Entertainment
Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballe dies at 85
Barcelona, Oct 6 (AP/UNB) — Montserrat Caballe, a Spanish opera singer renowned for her bel canto technique and her interpretations of the roles of Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti, has died. She was 85.
Fahmida Nabi keeps spreading happiness through music
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) – “I had never thought or felt that I would do something other than music in my life.” This is how a leading exponent of modern music, Fahmida Nabi, puts her thoughts and love for music and life.
'The Hate U Give' screenwriter Audrey Wells dies at 58
Los Angeles, Oct 6 (AP/UNB) — Audrey Wells, who wrote the screenplay for the brand new feature film "The Hate U Give," died the day before the film was released after a five-year battle with cancer. She was 58.
Danny Boyle to gather Britons on beaches to mark end of WWI
London, Oct 5 (AP/UNB) — Filmmaker Danny Boyle is urging thousands of people to gather on British beaches and make silhouettes in the sand on Nov. 11 to mark 100 years since the end of World War I.
Wrapping 'Avengers 4,' Chris Evans hangs up Cap's shield
New York, Oct 5 (AP/UNB) — Chris Evans has wrapped his final performance as Captain America.
Thailand keeping 'The Beach' of movie fame closed for rehab
Bangkok, Oct 4 (AP/UNB) — Authorities in Thailand said they have decided to indefinitely extend the closure of a beautiful bay made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie "The Beach" until it recovers from years of environment damage caused by too many tourists.
China orders actress Fan Bingbing to pay massive tax fine
Beijing, Oct 3 (AP/UNB) — Chinese tax authorities have ordered "X-Men" star Fan Bingbing and companies she represents to pay taxes and penalties totaling $130 million, ending speculation over the fate of one of the country's highest-profile entertainers three months after she disappeared from public view.
China orders actress Fan Bingbing to pay massive tax fine
Beijing, Oct 3 (AP/UNB) — Chinese tax authorities have ordered "X-Men" star Fan Bingbing and companies she represents to pay taxes and penalties totaling $130 million but would spare her from criminal prosecution, state media said Wednesday.
The most dangerous celebrity online is revealed
New York, Oct 2 (AP/UNB) — Ruby Rose has played some dangerous characters, like an inmate in "Orange Is the New Black" and a scientist battling a prehistoric shark in "The Meg." But the actress herself is now officially dangerous.
French singer and actor Charles Aznavour dies at age 94
Paris, Oct 1 (AP/UNB) — Charles Aznavour, the French crooner and actor whose performing career spanned eight decades, has died. He was 94.