Arts British TV presenter Michael Parkinson says he has cancer LONDON: Veteran British chat show host Michael Parkinson revealed on Sunday that he had prostate cancer, but said he was Published 07 Jul, 2013 03:24pm
Arts Khaled Hosseini weaves global family ties in latest best seller NEW YORK: Khaled Hosseini's first novel in six years echoes the themes of family relationships explored in his previ Published 06 Jul, 2013 09:40pm
Arts Monty Python lose 'Spamalot' court battle LONDON: The surviving members of the British comedy troupe Monty Python lost a High Court battle on Friday over tens of Published 06 Jul, 2013 09:15pm
Arts Faxon, Rash go 'Way, Way Back' to explore teen's coming-of-age in new film LOS ANGELES: Oscar-winning writers Nat Faxon and Jim Rash first explored a father's journey with George Clooney in t Published 06 Jul, 2013 09:11pm
Arts Computer mouse inventor dies at 88 LOS ANGELES: Douglas Engelbart, who revolutionized computing by inventing the mouse, died in California on Tuesday at th Published 04 Jul, 2013 05:02am
Arts Singer Jessica Simpson gives birth to a boy NEW YORK: Singer and fashion designer Jessica Simpson gave birth to her second child, a boy named Ace Knute, at a Los An Published 01 Jul, 2013 02:13pm
Arts Prince, J-Lo among Oscars Academy invitees LOS ANGELES: US pop veteran Prince and singer-actress Jennifer Lopez are among the artists invited to join the Academy o Published 28 Jun, 2013 07:29pm
Arts Japan robot says space mission 'big stride' for androids TOKYO: A talking robot that will accompany a Japanese astronaut in space this summer says the cosmic tour will be one gi Published 26 Jun, 2013 09:47am
Arts Depp, Cruise hail producer Bruckheimer LOS ANGELES: Johnny Depp and Tom Cruise hailed veteran producer Jerry Bruckheimer on Monday, as the man behind "Top Gun" Published 25 Jun, 2013 06:42am
Arts Kim Kardashian, Kanye West name baby daughter North West LOS ANGELES: Reality television star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West have named their baby daughter North West, acc Published 23 Jun, 2013 12:03am
Arts Billboard chart won't count Jay Z sales from Samsung album deal LOS ANGELES: Billboard's weekly music chart will not include the 1 million copies of rapper Jay Z's upcoming alb Published 23 Jun, 2013 12:00am
Arts Andrew W.K. sets drumming record at MTV O Music Awards LOS ANGELES: Musician Andrew W.K., the self-described "party king," set a new world record after playing drums nonstop f Published 22 Jun, 2013 11:59pm
Arts Sopranos star had 'wonderful' last day with son: friend ROME: James Gandolfini, star of the US Emmy-winning series The Sopranos, had a "wonderful" last day on holiday with his Published 22 Jun, 2013 11:56pm
Arts Food Network to drop Paula Deen amid racial slur controversy LOS ANGELES: The Food Network said on Friday it would drop celebrity chef Paula Deen after the Southern food doyenne was Published 22 Jun, 2013 11:53pm
Arts Palestinian singer from Gaza wins Arab Idol contest BEIRUT: Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf on Saturday won a pan-Arab singing contest that has had millions of viewers fi Published 22 Jun, 2013 10:40pm
Arts Local residents celebrate Mount Fuji's World Heritage status TOKYO: Residents in towns around Mount Fuji erupted with joy on Saturday after UNESCO granted World Heritage status to J Published 22 Jun, 2013 01:38pm
Arts Miss Algeria crowned for first time in 10 years ORAN: After an absence of 10 years, the Miss Algeria beauty contest was held on Friday in the western city of Oran, with Published 22 Jun, 2013 08:15am
Arts Homeless trio charged in Hollywood tourism spot death LOS ANGELES: Three homeless men were charged on Thursday over the stabbing death of a 27-year-old woman who took their p Published 21 Jun, 2013 04:04pm
Arts Kalam Summer Festival begins in Swat SWAT: A colourful Kalam Summer Festival began here Thursday at scenic valleys of Kalam where tourists from across the co Published 20 Jun, 2013 07:49am
Arts Prince William, Kate do not know gender of royal baby LONDON: Prince William and his wife Catherine do not know the sex of their baby, which is expected in mid-July and will Published 19 Jun, 2013 04:20pm
Arts Mumbai fights for ailing elephant's life MUMBAI: An overworked and overweight Indian elephant called Bijlee is fighting for her life in Mumbai after collapsing i Published 19 Jun, 2013 02:36pm
Arts Russell Brand divorced Kate Perry via text message LOS ANGELES: British comic Russell Brand told Katy Perry he was divorcing her by text message, the US pop star said in a Published 19 Jun, 2013 04:57am
Arts Shah Rukh Khan faces baby gender test inquiry MUMBAI: Indian officials said on Tuesday they were probing reports Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan knows he and his w Published 18 Jun, 2013 09:34am
Arts Superman reboot 'Man of Steel' soars over US box office LOS ANGELES: Superman blockbuster "Man of Steel" soared to the top of the North American box office this weekend, scorin Published 16 Jun, 2013 08:59pm
Arts 'World citizen' Depardieu to seek Algerian passport PARIS: French actor and new Russian national Gerard Depardieu said Sunday he was applying for an Algerian passport and p Published 16 Jun, 2013 04:09pm
Arts Hollywood legends warn of film industry 'implosion' LOS ANGELES: Hollywood legends Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have sparked a surge of debate in Tinseltown after warn Published 13 Jun, 2013 10:23pm
Arts Royals, citizens celebrate Sweden princess's wedding STOCKHOLM: Flag-waving Swedes and royals celebrated as Sweden's Princess Madeleine, the youngest child of King Carl Published 08 Jun, 2013 03:46pm
Arts Bollywood actress Jiah Khan commits suicide: police MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Jiah Khan, who made her debut starring opposite acting legend Amitabh Bachchan, died in an app Published 04 Jun, 2013 07:03am
Arts Jiah Khan commits suicide IMAD-UDDINKARACHI: Bollywood actress Jiah Khan committed suicide, media reported on Tuesday. The reported further said t Published 03 Jun, 2013 11:11pm
Arts Larry King moves to Kremlin-funded TV channel MOSCOW: Legendary US television presenter Larry King announced on Wednesday that he was moving his show to a Kremlin-fun Published 29 May, 2013 01:33pm