“Godfather” director Francis Ford Coppola allegedly has an “old school” approach to filmmaking and women. His most recent, and possibly final film, “Megalopolis,” premiered at Cannes last month. Before that, reports began to surface about a troubled set. The Guardian published a report in May alleging a series of issues behind the scenes, including his behavior toward several female extras. …
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Singer Kelly Rowland defends clash with security guard on red carpet: 'I stood my ground'
Kelly Rowland is sticking up for herself after making headlines for going off on a security guard at the Cannes Film Festival. “The woman knows what happened, I know what happened,” Rowland told The Associated Press at the amfAR Gala on Thursday. “I have a boundary and I stand by those boundaries and that is it.” SINGER KELLY ROWLAND FLIPS …
Read More »Rescue canine Kodi, 'Dog on Trial' star, awarded top prize at Cannes Film Festival
The verdict is in: The titular “Dog on Trial” was declared this year’s Palm Dog winner in Cannes on Friday. Kodi the griffon mix, who plays Cosmos in the Swiss comedy-drama, narrowly beat Xin, a sighthound who instead wagged away with the Grand Jury Prize for the Chinese drama “Black Dog.” The Palm Dog awards aren’t officially a part of …
Read More »‘Star Wars’ creator slams critics who complain saga isn’t diverse enough: ‘Most of the people are aliens’
Legendary “Star Wars” creator George Lucas hit back at critics claiming his series hasn’t been diverse enough. During an interview at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday –just ahead of a Palme d’Or ceremony honoring his contribution to film – Lucas recalled longtime criticism that his movies featured too many White males, and argued that the franchise has always featured …
Read More »Demi Moore contemplated quitting Hollywood after questioning her 'own ability'
Many are calling Demi Moore’s recent resurgence a comeback. For the 61-year-old actress, she doesn’t care what you call it — she’s just grateful. “However it wants to be characterized on the outside, I’m just really enjoying it all,” she told Entertainment Weekly of the attention, some of which surrounds her full-frontal nudity scene in her new film, “The Substance.” …
Read More »At Cannes, the dogs steal the show
It’s been a dog’s life at this year’s Cannes Film Festival — or should that be the Canine Film Festival? Since the 77th edition’s opening day, human actors have shared the limelight with their canine co-stars on and off the red carpet, kept secure by the perky sniffer dogs that dart around the press ladder and tripods ahead of every …
Read More »Singer Kelly Rowland flips out on security guard while walking red carpet
Kelly Rowland has no problem speaking her mind. While attending the premiere of “Marcello Mio” at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, the Destiny’s Child alum seemingly went off on a security guard while walking the red carpet. In a series of photos, a glamorous Rowland is seen posing and waving to fans while on the carpet. However, things took …
Read More »Cate Blanchett slammed for describing herself as 'middle class' despite massive reported net worth
Actress Cate Blanchett was bashed online after labeling herself “middle class” earlier this week. A United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) goodwill ambassador since 2016, Blanchett spoke during the “UNHCR: Displaced Stories” press conference at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday, discussing the global refugee crisis and the importance of giving displaced people a voice. “When I look back …
Read More »Olympic torch graces the Cannes red carpet during 'Marcello Mio' premiere
The Olympic torch was carried down the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival, Tuesday, during the festival premiere of “Marcello Mio,” starring Catherine Deneuve and her daughter Chiara Mastroianni. French Paralympian Arnaud Assoumani, a long jump and triple jump specialist who won gold at the 2008 Games in Beijing, carried the torch as it was lit, before passing it …
Read More »Demi Moore, 61, says full frontal nudity in Cannes Film Festival hit was a 'vulnerable experience’
At age 61, Demi Moore bared all in her latest film”The Substance,”and it was a”vulnerable experience.” “Ihad someone who was a great partner who I felt very safe with,”the actress said at a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday, as quoted by Variety. The star credited costar Margaret Qualley for putting her at ease whenit came tostripping …
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