Locals spend lavishly on home decoration
HE Geng was definitely opposed to his son spending too much money on decorating their new apartment.
It's Abrian Nights at Y.Y's
PUT a Palestinian chef, French maitre d' and Chinese American investor together and what do you get? Ali Y.Y's Arabic/Xinjiang restaurant.
Baby chicken in lotus leaf--a taste of Hangzhou
A POEM in praise of the beauty of West Lake in Hangzhou says, "West Lake, like the ancient beauty Xi Shi, is always attractive, no matter with light or heavy make-up."
Old and young find their forte in piano
WHEREVER you walk in Shanghai, whether it is a clean street in an upscale community or a narrow lane in a rundown neighbourhood, you are likely to hear the sound of piano music.
'Stuart Little' big cheese
Los Angeles--"Stuart Little" continues to be the mouse that roared at the box office, according to industry figures released on Monday.
244 films run for 'best picture'
BEVERLY HILLS--The winner of the 1999 Best Picture Oscar will be chosen from a field of 244 feature-length films, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Monday.
Madonna selling house for security
US pop star Madonna has put her 4 million pound ($6.55 million) London home back on the market because of security fears - just weeks after buying it.
Moreau storms off 'ER' set
LOS ANGELES--French actress Jeanne Moreau who travelled to Los Angeles last week to film five episodes of the highly rated TV drama "ER" has left the programme after storming off the set, Daily Variety reported on Monday. Moreau, one of France's most famous actresses, was to play "Elise," the mother of British doctor Elizabeth Corday (Alex Kingston), in her first major role in a US television series. But the trade journal quoted "sources" who said the French superstar had "many problems" adjusting to the environment of US television. Moreau, 71, left the set last week, "just a few hours after arriving for her first day of work," Variety said. Officials for the Warner Brothers-produced hospital drama refused to confirm the story on Monday. "We don't have any comments on that," ER spokesman Gary Mednick told AFP. Moreau's diverse film career dates back to 1949, starting with "Dernier amour." Since then she has worked with some of the greatest names in cinema, including Luis Bunuel, Orson Welles, and Louis Malle, who wrote his second film, the erotic classic "Les amants" (1959), especially for her. (Agencies via Xinhua)
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