Issue: June 14, 2012   (Archive)
Saturday, May 25, 2013   

Dream comes true as comedian leaves TV show for movie role
Saturday Night Live comedian Andy Samberg has announced he is leaving the TV sketch comedy show after seven years, but loyal fans will have plenty of opportunities to get their Samberg fix in movie theaters.



Virtual fortune for hologram makers
Digital Domain Media Group, creators of a Tupac Shakur hologram that rocked this year's Coachella festival, says it has raised US$10.5 million (HK$81.9 million) to help build a roster of virtual stars.

Viewers in mad rush for finale
Emmy-winning drama Mad Men drew a record 2.7 million viewers for its low-key finale, bringing to an end its most watched and most controversial season yet.

Animated lion king of box office jungle
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted and Prometheus leapfrogged a fairy tale to take the top spots in the North American box office charts over the weekend.

Jubilee tune reigns over Brit charts
A royal anthem marking Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on the British throne climbed to the top of the British pop charts after a huge choir performed the song at a concert outside Buckingham Palace during official celebrations.

Wedding Planner actor ties knot
Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey has married his longtime girlfriend, Brazilian model Camila Alves, according to People magazine.

Head-banger diva sings on
Pop diva Lady Gaga suffered concussion when a dancer accidentally hit her on the head with a metal pole during her final New Zealand show.

Why new Spidey role terrified star
Every young boy dreams of growing up to be a superhero.

Bollywood road trip to glory
Director Zoya Akhtar's road trip drama Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara swept the top honors including best picture and best director, at the Bollywood Oscars held in Singapore.



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