May 20, 2013

Halle Berry Sets Date for Move to France

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*It’s gonna be a while before Halle Berry makes that move to France. The actress has been anxious to start a new life in Europe with her fiancé Olivier Martinez, but her ex, Gabriel Aubry, has bitterly contested her plans to take their five-year-old daughter Nahla with them. Berry now says she will hold off [...]




France’s Baby Dance Battle Features 6-Year-Old Dance Phenom B-Girl Terra (Video)

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*The Hip-Hop community has influenced dance culture consistently for over 30 years and some of the best moves have been gleaned from the 80′s and are still celebrated in competition today. If you see a dance battle, nine times out of ten, break dancing will be a part of the show. France puts on an [...]




Halle Berry Visiting Wedding Venues in France

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*Looks like Halle Berry is planning to marry her fiancé Olivier Martinez in his native Paris. The couple spent Christmas in Europe over the holidays and paps caught the actress visiting potential wedding venues, including the historic sixth century Saint-Germain-des-Pres abbey and the Saint-Sulpice cathedral, according to Us Weekly magazine. A source tells the publication, [...]




A Beatbox of Hip Hop History from One of the Best from France (Video)

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*The hip hop world is always popping up with better talent and well sometimes, not so good talent! But the hip hop world really encompasses the world! It has fans all over the world waiting to get their time to shine. Prepare to hear one of the finest the game has to offer. France has [...]




Prince’s Request to Perform under Eiffel Tower Denied

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*Prince has been denied permission to perform a free concert under the Eiffel Tower in Paris next month because the proposed show clashes with the country’s Bastille Day celebrations. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The singer wanted to stage a July 14th charity concert under the tourist attraction to mark the national holiday, but his [...]




Al Jarreau Cancels French Shows due to Pneumonia

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*Grammy-winning jazz singer Al Jarreau has nixed part of a French tour after coming down with pneumonia, reports the AP. In a statement released today, the singer’s rep said that Jarreau’s doctors had recommended that he not travel while he recovers. Jarreau, 72, had been scheduled to give concerts in France on June 7, 9 [...]




Pap Who Agitated Halle Berry Called to Testify

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*The photographer who caused Halle Berry to go off at her daughter’s school will be called to testify in a hearing on the Oscar winner’s bid to move her family to Paris, reports TMZ. [Scroll down for the video.] [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The actress is prepping for her case against baby daddy Gabriel [...]




‘Think Like a Man’ Banned from France Because It’s Too Black

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*“Think Like A Man” has been a huge success in the US, now it wants to do its thing overseas. But it was stopped in its racks in France after being  banned due to its supposed all black cast. A dubious reason if we ever heard one. France has gradually tearing down its open arms [...]




Halle Berry Rips Paparazzi after Judge Denies Move to France

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*Halle Berry is speaking out about the way paparazzi hounds her and her 4-year-old daughter Nahla. The 45-year-old actress was recently denied permission to move to France, where privacy laws are stricter. She had planned to move there with fiance Oliver Martinez and her daughter, but a judge ruled against it, saying it would mean [...]




Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’: ‘X Factor’ Show, France Bans Video

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*Rihanna ‘s controversial video for her latest single “We Found Love” was banned from daytime TV in France after officials cited the depiction of “self-destructive” behavior and scenes of “pronounced suggestive” content among the footage.  [Scroll down to watch.] RiRi is no stranger to having her videos banned or censored; her suggestive video for “S&M” [...]




Maid Allegedly Raped by IMF Chair (DSK) Breaks Silence

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*Many women do not like to report a rape because of the humiliation they suffer in the process of getting their rapist put behind bars. But, the problem is that it’s a difficult process and the woman, depending on the circumstances surrounding the rape, has a hard time proving her own innocence.  Rape cases have a [...]




Video: Beyonce Sings Queen, Prince, Kings of Leon Medley in France

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*Not sure if this theme was intentional or not, but during a concert in Nice, France last night, Beyonce performed a medley of tunes from a trio of music acts who have royal names  - Queen, Prince and Kings of Leon – all in preparation for her headlining spot this Sunday at the Glastonbury festival in England. [...]




Kanye West Not Cool Enough for Paris

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*Kanye West is straight ca-razy -  but still he’s cool and all – however, he’s obviously too much trouble for some to handle. This week, the musical badboy/genius was turned down at just about every major runway show in Paris for the Paris Fashion Week. According to online reports, he wasn’t invited to several and [...]




Airline Abandons Passengers on Runway for Hours

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*If you were travelling from Atlanta to Dallas and your plane landed in Las Vegas wouldn’t you have questions for the airline? Well, if the crew is gone (including the pilot) and the restrooms are locked who are you going to talk to?  Well, this is what happened on a Ryanair  flight from Morocco to France. But, [...]




Photos: Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Honeymoon in France With Friend Queen Latifah (and her Friend)

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*Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats were photographed yachting in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat off the coast of France on Wednesday. Their friend Queen Latifah and her longtime partner, trainer Jeanette Jenkins, joined them as well. Scroll below for more photos of Alicia Keys’ baby bump, and Queen Latifah and her girlfriend caught in a rare unguarded moment: