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Pope's 'couturier of the sacred' fueled by faith

Far from the solemn pomp of the Vatican, nestled under the arcades of the mountain town of Santarcangelo di Romagna, a tailor clad all in black leaned over his sketch.

'Aura' battles leap from social media to Latin America streets

In the middle of a cheering crowd in Mexico City, two teenagers are limbering up for battle.

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Five key moments from Emmys night

Japanese-language feudal epic "Shogun" made Emmys history on Sunday as the most awarded show in a single season, as well as the first non-English language winner of the coveted best drama prize.

'Shogun' smashes Emmys record as 'Hacks' and 'Baby Reindeer' shine

Japan-set historical epic "Shogun" smashed all-time records and was named best drama at television's Emmy Awards on Sunday, as "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" racked up big wins at the glitzy gala in Los Angeles.

Stars shine on Emmys red carpet

Television's top stars sparkled Sunday on the red carpet for the Emmy Awards gala, back in its regular September time slot after twin Hollywood strikes delayed last year's ceremony to January.

'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT' Trump posts on social media

The post came as a surprise, even from the provocative Donald Trump: "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" the former president said Sunday.

Ghostly 'Beetlejuice' again rules, topping N.America box office

Comedy horror film "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" had a strong showing in its second weekend out, taking in $51.7 million and again helping shock new life into North American theaters, industry watchers said Sunday.

'The Life of Chuck' wins top prize at Toronto film fest

"The Life of Chuck" -- the latest adaptation of horror master Stephen King's work, starring Tom Hiddleston -- won the coveted top prize Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival.

French hit detective show comes to US with 'High Potential'

The biggest French television hit of the past 20 years arrives on American screens Tuesday with "High Potential," a family-friendly detective comedy with an ultra-smart twist.

'Shogun' set to shine at Emmys

Historical epic "Shogun" -- a tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan -- could make history on Sunday at the Emmys, television's equivalent of the Oscars.

Beware 'deepfakes' of famous doctors promoting scams: experts

Social media is being flooded by digitally created "deepfake" videos using the trusted identities of famous doctors to promote dangerous miracle cures for serious health problems, experts warn.

Hiroyuki Sanada: actor and producer driving TV's 'Shogun'

Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada's star turn in "Shogun" earned him a nomination for the Emmys, which take place on Sunday, but he was also a driving force behind the huge success of the TV series as co-producer.

'Groundbreaking' realism key to 'Shogun' success

The samurai in "Shogun" don't swing their arms as they walk -- just one of many authentic historical details that have helped make the hit television drama this year's top Emmys contender.

London exhibition honours 'human stories' of migrants

Weeks after anti-immigrant riots spread across England, a London exhibition is celebrating the impact immigrant communities have had on Britain through photos, testimonies and art installations.

'Shogun' set to reign at historic Emmys

"Shogun" is tipped to become the first ever non-English-language winner of the Emmy for best drama -- the most prestigious prize at the small-screen equivalent of the Oscars -- at a glitzy ceremony on Sunday.

Noel Gallagher's 'Brit Pop' guitars go under hammer

A guitar belonging to Noel Gallagher that featured on the cover of Oasis's debut single "Supersonic" fetched £132,000 ($172,000) at a London auction on Thursday.

Oscar hopefuls to bookend US French film festival

The American French Film Festival, an annual Los Angeles jamboree of cinema from France, will bookend its run with two possible Oscar nominees, organizers announced Thursday.

Denmark's von Trier to direct a new film

Two years after announcing that he was suffering from Parkinson's disease, Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier, is to direct a new film, a listing of grants reviewed on Thursday by AFP showed.

Van Gogh 'Sunflowers' brought together in London show

A hundred years after acquiring one of Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers", Britain's National Gallery in London will bring his vision to life by showcasing three works side-by-side for the first time.

Comedy offers new routine for women prisoners in Paraguay

Adriana Torres is due for release soon from the biggest women's prison in the South American nation of Paraguay.

'Ecocide' on Easter Island never took place, studies suggest

Two recent studies have cast doubt on a popular theory that the ancient residents of Easter Island suffered a societal collapse because they overexploited their natural resources, an event often labelled one of history's first "ecocides".

Tory Burch evokes sport - but not sportswear - at New York Fashion Week

American designer Tory Burch unveiled a collection imbued with the spirit of sport -- but without venturing into sportswear -- at New York Fashion Week on Monday.

Michael Kors brings Italian air to New York Fashion Week

Fashion designer Michael Kors brought an Italian air to New York Fashion Week, presenting his Spring/Summer 2025 collection Tuesday as the brand remains embroiled in a legal battle with competition authorities.

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for US president

Taylor Swift, a self-declared "childless cat lady," has endorsed Kamala Harris for president of the United States.

'Piano Lesson' premiere in Toronto a family affair for Denzel

Denzel Washington and his family celebrated the screening in Toronto of Oscar hopeful "The Piano Lesson," the latest Hollywood adaptation of an August Wilson play in which the entire clan was involved.

'Emily in Paris' spotlights designer looks with product placement

From Google and Samsung to LVMH, AMI, Jacquemus and even Lidl, brands galore take centre stage in the latest season of Netflix hit series "Emily in Paris", outshining its plot and characters.

Alfonso Cuaron takes on TV with 'Disclaimer'

Director Alfonso Cuaron is taking on prestige television with "Disclaimer," a seven-part psychological thriller starring fellow Oscar winners Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline, but he said Monday the end result is still a film -- a very long one.

Brazil's shutdown of X fans debate over free speech curbs

Is Brazil's shutdown of Elon Musk's X a drastic but necessary move in the global fight against disinformation, or pure censorship?

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' snubbed by Country Music awards

Beyonce did not receive a Country Music Association awards nomination when the nods for the 58th edition were announced Monday, even though her "Cowboy Carter" album proved a cultural phenomenon upon release this year.

"RIP dad": Hollywood mourns James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader

Stars of the screen are mourning the death of James Earl Jones, the voice of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, on Monday at the age of 93.

James Earl Jones: stage legend, voice of Darth Vader

James Earl Jones, a versatile and award-winning American stage and screen actor who used his booming deep voice to bring the iconic "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader to life, has died, his representatives said Monday. He was 93 years old.

Jailed movie producer Weinstein undergoes heart surgery

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein, 72, was rushed from a New York prison to hospital for emergency heart surgery on Monday, US media reported.

Nobel peace laureate Malala brings new documentary to Toronto

Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai, who unveiled her first documentary with Apple TV+ at the Toronto film festival, said Monday that its inspiring story of elderly South Korean women sea divers dovetails perfectly with her own activism.

Awe and trepidation as AI comes for smartphones

Matthew Day was keen to find out if an artificial intelligence-packed Google Pixel 9 smartphone could tell him a great local fishing spot.

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