- FRANCE 24

07/04/2012 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Celebrity diplomacy: fad or phenomenon?

George Clooney, Bono, Angelina Jolie... They are all part of a growing "celebrity" diplomatic corps. We might be prepared to change our favourite brand of shampoo because of a celebrity endorsement – but are decision makers really changing their policy thanks to stars? And more importantly, should they be doing so?

16/03/2012 - USA

Clooney, US Congressmen arrested in Sudan protest

Hollywood actor George Clooney and several members of Congress were arrested on Friday after refusing to comply with police requests to leave the Sudanese embassy as they protested against the violence in South Kordofan.

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20/12/2011 - CULTURE

Sharing the Gospel Love

In today’s culture show, Gospel Love are spreading the Christmas cheer with some live music. We're also exploring the life of Sarah Bernhardt; the French actress and her champagne-drinking alligator were more than a match for today's celebrities. And after decades of artists being caned, is Singapore lightening up about graffiti?

21/11/2011 - UNITED KINGDOM

Hugh Grant testifies as phone-hacking inquiry opens

Britain's phone-hacking inquiry opened Monday with the parents of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler and Hollywood star Hugh Grant among the first to testify. Sally Dowler said she thought her daughter was alive after her phone messages were deleted.

20/09/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

Scarlett Johansson sparks new trend: 'Scarlettjohanssoning'

MEDIAWATCH, Tues. 20/09/2011. What is "Scarlettjohanssoning"? Well, apparently it involves taking a picture of your rear end and posting it online - stay tuned to the end to find out more! Also, Berlusconi's latest shocking declarations and a very enthusiastic Italian football commentator!

16/09/2011 - CULTURE

Red carpet fashion at the Venice film festival

Glamour and glitz; this week we take a look at the red carpet fashion worn by celebrities at the Venice film festival. Madonna and Jessica Chastain triumphed in the fashion stakes, but we've also made our own selection of the top three stunning red carpet moments. Then find out why the must-have accessory was an exclusive Jaeger LeCoultre watch.

15/07/2011 - CULTURE

Azzedine Alaïa: the king of cling

The spotlight is on Azzedine Alaïa, one of fashion's most reclusive and respected designers famed for his figure-hugging styles. This fashion radical's designs are worn by a huge celebrity clientèle, despite his attempts to keep a very low profile. And an exhibition on 18th century fashion opens at the Grand Trianon in the Palace of Versailles.

17/05/2011 - FRANCE

Strauss-Kahn’s celebrity wife defends him, again

As the trial of IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn unfolds before the world's eyes, the French are likely to focus their attention on his celebrity wife Anne Sinclair (pictured), who already endured a previous sex scandal in 2008.

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29/04/2011 - IN THE INTERNATIONAL PAPERS

Two billion for royal love fest

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Friday 29th April, 2011. For some, it is get out the sick bag time, for others a moment not to be missed. Britain's royal wedding dominates the world's papers. Two billion TV viewers are watching two people hitch up today. Papers suggest the battle of the sexes is rampant, with women gooey eyed and men not keen.

29/04/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Prince me, I'm dreaming

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri., 29th April, 2011: the Marrakesh bombing shares the front pages with the wedding of the century. Papers argue the attack in Morocco is a blow to the democratic aspirations of people in the Arab world. And, the French, curious at the British royal extravaganza, remain fascinated by the kitsch daring to ask: have they consummated before getting to the altar?