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Greek News
Vassy Opens Up About New Tiesto Track and IDMA Nomination
Greek-Australian singer Vassy has seen her career skyrocket over the past year as one of the rising stars of electronic dance music (EDM), and now she is about to release a new track with top international DJ Tiesto!
The new song "Secrets"...
Art
Academy of Athens Awards Writers, Historians, Musicians, Scientists
The Academy of Athens awarded writers, poets, musicians, historians and painters for their outstanding work for 2014 and lifetime achievements in a ceremony on Friday.
The literature award was given to Marti Lambrou for her book "With the Handbrake Off." Best...
Greek News
Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Receives Industry Tribute at Gotham Awards
Ted Sarandos, the Greek-American Chief Content Officer of Netflix, was honored today with an industry tribute at the prestigious 2014 Gotham Independent Film Awards. The Gotham Awards ceremony, which traditionally kicks off the Oscar season, took place at Cipriani Wall...
Greek News
Betty White, Tina Fey, Theo James Up for People’s Choice Awards Nominations
Voting has begun for potential nominees in the 2015 People's Choice Awards. The annual event lets fans pick their faves in television, film, and music.
This year's potential nominees include a few celebrities of Greek descent. Betty White is up for...
Hollywood
2014 Emmy Nominations: Galifianakis, Fey Make the List
Nominations for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards were released earlier this morning. Among the celebrities of Greek descent nominated are Zach Galifianakis, Chris Diamantopoulos, Tina Fey and Betty White.
The Primetime Emmy Awards air live Aug. 25 on NBC at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
Here's a...
Art
‘Little England’ Wins Golden Goblet in Shanghai Film Festival
The latest film of acclaimed Greek director Pantelis Voulgaris, “Little England,” triumphed at the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival, competing among 14 films for the festival’s top award. The Greek film won the Golden Goblet for best feature film, best...
Hollywood
Phedon Papamichael, ‘Nebraska’ Nominated for BAFTA Awards
BAFTA nominations are out, and Alexander Payne's "Nebraska" has scored three nods.
The British Academy announced nominations today for their annual awards, which will be held on February 16 in London. "Nebraska," directed by Alexander Payne, picked up a Best...
Culture
Athens Academy Hands Out its 2013 Awards
The Academy of Athens, during its annual celebratory meeting which took place on Friday, handed out awards and praises from the Institute for 2013. The meeting began with a speech from the President of the Academy of Athens, Spiros Evangelatos,...
events
Sports Journalist Association Honors Top Athletes of 2013
The Panhellenic Sports Journalist Association (PSAT) held a ceremony on Monday evening at the Peace and Friendship stadium in Piraeus to honor the top Greek athletes for 2013.
Recently, the national football team was qualified for the 2014 World Cup...
Hollywood
Golden Globes Nominations Announced; Payne’s ‘Nebraska’ Scores Big
The nominees for the 71st Annual Golden Globes were officially unveiled during a ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel this morning.
Alexander Payne scored a Best Director nomination for "Nebraska." The film was also nominated for Best Motion Picture...