It's not quite a pie in the face of a nemesis, but Hugh Grant just got some just desserts in the U.K.'s phone-hacking scandal. A London Court today ordered Scotland Yard to turn...
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Harry Potter Fans Flock to Theaters for Final Film
Fans of the wildly popular Harry Potter franchise are flocking to movie theaters around the world to see the last of eight films based on the books by British author J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is poised to set records in ticket sales, taking in $43 million in...
Did Tom Felton Get Teary at Final Potter Premiere?
Emma Watson isn't the only Harry Potter castmate getting emotional about the final movie. The actress, who cried with J.K. Rowling during the London premiere last week, told me she...
‘Dabangg’ is Big Bollywood Awards Winner
"Dabangg," a tale about a corrupt police officer, was the big winner Saturday at the 12th International Indian Film Academy Awards in Toronto, marking the first time the Bollywood ceremony has been held in North America. "Dabangg" won several awards, including best picture, three music awards and best screenplay. Sonakshi Sinha earned...
Kate Goes Glam For Night Out With Prince
Kate Middleton looks stunning in a pale pink floor-length gown at a charity gala in London with Prince William.
Lucrative Antique Islamic Arts Market Draws Big Money, Criminals
The international market in antique Islamic art is booming, with London and Paris the centers of the trade. A recent sale of a single page from an ancient copy of the Quran made 200,000 euros. But such prices have also brought the unwelcome attention of criminals. Cuma Atabay, the chief of Turkey's Historical...
There Be Dragons — $0.7M
Ambitious journalist Robert Torres (Dougray Scott) travels from London to Spain in order to research controversial Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá (Charlie Cox) for an upcoming book, but hits a dead end when his secretive father, Manolo (Wes Bentley), refuses to speak as an official source. Later, as Robert searches desperately for the...
Adele’s ’21′ Earns High Praise, Success
It’s been three years since British singer Adele became an international superstar with her debut album 19 . She is achieving even more success with her sophomore release, 21 . “Rolling In The Deep” was the debut single from Adele’s second album. She describes the song, which sold over 1.5 million digital copies...
Celebrities, Sports Stars Among Royal Wedding Guests
Some of the biggest names in Britain and around the world gathered in London Friday to witness the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Football (soccer) star David Beckham and his wife Victoria, British Prime Minister David Cameron, the king of Norway and singer Elton John were among the nearly 2,000 guests...
Kate Middleton Wears Wedding Dress by Sarah Burton
The wait is over. Kate Middleton has stepped out in her wedding dress. The design by Sarah Burton is a flowing white gown with a full skirt, long train and a v-neckline softened by lace on both sides. The lace continues down her arms to form long sleeves. Burton is the creative director...