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Mint
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Cannes 2025: Aishwarya Rai dazzles in strapless black gown, fans recall 2010 Red carpet moment
After making headlines with her desi avatar at Cannes 2025, Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan opted for a body-fitted black gown. Pictures and videos from her red carpet moment have surfaced on social media. She was accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan this time. For the day 2 look, Aishwarya wore a body-fitting strapless black gown, along with a silver cover-up around her. She was accessorised in diamond rings and earnings while her bold red lipstick took the spotlight of her look. This time, she ditched her signature sleek, straight hair and opted for soft curls. In several videos, Aaradhya was seen holding Aishwarya's hand as the mother-daughter duo left for the venue together. On the red carpet, the actress struck her signature namaste pose, representing India at the French Film Festival. Reacting to her look, a user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, 'Reminds me of that black dress from Cannes 2010. Queen Aishwarya Rai coming once again.' 'Cannes isn't Cannes without Aishwarya Rai's namaste pics at the stairs,' added another. Aishwarya is attending the festival as the global ambassador for L'Oréal Paris. She walked the red carpet on Wednesday in a stunning white saree look. On day 1, she wore a white saree from Manish Malhotra with golden embellishments and a golden border. Her saree came with a long pallu on her left with a flowy train-like extension on her right. Her look was accessorised with traditional Indian jewellery made out of diamonds and red rubies. She was at the premiere of The History of Sound. Many reports claimed that Aishwarya paid tribute to Operation Sindoor with her day 1 appearance in which she had a rare sindoor look. Sharing details of Aishwarya's look from day 1 at Cannes, designer Manish Malhotra posted pictures on Instagram. He tagged Aishwarya and called her the 'OG queen of Cannes'. He wrote, 'The OG Indian Queen of Cannes @aishwaryaraibachchan_arb embraces Classic White Handloom in a handwoven kadwa ivory Handloom Banarasi saree with a handwoven tissue drape and imperial heirloom of rubies from @manishmalhotrajewellery #mymmsaree styling @alliaalrufai @manishmalhotraworld #handloom #handwoven #madeinindia🇮🇳 #globalplatform @festivaldecannes.' Besides Aishwarya, Janhvi Kapoor also made a stunning appearance at the festival today in a wet saree look. Meanwhile, Aishwarya was last seen in filmmaker Mani Ratnam's hit Ponniyin Selvan: II. She is yet to announce her next film.
NZ Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
French Film Festival Aotearoa 2025 comes to Waikato
Alliance Française Hamilton president and Le Rendez-Vous Samantha Wiria said the creperie wanted to team up with Lido during the festival so moviegoers could have 'a full French experience'. The creperie is also changing its operating hours and offering discounts to festivalgoers who can provide a ticket when they order. 'People can come before or after [watching a film] to the creperie.' Wiria said the taste of authentic French food would also help to extend the atmosphere of the festival, the feeling of the 'French moment'. 'I think that the French cinema has something special,' Wiria said. 'Each time the French festival has been here, the quality of the movies is very high. 'It's always a special period of the year.' Alliance Française Hamilton secretary Catherine Neazor Brady said she was most looking forward to seeing the festival's opening night picture Monsieur Aznavour. 'He sang really famous songs like La Boheme which are all going to be in the movie.' Neazor Brady said the film, which tells the story of Charles Aznavour, France's Frank Sinatra, was a must for anyone who liked musical biopics. Alliance Française Hamilton centre manager Marie-Christine Richard said Aznavour was 'iconic'. 'He has been a pillar representing what the French song is all about. So it's very classic.' Richard said audiences would enjoy French cinema's emphasis on soul, story and history. 'I think that people are really missing a good story.' She said festivalgoers would also leave the theatre with good conversation. 'The endings are very puzzling. They open the possibility for reflection because sometimes French cinema is very ambiguous.' Which French Film Festival movie should I see? The Alliance Française Hamilton team have recommended these titles. How to Make a Killing – a dark comedy set against spectacular scenery for people who are not very familiar with the French language. The Count of Monte Cristo – a critically acclaimed adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' epic tale of revenge and redemption. Event details: What: French Film Festival Aotearoa 2025 Hamilton opening night gala Where: Lido Cinema, Hamilton When: Wednesday, May 28 with wine and nibbles from 6.15pm, film screening starts at 7pm.
Extra.ie
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Eve Hewson supports dad Bono from afar amid Cannes premiere
Eve Hewson skipped out walking the red carpet at Cannes last night to take in a basketball game in New York. Eve, who has been making waves in the movie world herself, didn't attend the premiere of her father Bono's film, which had its world premiere at the French Film Festival. Instead, she was seen enjoying a sporting occasion as she pitched up at Madison Square Garden to watch the Knicks shoot some hoops in an NBA match. Pic: Tristan Fewings / Stringer/Getty Images Eve has been living in New York for many years now, where she is making a name for herself in the acting world. While she was unable to attend the premiere with her dad Bono, mother Ali, sister Jordan and brother Elijah, she was keeping a close eye on the red carpet from afar. Taking to social media, Eve posted a heart-warming short clip to her family at Cannes. In the clip, the Hewson matriarch Ali can be seen tenderly stroking Bono's back from behind in a gesture of support and love just at the moment the family prepared to walk the star-studded red carpet. Pic: Instagram/Eve Hewson Frontman Bono, who is more accustomed to performing with his U2 bandmates, did a solo run at Cannes to debut his new Apple TV+ documentary Bono: Stories of Surrender. 'You come from 250 Mack Trucks to a table and chairs. But that's the attraction of it or me,' Bono told Reuters ahead of the documentary's premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday evening. But while Eve was in New York, her heart was in Cannes as she posted images of her close-knit family supporting their world-famous dad. Taking to Instagram, Eve posted a close-up image of her sister Jordan commenting on her makeup and the style that Jordan wore to the glittering gala. Eve's next project could be her biggest yet as she is slated to star alongside Hollywood starlet Emily Blunt in a movie directed by Oscar-winning legend Steven Spielberg.
RNZ News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
At the Movies for 14 May 2025
Simon Morris checks out two films based on well-known material - just not well-known by him! Irish film Lies we tell is a 19th century thriller, The wedding banquet is a remake of one of Ang Lee's first films. He also previews the upcoming French Film Festival Aotearoa. Lies We Tell tells the story of an heiress whose shady uncle plans to get hold of her fortune by forcing her to marry his son. It was a big winner at the Irish Film Awards, including best actress for star Agnes O'Casey (Small Things Like These) The wedding banquet is a remake of the 1993 crowd-pleaser, written and directed by Ang Lee. This one stars Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live), Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars), Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Joan Chen (Twin Peaks). Fergus Grady, Director of the French Film Festival Aotearoa, previews this year's programme - a star-studded affair featuring Sarah Bernhardt, Charles Aznavour, Marie Antoinette, the Count of Monte Cristo, Laure Calamy, two films about art thieves and the story behind Ravel's "Bolero"! To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Cannes 2025: Bella Hadid Makes Heads Turn With Cutout Dress, Emeralds And Quiet Rebellion
Model Bella Hadid is back at Cannes and how! She arrived at the French Riviera to walk the red carpet on the very first day of the international film festival. The 28-year-old made a bold statement at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in 2025, proving again why she remains one of the fashion's most talked-about icons. She made a grand return to the Cannes red carpet for the opening ceremony and the screening of Partir Un Jour (Leave One Day). She attended the French Film Festival in a custom black gown from Saint Laurent that perfectly matched the vibe of the grand event. The sleek, body-hugging dress featured dramatic cutouts that exposed her sides, an asymmetrical open back, and a daring thigh-high slit - all while cleverly skirting the boundaries of Cannes' new dress code, which discouraged sheer fabrics, oversized silhouettes and long trains. Despite the constraints, Bella brought sensual minimalism and a hint of fashion-forward rebellion to the red carpet. Hadid kept the accessories to a minimum! She paired the sultry silhouette with a stunning pair of emerald drop earrings from Chopard that shimmered dramatically with every step. The heart-shaped diamond ring added a touch of elegance to the outfit. Her Saint Laurent's rhinestone-studded heels were equally on point! Bella stunned her fans with her new honey blonde hair - a striking transition from her classic brunette locks. The soft waves cascading on one shoulder brought a fresh contrast to the dark tones of the dress. And the makeup - pure magic! She went for a clean, dewy look with a black smokey eye and nude lips, allowing her natural charm to take center stage. The big fashion moment reminded fans of Angelina Jolie-esque vibes but with a touch of Bella's confident, sultry stride. To us, this was a win at the Festival des Cannes 2025. It even got praise from critics and fans alike. What made Bella's look stand out was her ability to express individuality within the framework of restriction. While many played it safe at the international festival, she used these limitations as a creative mood board, and she knew how to pull off a bold and unconventional look like a pro! What do you think of Bella Hadid's look at the Festival des Cannes 2025?
