Latest update: 19/12/2012 

- Belgium - celebrity - Facebook - media - tax evasion


'Leave Gérard Depardieu alone!'

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

A satirical YouTube video begs the public to leave Gérard Depardieu alone - a stunt inspired by a distressed fan of Britney Spears who did the same thing in 2007 (with less irony!). We also look at an open letter to Depardieu by a fellow French thesp which lambasts him for his decision to become a tax exile in Belgium.

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
New iPhone app: antisemitic or not?
13/09/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

New iPhone app: antisemitic or not?

MEDIAWATCH, Tues 13/9/2011. A new iPhone application, "Jew or Not Jew?" is causing a stir here in France. The creator is himself Jewish and says it is "intended for fun", but anti-racism group SOS Racisme has threatened to take Apple to court if they do not withdraw the application.
The suitcase scandal
12/09/2011 - MEDIAWATCH

The suitcase scandal

MEDIA WATCH, Mon. 12/09/11. The French press are calling it the "suitcase scandal". Former President Jacques Chirac and presidential hopeful Dominique de Villepin are accused of accepting "suitcases of cash" from African leaders. Meanwhile, Sarkozy's ex-wife Cécilia is making a comeback via a blog.
Bettencourt scandal: press freedom violated
09/09/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

Bettencourt scandal: press freedom violated

MEDIA WATCH - Friday September 9, 2011: New developments in the Bettencourt scandal: France's National Police Chief has admitted he launched an illegal investigation to uncover the source of a journalist working for Le Monde. Meanwhile, Socialist Presidential contender Martine Aubry is drawing criticism after she seemingly stormed out of a televised interview.
(1) comment
When yes means no
08/09/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

When yes means no

MEDIA WATCH FRANCE, Thu. 08/09/11: François Hollande in hot water as he votes for the austerity plan he hates...by mistake. Hollande's ex-partner Ségolène Royale slates her closest rivals. Meanwhile, Coca Cola's tax moan gets lawmakers in a fizz. Plus, we' take a look at the 24-year-old web broadcasting sensation and hitting the jackpot in San Malo
From reality TV to the Elysée?
07/09/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

From reality TV to the Elysée?

MEDIA WATCH FRANCE, Wed. 7/9/11: Sarkozy's ex-communication adviser insults the French Sports Minister and is subsequently suspended; the winner of France's Big Brother show makes a bid for the presidency; a film about miscarried justice not welcome in northern France; and how a low-sex marriage can pay dividends.

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