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He shot to fame as a music video director, framing some of pop's most notable names including Moby, Katy Perry, Lana del Rey and Rihanna.

2013-03-14T13:00:48ZAFP Global Editionby Benedicte Reytag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/24/Final_Twilight_film_sweeps_Razzie_afff

The last "Twilight" film won the dubious honor of being awarded seven Razzies, Hollywood's anti-Oscar Golden Raspberry prizes, handed out on the eve of the real Academy Awards.

2013-02-24T06:46:47ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/23/Janet_Jackson_frenzy_Cavalli_Milan_cc34

US star Janet Jackson's front row appearance at the Roberto Cavalli show at Milan fashion week on Saturday threw photographers into such a frenzy that they had to be physically hauled off the catwalk.

2013-02-23T18:31:52ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/19/Cara_Delevingne_the_Kate_Moss_dc5d

Cara Delevingne, the model of the moment, set the catwalk alight at London Fashion Week with looks that have won her comparisons to her celebrity compatriot Kate Moss.

2013-02-20T03:40:33ZAFP European Editionby Anne-Laure Mondeserttag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/18/Plagiarism_probe_into_Germanys_Eurovision_2a03

Germany's entry for this year's Eurovision Song Contest is being investigated after allegations that it copied elements of last year's winner, a television station reported Monday.

2013-02-18T22:38:09ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/16/Rihanna_shows_raunchy_first_fashion_9207

Pop star Rihanna showed off her first fashion collection on Saturday in London, with a raunchy street-style range displayed to the sound of thumping hip-hop beats.

2013-02-17T00:56:06ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/16/Retro_night_fashion_London_78ca

It was retro night at London Fashion Week on Saturday with Mod girls, punk vibes and late 1980s ravers, plus a smattering of stardust in the form of singer Rihanna's first collection.

2013-02-16T22:24:11ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/15/London_Fashion_Week_kicks_with_c95f

Trend-setters from across the globe poured into the British capital Friday for the start of London Fashion Week, which will see hotly anticipated collections by Tom Ford and superstar Rihanna hit the catwalk.

2013-02-15T16:59:35ZAFP Global Editionby Claudia Raholatag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/11/Grammys_shared_among_many_musics_e324

Indie pop band fun., rockers The Black Keys and Australian-Belgian singer Gotye shared the top prizes at the Grammys on Sunday, in an eclectic year for the music industry's biggest awards show.

2013-02-11T10:59:17ZAFP Global Editionby Michael Thurstontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/10/Security_tight_Grammys_stars_carpet_8c19

Music stars hit the red carpet Sunday for the Grammys, with veterans like Elton John and Sting joining newcomers including indie pop band fun., hoping to win big in their breakout year.

2013-02-10T22:27:50ZAFP Global Editionby Michael Thurstontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/10/Grammys_show_aims_spectacle_drama_d29c

The music world gathers in Los Angeles on Sunday for the Grammys, with veterans like Elton John and Sting joining the latest stars -- including oddly named indie pop band fun., hoping to win big.

2013-02-10T12:11:03ZAFP Global Editionby Michael Thurstontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/10/Music_world_Grammys_18de

The music world gathers in Los Angeles on Sunday for the Grammys, with veterans such as Elton John and Sting joining the latest stars -- including oddly named indie pop band fun. -- hoping to win big.

2013-02-10T06:49:01ZAFP Global Editionby Michael Thurstontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/09/Music_world_Grammys_18de

The music world gathers in Los Angeles on Sunday for the Grammys, with veterans such as Elton John and Sting joining the latest stars -- including oddly named indie pop band fun. -- hoping to win big.

2013-02-10T03:59:58ZAFP Global Editionby Michael Thurstontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/06/Elton_John_join_Grammys_tribute_e240

Elton John will join fellow British stars Mumford and Sons in a Grammys tribute to Levon Helm, the late drummer and singer with The Band, organizers announced Wednesday.

2013-02-06T22:34:37ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/05/Philippine_farmers_hope_coconut-craze_windfall_a66d

Philippine farmer Liezl Balmaceda has never heard of Madonna, but the US pop star's endorsement of coconut water may help change her impoverished life for the better.

2013-02-05T08:18:43ZAFP Global Editionby Cecil Morellatag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/30/Timberlake_Elton_John_Rihanna_play_25fe

Justin Timberlake will join Elton John, Taylor Swift, Jack White, Rihanna and other stars performing at the 2013 Grammy awards show next week, according to organizers.

2013-01-31T01:53:09ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/29/police_probe_Chris_Brown_fight_0631

Los Angeles police are investigating a fight between singer Chris Brown -- still on probation for beating girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 -- and rapper Frank Ocean.

2013-01-29T04:37:44ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/22/Justin_Bieber_overtakes_Lady_Gaga_e1fa

It took two days longer than expected, but Justin Bieber succeeded Tuesday in overtaking fellow pop idol Lady Gaga as the most followed person on Twitter.

2013-01-22T19:08:25ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/16/Oprah_banks_Armstrong_lift_networks_d968

Oprah Winfrey's exclusive interview with Lance Armstrong is a coup for the talk show diva as she strives to pull her upstart OWN network to the front of the crowded TV peloton.

2013-01-17T02:55:37ZAFP Global Editionby Robert MacPhersontag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/09/Lance_Armstrong_sprints_the_Oprah_5d01

Stripped of his Tour de France titles, disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is banking on "the Oprah effect" to help get his life, career and public image back on track.

2013-01-09T23:37:12ZAFP American Editionby Robert MacPherson