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Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Oscars ratings up as Billy Crystal returns

US television ratings for this year's Oscars show were up 4 percent on last year, despite the absence of major blockbuster movies among films nominated, figures showed Monday.

Stars to celebrate Johnny Cash's 80th with concert

A diverse all-star lineup will celebrate the 80th birthday of Johnny Cash with an April concert.

South Korean maestro in North Korea for rehearsals

A renowned conductor from South Korea is in Pyongyang to rehearse with North Korean musicians before their upcoming performance in France.

Malaysia bans Erykah Badu show over Allah body art

Muslim-majority Malaysia on Tuesday banned a planned concert by Erykah Badu after a photograph appeared showing the Grammy-winning singer with the Arabic word for Allah written on her body.

Oscars kicks off with laughs as 'Artist' eyes gold

Veteran Oscars host Billy Crystal launched Hollywood's biggest night with a spoof video skit featuring the year's key nominees, as silent film "The Artist" eyed Academy Awards gold.

Malaysia scraps US singer show over Allah body art

Malaysia on Tuesday cancelled a concert by American singer Erykah Badu after a local newspaper sparked outrage by running a photo of her with body art that included the Arabic word for "Allah."

Malaysia bans Erykah Badu show over Allah tattoos

Muslim-majority Malaysia on Tuesday banned a planned concert by Erykah Badu after a photograph appeared showing the Grammy-winning singer with the Arabic word for Allah written on her body.

Hollywood 'God' Weinstein rules at Oscars, again

Meryl Streep famously called him "God." And Harvey Weinstein certainly looked omnipotent at the Oscars on Sunday, showing again his peerless skills at campaigning for the coveted golden statuettes.

Pakistani woman wins Oscar for acid attack film

A Pakistani director won her country's first Oscar on Sunday for "Saving Face," a short documentary about acid attacks on women and those who help them recover.