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An indigestible helping of hype
If stores must wheel out celebs to make us buy what we can’t afford, make it Snoop Dog and Martha Stewart
Bittersweet euphoria of Sudan’s exiles
Our hearts belong with the revolution at home, say Sudanese exiles based in South Africa
Bono’s charity admits to ‘toxic’ bullying at South Africa office
The ONE Campaign―the anti-corruption charity fronted by U2 lead singer Bono― is embroiled in a major bullying scandal
Oprah 2020? Awards speech ignites frenzied speculation
Republican strategist Rick Wilson suggested Trump’s election, once unthinkable, had rewritten the rules.
George Clooney to marry UK human rights lawyer
The law firm of human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin has congratulated her and George Clooney on their engagement, confirming media speculation.
Critics tip favourites to win at Venice Film Festival
Critics have tipped movies from Britain, Japan and the United States to win Venice’s Golden Lion prize this year.
Clooney is distant cousin of Abraham Lincoln
Aunt Rosemary was not George Clooney’s only famous relative. You can add a certain Civil War US president to the Oscar-winning actor’s family tree.
Obama talks gay rights at Clooney fundraiser
Barack Obama called his endorsement of same-sex marriage a "logical extension" of his vision for the US during a fundraiser at George Clooney’s home.
Clooney arrested in Sudan protest
George Clooney was arrested at Sudan’s embassy in Washington during a protest against an escalating humanitarian emergency in Sudan.
Clooney calls attention to Sudanese conflict
Actor and activist George Clooney has reiterated his calls for attention to the war between Sudan and newly-independent South Sudan.
The Artist, The Descendants rake in Golden Globes
Silent movie <i>The Artist</i> and family drama <i>The Descendants</i> have scooped the accolades at this year’s Golden Globe awards.
Flight to the top
George Clooney’s political drama <em>The Ides of March</em> is about a Democratic primary campaign unfolding in the key state of Ohio.
Clooney, Ronaldo to testify in Berlusconi sex trial
George Clooney and Christiano Ronaldo will testify in the trial of Italy’s ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi, charged with paying for sex with an underage girl.
Clooney called as witness in Berlusconi sex trial
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has called Hollywood star George Clooney among his defence witnesses when he goes on trial next month.
Juno for grown-ups
<em>Up in the Air</em> is a good follow-up for <em>Juno</em> director Ivan Reitman: it’s like a grown-up version of that teen drama.