Friday, March 31, 2017

INSIGHT: The art of the selfie

London's Saatchi Gallery is turning selfies into art, with an exhibition looking at the history of the self-portrait.

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Busted say their reunion 'feels normal now'

British band Busted, who reformed in late 2015 after 11 years, say they're getting used to being back together

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London exhibition elevates selfies as an art form

From Old Masters' self-portraits to contemporary selfies taken on phones, a London exhibition explores the creative potential of a mode of expression whose modern form is often derided as inane. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Oscar accountants get reprieve after best picture blunder

PricewaterhouseCoopers will continue their relationship with the Acadmey despite the envelope mix-up. Alicia Powell reports.

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

Glastonbury announces more acts set to perform

Glastonbury festival has announced that musicians including Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran will play at the June event. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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2017 releases showcased at CinemaCon

Hollywood studios show off upcoming films for 2017 at CinemaCon, including 'Wonder Woman', 'King Arthur: Legend of the Sword' and 'Blade Runner 2049'. ROUGH CUT (No reporter narration)

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George Michael laid to rest in London

Musician George Michael has been laid to rest in London after his death on December 25, 2016. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Spider-Man 'Homecoming' film preview

The new rebooted Spider-Man film ‘Homecoming’ explores what it’s like to be a superhero and a teenager who is still at high school. Jayson Mansaray reports.

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Mnuchin's 'Batman' quip casting shadows

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin catches heat for plugging "The Lego Batman Movie", which one of his companies produced, at a public forum.

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Jessica Chastain shines light on historic Polish heroine

Jessica Chastain steps out in Hollywood alongside her mostly female cast and crew to launch her latest film "The Zookeeper's Wife" about Antonina Zabinski, a woman who helped 300 Jews escape the Nazis.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

From Syria to Detroit, we are all migrants, sings bluesman Bibb

Veteran bluesman Eric Bibb brings the refugee crisis to light in new album ''Migration Blues''. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Argentina's Macri visits Anne Frank's house in Amsterdam

Argentinean President Mauricio Macri and his wife Juliana Awada on official visit in the Netherlands are welcome by the Dutch royal couple and pay a visit to the Anne Frank museum. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Captain Cook waistcoat fails to sell at auction

A waistcoat owned by the British explorer Captain James Cook credited with discovering Australia fails to sell at a Sydney auction. Roselle Chen reports.

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Monday, March 27, 2017

Paris exhibition shows Picasso's passion

The artist's lifelong admiration for artworks from distant civilizations comes to light in a new exhibition featuring pieces from his own collection. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Hannity "bad for America?"; Koppel says yes

Ted Koppel of CBS "Sunday Morning" interviews Fox News host Sean Hannity during which Koppel says he believes Hannity's opinion-based show on Fox is "bad for America." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Live music brings joy to Russian commuters

Hundreds of musicians are being given the opportunity to perform live at metro stations in Moscow to help brighten up travelers' journeys.

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Fans remember Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher at memorial

Actresses Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher are remembered at a public memorial service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, where the mother and daughter were laid to rest side-by-side at a private funeral in January. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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Singer Elton John celebrates 70th birthday

British musician Elton John celebrates his 70th birthday. Known for hits like 'Your Song' and 'Rocket Man' - the British star's career has lasted five decades.

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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Emma Thompson on her environmental activism

British actress Emma Thompson talks about her long-time support for Greenpeace and why she's concerned about climate change. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, March 24, 2017

Elizabeth Banks on playing 'Power Rangers' villain

Elizabeth Banks talks about the 'surreal' experience of playing 'Power Rangers' villain Rita Repulsa. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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'Life' finds alien terror within confines of space

Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds and Rebecca Ferguson explore why space thrillers are so effective. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Fast & Furious stars roll into Bejing

Co-stars Charlize Theron, Jason Statham, and director F. Gary Gray talk about the ups and downs of making the most recent installment of the "Furious" franchise. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Rebooted Power Rangers return to the cinema

The cast and crew of the rebooted 'Power Rangers' franchise explain how the film is different from what's come before and what it feels like to put on the colorful ranger costumes. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

'Power Ranger' creator Haim Saban gets Hollywood star

Haim Saban, the creator and producer of the "Power Rangers" TV, film and toy franchise, is honored with the 2,605th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his achievements in television. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Producer sues Disney over 'Zootopia'

Lawsuit claims Walt Disney Co copied Oscar-winning, blockbuster animation “Zootopia” from producer Gary Goldman. Jayson Mansaray reports.

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Afghani rapping barber wins music contest

Barber-turned-rapper Sayed Jamal Mubarez wins the "Afghan Star" music contest after beating first ever female finalist in the competition. The contest provides the country with a positive distraction from the daily bloodshed. Jayson Mansaray reports.

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Idina Menzel lets it go on tour

Musical star Idina Menzel, speaking ahead of her upcoming tour of Japan and North America, raises her concerns about arts cuts in the United States. Rollo Ross reports.

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Asian talent showcased at Tokyo fashion week

Asian fashion goes under the spotlight at Tokyo's Amazon Fashion Week. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Jason Derulo holds launch for new single 'Swalla'

Jason Derulo, who launches his latest single 'Swalla' at the YouTube studios in Los Angeles, shares his ambitions in film while promoting the video. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Mel B files for divorce against husband

Spice Girl Mel B, also known as Scary Spice and Melanie Brown, has filed for divorce against her husband of ten years, Stephen Belafonte. Rollo Ross reports.

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"I Am Not Madame Bovary" wins big at the Asian Film Awards

The Chinese film wins best film, best cinematographer and best actress at the 11th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Lawyer: Polanski wants 1977 rape case over

A judge will take up to three months to make a ruling on a defense attorney's request to find that Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski has already served more than enough time behind bars. Sara Hemrajani reports.

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Radio DJ draws cartoons of celebrities at home

A British radio DJ imagines scenes of rockers at home in artworks sold to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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"CHIPS" gets big screen R-rated upgrade

Big screen adaptation of 70s California highway police adventure "CHIPS" gets an R-rated review. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Ed Sheeran continues to dominate US charts

British artist Ed Sheeran continues his domination of the US Billboard album and digital song charts, while 'Beauty and the Beast's' soundtrack waltzes into the album charts. Rollo Ross reports.

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Monday, March 20, 2017

'Beauty and the Beast' makes $170 million

Disney's new movie 'Beauty and the Beast" made an estimated $170 million in domestic ticket sales in its debut, the seventh largest opening weekend ever. Fred Katayama reports.

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Most valuable cut diamond ever at auction

Sotheby's are selling the most valuable cut diamond to ever go to auction, the internally flawless fancy vivid pink diamond is called 'The Pink Star. Jayson Mansaray reports.

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Zara Larsson prepares to conquer America

The Swedish pop star releases her first album in the U.S. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Depeche Mode get political with new album "Spirit"

Depeche Mode musicians Martin Gore and Andrew Fletcher talk about the inspiration behind their latest album "Spirit". Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Fans mourn 'amazing legend' Chuck Berry

Rock 'n' Roll fans nationwide pay tribute to the "amazing legend" Chuck Berry who died at the age of 90 at his Missouri home. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Spain's "Fallas" festival ends with burning of giant sculptures

Valencia's annual fire festival wraps up with the dramatic burning of hundreds of sculptures. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Sunday, March 19, 2017

Rock'n'roll pioneer Chuck Berry dead at 90

The pioneer of rock'n'roll Chuck Berry was found unconscious Saturday at his home outside St. Louis and was later pronounced dead. Colette Luke reports.

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Saturday, March 18, 2017

Missile row drives K-culture underground in China

South Korean pop concerts and TV dramas are being pulled in China as tensions escalate over the THAAD anti-missile system. As Adam Jourdan explains that's forcing K-pop fans underground.

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Friday, March 17, 2017

Selena Gomez canceled her world tour because she was depressed

Pop star Selena Gomez has revealed she canceled her world tour last year and went to therapy because she was depressed. Simon Thompson reports.

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Emma Watson on why she's "peaked at 26"

Emma Watson and Dan Stevens talk about the enormity of the 'Beauty and the Beast' set and Watson explains why the dance scene left her feeling like she'd peaked romantically and professionally at 26. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Brits still waiting for full Brexit comedy dividend

While political comedy booms on U.S. TV in UK Podcasts give one outlet free from need for balance. Rough cut - no reporter narration

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Katie Holmes 'channels' Cruise split in mini-series

Katie Holmes channels her split with Tom Cruise in her latest TV project according to its director. Francis Maguire reports.

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Jack Russell faceplants during Crufts

Jack Russell Olly can't control his excitement during agility round at Crufts dog show. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Emma Watson takes legal action against hackers

The actress announces plans to legally go after the hackers behind leaked private photos. Alicia Powell reports.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Fashion: bloggers versus editors

At the Milan and London Fashion weeks fashionistas give their views on the ‘editors versus bloggers’ debate. Jayson Mansaray reports.

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Paul McCartney's recommended delay

Sony/ATV tells the singer he should wait to regain ownership of Beatles songs. Alicia Powell reports.

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Rutherford returns with new Mike + The Mechanics album

British pop rock group Mike + The Mechanics return with new album "Let Me Fly" next month, their first in six years. Edward Baran reports.

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Golden Age of Hollywood up for auction

Pieces of costume jewelry designed by Eugene Joseff and worn by iconic Hollywood stars like Vivien Leigh, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe, are going up for auction in Hollywood. Rough Cut - no reporter narration

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

A Stradivarius, stolen and missing for 35 years, once again thrills audiences

A Stradivarius that was stolen and missing for 35 years is returning to the stage for the first time since being recovered back in 2015. Roselle Chen reports.

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A robot-actor stuns London audiences in a new play

Featuring a state-of-the-art ‘RoboThespian’, the London production Spillikin follows the story of a woman with Alzheimers living with a robot companion. Sarah Mills reports.

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Fire destroys Tyler Perry's father's home

A fire has destroyed the Louisiana home of Emmitt Perry, the father of writer-director Tyler Perry. Nathan Frandino reports.

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'Beauty and the Beast' postponed in Malaysia

Malaysians express disappointment after the release of the film "Beauty and the Beast", which was cleared by censors after a "gay moment" was cut, is postponed by major cinema chains due to "unforeseen circumstances". Francis Maguire reports.

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'Issues of the day' dominant influence at 2017 Whitney Biennial in New York

Whitney curator Scott Rothkopf says artists "responding to the issues of the day, but also with beauty, with grace, with metaphor" dominate the 2017 exhibition. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Monday, March 13, 2017

The Queen's Baton Relay begins

Queen Elizabeth launches the Queen's Baton Relay as part of the build up to the start of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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A robot-actor stuns London audiences in a new play

Featuring a state-of-the-art ‘RoboThespian’, the London production Spillikin follows the story of a woman with Alzheimers living with a robot companion. Sarah Mills reports.

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Eva Braun's Hitler photo album to go up for auction

Candid Hitler photo album found in Eva Braun's bedroom goes up for auction in England. Francis Maguire reports.

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Kong crushes box office competition

'Kong: Skull Island' shakes up the box office this weekend, crushing 'Logan' and 'Get Out' with a new tale of the mighty ape. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Sunday, March 12, 2017

New trailer for 'Wonder Woman' released

New trailer for Warner Bros. superhero movie 'Wonder Woman' released. Rough cut - no reporter narration.

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Azealia Banks faces a judge

The rapper arrives for a pre-trial conference for her misdemeanor assault and attempted assault case. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Friday, March 10, 2017

Richard Gere attends Israeli premiere of 'Norman' in Jerusalem

Hollywood actor Richard Gere attends the Israeli premiere of his latest movie "Norman", in which he plays a "fixer" in New York's Jewish community. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Kristen Stewart says she hopes to help people by coming out

Kristen Stewart says coming out is worth it if she's able to help people. The actress jokes that her haircut shows off her "pinhead". Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Drenched in Holi colours, widows shun white in northern India

Shunned by their loved ones and abhorred by the society, widows in India's northern Vrindavan city break taboos as they soak in colours of Holi, a Hindu festival marking the onset of spring. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Tom Hiddleston praises co-star Brie Larson for upcoming Marvel film

Tom Hiddleston says his Kong co-star 'doesn't need' his advice to the upcoming Captain Marvel film. Rough Cut (No Reporter Narration)

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Thursday, March 9, 2017

'Kong: Skull Island' cast and crew attend film's LA premiere

Actors Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson attend the Los Angeles premiere of 'Kong: Skull Island.' Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Joan Collins dazzles at premiere of new film

British actress, Joan Collins, oozed Hollywood glamour on the red carpet at the London premiere of her new film 'The Time Of Their Lives' while claiming the movie industry is ageist. Jane Witherspoon reports.

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Actress Scarlett Johansson files for divorce

Actress Scarlett Johansson has officially filed for divorce after first announcing her split from husband, Romain Dauriac, last summer. Simon Thompson reports.

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Robot leopard spotted in London

An animatronic leopard is spotted in London's Trafalgar Square, in a bid to highlight the plight of the species. Amy Pollock reports.

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German contemporary artists thrive at London Sotheby's auction

New records are set for German artists Georg Baselitz and Wolfgang Tillmans at a Sotheby's contemporary art auction in London, where prized painter Gerhard Richter's landscape 'Eisberg' fetches the highest bid of the night.Works by German artists set new records at a contemporary art auction at Sotheby's in London. Rough Cut. (No Reporter Narration)

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British Museum investigates American Dream through Pop Art

The exhibition "The American Dream: Pop to the present" showcases some 200 works by 70 artists over the past six decades. Rough Cut (No Reporter Narration)

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In Pictures: International Women's Day

Reuters photographers capture events around the world marking International Women's Day.

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Ballet star Polunin seeks to change the face of dance

Documentary about the Ukrainian ballet star Sergei Polunin telling the story of his career change opens in cinemas across the UK. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Eddie 'the Eagle' jumps again at Calgary

British ski jumper Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards leaps into the air of Calgary again, almost 30 years since winning the hearts of spectators at the 1988 Winter Olympics there. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Alec Baldwin says Trump impersonation revived his comedy career

Actor and comedian Alec Baldwin says his Trump impersonation on Saturday Night Live has revived his comedy career. Simon Thompson reports.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Get face to face with King Kong

King Kong and actor Tom Hiddleston get wax figures at Madame Tussuads New York. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Chanel's space-inspired collection takes off at Paris Fashion Week

Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld takes his audience on an intergalactic journey, as he launches a space-inspired collection on the closing day of Paris Autumn/Winter 2017/18 Fashion Week. ROUGH CUT (No Reporter Narration)

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X Japan returns to London with an one-off show

Yoshiki reveals he is working in new songs with Marilyn Manson for a long-awaited new album. Rough Cut. (No Reporter Narration)

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Stella McCartney's dancing models mesmerise at Paris Fashion Week

British fashion designer Stella McCartney brightens up the penultimate day of Paris Autumn/Winter 2017/18 Fashion Week with varied palettes and dancing models. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Monday, March 6, 2017

Emma Watson addresses Vanity Fair photo controversy

Emma Watson, who has been criticized for going bra-less in a Vanity Fair shoot, hits back at critics stating there is a "misunderstanding of what feminism is." Rough Cut - no reporter narration

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Saturday, March 4, 2017

'Beauty and the Beast's' star-studded LA premiere

Emma Watson and Dan Stevens bring "Beauty and the Beast" to Hollywood. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, March 3, 2017

Thousands of daffodils light up night by St Paul's Cathedral

A garden made up of 2,100 handmade daffodils has sprung up in the shadows of St Paul's Cathedral in London. Edward Baran reports.

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Family and crime explored in 'Trespass Against Us'

Director Adam Smith talks about the inspiration behind his crime drama 'Trespass Against Us' and working with Hollywood star Michael Fassbender. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Neverland goes back on the market

Michael Jackson's famed Neverland Ranch is back on the market at a much reduced price of $67 million. Rollo Ross reports.

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Thursday, March 2, 2017

Zoey Deutch follows in the footsteps of her mother

Rising Hollywood starlet Zoey Deutch follows in the footsteps of her mother - 'Back to the Future''s Lea Thompson - by starring in 'Before I Fall', a time-warping teen movie. Rollo Ross reports.

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Hollywood rivalry brought to life in new TV series 'Feud'

Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lang team up for 'Feud: Bette and Joan', a new TV series that sheds light on the hardships woman faced in old Hollywood. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Oscar fashions get kid-friendly

Fashion from the Oscar red carpet gets shrunk, as children pose in replica gowns like those worn by Viola Davis, Halle Berry, and Jessica Biel. Bob Mezan reports.

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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Hugh Jackman promotes Logan in Beijing

Australian actor Hugh Jackman promoted his new Wolverine film on Wednesday (March 1) in Beijing saying that the characters in "Logan" should be played by many people in the future. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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New "Alien: Covenant" trailer unveiled

Xenomorphs and humans face off in new full trailer for Ridley Scott's "Alien: Covenant". Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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'Kong' stomps into London premiere

Hollywood stars including Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson walk the red carpet for 'Kong: Skull Island' premiere. Francis Maguire reports.

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Saint Laurent kicks off Paris Fashion Week

Saint Laurent's bold new creative designer, Anthony Vaccarello, dazzled the crowds of stars and fashionistas that flocked to the iconic French label's show on the opening day of Paris Fashion Week. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Tweeting accountant blamed for Oscar best picture blunder

PricewaterhouseCoopers accountant Brian Cullinan gave Oscar presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway the wrong envelope for the Best Picture winner - just minutes after reportedly tweeting a backstage photo of actress Emma Stone.

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