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Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. (AFP)

Ai Weiwei uses music to mock state power in China

Sapa-AP

A new music video released by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei mocks state power.

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In this file photo, Ray Manzarek of The Doors performs at the Sunset Strip Music Festival launch party celebrating The Doors at the House of Blues in West Hollywood. (AP)

The Doors founder Ray Manzarek dies at 74

Chris Talbott

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, a band that had a dramatic impact on rock 'n roll, has died.

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Idris Elba, who stars as Madiba, poses with an award at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in January. (AFP)

First glimpse at 'kick-ass' Mandela biopic

Staff Reporter

The teaser poster and trailer for "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" has been unveiled at the prestigious 66th Cannes Film Festival.

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Snoop Lion. (Delwyn Verasamy, M&G)

What's your pick: Snoop Lion or Snoop Dogg?

stefanie jason

As US artist Snoop Lion (formerly Snoop Dogg) performs for thousands of fans around SA, we asked concert goers what the name change means to them.

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Director Takashi Miike. (AFP)

Love or loathe criticism marks Cannes's top prize entries

Alexandria Sage

Typically for Cannes, where critical passions run high, both cheers and boos rang out as entries vying for the Palme d'Or prize award were shown.

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