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Cannes 2026 highlights as film festival wraps up
by Adam Plowright - May 23, 2026 - 3:03pm
The Cannes Film Festival wraps up with its traditional awards ceremony after two action-packed weeks of world premieres, star-studded red carpets, parties, and fashion shows.
'Beyond the Oscar': Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize
by Adam Plowright - May 16, 2026 - 9:37am
The Cannes Film Festival has been laying on the love for Hollywood legends this year despite the big studios staying away.
Stars descend as Cannes Film Festival opens without Hollywood backing
by Adam Plowright - May 13, 2026 - 8:31am
In the main Cannes competition, a total of 22 films are vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or prize for best film.
What's in store: AI Lennon, John Travolta directorial debut at Cannes 2026
by Adam Plowright - May 10, 2026 - 11:07am
AFP looks ahead at some of the most hotly anticipated moments and appearances.
Cannes Festival promises escapism in Hollywood-lite edition
by Adam Plowright - April 10, 2026 - 8:22am
Festival director Thierry Fremaux unveiled 21 films in competition for the main Palme d'Or prize, featuring former winners, newcomers, and strong showings from Spain and Japan.
I never thought it would be hit, says 'Scream' creator 30 years later
by Adam Plowright - February 22, 2026 - 10:30am
"Scream 7" is set to focus on Sidney Prescott as she builds a new life for herself in a small Indiana town — until Ghostface turns up and begins targeting her daughter.
Water leak and ticket fraud charges add to Louvre woes
by Adam Plowright - February 16, 2026 - 9:06am
Investigators believe guides working with Chinese tourists re-used tickets to enter several times, bribing security staff to get their compliance.
How Kylie Minogue built a wine empire in six years
by Adam Plowright - February 14, 2026 - 4:45pm
Kylie Minoque has wracked up sales of around 25 million wine bottles, with her carefully branded products pitched at low- to mid-range prices in dozens of countries.
Vietnam designer makes history as Paris Haute Couture wraps up
by Adam Plowright - January 30, 2026 - 9:02am
As well as being the youngest, Phan Huy is the first Vietnamese designer on the Haute Couture program.
Anderson channels nature in Dior Haute Couture debut
by Adam Plowright - January 27, 2026 - 9:11am
Just days after sending out dozens of new looks during Paris Men's Fashion Week in a Dior show that some observers saw as daring but lacking coherence, the Jonathan Anderson was back with his first Haute...
Men's Fashion Week kicks off in Paris with Louis Vuitton show
by Adam Plowright - January 21, 2026 - 6:24pm
Men's Fashion Week kicked off in Paris with a celeb-heavy Louis Vuitton show as designers and industry leaders mourned the loss of Italian maestro Valentino.
Louvre, Palace of Versailles fare hike for non-European tourists spark outcry
by Adam Plowright - January 13, 2026 - 12:17pm
Americans, UK citizens and Chinese nationals, who are some of the museum's most numerous foreign visitors, will be among those affected, as will tourists from poorer countries.
Taylor's endorsement prompts Swift sell-out for Sancerre wine
by Adam Plowright - January 7, 2026 - 8:47am
Stocks of Sancerre quickly sold out on the website of its US distributor, providing the latest example of what has become known as Swiftonomics — the ability of the Taylor Swift to make or break brands...
'Return to elegance': Highlights from Paris Fashion Week
by Adam Plowright - October 9, 2025 - 10:23am
From Matthieu Blazy's Chanel debut to a surprise appearance by Meghan Markle, here are some key moments from the latest Paris Fashion Week.
Stella McCartney takes on 'barbaric' feather industry
by Adam Plowright - October 6, 2025 - 8:57am
Throughout her career, the 51-year-old daughter of Beatles legend Paul McCartney has consistently pushed vegan animal-free alternatives to the industry's staples of leather and exotic skins.
Meghan Markle attends Piccioli's 1st show as Balenciaga head
by Adam Plowright - October 5, 2025 - 9:54am
The 58-year-old was under huge scrutiny at Paris Fashion Week having replaced the highly rated Georgian designer Demna who left the brand in July having raised its profile and profits over a decade at the helm....
Jonathan Anderson brings bold twist to Dior women in Paris debut
by Adam Plowright - October 2, 2025 - 9:20am
The collection contained a range of styles, from bold re-imaginings of classic Dior overcoats to trouser suits matched with long capes, to easygoing everyday items such as short denim skirts.
Stars align for Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney at Paris Fashion Week
by Adam Plowright - October 1, 2025 - 8:40am
Louis Vuitton showcased a collection of flouncy skirts and sculptural ruffles in front of a star-packed audience while Stella McCartney had war and peace on her mind for her show on day two of Paris Fashion Wee...
Jaden Smith at Louboutin stirs fresh 'nepo-baby' fashion debate
by Adam Plowright - September 19, 2025 - 3:51pm
Louboutin's decision to name Will Smith's son Jaden as chief menswear designer is a bold choice that took the industry by surprise — and stirred up fresh allegations of "nepo-baby" ...
Indie favorite Jarmusch beats Gaza war film to Venice top prize
by Adam Plowright - September 9, 2025 - 1:22pm
A gentle study of dysfunctional families by veteran American director Jim Jarmusch clinched the top prize at the Venice Film Festival, while a harrowing docudrama about the Gaza war took second.
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