Issue: March 19, 2012 (Archive)

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Lifetime honor for classic HK director
Hong Kong director Ann Hui On-wah will be honored for her life's work at the Asian Film Awards today in recognition of classics such as Song of the Exile.

Dame Edna bows out on stage
Australian comedian Barry Humphries will retire iconic character Dame Edna Everage, a gaudy lilac-haired parody of suburbia, because he feels a "bit senior" and is ready to move on.

Industrial hazards stuck at the top
Animated movie Dr Seuss' The Lorax, about the hazards of industrialized society, stayed top of North American box office money listings for a second weekend with a take of US$39.1 million (HK$305 million).

Love rings again for actress
French actor Olivier Martinez has confirmed that he and Oscar winner Halle Berry are engaged to be married, the Miami Herald reports.

Whitney girl reveals showbiz dream
Whitney Houston's daughter said she plans to follow her mother into show business, while the drug-troubled star's sister-in-law admitted her untimely death at 48 could have been predicted.

Hall ropes in country trio
The Country Music Association has named three stars for induction into its Hall of Fame including superstar Garth Brooks and veterans Connie Smith and Hargus "Pig" Robbins.

Monster of the Twitter stakes claims 20m followers
Lady Gaga has become the first person to have more than 20 million followers on Twitter.

Force behind Wars icons crosses over
The cinematic designer known for the famous Star Wars characters such as Darth Vader, Chewbacca and R2-D2 has died.

Paris reflects on times of change
Rare photographs of Bob Dylan, shot over a year-long period in the mid- 1960s, go on show in Paris today in an exhibition that captures the moment the protest folk singer morphed into cult rock star.

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