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'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian ​Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu ​won the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or ‌top ​prize for the second time on Saturday with his Norwegian-set drama that explores clashing cultures, "Fjord." This year's jury president, South Korean director Park Chan-wook, praised the film for helping ‌shed light on understanding different views "in an artistically magnificent manner."

As Stephen Colbert exits 'The Late Show,' podcasts have the last laugh

Stephen Colbert's sign-off as the host of the CBS "The Late Show" may signal the end of a historic TV franchise, but the late-night tradition ‌is far from dead. Comedy is booming on podcasts, where former late-night hosts like Conan O'Brien, Chelsea Handler and Samantha ‌Bee have all found second acts. They're joined by established comedians like Amy Poehler, stand-up acts like Theo Von, and emerging stars like Kareem Rahma, whose celebrity interviews on the New York City subway have captured widespread attention.

Grief drama 'Everytime' wins Un Certain Regard competition at Cannes

Austrian director Sandra Wollner ⁠won ​the Cannes Film Festival's second-tier Un ⁠Certain Regard selection on Friday with her understated family drama about grief, "Everytime." While less globally famous than the main Competition section, winning or even being ⁠selected for Un Certain Regard is a meaningful career boost.

Penelope Cruz says message mattered more than screen time in 'The Black Ball'

Penelope ​Cruz wanted to be in Cannes Film Festival entry "The Black Ball" no matter how small the role ⁠because she felt the ambitious gay epic about Spanish history could have an important impact on younger people, she said on Friday. "My decisions aren't based ⁠on ​how many minutes my character will be on screen; it's about being part of something, wanting to be part of something that matters to you," the Oscar-winning Spanish actor told journalists after the premiere the night before.

Who will win ⁠the 2026 Cannes Film Festival's top prize?

With Hollywood studios largely absent, this year's Cannes Film Festival leaned into its ⁠indie roots, with no clear ⁠Palme d'Or frontrunner emerging from a strong field of arthouse directors ahead of Saturday's closing ceremony. The nine-member jury led by South Korean director Park Chan-wook must choose one of 22 films ‌from Cannes veterans, ‌including Spain's Pedro Almodovar, Iran's Asghar Farhadi and Romania's Cristian Mungiu, ​for the festival's top award.

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