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responds to sexual misconduct allegations

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Actor and comedian Aziz Ansari has acknowledged a sexual encounter with an anonymous accuser but insisted it was "completely consensual." The accusations, published Sunday in online magazine Babe, were made by a 23-year-old photographer from Brooklyn, New York, named only as "Grace." She said she met Ansari -- who recently won a Golden Globe for his performance in Netflix comedy 'Master of None' --Read more

'Coco' guitars all the rage in Mexico

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Salvador Meza has been making guitars since he was a boy, but his leathery hands have never had to churn them out as fast as now -- thanks to the hit movie "Coco." Meza, 41, is one of many renowned guitar-makers in the Mexican town of Paracho, which has been producing artfully crafted guitars since the 18th century. ButRead more

"The Shape of Water" leads Bafta nominations

London - Muslimchronicle

Fantasy film "The Shape of Water" gained 12 nominations at this year's Baftas, announced Tuesday, leading the pack as the movie awards season gets under way. Steeped in Cold War secrecy, the tale of a cleaner at a US government lab -- and the Russians who are after her discovery -- is in the running for awards including best film andRead more

'Three Billboards' wins Golden Globe for best drama movie

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Martin McDonagh's "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" won the big prize of the night at Sunday's Golden Globes -- best drama motion picture. The crime drama, which also won Frances McDormand a best actress trophy, faced tough competition from "Call Me by Your Name," "Dunkirk," "The Post" and "The Shape of Water." Source: AFPRead more

Frances McDormand wins actress drama Globe for 'Three Billboards'

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Frances McDormand won the Golden Globe for best actress in a drama Sunday for "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," in which she plays a mother determined to find answers over her daughter's murder. McDormand, whose film also won the best drama movie, triumphed in a field that included Meryl Streep in journalism thriller "The Post" and Sally Hawkins in fantasyRead more

Oldman wins Golden Globe for best drama actor for 'Darkest Hour'

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Gary Oldman on Sunday won the Golden Globe for best actor in a film drama for "Darkest Hour," his portrayal of Winston Churchill's steely leadership of Britain in World War II. Oldman, who has previously criticized the Golden Globes, thanked both the awards organizers and the late prime minister as he beat a crowded field of contenders including Tom HanksRead more

'Lady Bird' wins Golden Globe for best comedy movie

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Coming-of-age film "Lady Bird" on Sunday won the Golden Globe for best musical or comedy film, defeating a clutch of top-rated films including dark race satire "Get Out" and PT Barnum biopic "The Greatest Showman." Director Greta Gerwig accepted the award, praising her "incredible" stars Saoirse Ronan -- also a Globe winner for her portrayal of the title teen --Read more

'The Shape of Water' leads Golden Globe nominations with seven

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

"The Shape of Water," Guillermo del Toro's fairy tale romance, led the Golden Globe nominations on Monday with seven nods, including for best motion picture drama and actress Sally Hawkins. "The Post" and "Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri" followed with six nods and coming-of-age film "Lady Bird" got four nominations for the Globes, which will be handed out in BeverlyRead more

‘The Terminator,’ ‘Aliens’ and ‘Twister’ actor Bill Paxton dies aged 61

Los Angeles - Arab Today

Bill Paxton, a prolific and charismatic actor who had memorable roles in such blockbusters as “Apollo 13” and “Titanic” while also cherishing his work in “One False Move” and other low-budget movies and in the HBO series “Big Love,” has died from complications due to surgery. He was 61. A family representative issued a statement Sunday on the death butRead more

Al Pacino’s Saudi visit ‘not yet confirmed,’

Jeddah - Arab Today

The past few months have provided Saudis and expatriates living in the Kingdom an precedented dose of global and local entertainment under an ambitious program spearheaded by the General Entertainment Authority. However, contrary to what several local and pan-Arab media outlets have reported, the visit of international actor Al Pacino on May 11 and 12 to Riyadh and Dammam isRead more