entertainment
Greece
“Man of God” Premieres in USA
"Man of God" a film centered on the life of St. Nektarios became an unexpected hit in the US.
The film was only shown in select theaters on March 21, and was originally meant to be released for one night...
Greece
Emma Stone Stars In New Short “Bleat” Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
Hollywood favorite Emma Stone is starring in a new short film by esteemed Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos called "Bleat."
The short film,which was made for the National Greek Opera and NEON, a world-renowned Greek art foundation, will premiere in Greece...
Europe
Journalist Interrupts Russian TV News: “They Are Lying to You”
A journalist holding an anti-war sign ran onto the set of a Russian TV news program on the state-controlled Channel 1 on Monday evening.
The sign, clearly visible behind the presenter, read "no war, stop the war, don't believe the...
Hollywood
William Hurt: Oscar-Winning Actor Dies at 71
William Hurt, the Oscar-winning US actor whose roles ranged from acclaimed 1980s dramas to Marvel films, has died at the age of 71.
His son Will, posted on Sunday that his father had passed away. It was announced in May...
Business
Russia Blocks Instagram, Slows Access to Twitter in Media Crackdown
Russia blocked Instagram on Friday, announcing that internet users in that country will be unable to access it, charging that the app was being used to incite violence against Russian soldiers.
After its earlier throttling of Twitter and banning of...
entertainment
British Reality Show “Loaded in Paradise” Filmed in Greece
A new British reality show called "Loaded in Paradise" from the ITV network will be filmed in Greece.
The show will feature couples island-hopping across Greece and spending loads of money on their trip. A total of five pairs of...
Culture
Amanda Tenfjord to Represent Greece with “Die Together” at Eurovision
Amanda Georgiadi, also known as Amanda Tenfjord, has released her Eurovision 2022 entry for Greece called "Die Together" on Thursday.
The song, which 25-year-old Georgiadi composed herself with the help of Bjorn Helgen, tells the story of a couple in...
Greece
“Lost Daughter” Wins Big at Independent Film Award Show
"The Lost Daughter," a Netflix movie that was filmed in Greece, won big at the 37th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards, held on Sunday.
In comparison to famous film awards shows such as the Oscars, the Film Independent Spirit Awards...
Europe
Russia Passes ‘Fake News’ Law Giving Offenders up to 15 Years in Prison
Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a fake news law punishing those who spread it with up to 15 years in prison
Celebrities
Heavyweight Boxers Klitschko Brothers Vow to Fight for Ukraine
Heavyweight boxers the Klitschko brothers vowed to fight for Ukraine on Friday after the Russian invasion reached the capital of their country.
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko and his brother, Wladimir Klitschko, who had offered their services to their country at...
Europe
Multilingual Journalist Reports From Ukraine in Six Different Languages
A multilingual journalist's coverage of the Ukraine crisis — in six languages — made waves on social media on Monday.
In a video posted to Twitter, Philip Crowther, a journalist for The Associated Press, detailed the developing conflict with Russia,...
Art
Why “NFTs Are a Poverty Trap”
YouTuber Dan Olson has gone viral for a video essay where he offers a wide-ranging analysis--and takedown--of cryptocurrency and NFTs, entitled "Line Goes Up."
Olson had long been established on YouTube for creating analytical but accessible videos on a number...
Celebrities
Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos “Plan Wedding in Greece”
Tiffany Trump and her fiancé Michael Boulos are planning a destination wedding in Greece, according to news publication Insider.
The couple met in Mykonos in July 2018. The pair are reportedly looking to hold their nuptials on the Greek island...
Ancient Greece
Schwarzenegger, Salma Hayek are Retired Greek Gods in Super Bowl Ad
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Salma Hayek star as retired Greek Gods in BMW's Super Bowl Ad for its new electric vehicle, the BMW iX.
Schwarzenegger and Hayek appear in the minute-long ad as god of the sky Zeus and his wife...
Greek church
New TV Series in Greece Tells the Story of Saint Paisios
A new TV series on the story of Saint Paisios of Greece which started on Thursday on MEGA TV has had audiences glued to their sets.
The television series includes big names in the world of Greek theater, television, and...