French Oscars academy board resigns after Polanksi row The entire board of the Cesar Academy, which awards France's equivalent of the Oscars, resigned Thursday just two weeks ahead of its gala ceremony after more than 200 actors, producers, directors and movie personalities demanded "profound reform".

French film personalities demand change at French Oscars More than 200 actors, producers, directors and movie personalities on Tuesday demanded "profound reform" of France's equivalent of the Oscars executive, the Cesar Academy, which they accused of being out of touch.

Alanis Morissette drops new song, announces ‘Jagged Little Pill’ tour Alanis Morissette, the feminist rocker whose hits in the 1990s voiced the angst of a generation, on Monday released new music off her upcoming album – her first in eight years – and announced a 2020 tour.

MEPs narrowly elect von der Leyen to EU top job MEPs narrowly elect von der Leyen to EU top job

France open debate on femicide, domestic violence in September The French government will in September begin a major consultation on domestic violence in order to stamp out gender-based murder and violence against women, a minister said on Sunday.

Singers Solange and Lisa star in Paris fashion week's finale The curtain came down on Paris men's fashion on Sunday with two high-concept shows that had walk-on roles for Solange and K-pop sensation Lisa.

Swiss women to march for equal pay Women across Switzerland are set to walk off the job and into the streets Friday to demand wage parity, nearly three decades after staging the country's first nationwide strike for equal pay.

Barbie will soon be 60 -- and is still going strong

She is turning 60 this year and still doesn’t have a single wrinkle. Blonde or brunette, slender or curvy, black or white, princess or president, Barbie is a forever favourite for young girls, even if she has caused controversy over the years.

Captain Marvel, a superhero with girl power to spare

Iron Man, Thor, Captain America: scores of Marvel movies had superheroes taking turns to save the world on the big screen before a woman finally captured a leading role in the comic franchise's films.

Slimane goes super skinny in Paris Celine men’s debut

Paris men's fashion week finished late Sunday with superstar designer Hedi Slimane's first menswear collection for Celine, which has up to now only dressed women.