Author: Ewang Johnson
The death of Pope Francis has prompted sadness among many of Hollywood’s leading lights, with director Martin Scorsese paying tribute to “a remarkable human being”. FRANCE 24’s Olivia Salazar-Winspear takes us through some of the reactions to the pope’s passing from the world of cinema. She also gives us a preview of the poster for this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Source link
AltitudeSister Midnight, Santosh and All We Imagine as Light are part of a new wave of female-centred Indian films challenging the roles of traditional Bollywood heroines.They’re unpredictable, sometimes humorous, sometimes sexually adventurous, and they’re all leading characters, rather than orbiting a man. The heroines of films including Sister Midnight, Santosh, Girls Will Be Girls, All We Imagine as Light and Shadowbox are giving international audiences a chance to see female characters from India who differ from most traditional Bollywood heroines. But do Indian audiences want to watch them – or will they even be able to?A feral bride in an…
A new dam is under construction in the Aitaber administrative area of the Molqui sub-zone. The dam is expected to ensure a reliable water supply for both humans and livestock, as well as support the development of irrigation farming. Eng. Solomon Gebremeskel, coordinator of the project, stated that the dam’s construction is being carried out […] Source link
In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim talks about one of the biggest music festivals in the world as it comes to a close. There were many viral moments at Coachella, including headline act Lady Gaga having a microphone malfunction and US politician Bernie Sanders surprising festival-goers as part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. US alt-pop singer d4vd also went viral for attempting and failing to do a backflip on stage during his first performance, but luckily he managed to redeem himself on the second weekend. Backflip aside, d4vd has just released his first solo album…
Getty ImagesIn April 1983, a German magazine, Stern, and a British newspaper, The Sunday Times, claimed to have made one of the century’s most extraordinary historical discoveries. In fact, it was one of the century’s most extraordinary hoaxes – and the scandal that followed cost millions and ruined reputations.On 25 April 1983, 42 years ago this week, respected German magazine Stern published what they believed to be the most spectacular historical scoop: the previously unknown private diaries of Adolf Hitler. To show off their extraordinary exclusive to the world’s press, the weekly news magazine had arranged a Hamburg press conference…
With serene resignation to the will of God, the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (www.NigeriaCatholicNetwork.com/about-CSN) officially announces, on behalf of the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at 7:35 a.m.It is not without spiritual significance that the Holy Father passed during the Easter Season; a time when the Church proclaims with joy the victory of Christ over death. His return to the Lord in this sacred season offers us a consoling reminder of the Christian hope in the resurrection…
Lady Gaga and I have three things in common. We’re just over 5 feet tall, we have Italian heritage, and we’re no stranger to the dark cloud that is depression. In recent years, Gaga has continuously shifted her musical projects toward deeper reflection and honesty while keeping her finger on the bold, dance-inducing beats she’s known for. Her latest studio album, Mayhem, feels as gritty as it sounds. It’s an honest reflection of the personal chaos she endures (e.g., the bleakness of depressive spells, battles with body image) and invites us to face the chaos that exists around and within…
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise will present the last instalment in the “Mission: Impossible” saga at the Cannes Film Festival in May, two years after his long-awaited Top Gun sequel “Maverick” made a big splash on the French Riviera. Source link
Easter Holiday was colorfully celebrated nationwide today. The prayer service at Saint Mary Church in Asmara, led by His Holiness Abune Basilios, 6th Patriarch of the Orthodox Tewahdo Church of Eritrea, was attended by President Isaias Afwerki and a large number of the faithful. In his Easter message, His Holiness Abune Basilios extended his heartfelt […] Source link
This week in Paris des Arts, we meet a bestselling author from the French literary scene: David Foenkinos. In his new book, “Tout le monde aime Clara” (“Everybody loves Clara”), he explores his favourite themes: the right to a second chance, the fear of a blank page, and art at the heart of beauty. We meet him at the Tristan Bernard Theatre where the play inspired by his novel “Numéro deux” (Number two) is being performed. Source link