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Director Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, wearing Amsale, pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ on Monday.
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Director Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, wearing Amsale, pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ on Monday.
Naomi Campbell and Edward Enninful pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘The History of Sound’ at the 78th international film festival in Cannes on Wednesday.
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Naomi Campbell and Edward Enninful pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘The History of Sound’ at the 78th international film festival in Cannes on Wednesday.
Rihanna walked the red carpet with partner A$AP Rocky, who stars in the ‘Highest 2 Lowest’, Rihanna in Alaïa and A$AP Rocky in Saint Laurent.
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Rihanna walked the red carpet with partner A$AP Rocky, who stars in the ‘Highest 2 Lowest’, Rihanna in Alaïa and A$AP Rocky in Saint Laurent.
Sope Dirisu poses for photographers at the photo call for the film ‘My Father’s Shadow’, the first Nigerian film in Cannes’ official selection, on Sunday. Dirisu wears a piece by Nigerian brand Sisiano, which is adorned with handwritten affirmation
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Sope Dirisu poses for photographers at the photo call for the film ‘My Father’s Shadow’, the first Nigerian film in Cannes’ official selection, on Sunday. Dirisu wears a piece by Nigerian brand Sisiano, which is adorned with handwritten affirmations of love.
Jury member Halle Berry poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘The Phoenician Scheme’.
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Jury member Halle Berry poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘The Phoenician Scheme’.
Naomi Campbell dons a cream gown with an asymmetrical neckline.
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Naomi Campbell dons a cream gown with an asymmetrical neckline.
Denzel Washington sandwiched a whirlwind trip to the Cannes Film Festival, in between Broadway performances, for the premiere of Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ on Monday, and was rewarded with a surprise: an honorary Palme d’Or.
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Denzel Washington sandwiched a whirlwind trip to the Cannes Film Festival, in between Broadway performances, for the premiere of Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ on Monday, and was rewarded with a surprise: an honorary Palme d’Or.
Taraji P. Henson walks the red carpet for the premiere of the film ‘The History of Sound’ in Oscar de la Renta.
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Taraji P. Henson walks the red carpet for the premiere of the film ‘The History of Sound’ in Oscar de la Renta.
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Much of the cinema world has descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza holds its 78th edition. Monday brought a pair of surprises thanks to Spike Lee’s latest film, Highest 2 Lowest: an honorary Palme d’Or for Denzel Washington, and Rihanna walking the carpet with partner, A$AP Rocky. Something Extra has the Cannes highlights.