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“Awards are like hemorrhoids. Sooner or later every asshole gets one,” François Ozon, one of France's most prolific director/screenwriters, has noted.

With Frantz, his pacifistic, feminist, and slightly homoerotic chronicling of a post-World War I love affair of sorts opening Stateside this week, he can say that with a smile. After all, this feature has already garnered eleven Cécar nominations, including one for best film, and a dozen more from various international film festivals.

For many folks, that’s no surprise. All they have to hear is that a new Ozon is unspooling at their local art house, and they’re hotfooting it to the ticket booth. Why? Few other directors have the ability to depict the psychosexual permutations of our fellow man better, at times accompanied with an unexpected Hitchcockian twist or a good dose of Almodóvarian tongue-in-cheek perversity.

In his 1996 short, "A Summer Dress," a young gay man,...

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled Wednesday that the women known as the “San Antonio Four” be declared innocent and exonerated after almost 15 years in prison, Ksat 12 News reports.

The story of Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh, Cassandra Rivera and Anna Vasquez – who were convicted in 1997 of attacking Ramirez’s nieces, ages 7 and 9 – was the subject of a recent documentary Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four, that aired on Investigation Discovery.

Rivera was convicted in December 1997 of sexual assault and sentenced to 37 years. Her friends were each sentenced in February 1998 to 15 years. Rivera was then paroled...

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The allegations that arose in 1994 stunned Elizabeth Ramirez.

Police were on the phone, saying her two nieces — then ages 7 and 9 — had accused Ramirez and three of her friends of sexually assaulting them months earlier over a two-day period while Ramirez cared for the young girls at her apartment in San Antonio, Texas.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Ramirez tells People. “I was like, where did they even come up with that? I was like in shock.”

Ramirez, then 19, was a fast-food restaurant worker who’d recently learned she was pregnant. Her friends,...

“Welcome to the Kingdom,” says Khary Payton’s Ezekiel — accompanied by his pet tiger, Shiva — at the top of a new promo for Season 7 of AMC’s The Walking Dead (premiering Sunday, Oct. 23, at 9/8c). And, just like that, we’re not only in the Negan era, we’re also in the Ezekiel era.

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Also included in the action-packed clip is Morgan arguing that he can’t let someone — presumably Carol — “die out there,” then making a pact to keep a secret. Also, we see Tara being what she generally is: an adorable badass.

The longtime team physician for USA Gymnastics - who is accused in a new lawsuit of sexually abusing two former gymnasts - was investigated by Michigan State University's police department in 2014 following an almost identical complaint, but was cleared of any wrongdoing, People learns. A spokesman for the East Lansing school confirms to People that Dr. Larry Nassar was the focus of a police probe two years ago, and university officials temporarily reassigned Nassar during the investigation. "The complaint, filed by a recent female Msu graduate at the time, involved an allegation of abuse during a medical procedure," a spokesman for the school tells People.

“We thought it was going to be a cakewalk.”

“Southwest of Salem” director Deborah S. Esquenazi had planned to end her documentary with the happy exoneration of the San Antonio Four. Unfortunately, the case is still ongoing, despite mounting evidence of injustice.

In 1994, four Latina lesbian women — Elizabeth Ramirez, Cassandra Rivera, Kristie Mayhugh and Anna Vasquez — were wrongfully accused of gang-raping two little girls in San Antonio. The accused were released from prison when one of the girls recanted, and some of the forensic evidence were debunked in 2012 and 2013. The women have yet to be exonerated, though, and their freedoms are still curtailed.

Esquenazi filmed the hearings for ID’s documentary “Southwest of Salem” and felt that the evidence was presented “so meticulously” that the four women’s innocence would be apparent. “But the hours passed, and the judge got more ornery,” she said at the Television Critics Association panel for the film on Monday.

Three new releases hit theaters this weekend as the "official" start of the summer movie season is now just one week away. This year, however, has had more than its share of box office blockbusters ahead of the summer movie season with three films already topping $300 million domestically and a fourth well on its way to doing that same. The fourth film is, of course, Disney's The Jungle Book, which will be unfazed by this week's new offerings as it will maintain the #1 position at the box office for a third straight week in a row. Said new titles vying for a position in the top ten include Warner's comedy Keanu, Open Road's Mother's Day and Gramercy's animated release Ratchet & Clank. Meanwhile, Captain America: Civil War began its international debut just yesterday and is off to a great start, banking $14.9 million from 15 territories, just behind the performance of Avengers: Age of Ultron last year.

Late last year we had reported that model turned actor Sudhanshu Pandey who was contemplating on turning producer with a film titled Farmayish, had alleged that Sanjay Gupta's next with Hrithik Roshan that would be coproduced by Rakesh Roshan had been inspired from his script. Well matters simmered down a bit, after Roshan released a statement stating that since they had not launched any film there was no question of it being similar. However, now we hear that Sudhanshu has registered criminal charges of fraud and theft against Rakesh Roshan and Sanjay Gupta at the Amboli Police station. Further, Pandey's lawyer Rohini Vakil added that apart from this they would also be filing a civil complaint next week. While currently the police are recording statements with the investigation underway. Pandey and Siraj Ahmed, the writer who assisted Pandey on the script, recorded their statements. Whereas Gupta and Roshan have...

Chris Pratt has a very surprising hidden talent.

Though Parks and Recreation star Chris Pratt is set to be a major movie star with his leading man role in the highly anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy, it turns out he has another plan if his career starts to go south.

Hairstylist to the stars!

Video: 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Trailer is 'So Good, It's Criminal'

Pratt recently received plenty of accolades on the "glorious French braid" he did on his wife Anna Faris when he posted it on Instagram, and in a new interview with Redbook magazine, Pratt admits that he's a "pro" and blessed with natural talent when it comes to braiding hair.

"I'd always braid Anna's hair, but I was doing it too tight and it broke in some places. Then I got a French-braid lesson from her mom, and it turns out I'm a pro," he says. "I...

Mumbai, April 3: Post illness, actress Manisha Koirala is eagerly waiting to wear the grease paint and face the camera, but is not ready to do small roles.

"I want to see myself on the screen but it has to be with good script, good actors, and director. I have been getting lot of offers, but they say it's an important role with two scenes. I will not do that and I am not interested."

Manisha, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012, has been cured.

After debuting with "Saudagar" in 1991, the 43-year-old went on to do films like "1942: A Love Story", "Criminal", "Bombay", "Akele Hum Akele Tum", "Gupt:.

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Birthday shoutouts go to Theo James (above), who is 29, Benjamin Bratt is 50, and Liv Ullmann is 75.

Stop teasing us, Jennifer Saunders!

‘Dean Blundell Show’ Suspended By Edge 102.1 After Homophobic On-Air Remarks About Criminal Trial

Why I’m So Excited to Be a Gay Matchmaker on TV

In ratings news, The winter finales of Once Upon A Time and Revenge were both down, with Ouat hitting a new series low.

Zachary Quinto talks about exec. producing the new horror movie Banshee Chapter

The U.S. version of UK series Sirens will make its debut in March. The original featured three Emt’s, one of whom (played by Game Of Thrones‘ Richard Madden) was gay. Will that gay character survive the American reboot? Considering that this version is produced and co-written by Denis Leary … I don’t even want to think about it.

Here’s the Redband trailer for 22 Jump Street.

What’s hitting the fan on The Good Wife? What fresh drama awaits Glee‘s Rachel? Did a Criminal mind cheat? Will Bates Motel open its door to brotherly love? Read on for answers to those questions plus teases from other shows.

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What scoop can you give on the October 27th episode of The Good Wife? –Liz

Um, that it’s amazing. And breakneck-paced. And will basically cause 42 minutes of anxiety. And may lead you to cease breathing for long stretches of time. Aptly titled “Hitting The Fan,...

Held in conjunction with Christie’s, the Sara Charlton Charitable Foundation (Sccf) is hosting In The Name of Honour, a ground-breaking Contemporary art exhibition at One Mayfair exploring violence against women, gender and the female body. Taking place from 19–22 September, the exhibition will open with a special Gala Event on 18 September at One Mayfair.

With one in four women in the UK suffering abuse in their lifetime, and with some 3000 reported cases of honour-based violence each year, there is an urgent need for action. The 18-22 September 2013 will mark an important week as the Sccf launches their gala evening and sale of artworks to raise funds for victims of abuse. The artworks will be on display and open to the public until 22 September, during which time educational days, workshops and artist talks will also take place. Top Criminal Behavioural Analyst Laura Richards is advising the Sccf on its educational programme.

The Battle For The Golden Popcorn Begins!

The nominees are in for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards,”with The Hunger Games and Bridesmaids neck-in-neck with eight nominations each, including the categories “Movie Of The Year,” “Best Cast” and “Breakthrough Performance.” Fans will have the “Power of the Popcorn” in their hands as winner voting opens today, May 1 at 8Am Et/5Am Pt, at MovieAwards.MTV.com and will stay open through Saturday, June 2nd. As in previous years, the category of “Movie Of The Year” will remain an ongoing battle throughout the live show when the 21st annual “2012 MTV Movie Awards” airs live on Sunday, June 3rd at 9pm Et/Pt on MTV from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.

The “2012 MTV Movie Awards” will put the spotlight on one of the most diverse roster of nominated films in years for the show. Featuring a broad array of movies that...

The nominees are in for the 2012 MTV Movie Awards, with The Hunger Games and Bridesmaids neck-in-neck with eight nominations each, including the categories "Movie of the Year," "Best Cast" and "Breakthrough Performance." Fans will have the "Power of the Popcorn" in their hands as winner voting opens today, May 1 at 8Am Et/5Am Pt, at MovieAwards.MTV.com and will stay open through Saturday, June 2nd. As in previous years, the category of "Movie of the Year" will remain an ongoing battle throughout the live show when the 21st annual 2012 MTV Movie Awards airs live on Sunday, June 3rd at 9pm Et/Pt on MTV from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.

The 2012 MTV Movie Awards will put the spotlight on one of the most diverse roster of nominated films in years for the show. Featuring a broad array of movies that resonated with our audience this year, the...

Everett Collection Scene from “A Few Good Men,” 1992, with Jack Nicholson

Last weekend, the remaining soldiers deployed as part of U.S. combat missions in Iraq came home to the welcoming arms of their families. But tens of thousands of American troops remain in the field in Afghanistan. And, as the longest war in our nation’s history continues into the new year, commentators are noting unsettling parallels between the controversial deaths of two soldiers fighting in that campaign — both...

In a civil suit filed on December 12, 2011, by Utv Software Communications, for infringement of registered trade mark, passing off and unfair trade competition, the Delhi High Court late afternoon on Dec 14, 2011, passed an ad-interim injunction against a fake casting agency running under the name of Utv in Noida, Up. Pursuant to a search conducted on the internet by Utv, it was revealed that there was a page displayed on the social networking site Facebook by the name 'Utv Entertainment Media Pvt. Ltd'. Vide a Notice dated 1st December 2011; Utv duly lodged a complaint with Facebook notifying them that the logo appearing on the Facebook page of 'Utv Entertainment Media Pvt. Ltd' is deceptively similar to the registered logo of Utv. On receipt of the complaint, the said platform has discontinued access to the page of 'Utv Entertainment Media Pvt. Ltd'. On December 10, 2011, Utv also filed a Criminal Complaint under sections...

It was an evening of dual celebration for actor, singer and choreographer Ganesh Hegde who celebrated the success of his chart topper album 'Lets Party'. The party was pumping with his foot tapping numbers from the recent past 'Criminal', 'Chammak Challo', 'Mind Blowing girls' and 'Lets Party'! Ganesh seems to be ruling the desi charts with all these huge hits. Another reason for celebration last night was the bringing in of Ganesh's birt...

By Christina Garibaldi

Britney Spears just released the ultra-steamy video for “Criminal,” which stars her boyfriend of over two years, Jason Trawick. The two give us a glimpse into their bedroom behavior in the clip and it got us thinking, what other couples have turned co-stars in music videos? Well, wonder no more, here’s our list!

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, “My Prerogative” (2004)

Jason Trawick wasn’t the first boyfriend Britney teamed up with for a music video. Brit starred alongside then fiance Kevin Federline for the video for “My Prerogative." In the vid, K-Fed’s cameo remains a mystery for most of the clip (even though everyone knows it’s him) as he watches a barely clothed Britney roll around on a bed. The video concludes with the two walking down the aisle and locking lips, which later happened in real life. Yet, after two kids, the two...

Anticipation for Red Chillies’ upcoming Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Ra.One is building every day with details about the film and the video game releasing every passing week. But every true Bollywood fan knows that no film is a true success without chartbusting music! Ra.One is no exception and is looking to make quite an impact in the music scene.

Creative Director of Star Plus, Anil Jha, had a few updates about the launch of Ra.One’s soundtrack, which has Vishal-Shekhar at the helm. ‘Chamak Challo’, which previously was leaked on the Internet in its rough version will be released in its final version on the Ra.One album. The ‘Chamak Challo’ leak itself has already captured many music fans’ hearts with R&B superstar Akon’s impressive Hindi vocals. ‘Chamak Challo’ will sweep the nation soon enough when it comes out on September 12 on Star Plus!

Last week was not so pleasant for actor Vivek Oberoi. The actor and his father Suresh Oberoi received a non-bailable warrant from a metropolitan magistrate court with regard to a bounced cheque worth Rs. 3 crore. Apart from the duo, four members from board of directors and a manager from Oberoi Mutimedia Ltd had also been accused for the same. The complaint had been filed by Jawaharlal Agicha who acquainted with Suresh Oberoi's relative and company's MD Anand Oberoi and its manager Anil Lalwani. Agicha informed that he received only Rs 50,000 in January 2010 via cheque, while another cheque of Rs. 3 crore meant for realisation on October 19, 2010, bounced. In response to the accusation levied on him and his family, Vivek has retaliated by filing a Rs. 25 crore defamation case against the concerned person. Vivek claims that the news being spread is false and is an attempt to defame the name of him and his family.

Last week was not so pleasant for actor Vivek Oberoi. The actor and his father Suresh Oberoi received a non-bailable warrant from a metropolitan magistrate court with regard to a bounced cheque worth Rs. 3 crore. Apart from the duo, four members from board of directors and a manager from Oberoi Mutimedia Ltd had also been accused for the same. The complaint had been filed by Jawaharlal Agicha who acquainted with Suresh Oberoi's relative and company's MD Anand Oberoi and its manager Anil Lalwani. Agicha informed that he received only Rs 50,000 in January 2010 via cheque, while another cheque of Rs. 3 crore meant for realisation on October 19, 2010, bounced. In response to the accusation levied on him and his family, Vivek has retaliated by filing a Rs. 25 crore defamation case against the concerned person. Vivek claims that the news being spread is false and is an attempt to defame the name of him and his family.

By Adam Stewart

We know how hard it is to be a dance music aficionado. You're a huge fan, you love acts like the Swedish House Mafia, but you can't get your paws on any of their signature goodies in your local record store, what with all those imports and one-offs. Well fret not dear friends, as the good folks over at Emi/Virgin Records and the reigning kings of house music themselves have sent over a little care package to us here at MTV News, and in the spirit of giving, we've decided to pass them along to you. Think of it as a belated Christmakwanzahanukah and Happy New Year all at once.

Want this awesome bag of swag? Just upload an original 60-second video to Your.MTV.com that shows us why you are Swedish House Mafia's biggest fan. (Please label all entries "Swedish House Mafia Contest.") Do you have a Shm tattoo?...

From Andy Warhol to 'NCIS,' there are plenty of references we didn't spot the first time.

By James Montgomery and Eric Ditzian

Lady Gaga in her video for "Telephone"

Photo: Interscope

It is perhaps tribute to Lady Gaga's sprawling, spot-the-references "Telephone" video that, even after we published a fairly comprehensive Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet on Friday, there was still enough ephemera left over for a second piece.

Seems there was plenty we missed in our first go-round, so we're back for round two, with special note of thanks to the intrepid readers who pointed out many of the following to us. Without further ado, here's our Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet, Part II. Once again alphabetized and cross-referenced for your perusal.

'Telephone' Cheat Sheet Photos

Blue, Alektra: American porn star. A former Penthouse Pet of the Month with credits to her name like "Housewives Hunting Housewives" and "Tease Before the...

Ah, the first week of the new year. The holiday greetings and gay happy meetings have come to a close, and you're left with a full voicemail box, an overflowing inbox and the sense that the entire world is tilting left, which may indicate that you're still slightly hungover from New Year's Eve or that you have the beginnings of an inner ear infection. The only thing keeping you afloat as you trudge through the longest day of the work year is this: You know she loves you. And tonight, at 8 Et on the CW, Gossip Girl returns.

Because I love you too (though obviously not as much as Gossip Girl does), I've compiled all of the spoilers and speculation about the second half of Season 2 into one post. There are actual, legitimate, confirmed spoilers below. Read at your own risk!

First up, Michelle Trachtenberg will return as Serena's frenemy,...