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1. Oscars 2024: Unforgettable moments, surprises, and triumphs

The 96th annual Academy Awards unfolded with a mix of laughter, tears, and a touch of unpredictability. Here are the key highlights that left audiences buzzing:...

2. 96th Oscars unveil stellar lineup of Best Picture contenders

Hollywood is buzzing with excitement as the nominations for the 96th Academy Awards have been unveiled, showcasing the finest stars and movies from the past year....

3. Oscar Pistorius released on parole after nearly 11 years for murder

Oscar Pistorius, the South African former Paralympic star, has been released on parole after serving nearly 11 years for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius claimed he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder when he fatally shot her through a bathroom door on Valentine's Day....

4. Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead at 48 amid drug investigation

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, renowned for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has been found dead at 48. Discovered unconscious in a car in a Seoul park, the cause of death remains unclear. ...

5. Oscar-nominated Ryan O'Neal passes away at 82

In a poignant turn of events, Ryan O'Neal, the heartthrob actor who seamlessly transitioned from TV soap operas to Oscar-nominated roles, has bid farewell at the age of 82....

6. ''Blade Runner'' granted parole after serving half his murder sentence

Oscar Pistorius, the ''Blade Runner,'' has been granted parole after serving half of his sentence for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp....

7. Apple Watch's 'double tap': Thumb & index magic!

Apple held its annual iPhone keynote event, Wonderlust, on Tuesday where it unveiled new products, features, and an unexpected surprise featuring Tim Cook and an Oscar-nominated actress....

8. Kevin Spacey declared innocent in trial

The famous actor, who won an Oscar, has been declared not guilty of sexually assaulting four men. ...

9. Heartfelt farewell to celebrities of 2023

The year 2023 has witnessed the passing of several iconic celebrities, leaving behind indelible marks in the realms of film, television, and music....

10. Farewell to an icon: Legendary singer Tony Bennett passes away at 96

Renowned performer Tony Bennett, known for his unique interpretations of the "Great American Songbook," passed away on Friday at the age of 96....

11. Australian sailor and beloved dog rescued after months adrift at sea

An Australian sailor who spent months adrift in the Pacific Ocean alongside his beloved dog has recounted his remarkable tale of surviving on raw fish and rainwater after finally making it safely back to dry land....

12. Hollywood artists unite in historic strike

Leaders of Hollywood’s actors’ union voted Thursday to join screenwriters in the first joint strike in more than six decades, shutting down production across the entertainment industry after talks for a new contract with studios and streaming services broke down....

13. Titanic sub five all dead after 'catastrophic implosion'

A deep-sea submersible carrying five people on a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic was found in pieces from a 'catastrophic implosion' that killed everyone aboard, the US Coast Guard said on Thursday, ending a multinational five-day search for the vessel...

14. Academy Awards 2023: Oscar nominations announced

Everything Everywhere All At Once is so far sweeping the list of Oscar nominations, with Top Gun: Maverick finally winning nods for sound and screenplay....

15. Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley's only daughter, dead at 54

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis, has died at the age of 54, her mother has said....

16. Sean Penn loans his Oscar to Zelenskiy in a symbolic gesture

Hollywood actor and director Sean Penn, sanctioned by Russia for criticizing its war in Ukraine, loaned his Oscar statuette to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday....

17. Why EVs are a flop in Cyprus … so far

It's only a 150-kilometer drive across Cyprus; well below how far an average electric vehicle can drive on a single charge. Range anxiety — a major barrier in the shift to EVs — shouldn't be a thing....

18. Iran: Protests continue for 10th night, at least 41 dead

Iranians have taken to the streets for a 10th consecutive night to protest against the death of Mahsa Amini in defiance of a warning from the judiciary....

19. ‘Chariots of Fire’ composer dies at 79

Vangelis, the Greek composer whose rousing electronic theme music for the Oscar-winning 1981 film “Chariots of Fire” became one of the most loved movie scores, has died at the age of 79....

20. Bodies found in Lake Mead renew interest in Vegas mob lore

Las Vegas is being flooded with lore about organized crime after a second set of human remains emerged within a week from the depths of a drought-stricken Colorado River reservoir just a 30-minute drive from the notoriously mob-founded Strip....

21. Oscars: The slap heard round the world (video)

This year's Oscars was not the same old boring 3-hour show we've all come to know and expect. No one, not even the actors, could have expected the shocking actions of Will Smith late into the show....

22. Actor William Hurt dead at 71

The American actor William Hurt, famous for his roles in films such as The Big Chill (1983) and Children of a Lesser God (1986) died yesterday Sunday at the age of 71, US media reported....

23. Netflix features Spetses, while Amazon Prime shoots in Athens

Filming for Amazon Prime France’s new series, “Greek Salad,” scheduled to premiere next year, began in Athens last week. ...

24. Spehar appointed Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support at DPPA

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Elizabeth Spehar of Canada as Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support in the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA)....

25. Sidney Poitier has died at the age of 94

Legendary Hollywood actor and first black man to win an acting Oscar, Sir Sidney Poitier, has died at the age of 94, a Bahamian government official has said....

26. New York: 'The Lost Daughter' wins big at the Gotham Awards

Psychological thriller "The Lost Daughter" won four Gotham awards including best feature film at the 31st Gotham Awards, the annual New York independent film celebration that serves as a boozy kickoff to Oscar season....

27. Harvey Weinstein found guilty at rape trial

Harvey Weinstein, the fallen titan of Hollywood whose sexual abuse of aspiring young female actors sparked the #MeToo movement, has finally been brought to justice after a New York jury found him guilty....

28. 'What was that all about?':Trump mocks Oscars winner Parasite - video

US President Donald Trump has hit out at the Oscars for awarding Best Picture to Parasite, a dark South Korean comedy about class struggle and wealth inequality....

29. “OLYMPIA” premieres in Cyprus

30. Greek town loves movie score maestro Morricone – and it shows

Once upon a time in central Greece, a small town fell in love with famed film composer Ennio Morricone and painted a huge mural in his honor....