http://www.mynorthwest.com MyNorthwest.com delivers up-to-the-minute local news and information for Seattle and the greater Puget Sound area. en-us 15 144 21 http://www.mynorthwest.com http://www.mynorthwest.com/img/lg_mynw_144x21.gif http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=82&sid=683037 Associated press CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. Thu, 24 May 2012 09:27:16 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=82&sid=683007 AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Josh Brolin thought he was just being goofy when he launched into a Tommy Lee Jones impersonation on a night out with the Coen brothers and their pal Barry Sonnenfeld. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:48:14 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=82&sid=682988 Associated Press Cannes, France (AP) - Kylie Minogue dazzled in Dolce & Gabbana gold on the Cannes red carpet. There was one problem _ she didnt have any pockets. The Australian singer attended the world premiere of "Holy Motors" Wednesday _ a surreal movie that sees her return to acting. Minogue walked up the famous Palais steps in a glittering floor length metallic gown. The former soap star loved the experience, but missed being able to contact her friends and family. Minogue says: "I would have liked to have had my phone last night, straight afterwards, so I could call home, call my boyfriend and say, `oh my God, that was amazing _ but no, I didnt have my phone." In "Holy Motors," which is directed by Leos Carax, Minogue plays an old flame of the central character. (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:34:34 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=82&sid=678828 Associated Press CANNES, France (AP) - Kanye West showed off his short film and his celebrity girlfriend _ TV reality star Kim Kardashian _ in Cannes, the only place for anyone famous to be this week. The American rapper walked hand-in-hand with Kardashian at the launch of "Cruel Summer" on Wednesday night. The couple didnt stop to talk to media but some of the cast revealed what it was like to work on the art project. Described as an "immersive seven-screen experience," "Cruel Summer" is a love story set in the Middle East and inspired by Wests new "G.O.O.D" album. Lebanese actress Razan Jammal says West is "an amazing person" to work with. "To be honest I was really, really surprised, hes so professional. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:10:23 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=82&sid=682708 Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Struggling but deserving designers will get a chance to show work inspired by the creativity and history of South Africas most famous township in Sowetos first fashion week opening Thursday. The township on Johannesburgs southwestern edge was the natural place for a show for new designers, said 23-year-old entrepreneur and Soweto Fashion Week organizer Stephen Manzini. "You walk around Soweto, you see creativity everywhere," Manzini said. Manzini didnt ask designers to show extensive collections or charge them take part, unlike the countrys more established fashion weeks. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:06:58 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=82&sid=682914 Associated Press CANNES, France (AP) - As the credits rolled on the first Cannes Film Festival screening of Mexican director Carlos Reygadas new film, someone in the audience shouted out "Viva Bunuel!" The reference to surrealist cinema icon Luis Bunuel was apt. Thu, 24 May 2012 08:05:45 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=82&sid=682572 Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) - Lady Gaga wants to go shopping in Bangkok _ for a fake Rolex. The singer made the comment to her 24 million Twitter followers, sparking an online uproar Thursday in Thailand where some fans called it offensive, insulting and bad for the countrys image. Its the latest publicity-making turn of events as "The Born This Way Ball" travels through Asia. Lady Gagas provocative lyrics and costumes have angered Christian groups in South Korea and the Philippines and Islamists in Indonesia, where the show may be banned. Now she is stirring nationalist fervor in Thailand, where people tend to get upset when the countrys seedy underworld is highlighted by outsiders. "We are more civilized than you think," tweeted Thai DJ Surahit Siamwalla, who has a ticket to Fridays show in Bangkok but said he plans to boycott. "She came to our home, but instead of admiring us she insulted us," said a commentator on popular Thai web board pantip.com. Lady Gaga posted her tweet shortly after her private jet arrived Wednesday night: "I just landed in Bangkok baby! Ready for 50,000 screaming Thai monsters. Thu, 24 May 2012 07:44:57 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=82&sid=682927 Associated Press CANNES, France (AP) - Theres definitely an Indian vibe at Cannes this year - something Sonam Kapoor is proud of. The Indian actress, and daughter of star Anil Kapoor, has been enjoying the French film festival for several days. Speaking at the LOreal and Chopard rooftop party on Wednesday night, Kapoor said: "I love cinema so much and I think most of India does as well, and its really nice that people around the world are appreciating the Indian community has been growing so much." The Indian films at the festival include Ashim Ahluwalias "Miss Lovely," which premiered Thursday in the Un Certain Regard section, and the epic "The Gangs of Wasseypur," which showed in the Directors Fortnight category. Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also is attending the festival. (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. Thu, 24 May 2012 07:27:53 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=82&sid=682873 Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - Shirley Manson still remembers the words of wisdom Bono gave her about keeping a band intact for the long haul. "Split the money. Thu, 24 May 2012 06:52:50 PST http://www.mynorthwest.com?nid=82&sid=682772 Associated Press CANNES, France (AP) - Zac Efron felt uncomfortable filming his revealing role "The Paperboy" _ and he says thats the way he wanted it. The "High School Musical" actor has moved into decidedly grown-up territory with the film by "Precious" director Lee Daniels, which screened Thursday at the Cannes Film Festival. Its a swampy slice of Southern gothic set in the 1960s, with Efron as an aspiring writer helping his journalist brother (Matthew McConaughey) investigate a possible miscarriage of justice. Thu, 24 May 2012 06:40:55 PST