Paris, June 20 (EFE).- Pharrell Williams made his debut as creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday with his first collection displayed down a Pont Neuf catwalk. The singer’s Paris debut closed the iconic bridge, which was paved in a gold checker pattern and where, in front of 2,000 guests … Read more
Tokyo, Jun 16 (EFE).- A new theme park dedicated to the Harry Potter film franchise opened its doors Friday in Tokyo, with indoor facilities that are the largest in the world dedicated to this fantastic universe. The venue, operated by the Japanese subsidiary of Warner Bros. Studios with the participation of several Japanese firms, has … Read more
Madrid, Jun 14 (EFE).- Hollywood star and action hero Jennifer Lawrence has frequently displayed her humor and spontaneity on the red carpet and in interviews, but for the first time has injected all that potential into a lighthearted coming-of-age comedy that was previewed in Madrid on Wednesday. “It’s the funniest thing I had ever read, … Read more
Panama City, Jun 5 (EFE).- Panama on Monday opened an exhibition of some 40 lithographs by Pablo Picasso as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Spanish artist’s death. The exhibition “Aún sorprendo” (I still surprise), with an original collection by Picasso (Málaga, 1881 – Mougins, France, 1973) on loan from the … Read more
Beijing, May 31 (EFE).- A team of archaeologists has discovered a 3,200-year-old settlement site in northwestern China’s Shaanxi province that may offer a new perspective on the late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC). The researchers found large-scale rammed-earth buildings, tombs, ash pits, and pottery molds at the newly discovered settlement in Zhaigou archeological site. It spans … Read more
Cairo, May 27 (EFE).- An Egyptian archaeological mission has recently discovered two ancient embalming workshops and two tombs at the Saqqara necropolis on the outskirts of Cairo, Egyptian antiquities authorities announced on Saturday. The discoveries were made at the sprawling necropolis of Saqqara, which is part of Egypt’s ancient capital of Memphis, 30 kilometers south … Read more
Miami, May 25 (EFE).- The mummified remains of more than 40 people and animals from different epochs and cultures, along with 80 objects related to the natural or artificial preservation of bodies after death, are on display at an exposition that will open to the public this weekend in Miami. The Phillip and Patricia Frost … Read more
By Mikaela Viqueira Manali, India, May 25 (EFE).- Spanish actor Miguel Herrán has immersed himself in the heart of northern India for his most recent leading role. From the Himalayas, the actor who is best known for his role as Río in Netflix blockbuster Money Heist, told EFE how his experience in the remote Himalayas … Read more
Cannes, France, May 17 (EFE).- Actor Johnny Depp said he had “no further need for Hollywood” during an appearance at Cannes Festival on Wednesday. Depp answered questions from reporters after the movie Jeanne du Barry, in which he stars as King Louis XV, premiered on Tuesday night. “I don’t feel boycotted by Hollywood, because I … Read more
Rome, May 16 (EFE).- Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of two bodies while digging in the ruins of Pompeii, authorities confirmed on Tuesday The inhabitants of the ancient city are thought to have died during an enormous earthquake that struck the city after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The discovery has provided more details … Read more
Chilpancingo, Mexico, May 5 (EFE).- Nahua Indians living in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero gathered Friday to offer their blood – drawn from fights between participants – to the earth and the god Tlaloc in exchange for the rain necessary for a good harvest. As part of the Atsatsilistli ritual (request for rain), people … Read more
New York, May 4 (EFE).- A New York jury on Thursday cleared English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran of allegations that he partially plagiarized “Let’s Get It On,” a 1973 song co-written by late R&B and soul legend Marvin Gaye. Sheeran stood up after the verdict was read in Manhattan federal court and hugged his attorneys, who … Read more