Bye Bye Africa, which received a jury mention at the Venice Film Fest, is considered to be the first feature from Chad.
Death in Hollywood: Osbourne–Sabbath Frontman, Heavy Metal Legend, Dies at 76
July 22, 2025 by
“Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way.”
Directors: Hermanus, Oliver–South African, Gay Filmmaker (1983
July 21, 2025 by
The film won the 2011 Queer Palm Award for best picture, and Hermanus won the 2012 South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Director.
Death in Hollywood: Warner, Malcolm-Jamal–Star of “The Cosby Show” Dies at 54 (Drowning)
July 21, 2025 by
Warner was on a family vacation in Costa Rica and drowned while swimming.
Death in Hollywood: Francis, Connie–Iconic Singer (“Where the Boys Are”) Dies at 87
July 17, 2025 by
Connie Francis, the iconic pop singer of ’50s and ’60s classics like “Stupid Cupid,” “Where the Boys Are” and the recently TikTok viral “Pretty Little Baby,” has died. She was 87.
