Headlines- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Tag: HollyWood Movies
Cambodian-Canadian Actress Ellen Wong Plays Child...
Ellen Wong is a Cambodian-Canadian actress well known in Hollywood. But as VOA’s Chetra Chap reports, her latest role hits very close to home
During the Pandemic AFI Fest Adjusts...
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Focus: 92nd Academy Awards Ceremony
The 92nd Academy Awards Ceremony takes place in Los Angeles Sunday — and the city is finishing up the last minute preparations for the event..Costume Design is a big deal when it comes to Hollywood. That’s why the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising put together an annual exhibition that features costumes from the Oscar-nominated movies
Tourists Visiting Hollywood for the Oscars...
As the number of U.S. cases of coronavirus continues to inch upward, some people are getting panicky. But the health scare doesn’t seem to impress many tourists visiting Los Angeles to watch the upcoming Oscars ceremony this weekend
‘Mr. Jones’ Explores Ukrainian Famine
A new Hillywood film exploring Ukrainian Famine in 1930s then a part of Soviet Union and the role of an Investigative Journalist
Red Carpet
This week on Red Carpet, Jay-Z hosts his inaugural Shawn Carter Foundation Gala, two “Black Panther” actors starring in new films, and who is this year’s pick for People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive?” Also, queen of Afro-zouk music Monique Seka joins us in studio
How Harriet Advances the Slavery Narrative...
Feature films on slavery have been part of Hollywood since the beginning of the film industry in United States. However, only recently, movies on slavery have been told from the perspective of the slaves, and now, with the film “Harriet” from the perspective of a female slave
Is Albuquerque the New Hollywood?
Tamalewood,” a well-loved dish in Mexico with a taste of Hollywood, is what the locals of Albuquerque, New Mexico affectionately call the exploding TV and film industry here. It has gained ground since enticing tax incentives for filming in New Mexico have led to billion dollar deals between leading production companies and Albuquerque Studios
Costumes From Oscar-Nominated Movies Exhibited in...
Days are left before the 91st Academy Awards ceremony that’ll take place in Los Angeles. But before actors and directors walk the red carpet and talk about the films they made, an exhibition showcasing costumes from the Oscar-nominated movies opened in Los Angeles
Newcomer Aparicio On Her Oscar-Nominated Performance
A newcomer to acting, Yalitza Aparicio is in the running for Best Actress this Sunday at the Academy Awards