Entertainment

Tom Brady: Incomparable NFL record breaker

Tom Brady forged a reputation as the greatest quarterback in NFL history in a career spanning 23 seasons that produced a host of records that may never be beaten.. By the time he led the Bucs to an improbable victory in the Super Bowl two years ago, Brady had long since earned the right to be regarded as the greatest quarterback the NFL has seen.

Juliette Binoche to be honoured at Spain's Goya awards

French actor Juliette Binoche will be honoured at Spain's top film honours, the Goya awards, later this month, the Spanish Film Academy said Wednesday.. The film academy awarded its first ever International Goya to acclaimed Australian actor Cate Blanchett at last year's film honours.

Ozzy Osbourne cancels UK, Europe tour over poor health

Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne on Wednesday announced he was cancelling tour dates in his native UK and Europe, saying his body was "still physically weak" after a spinal injury.. The Birmingham-born 74-year-old singer announced on Twitter that he was cancelling long-delayed tour dates in Europe and the UK "as I know I couldn't deal with the travel required".

Does Asterix have the magic potion to save French cinema?

"Asterix" returns to the big screen Wednesday as France tries to match Hollywood by weaponising nostalgia in the battle for box office success.. But there is no doubting that it works: the top 10 of almost every country's box office last year comprised nothing but Hollywood sequels, reboots and video game adaptations. 

Boom times for francophone Africa's TV and film industry

Standing in a barren schoolyard surrounded by baobab trees at the end of a dusty road in central Senegal, Leila Sy takes a look around and smiles.. Outside Nollywood in anglophone Nigeria, production has been rising fast, driven by Senegal and Ivory Coast.

Uganda Grammy nominee Eddy Kenzo triumphs over tragedy

Orphaned and homeless, Eddy Kenzo used to struggle to persuade DJs to play his songs, but Uganda's first Grammy contender said his success offers hope that even the poorest person can triumph.. It's a long way from the glitz and glamour of the Grammys but Kenzo said he is determined not to let international success change him.

Gaming world finally gets its Grammy due

From "The Legend of Zelda" theme to the infectious "Super Mario Bros" score, sound and music have long been foundational to the gaming experience.. Games "subconsciously taught me about theme and development, how to create catchy themes that you want to hear over and over again," he said. 

Murakami to publish first new novel in six years

Celebrated Japanese author Haruki Murakami will release his first new novel in six years this April, publisher Shinchosha announced on Wednesday.. In a brief statement in Japanese, Shinchosha said the new work would be published on April 13, but gave neither its title nor details of the plot.

Elvis Presley's widow disputes late daughter's will

Elvis Presley's widow Priscilla has disputed their late daughter's will, claiming that an amendment which would remove her as a trustee is invalid, court documents show.. The "purported amendment" should be declared invalid because it was never delivered to Priscilla Presley during her daughter's life, it misspells Priscilla's name, and Lisa Marie's signature "appears inconsistent" with her usual signature, alleges the filing seen by AFP. The petition, filed last Thursday, calls on the Los Angeles superior court to rule the amendment invalid, and for the previous version of the will to be administered.