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Daily Tribune
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky watch Denzel Washington award in Cannes
Rapper A$AP Rocky and his partner Rihanna watched on as Denzel Washington received a surprise lifetime award at the Cannes film festival on Monday. Washington, 70, was at the festival for the first time for the premiere of his latest film with director Spike Lee, 'Highest 2 Lowest'. The two-time Oscar-winning actor was presented with an honorary Palme d'Or by festival chiefs Thierry Fremaux and Iris Knobloch before the screening, where A$AP Rocky and Rihanna were among the VIPs. A$AP Rocky is Washington's co-star in 'Highest 2 Lowest', extending an acting career that includes 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' by Mary Bronstein, which showed at the Berlin film festival in February. Before handing over the prize to Washington, Fremaux introduced a montage of Washington's memorable performances including in 'Malcolm X' and 'Mo' Better Blues', both directed by Lee. Clips were also shown from 'Glory', which earned him an Oscar for best supporting actor in 1989, and 'Training Day', for which he won best actor in 2002. The cast of 'Highest 2 Lowest' put on a show on the Cannes red carpet, with Spike Lee in an orange pinstripe suit, round glasses and an orange-and-blue hat, and A$AP Rocky showing off a gold dental piece. Although Cannes usually hands out honorary awards in dedicated ceremonies, it is not unusual for actors to receive them unexpectedly —- as happened with Harrison Ford at the premiere of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'
eNCA
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- eNCA
Denzel Washington receives surprise lifetime award in Cannes
CANNES - Rapper A$AP Rocky and his partner Rihanna watched on as Denzel Washington received a surprise lifetime award at the Cannes film festival on Monday. Washington was at the festival for the first time for the premiere of his latest film with director Spike Lee, "Highest 2 Lowest". The two-time Oscar-winning actor was presented with an honorary Palme d'Or by festival chiefs Thierry Fremaux and Iris Knobloch before the screening, where A$AP Rocky and Rihanna were among the VIPs. A$AP Rocky is Washington's co-star in "Highest 2 Lowest", extending an acting career that includes "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" by Mary Bronstein, which showed at the Berlin film festival in February. Before handing over the prize to Washington, Fremaux introduced a montage of Washington's memorable performances including in "Malcolm X" and "Mo' Better Blues", both directed by Lee. Clips were also shown from "Glory", which earned him an Oscar for best supporting actor in 1989, and "Training Day", for which he won best actor in 2002. The cast of "Highest 2 Lowest" put on a show on the Cannes red carpet, with Spike Lee in an orange pinstripe suit, round glasses and an orange-and-blue hat, and A$AP Rocky showing off a gold dental piece. Although Cannes usually hands out honorary awards in dedicated ceremonies, it is not unusual for actors to receive them unexpectedly —- as happened with Harrison Ford at the premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" in 2023.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rihanna shows off her baby bump, indulges in PDA with A$AP Rocky on Cannes red carpet. See pics
Rapper A$AP Rocky and partner Rihanna watched on as Denzel Washington received a surprise lifetime award at the Cannes film festival on Monday. Rihanna appeared on the red carpet in a blue dress, showing off her baby bump. The entertainer had revealed she was pregnant at her recent appearance at the 2025 Met Gala earlier this month. (Also read: Rihanna set to break her 3-year music hiatus. Here's when she will release new song) On the Cannes red carpet, Rihanna posed for the shutterbugs, cradling her baby bumps and flashing a million-dollar smile. The singer-actor took her partner, rapper Rocky's arm as they walked together. At one point, Rocky planted a kiss on Rihanna's cheek, making her blush. The occasion was a surprise lifetime achievement award for Hollywood icon Denzel Washington at the film festival. Washington, 70, was at the festival for the first time for the premiere of his latest film with director Spike Lee, Highest 2 Lowest. The two-time Oscar-winning actor was presented with an honorary Palme d'Or by festival chiefs Thierry Fremaux and Iris Knobloch before the screening, where A$AP Rocky and Rihanna were among the VIPs. A$AP Rocky is Washington's co-star in Highest 2 Lowest, extending an acting career that includes If I Had Legs I'd Kick You by Mary Bronstein, which showed at the Berlin film festival in February. Before handing over the prize to Washington, Fremaux introduced a montage of Washington's memorable performances including in Malcolm X and Mo' Better Blues, both directed by Lee. Clips were also shown from Glory, which earned him an Oscar for best supporting actor in 1989, and Training Day, for which he won best actor in 2002. The cast of Highest 2 Lowest put on a show on the Cannes red carpet, with Spike Lee in an orange pinstripe suit, round glasses and an orange-and-blue hat, and A$AP Rocky showing off a gold dental piece. Although Cannes usually hands out honorary awards in dedicated ceremonies, it is not unusual for actors to receive them unexpectedly -- as happened with Harrison Ford at the premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in 2023. (With AFP inputs)
France 24
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky watch Denzel Washington award in Cannes
Washington, 70, was at the festival for the first time for the premiere of his latest film with director Spike Lee, "Highest 2 Lowest". The two-time Oscar-winning actor was presented with an honorary Palme d'Or by festival chiefs Thierry Fremaux and Iris Knobloch before the screening, where A$AP Rocky and Rihanna were among the VIPs. A$AP Rocky is Washington's co-star in "Highest 2 Lowest", extending an acting career that includes "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" by Mary Bronstein, which showed at the Berlin film festival in February. Before handing over the prize to Washington, Fremaux introduced a montage of Washington's memorable performances including in "Malcolm X" and "Mo' Better Blues", both directed by Lee. Clips were also shown from "Glory", which earned him an Oscar for best supporting actor in 1989, and "Training Day", for which he won best actor in 2002. The cast of "Highest 2 Lowest" put on a show on the Cannes red carpet, with Spike Lee in an orange pinstripe suit, round glasses and an orange-and-blue hat, and A$AP Rocky showing off a gold dental piece. Although Cannes usually hands out honorary awards in dedicated ceremonies, it is not unusual for actors to receive them unexpectedly —- as happened with Harrison Ford at the premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" in 2023. © 2025 AFP
Hans India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
A$AP Rocky says working with Denzel Washington was a ‘dream come true'
Los Angeles: Rapper A$AP Rocky has heaped praise on Hollywood star Denzel Washington, with whom he has worked in 'Highest 2 Lowest' The 36-year-old rapper stars opposite Washington, in 'Highest 2 Lowest', a new neo-noir crime thriller film, and Rocky said to relish the experience of working with the Hollywood icon, confessing that he's "always gonna be a student and a fan of certain people". Speaking to Variety, Rocky shared: "It was like a dream come true. But trust me, it was difficult to not fan out every millisecond of the duration. It was crazy - it's Denzel, man. I don't give a … how successful (I am): I'm always gonna be a student and a fan of certain people, and I'm always going to give them their flowers.' 'I'm never going to be too big to be able to say that I had to hold my composure from not fanning out. The first movies I really loved were 'Juice', 'Malcolm X' and 'Michael Jackson: Moonwalker'. The first time I saw him, I was watching 'Malcolm X'." Rocky has also starred alongside the likes of Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien and Danielle Macdonald in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You', the new drama film directed and written by Mary Bronstein, reports The rap star has said that he feels very proud of that project, which centres on a woman who tries to navigate her child's mysterious illness, too. Rocky said: "That film is for all the moms across the world. It's so hard for women. To be a mom, oh my God, the responsibility." Rocky subsequently discussed his own approach to parenting, revealing that he tries to "spend as much time with (his) little ones" as possible. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, said: "Like being a dad, people always kind of look at you for, like, financial responsibility or to fix the sink and fix the car and do this and that. Honestly, man, the way that we look at roles, it's really traditional. But it's a bit different when you're in a position where you barely drive. "I ain't gonna fix no cars, right? I don't go on my roof, I don't even know if anything could get stuck on my roof. I haven't cleaned the gutters, none of that stuff. I'm busy creating some crazy master plans. I'm trying to spend as much time with my little ones when I'm not on phone calls all day."
