Jill Serjeant, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Global music icon Prince dead at 57

Article Jill Serjeant - 22 Apr 2016

The Purple Rain superstar was found unresponsive yesterday in the elevator of a US studio complex.

Oscars wrap-up: Leonardo DiCaprio wins best actor on night of racial critique

Article Jill Serjeant - 29 Feb 2016

#OscarsSoWhite controversy casts shadow over awards show that saw Spotlight claim the most prestigious prize.

Jon Stewart steps away from comedy as U.S. election heats up

Article Jill Serjeant - 4 Aug 2015

Heartbroken fans are wishing Jon Stewart a "jonvovage", but Donald Trump and the other U.S. presidential candidates may be breathing a sigh of relief.

MTV Movie Awards: ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ win big

Article Jill Serjeant - 15 Apr 2013

Comic book superheroes of "The Avengers" have picked up three awards, including the top prize, movie of the year, at the MTV Movie Awards.

US film critic Roger Ebert dies at 70

Article Jill Serjeant - 5 Apr 2013

Roger Ebert, who was the first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize, has died in Chicago two days after he revealing his cancer had returned.

Angelina Jolie’s style to fund Afghanistan schools

Article Jill Serjeant - 2 Apr 2013

Actor Angelina Jolie has opened another girls school in Afghanistan and plans to fund more from the proceeds of a jewellery line.

Affleck takes Golden Globe for best director despite Oscar snub

Article Jill Serjeant - 14 Jan 2013

The hostage drama 'Argo', directed by Ben Affleck, and musical 'Les Miserables' have been the big winners at this year's Golden Globe awards.

Oscar nominations and Golden Globes winners ‘too close to call’

Article Jill Serjeant - 9 Jan 2013

Award season has moved into high gear with the Oscar nominations, the Golden Globes ceremony and the People's Choice shows taking place this week.

Legendary Indian musician Ravi Shankar dies at 92

Article Jill Serjeant & Alex Dobuzinskis - 12 Dec 2012

Sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar, who helped introduce the sitar to the Western world through his collaborations with The Beatles, has died at 92.

‘Homeland’ triumphs as Emmys aim for reality

Article Jill Serjeant - 24 Sep 2012

"Homeland" toppled "Mad Men" to win the top drama prize as the Emmy Awards favoured politics and 21st century tensions over shows set in bygone eras.

A minute with Kelsey Grammer

Article Jill Serjeant - 15 Aug 2012

Kelsey Grammer switched from comedy to dark drama to play ruthless Chicago Mayor Tom Kane in the Starz TV series "Boss", earning him a Golden Globe.

D’oh! The Simpsons to stay around for two more seasons

Article Jill Serjeant - 8 Oct 2011

Fox Television said on Friday it had renewed animated TV series <i>The Simpsons</i> for another two seasons after settling a pay stand-off.

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