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American writer Lydia Davis wins Booker International Prize 2013
The fifth Man Booker International Prize has been won by the American writer Lydia Davis, who was chosen from a list of ten finalists including U.R. Ananthamurthy of India, Chinese writer Yan Lianke , Swiss novelist Peter Stammand , French novelist and playwright Marie NDiaye, and the author of the famous “Ice Trilogy”, Vladimir Sorokin.
Davis, who is currently professor of creative writing at the University at Albany in New York state, is best known for her short stories which, according to judge Prof Sir Christopher Ricks, “fling their lithe arms wide to embrace many a kind.”
The other four winners of the £60,000 biennial award are Albanian writer Ismail Kadare (2005), Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe (2007), Canadian short story writer Alice Munro (2009) and English novelist Julian Barnes (2011).
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Davis, who is currently professor of creative writing at the University at Albany in New York state, is best known for her short stories which, according to judge Prof Sir Christopher Ricks, “fling their lithe arms wide to embrace many a kind.”
The other four winners of the £60,000 biennial award are Albanian writer Ismail Kadare (2005), Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe (2007), Canadian short story writer Alice Munro (2009) and English novelist Julian Barnes (2011).
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03:35:14 pm | by |
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Youssou Ndour wins Polar Music Prize
Senegalese singer Youssou Ndour has won this year's Polar Music Prize, Sweden's highest musical honour, which is given for “exceptional achievements in the creation and advancement of music”.
Ndour, who has enjoyed worldwide success with his eclectic music inspired by his modest roots and political beliefs, was described by the jury as being “not just a singer, but a storyteller, poet, singer of praise, entertainer and verbal historian. His voice encompasses an entire continent's history and future, blood and love, dreams and power.”
The prize, which has been awarded since 1992, was founded by Stig Anderson, the publisher, lyricist and manager of Swedish pop group ABBA.
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03:12:58 pm | by |
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Fassbender could star in Macbeth
“Prometheus” star Michael Fassbender has been attached to a new film adaptation of “Macbeth”. It is said the actor will play the doomed Scottish general in Shakespeare's classic, to be produced by “The King's Speech” and “Shame” producers See Saw.
Australian director Justin Kurzel is to direct the film, expected to start shooting later this year. The part of Lady Macbeth is currently being cast.
Fassbender is currently filming “X-Men: Days of Future Past”. The film is a sequel to “X-Men: First Class” and sees him reprise the role of Magneto, played by Sir Ian McKellen in previous X-Men movies.
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Australian director Justin Kurzel is to direct the film, expected to start shooting later this year. The part of Lady Macbeth is currently being cast.
Fassbender is currently filming “X-Men: Days of Future Past”. The film is a sequel to “X-Men: First Class” and sees him reprise the role of Magneto, played by Sir Ian McKellen in previous X-Men movies.
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03:46:54 pm | by |
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Madonna is top earner
Madonna has beaten Bruce Springsteen and Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters to be named the highest-paid musician in 2012.
The 54-year-old singer has topped the annual rundown of the top money-makers for the second time in five years. Her 88-date MDNA world tour, 2012's most successful, helped her take home $34.6m.
The rest of the top 10 included country music veteran Kenny Chesney in fifth, followed by the Dave Matthews Band, country's Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean, and British band Coldplay.
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The 54-year-old singer has topped the annual rundown of the top money-makers for the second time in five years. Her 88-date MDNA world tour, 2012's most successful, helped her take home $34.6m.
The rest of the top 10 included country music veteran Kenny Chesney in fifth, followed by the Dave Matthews Band, country's Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean, and British band Coldplay.
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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2012
No performer is better suited for rocking the crowd at Victoria's Secret's annual celebration of eye-catching, barely there fashions than the unapologetically sexy Rihanna.
Eight minutes into the broadcast, the Bajan bombshell, clad in a black strapless dress accentuated by a garter belt and pearl sunglasses, set the tone for the show, performing her breakout hit "Diamonds," from her album Unapologetic.
While the "Love Song" stalked the stage, a parade of scantily clad supermodels strutted down the runway, in the latest and sexiest Victoria's Secrets lingerie.
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