Richard Gere

Japan's ever-faithful dog turns 100

In the hurly-burly outside one of Tokyo's main train stations stands a statue of a dog whose true story of loyalty has made him a beloved mascot for generations.

Hachiko, whose birth centenary is this week, belonged to university professor Hidesaburo Ueno. The faithful hound would wait at Shibuya station for his master to come home every day.

10 Celebs Who Were Banned in China

When you're a star, all  doors for you are open, right? Not really. 

China is among the more conservative countries in the world. There is no good opinion  for sexy toilets and dances at concerts. That's why some of the world's most famous celebrities have "won" a ban on stepping into the country. Here's who they are:

 

Star-packed Berlin film fest promises laughs in dark times

Penelope Cruz, Hugh Jackman, Catherine Deneuve, Richard Gere and Robert Pattinson are among the high-wattage stars due on the red carpet at the Berlin film festival, organizers said on Jan. 31 as they revealed the lineup.

The 67th Berlinale is the first major cinema showcase in Europe each year and presents nearly 400 productions from around the world.