This year's French César award nominations are in, and the competition is fierce! Topping the list is "The Count of Monte Cristo, " adapted from Alexandre Dumas' classic novel and starring Pierre Niney. Close on its heels are "Beating Hearts, " a modern-day take on Romeo and Juliet, and "Emilia Pére
In 2019, a private security firm, Interfor International, released a report highlighting the messy state of security in New Orleans' French Quarter. The report blamed political squabbles among law enforcement agencies and stakeholders for hampering efforts to keep the area safe. This dysfunction bec
Elliot Wilkinson, a 40-year-old man, was one of the 14 people killed in a violent incident in New Orleans this week. Federal authorities are treating this as a possible terrorist attack. Elliot had been recently released from prison and was homeless but had been making efforts to find a place to liv
French lawmakers stirred up a potential government shake-up on Monday. They introduced a no-confidence motion targeting Prime Minister Michel Barnier. This move could lead to the far-right party taking the helm. The trigger? Barnier's 2025 budget plan, which includes hefty tax hikes and spending cut
Netflix is joining hands with TF1 and Newen Studios to create its first French daily soap series, "Tout pour la lumière. " This family drama, set in the world of music and dance, will be filmed in Southern France, starting in 2025. The show is penned by Coline Assous, Yentl Coubes, and Maxime Cormie
For the first time, Ukraine has used British-made Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets in Russia, reports say. This news came a day after Ukraine fired American ATACMS missiles into Russian territory. The use of these missiles was confirmed by a UK official but not by Ukraine's defense minister,
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates recently arrived in New York City by helicopter, heading straight to a fancy dinner date with her new boyfriend, Philip Vaughn. This outing comes about three years after her divorce from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, which she described as incredibl
French actor Gérard Depardieu will not be attending his trial on sexual assault charges in Paris. The trial, scheduled for Monday, is postponed because of the actor's health issues. Depardieu denies any wrongdoing. The accusations against him include allegedly assaulting two women on a film set in 2
Have you ever wondered who's on the guest list at the hottest celebrity spot? Well, a certain Princess of Dubai has been seen with rapper French Montana, and it's got folks buzzing. People might recognize him for songs like "Unforgettable, " but now he's making headlines for a different reason. Pri
French President Emmanuel Macron recently spoke out about the Netflix show "Emily in Paris," which has become one of the platform's biggest hits. The show, which is set in Paris, has sparked mixed reactions among locals. Some Parisians dislike it for reinforcing stereotypes about their city, going a
