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Chinese ‘Cats’

Recruiting for the Chinese rendition of the musical Cats came to an end last week, with most of the 30-plus cast members finalized.

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Rarely seen international animated films to be screened in Beijing

Animation in film has come a long way since Disney's black and white classic Steamboat Willie dazzled audiences nearly a century ago. With seamless co...

Highly anticipated 2nd BJIFF starts, star-studded opening ceremony

The long-awaited Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) kicked off last night at China National Convention Center. More than 300 Chinese and inte...

Back to the drawing board

A visitor looking at an exhibition model of one of the "unmade" architectural designs. Photo: Courtesy of the gallery When it comes to archit...

Drink, eat, and be merry

Chinese dish Aerial shot of West Lake Resturant Photos: CFP When thinking of China, foreign tourists might imagine the magnificent Forbid...

Mixed reception

British TV drama Sherlock has proven a hit among Chinese audiences, challenging the popularity of American TV shows. American TV shows have long rule...

Veteran television personality Dick Clark dead at 82

Dick Clark Perennial New Year's Eve master of ceremonies and American Bandstand host Dick Clark, one of US' best-known TV personalities and w...

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Ellen DeGeneres gains top US award for humor

Bret Michaels smacked in head, reaches settlement

Brad Pitt Chanel No.5 perfume

Source: Reuters Published: May 10, 2012 17:15

Actor Brad Pitt is to be the new face of Chanel No.5 perfume, one of the most famous fragrances in the world, the French fashion house said on Wednesday.

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Lichtenstein's 'Sleeping Girl' sells for record $45 million

Source: Reuters Published: May 10, 2012 17:10

Lichtenstein's "Sleeping Girl" sold for nearly $45 million on Wednesday, setting a record for the pop artist at New York Sotheby's $267 million auction of postwar and contemporary art.

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Celebrity hair stylist Sassoon at 84

Source: Reuters Published: May 10, 2012 17:10

Vidal Sassoon, hair stylist and fashion world pioneer who created a natural look in the 1960s and built a multimillion-dollar business on his name, died on Wednesday after a long battle with leukemia. He was 84.

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One big love, the story of China and Jamaica's musical match up

Source: Global Times Published: May 09, 2012 20:25

Musicians will mourn two fallen brothers in arms tomorrow night with an evening of tribute shows. It warrants a look at the not so obvious connection between the most famous Chinese metal band of all time and the rhythmic beats of Jamaican roots music.

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Devils and Angels

Source: Global Times Published: May 09, 2012 20:25

Heavy metal is for babies. So say seven acts who are coming together to shred for orphaned infants in the second Rock Baby Festival at Mao Livehouse this Saturday.

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Devils and Angels

Source: Global Times Published: May 09, 2012 20:25

Heavy metal is for babies. So say seven acts who are coming together to shred for orphaned infants in the second Rock Baby Festival at Mao Livehouse this Saturday.

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CBGB's looks for new location, plans NY music festival

Source: Reuters Published: May 09, 2012 20:00

New York's legendary punk-rock music venue CBGB's may be on its way back - in a new location with new music. New club investors are currently pursuing a permanent downtown Manhattan venue for the club that shut its doors in 2006, according to a club spokesman, who said the managers of new venue will...

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Indian couture's appeal rises

Source: Reuters Published: May 09, 2012 20:00

Indian designers are famous for their elaborate embroideries and rich textiles but have yet to come up with products to woo the world’s fashion hotspots in the West, says Manish Arora, the international face of India’s fashion industry.

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'Where the Wild Things Are' author Maurice Sendak dies

Source: Reuters Published: May 09, 2012 20:00

US writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, whose children's book Where the Wild Things Are has been a standard bedtime story for at least three generations, has died at the age of 83.

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Life comes full circle

Source: Global Times Published: May 09, 2012 19:55

With Mother's Day rolling around the corner this Sunday, many will flock to see Full Circle, which hit theaters on May 8. The film centers on a group of seniors living in a nursing home. Despite their age, they fulfill their dream of participating in a TV show competition.

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