Latest update: 17/04/2012 

- culture - music - rock music


Jack White's first solo album

No Flash warning
To take advantage of all the features on FRANCE24.COM, please click here to download the latest version of Flash Player.

Jack White is prolific. He was the mastermind behind the White Stripes, the guitar/drum duet he formed with Meg, whom he called his sister, but who was in fact his wife. Together they recorded six albums, including the worldwide hit "Seven Nation Army". His first solo album, "Blunderbuss" is out next week. We take a look.

CULTURE CRITICS
The Majestic beach is the place to be in Cannes
20/05/2011 - CANNES CONFIDENTIAL

The Majestic beach is the place to be in Cannes

We are at the Hotel Majestic Barrière's beach in Cannes, the central hub of activity during the festival. Rebecca Leffler meets up with Dominique Desseigne, head of the Lucien Barrière group, to talk about the "special treatment" stars such as Robert De Niro receive during their stay at the Majestic.
Campaigning for peace on the Croisette
19/05/2011 - CANNES CONFIDENTIAL

Campaigning for peace on the Croisette

Chanting monks representing the Dalai Lama of Tibet have descended upon Cannes. Manuel Collas de la Roche, of Lotus Productions, tells Rebecca Leffler why the monks are here and unveils his latest project.
Paul Haggis brings charity to Cannes
18/05/2011 - CANNES CONFIDENTIAL

Paul Haggis brings charity to Cannes

Stars are giving charities high visibility at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Acclaimed screenwriter-director Paul Haggis is one of them. He's on the Croisette to raise money for his charity "Artists for Peace and Justice", which helps the children of Haiti. Rebecca Leffler went to meet him.
Brands, brands and more brands in Cannes
17/05/2011 - CANNES CONFIDENTIAL

Brands, brands and more brands in Cannes

Brands are everywhere on the Croisette in Cannes - Rebecca Leffler asks what they are doing there and whether it is worth the amount they pay for them to have visibility in Cannes. She meets up with Franck Provost and Antoine Dray to find out these answers and more.
Stop, it's the 'Polisse'!
16/05/2011 - CANNES CONFIDENTIAL

Stop, it's the 'Polisse'!

Maïwenn's "Polisse" is the first French film in competition this year at the 64th Cannes Film Festival. Rebecca Leffler met up with the entire cast, including French rap artist Joey Starr, and director Maïwenn Le Besco herself.

React to the article
Comment this article typing your message in the above text zone. Please note that this is limited to 1500 characters or less.
(0) Reactions
Read more
Close