Martha Wainwright not only supported her older brother Rufus on the second night of his "House of Rufus" extravaganza, she promptly upstaged him... more
London, New York, Paris and Milan may be the world's fashion capitals, but sometimes designers crave a more exotic backdrop for their creations. Illen Rowe and Pandora Sykes report from far-flung front rows... more
Marion Cotillard has an Oscar on her mantelpiece, a heart-throb lover and the fashion world at her feet. Where can she go from here, asks Pip Clements... more
Hollywood's new favourite Frenchman has seduced Europe's most beautiful women, played Keira Knightley's lover and directed hit thrillers. But can Guillaume Canet's Gallic charm vanquish Hermione Eyre?... more
As she opens to great acclaim at the Donmar Warehouse, Elena Roger reveals how her Argentinian upbringing made her perfect casting for the role of the tortured French singer... more
As a legend in her own right perhaps Madonna wanted to draw comparisons with France's most famous singer. The Queen of Pop chose to recreate the smoky look of tragic jazz singer Edith Piaf for a Kabbalah fancy dress party. Dripping in diamonds and shrouded in a fur stole the 49 year-old singer's sophisticated look was in stark contrast to that chosen by her husband. Guy Ritchie, 39, opted to dress as cartoon character Asterix - donning a shapeless white tunic, platinum blonde plaits and a Viking helmet with horns... more
Re-released to coincide with awards season, La Vie en Rose provides many reasons to cheer, not least Marion Cotillard's Oscar-winning performance.... more
Keira Knightley's boyfriend may have arrived with a giant bunch of Valentine's Day flowers, but not even that romantic gesture could raise a smile on the star... more
British actresses were sensationally snubbed at the Baftas in favour of an unknown French starlet. Julie Christie and Keira Knightley both lost out in the best actress category to Marion Cotillard, the 32-year-old star of La Vie En Rose about the life of the Parisian singer Edith Piaf... more
Keren Ann has had five unsuccessful albums, but her absorbing gig at the Arts Theatre suggested her appeal may yet transcend international boundaries.
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A stunning performance from Marrion Cotilard lifts La Vie En Rose, a film that leaves us none the wiser about the extraordinary life of France's best loved singer.... more
La Vie En Rose is a biopic of Edith Piaf, the iconic singer who died of drink and drug abuse. Despite its faults, the film left several audience members with tears in their eyes.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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