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Two films bring Italy to Cannes

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:45:03 GMT

La dolce vita has arrived in Cannes thanks to a pair of films set in Italy exploring lives of affluent ennui.

Robin Wright is animated for movie

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:01:54 GMT

Robin Wright stars as an animated version of herself in new film The Congress, about a 40-something actress whose career is on the slide.

Dame Judi proud of Bomber Boys role

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:01:50 GMT

Dame Judi Dench described herself as being "very proud" to be the first patron of a new campaign to preserve the Bomber Command Memorial for generations to come.

Depardieu signs to Chechen film

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:01:47 GMT

French actor Gerard Depardieu will star in a drama about a Chechen man who seeks revenge for the killing of his son.

Jagger plans family fun at Glasto

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:01:46 GMT

Sir Mick Jagger has revealed that he is planning to make a weekend of it when he headlines Glastonbury with The Rolling Stones and will hang out with his children.

Reeves waited for directing debut

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:26:23 GMT

Keanu Reeves has revealed he made Man Of Tai Chi because "it was a story he wanted to tell", but admitted directing wasn't easy.

Moscow claims Eurovision vote theft

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:26:19 GMT

Russia is investigating an alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Gomez and Bieber's backstage kiss

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:26:18 GMT

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber's on-off relationship appears to be on again, after they were caught on camera sharing a kiss backstage at the Billboard awards.

Soderbergh frustrated by studios

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:06:17 GMT

Steven Soderbergh has admitted his decision to retire from filmmaking is partly to do with a frustration at Hollywood studios and their control of the industry.

Brian May hopes Voice dies soon

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:06:16 GMT

Brian May has hit out at The Voice, saying he hopes the show will "die a natural death very soon".

Douglas: I'm 'proud' of Zeta Jones

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:06:15 GMT

Michael Douglas has spoken of his pride in wife Catherine Zeta Jones, as she returns home after a stint in rehab.

Tulisa announces X Factor exit

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:06:11 GMT

Tulisa Contostavlos has confirmed she will not be returning as a judge to The X Factor this year.

Abbingdon: Bankrupt publicity mean

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:39 GMT

Amanda Abbington - the long-term partner of Hollywood star Martin Freeman - has called it "mean" and upsetting that her bankruptcy woes went public.

MacFarlane says no to 2014 Oscars

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:37 GMT

Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014, he said.

The Doors founder dies aged 74

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:34 GMT

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74.

Roo baby joy for Wayne and Coleen

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:33 GMT

Coleen Rooney has become mum to her second son.

Germany nationalises Bieber monkey

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:32 GMT

Justin Bieber's pet monkey is now the property of Germany.

James Caan not a fan of Hollywood

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:30 GMT

James Caan says he's not impressed by today's films.

Kelly Rowland joining US X Factor

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:28 GMT

Simon Cowell has added former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin artist Paulina Rubio to the judging panel of the US version of The X Factor.

Comedy scriptwriter Braben dies

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:26 GMT

Comedy writer Eddie Braben, the third man behind the success of Morecambe and Wise, has died at the age of 82, his manager said.