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Paris Calling, Worldcrunch’s new podcast series, where each episode introduces you to a notable person from somewhere in the world — in their own voice, in English. Today, we have Shi Yang Shi, a Chinese-Italian actor, who takes us through his self-discovery journey from a privileged childhood in China to rebuilding a life in Italy, and how acting became his way of exploring identity, faith and belonging between two worlds.
Updated June 4, 2024 at 12:05 p.m. U.S. mega movie star Angelina Jolie was born on this day in 1975, in Los Angeles, California. What was Angelina Jolie’s childhood like? Angelina Jolie grew up in a family deeply involved in the entertainment industry, with her father being actor Jon Voight and her mother being actress […]
Updated May 20, 2024 at 12:50 p.m. Cher was born on this day in 1946, in El Centro, California, United States. The American singer, actress, and performer, who has had a career spanning over six decades, is known for her distinctive voice, theatrical performances, and iconic fashion sense. What was Cher’s childhood like? Cher had […]
Updated May 14, 2024 at 10:35 a.m. Cate Blanchett was born on this day in 1969. Blanchett is an Australian actress known for her roles in film, television, and theater. She has won multiple awards, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. What are some of Cate Blanchett’s […]
Colombia marks 20 years since police killed Pablo Escobar, who helped define the nation as the global mecca of violence and drug trafficking. It’s a lot to absorb for one man in particular.
MUMBAI – Shilpa Dhar is wearing fake eyelashes, jingling bracelets, and cherry-red nail polish. She tilts her head as she speaks, which makes her jet-black hair twirl around her neck. She smiles because her friends have told her she has a nice smile – so she smiles all the time now. “I have a Kareena […]
LOS ANGELES TIMES, NEW YORK TIMES Worldcrunch News spread over the Christmas holiday that the acting trade had lost two of its most ordinarily recognizable faces, Jack Klugman and Charles Durning. Klugman, who died at the age of 90 on Monday, broke through with supporting movie roles in Hollywood, but was mostly remembered for his […]