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Trierweiler: from a tweet to a tv show

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France's First Lady may host a television show for the Canal Plus network according to news reports, in what would be a first for a French President's wife. Also, the famous Spanish fresco defaced by an elderly woman is back in the news - this time the culprit wants royalties for her work!! Also, the worst restaurant review ever and How Nicolas Sarkozy feels about his fans...

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
Pontifex over and out
28/02/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Pontifex over and out

We take a look at the top images on social media as Pope Benedict leaves the building: popemobiles, popecopters, domes and vistas aplenty. Also some jokes and wordplay on Twitter as well as gratitude at the end of Benedict's papacy... but also some criticisms.
Dance as a form of combat
27/02/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Dance as a form of combat

In Tunisia, the "Harlem Shake" viral dance phenomenon is crystallising tensions between Islamists and those in favour of full freedom of expression - even when it's the body expressing it! We also look at France 24's own version of the dance craze. Meanwhile, what will happen to the Pope's Twitter account after his resignation? We also take a look at his post-papal wardrobe.
No ban for DSK book
26/02/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

No ban for DSK book

DSK didn't succeed in having a tell-all book by a former lover banned, but his lawyers did manage to oblige its publishers to sell an "insert" with it. Marcela Iacub's "Beauty and the Beast" has caused a stir in France since extracts of it were published in Le Nouvel Observateur last week. The magazine, the writer and her publisher also have to pay €75,000 in damages to Strauss-Kahn between them.
'Another one bites the dust'
25/02/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'Another one bites the dust'

We look at reactions to the latest scandal in the Catholic Church - the resignation of Scottish Cardinal Keith O'Brien over "inappropriate behaviour" towards four men. Also, Dominique Strauss-Kahn tries to ban a graphic book written by a former mistress. Finally, Anne Hathaway's nipples get their own Twitter handle after the actress chose a provocative dress for the Oscars ceremony.
"The Grizz" v Montebourg: the battle of egos
22/02/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

"The Grizz" v Montebourg: the battle of egos

Arnaud Montebourg has entered his third day of a stand off with American CEO Maurice Taylor. France's Industry Minister has exchanged letters with Taylor over a tyre factory that the CEO was asked to take over. The spat has descended into insults and cultural stereotypes. Also, a 104-year-old woman has a falling out with Facebook and 101-year-old man runs his last ever marathon!

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