Category Archives: Entertainment
Italian tenor Salvatore Licitra dies after crash
BEIJING, Sept. 6 — Italian tenor Salvatore Licitra, known as “new Pavarotti” in Italy for his powerful operatic voice, died Monday at the age of 43 after a scooter accident in Sicily. Licitra had been in a coma since the Aug. … Continue reading
Eddie Murphy front-runner to host Oscars 2012
BEIJING, Sept. 6 — Renowned U.S. Actor Eddie Murphy is now the front-runner to host the 84th Academy Awards in 2012, according to media reports Tuesday. Eddie Murphy is said to be favored by Brett Ratner, a producer of the awards … Continue reading
Matthew Fox detained for assaulting bus driver
BEIJING, Aug. 30 — “Lost” star Matthew Fox was detained early Monday after allegedly assaulting a female bus driver, according to media reports. It is reported that Fox attempted to hitch a ride to his hotel via a private party … Continue reading
No more party for Lindsay Lohan under house arrest
BEIJING, June 24 — U.S. actress and pop singer Lindsay Lohan can’t have parties while under house arrest, according to media reports on Thursday. Stephanie Sautner, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, has warned Lindsay Lohan of not having gatherings while … Continue reading
“King’s Speech” leads Oscar with 12 nominations
BEIJING, Jan. 26 — British historical film “The King’s Speech” was named the Oscar front runner with 12 nominations, including for best picture, media reports said Wednesday. The film beat rivals including Western “True Grit” and the Facebook drama “The … Continue reading
Toni Braxton is bankrupt, again
BEIJING, Oct. 8 — U.S. singer Toni Braxton has filed for bankruptcy a second time, citing millions of dollars in debt, according to media reports Friday. The six-time Grammy Award winner filed for bankruptcy in Los Angeles, meaning she does … Continue reading
Steven Tyler confirmed to be newest “American Idol” judge
BEIJING, Aug. 19 — American rock band Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has finalized a contract to become the newest judge on “American Idol,” according to media reports Thursday. Sources at FOX TV were quoted by E! Online as saying that … Continue reading
Megan Fox marries Brian Austin Green
BEIJING, June 30 — U.S. actress Megan Fox officially married her longtime boyfriend, Brian Austin Green, in Hawaii last weekend, media reports confirmed Wednesday. The couple was married at the Four Seasons Hotel resort on June 24 when vacationing on … Continue reading
“Shrek Forever After” underperforms at N America box office
BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhuanet) — “Shrek Forever After,” the fourth and perhaps the final installment in the series about a jolly green ogre, took the lead in the weekend box office in North America, but fell short of expectations. DreamWorks … Continue reading