ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Silent film hopes to make noise at US Globes

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:27:00 -0500

Silent French-directed film "The Artist" hopes to make a lot of noise at the Golden Globes on Sunday, aiming to add to a string of awards and nominations ahead of the all-important Oscars.

Ricky Gervais rips 'artless' H'wood

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:01:00 -0500

Ricky Gervais seems ready to give Hollywood an even worse scorching this Sunday when he hosts the Golden Globes against the backdrop of Occupy Wall Street.

BOOK: Bangkok Hard Time

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:07:00 -0500

There must be something in the water in the notorious “Bangkok Hilton” prison which brings out the literary side of the inmates. The latest is American Jon Cole, with his book Bangkok Hard Time (ISBN 978-981-4358-32-3, Monsoon Books, 2011), with another true story from the exercise yards of Klong Prem Central Prison (AKA the Bangkok Hilton).

Mission Impossible Actor Jeremy Renner Escapes Bar Brawl In Thailand

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:35:00 -0500

Mission Impossible actor Jeremy Renner has escaped a brawl in Thailand which saw the manager of the bar he was in get attacked with an axe.

Mor Lam and Luk Thung: A guide to Bangkok's Thai folk music scene

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:13:00 -0500

Khao San Road’s bars and clubs might paint a different picture, but the most popular form of music in Thailand is actually Luk Thung, or Thai country music. You’re most likely to come across it in Bangkok during a taxi ride as many drivers -- who typically come from up-country –- keep their radio stations set to listen to a steady stream of Luk Thung and its folk music cousin, Mor Lam. Here's a guide to the history of Thai country music and where to experience it in Bangkok, proving that a night of loud, rowdy entertainment does not have to preclude new cultural experiences.

Where to get artistic in Bangkok

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:12:00 -0500

There's always an excuse for shelving your artistic ambitions. Too much work, too many family obligations, too many happy hours to hit. But if one of your New Year's resolutions was to get more in touch with your creative side, here are five Bangkok venues where you can hone your skills. Tourists can take part as well, as they all offer drop-in classes or short-term courses.

Kelly Rowland Thrills at New Year's Eve Party in Thailand

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:57:00 -0500

Kelly Rowland kicked off 2012 with a bang. The sexy singer commanded the stage (and a sizable check) at a private New Year’s Eve party for a Russian oil and gas magnate near Phuket, Thailand. Kelly served up her hits including “Motivation” and “Commander” for guests at the private villa.

Silence is golden: 'Artist' leads French-y Globes

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:08:00 -0500

Ah, Paris. City of Light. Land of romance. Gobbler of all the best Golden Globe nominations. Presented by overseas reporters based in Hollywood, the Globes may be a worldwide affair, but this time, they have a real French flair. The silent film "The Artist," from French filmmaker Michel Havanavicius, led with six nominations Thursday, while the field includes Woody Allen's French romance "Midnight in Paris" and Martin Scorsese's Paris adventure "Hugo."

Madonna Comeback In Music, TV, And Film: 3-Album Deal With Interscope Worth $40M; First Album In 5 Years Coming Early...

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:08:00 -0500

Hollywood knows that, when it comes to Madonna, never count her down and out. Because few performers are as shrewd about their careers as this 53-year-old multi-hyphenate singer, actress, producer, and now film writer and director who has stayed buzz-worthy for three decades.

'What am I, a Kardashian?' Megan Fox tells Sacha Baron Cohen she won't accept rubies for sex in a scene from his new ...

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:23:00 -0500

As Marilyn Monroe once sang, diamonds are a girl's best friend. But not rubies, certainly not in Megan Fox's case, who refuses to accept the blood red jewels after a passionate night with Sacha Baron Cohen. And not only did the actress turn her nose up at the precious stones but she also took the opportunity to have a dig at the Kardashian girls, suggesting they would do anything for a pretty jewel.

Meryl Streep: what amazed me about Margaret Thatcher

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:26:00 -0500

Portraying the former prime minister in The Iron Lady was a gruelling – and revelatory – experience, Meryl Streep tells John Hiscock .

Alec Baldwin thrown off AA flight at LAX for playing game on phone

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:36:00 -0500

What a smart Alec. Hot-head Alec Baldwin was kicked off an American Airlines flight this afternoon in Los Angeles because he was playing a game on his phone apparently past the point when passengers are supposed to have turned off their devices.

Michael Jackson's doctor sentenced to 4 years, will serve only 2 years

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:31:00 -0500

Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson’s 2009 death, was sentenced Tuesday to four years behind bars. He will also lose his medical license.

Fears that Thailand floods could further weaken ruined temples of Ayutthaya

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:02:00 -0500

THE ruined temples of Ayutthaya have survived centuries of tropical heat and rain, but experts fear some could collapse after being weakened by Thailand's devastating floods.

Thailand quits as Miss Earth host

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:43:00 -0500

The culprit is the massive floods that have been devastating Thailand since July, now reaching its capital, Bangkok, so the 2011 Miss Earth contest scheduled there from Nov. 20 to Dec. 3 has to be moved back to the Philippines, the contest’s home base.

Will she do it this time? First look at five-time nominee Glenn Close's amazing transformation in Oscar-tipped movie ...

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:47:00 -0400

It's not the kind of role she has played before. But Glenn Close is already being tipped for an Oscar for her role as a man in the emotionally-loaded upcoming movie Albert Nobbs. The 64-year-old actress is virtually unrecognisable in the trailer for the new film, which she also produces.

'Austin Powers' actor allegedly kills sex offender in prison

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:03:00 -0400

An "Austin Powers" actor convicted of torturing a woman in Orange County is suspected of killing his cellmate in a Central Valley prison, authorities said Tuesday.

Kanye West Visited Occupy Wall Street In $355 Givenchy Plaid & $1000 Balmain Jeans

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:03:00 -0400

Today is the day Kanye went on down to join the 99% (of which he’s not a part, despite having taken out loans recently) at Occupy Wall Street. He wore plaid. Givenchy plaid.

Jury Is Shown Photo Of A Naked Michael Jackson Dead On A Coroner's Slab

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:03:00 -0400

Two weeks after showing jurors a photo of Michael Jackson dead on a hospital gurney, Los Angeles prosecutors today exhibited a naked photo of the singer.

Woman sues to stop Drive getting away with a 'misleading' trailer

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:49:00 -0400

Most people's gripe about trailers these days is that they blow too much info about a film's plot. But not Sarah Deming. This Michigan resident is suing the distributor of the critically acclaimed Ryan Gosling thriller Drive – as well as the cinema where she saw it – claiming it was publicised as a Fast and Furious style action piece but turned out to be nothing of the sort.