player Ian McLagan has died at the age of 69 due to complications from a stroke suffered earlier this week. “It is with great sadness and eternal admiration that we report the passing of [a] rock and roll icon,” read a statement on his official website. Ian McLagan, known… Continue reading Ian McLagan dies from stroke complications at 69
Anny Schilder diagnosed with breast cancer
Former BZN vocalist Anny Schilder has been diagnosed with breast cancer this summer. After performing surgery in secret, Anny Schilder began her first chemotherapy in October, Vosound Records director Jos Lauwers confirmed. Anny Schilder and her duo partner Jan Keizer have recently joined the label of fellow townsman Jan Smit. Jos Lauwers said: “Anny and… Continue reading Anny Schilder diagnosed with breast cancer
Frozen Fever to be screened ahead of Cinderella in March 2015
Frozen follow-up, Frozen Fever, will be screened ahead of Kenneth Branagh’s live-action Cinderella in March 2015. Frozen Fever, a one-off short film, will once again feature Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf the snowman. Frozen is the biggest animated feature of all time, making more than $1.25 billion at the worldwide box office. The original team… Continue reading Frozen Fever to be screened ahead of Cinderella in March 2015
Spectre: Title and details of 24th James Bond film unveiled
Spectre has been announced as the title of the 24th official James Bond film. Director Sam Mendes revealed the title at a launch event at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, where principal photography is due to begin on December 8. Daniel Craig will play 007 for the fourth time in the film, to be released in… Continue reading Spectre: Title and details of 24th James Bond film unveiled
Gangnam Style exceeds YouTube’s view limit prompting counter upgrade
Psy’s Gangnam Style exceeded YouTube’s view limit, prompting the site to upgrade its counter. YouTube said the video – its most watched ever – has been viewed more than 2,147,483,647 times. It has now changed the maximum view limit to 9,223,372,036,854,775,808, or more than nine quintillion. Gangnam Style became a worldwide hit when it was… Continue reading Gangnam Style exceeds YouTube’s view limit prompting counter upgrade
Anna Cardwell asks fans for financial help after June Shannon allegedly stole trust fund money
Honey Boo Boo’s elder sister Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell is asking her fans to help her financially after revealing that her mother, June Shannon, had stolen her trust fund money. Anna Cardwell recently created a GoFundMe campaign for herself and has pleaded with fans to send their donations, TMZ reports. As TLC has cancelled reality show… Continue reading Anna Cardwell asks fans for financial help after June Shannon allegedly stole trust fund money
Hollie Giangreco celebrates her birthday on December 3
Hollie Giangreco celebrates her birthday on December 3. Hollie Giangreco, formerly known as Hollie Strano, is the meteorologist on Channel 3 News Today weekday mornings from 4:30 to 7:00 AM. She also co-hosts Live on Lakeside weekdays from 11AM to 12:30 PM. Thanking to her fans, Hollie Giangreco wrote on her Facebook page: „Thank you… Continue reading Hollie Giangreco celebrates her birthday on December 3
Tracy Morgan car crash: Walmart deny deliberately stalling legal action
Walmart has refuted claims that it is deliberately stalling a legal action related to a car crash which injured Tracy Morgan and killed fellow comedian James McNair. Tracy Morgan’s attorneys have accused the retailer of using truck driver Kevin Roper at the centre of the accident to block a resolution to the 30 Rock star’s… Continue reading Tracy Morgan car crash: Walmart deny deliberately stalling legal action
Deven Verma dies in Pune at 77
Bollywood actor Deven Verma has died at the age of 77, in the western city of Pune. The veteran actor, who became popular playing comic roles, suffered a severe cardiac arrest and kidney failure on Tuesday morning, his family said. Deven Verma acted in nearly 80 Bollywood films, including Golmaal, Chori Mera Kaam, Chor Ke… Continue reading Deven Verma dies in Pune at 77
Scarlett Johansson Married Romain Dauriac in Secret Ceremony
According to new reports, Scarlett Johansson has married her fiancé, French journalist Romain Dauriac. A clerk for Granite County confirmed to People Magazine that Scarlett Johansson and Romain Dauriac secretly exchanged vows in Philipsburg, Montana on October 1. It is thought the ceremony took place a month after Scarlett Johansson gave birth to the couple’s… Continue reading Scarlett Johansson Married Romain Dauriac in Secret Ceremony
Steve Jobs biopic to be made by Universal Pictures
Steve Jobs biopic will be made by Universal Pictures after Sony’s departure from the project last week. The studio is reported to have paid more than $30 million for the title, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Michael Fassbender is to play Steve Jobs in the film, based on Walter Isaacson’s biography of the late Apple… Continue reading Steve Jobs biopic to be made by Universal Pictures
Phil Rudd pleads not guilty to New Zealand charges
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has pleaded not guilty to charges of threatening to kill and possession of drugs. Phil Rudd, 60, was excused from appearing in New Zealand’s Tauranga District Court, with his lawyer entering his plea. The Australian-born musician was originally charged with attempting to procure the murder of two men. That charge was… Continue reading Phil Rudd pleads not guilty to New Zealand charges
Sony Pictures hacking: North Korea refuses to deny involvement in cyber attack
North Korea refuses to deny involvement in Sony Pictures cyber-attack that came ahead of the release of The Interview movie about its leader Kim Jong-un. Sony is investigating after its computers were attacked and unreleased films made available on the internet. When asked if it was involved in the attack a spokesman for the North… Continue reading Sony Pictures hacking: North Korea refuses to deny involvement in cyber attack
Mickey Rourke reportedly paid homeless Elliot Seymour to lose boxing match
According to new reports, Mickey Rourke paid mentally ill homeless fighter Elliott Seymour to lose their boxing match in Russia on November 29. Mickey Rourke, 62, stopped Elliott Seymour within two rounds at the Luzhniki stadium after he appeared to punch the buttocks of his opponent in what was described as a farcical exhibition fight. According to MailOnline, 29-year-old… Continue reading Mickey Rourke reportedly paid homeless Elliot Seymour to lose boxing match
Sony Pictures unreleased movies leaked online following cyber attack
Over the Thanksgiving weekend five films distributed by Sony Pictures leaked online following a reported cyber-attack on the company. Among the titles is a remake of classic film Annie, which is not due for release until December 19. Sony Pictures was reported to have shut down its internal systems last week due to an “IT… Continue reading Sony Pictures unreleased movies leaked online following cyber attack
Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer inspires spoofs
Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer has amassed more than 40 million YouTube views in 72 hours. The newly released trailer has also inspired a series of spoofs, including a “George Lucas edition”, which pokes fun at the director’s poorly received prequels. The parody – viewed nearly four million times – was created by Michael… Continue reading Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer inspires spoofs
Kirk Douglas dead? People magazine accidentally publishes Kirk Douglas’ obituary
People magazine accidentally published Kirk Douglas’ obituary on November 30. Under the headline “DO NOT PUB Kirk Douglas Dies,” People magazine accidently posted a pre-written tribute to the actor, who turns 98 on December 9. The post listed details about Kirk Douglas’s life and career spanning six decades, including his 1956 Vincent Van Gogh biopic… Continue reading Kirk Douglas dead? People magazine accidentally publishes Kirk Douglas’ obituary
Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part One tops US box office for second week in a row
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part One has topped the North American box office for a second week in a row by taking $56.9 million, according to studio estimates. The latest installment in the series starring Jennifer Lawrence took $123 million in its opening weekend last month. Animation Penguins of Madagascar debuted in second place… Continue reading Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part One tops US box office for second week in a row
Gauhar Khan slapped during India’s Raw Star shooting for wearing short dress
Gauhar Khan was slapped during the shooting of reality show India’s Raw Star by a member of the audience who admonished her for wearing a short dress. Police arrested a 24-year-old man for attacking the Bollywood actress and model during the shooting of India’s Raw Star in Mumbai. They quoted the man as telling Gauhar… Continue reading Gauhar Khan slapped during India’s Raw Star shooting for wearing short dress
Glastonbury 2015: Lionel Richie to play Sunday teatime slot
Lionel Richie has confirmed he will play the Sunday teatime slot at the 2015 Glastonbury Festival, organizers have announced. He is the first artist confirmed for the next year event. “We are over the moon,” said festival co-organizer Emily Eavis, daughter of Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis. “We felt very lucky to get the call from… Continue reading Glastonbury 2015: Lionel Richie to play Sunday teatime slot