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Veteran actors on being nominated for an Oscar

With the 87th Academy Awards taking place on February 22, a few industry veterans spoke about being nominated at a later stage of their careers.

Flying high: Michael Keaton and Edward Norton in the showbiz comedy ‘Birdman’.

Oscars 2015 Nominations: Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel clear favourites

Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel led the 87th Academy Awards nominees.

New shows ‘Transparent’ and ‘The Affair’ take top TV Golden Globes

Two new series, Showtime’s "The Affair" and Amazon’s "Transparent," were catapulted into the spotlight on Sunday at Hollywood’s Golden Globe awards.

‘The Interview’ released on YouTube, other digital platforms

Sony has debuted the movie online after hackers threatened its release, making it available on YouTube before screenings at 320 independent theatres.

The raspy-voiced singer

Legendary British singer Joe Cocker dies at 70

The raspy-voiced singer, who released nearly 40 albums as he toured the world during a career spanning five decades, lost a long battle with cancer.

Sony Pictures CEO says Sony had no choice but to pull ‘The Interview’

Sony Pictures Entertainment chief executive, Michael Lynton, said the Hollywood studio did not make a mistake in pulling the film "The Interview."

Hollywood voices outrage over Sony cancelling N Korea movie

Celebrities have criticised the decision made by movie theatres and Sony to cancel "The Interview"’s December 25 release after threats from hackers.

One Direction. (Reuters)

One Direction win top American Music Awards

The UK boy band won the top award of the night for artist of the year at the award show, while Katy Perry won three awards.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. cast members pose with fans at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego on Saturday.

Marvel superheroes bewitch Comic Con audience

Avengers: Age of Ultron, the sequel to 2012’s superhero ensemble Avengers, brought out a star-studded panel at this weekend’s Comic Con.

Michael Egan told reporters that he had faced backlash since he filed his lawsuit against Bryan Singer.

More Hollywood execs named in ‘X-Men’ director ‘rape’ case

Along with "X-Men" director Bryan Singer, Michael Egan claims two more Hollywood executives were responsible for raping and sexually abusing him.

Steve McQueen

Oscars 2014: ’12 Years a Slave’ makes history

Steve McQueen’s slavery drama won for best picture, making it the first movie from a black director to win the prize in 86 years of the Oscars.

Daft Punk, Lorde scoop top awards at Grammys

The French DJ duo and New Zealand teen star walked off with album, record and song of the year at an awards ceremony in which 33 couples got married.

Golden Globes: ‘American Hustle’, ’12 Years a Slave’ win top prizes

The Golden Globe ceremony has kicked-off Hollywood’s awards season. Films such as "12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" have won top honours.

Angelina Jolie lost her mom

Academy honours Angelina Jolie for work with refugees

The Hollywood film industry has recognised Angelina Jolie with a humanitarian award for her work with refugees and advocating for human rights.

‘Breaking Bad’ actors Bryan Cranston (right) and Aaron Paul arrive on the red carpet for the 65th Emmy awards in Los Angeles on September 22. (AFP)

It had to happen – drug drama ‘Breaking Bad’ ends

The fate of anti-hero Walter White has finally been revealed as the Emmy-winning cult series "Breaking Bad" comes to an end.

Breaking Bad is the show to beat for the night’s top honor, best drama series, and Bryan Cranston as the unlikely meth mastermind-turned-ruthless drug kingpin Walter White is favoured to win best actor in a drama. (Reuters)

Emmy Awards: Gritty may prevail over glossy TV

"Breaking Bad" is the show to beat for the top honour – best drama series – at this weekend’s Emmys, which could make it a great year for gritty TV.

Holy smokes! Superman to battle Batman

A sequel to last month’s hit Superman film Man of Steel is not only in the works, but will feature Superman and Batman facing off against each other.

A file image of James Gandolfini at the Governor’s Ball post-Emmy Awards party in Los Angeles in 2000.

‘The Sopranos’ actor James Gandolfini dies

James Gandolfini, the actor best known for his portrayal of a mob boss in the series "The Sopranos", has died while vacationing in Italy.

Grump Cat.

Internet sensation Grumpy Cat to star in film

The most famous feline on the internet is set to star in her own film.

Nasa’s Curiosity rover is making global headlines as it travels uncharted territory on Mars
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Will.i.am song blasts to Mars and back

Nasa’s Curiosity rover will venture into new realms back on Earth this week when it premieres a new will.i.am song.