NEW YORK, Feb 3: Of all America’s musical heritage, country is among the genres with the least global reach, but a touch of twang has helped …
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Syria’s textile industry hangs on for survival – Factories destroyed, workers gone
BEIRUT, Feb 3, (AFP): At a stall in a Beirut exhibition hall, Syrian businesswoman Reem Abu Dahab displays her workshop’s lacy pink and white nightgowns, …
Read More »‘Dark Night’, ‘Nation’ powerful tales – Some of best films of Sundance 2016
LOS ANGELES, Feb 2, (RTRS): Variety film critics Justin Chang, Peter Debruge, Guy Lodge, Geoff Berkshire and Dennis Harvey weighed in with their choices for the …
Read More »2nd men’s fashion week kicks off in NY – Trendy street wear
NEW YORK, Feb 2, (AFP): Men’s fashion week kicked off in New York on Monday for a second season, playing catch up after chic shows …
Read More »Fahmy’s memoir ‘Cell’ being developed into feature film – Pope Francis to make acting debut in ‘Beyond the Sun’
LOS ANGELES, Feb 2, (RTRS): Egyptian-Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy’s upcoming memoir “The Marriott Cell,” about his arrest with two other Al Jazeera English reporters at …
Read More »Church, Stapleton lead ACM nominations – Lambert earns three nominations
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb 2, (AP): Eric Church and Chris Stapleton lead the nominees for the 51st annual Academy of Country Music Awards with five nominations …
Read More »‘Gleason’ displays ALS’ devastating effect – ‘Eagle Huntress’ brings girl-power message
LOS ANGELES, Feb 1, (RTRS): The devastating effects of ALS are on full display in “Gleason,” an emotional powerhouse of a documentary charting former NFL …
Read More »Women’s rock climbing gains foothold in Iran
In the mountains of northwestern Iran, Farnaz Esmaeilzadeh clings to a sheer rock face, ignoring the dizzying height and icy wind as she searches for …
Read More »Sundance launches strong contenders for Oscars 2017 – ‘Birth of a Nation’, ‘Weiner’ pick top awards
LOS ANGELES, Feb 1, (RTRS): It may seem nuts to start handicapping next year’s Oscars race before this year’s ceremony has even aired, but Sundance …
Read More »‘Revenant’, ‘Thrones’ win ADG Awards – Von Brandenstein receives Lifetime Achievement award
LOS ANGELES, Feb 1, (RTRS): “The Revenant”, “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “The Martian” walked away with film honors at the Art Directors Guild’s (ADG) …
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