Maria

‘Maria’ trailer: Angelina Jolie channels the opera legend

Angelina Jolie steps into the shoes of opera legend Maria Callas in the first teaser for "Maria," the newest biopic by renowned director Pablo Larraín. 

Venice Film Fest Day 2: Cate Blanchett and Angelina Jolie steal the spotlight

Both “Disclaimer” star Cate Blanchett and “Maria” star Angelina Jolie made a significant impact on the second day of the 81st Venice Film Festival.

81st Venice Film Festival set to kick off today with star-studded lineup

Every film festival boasts its unique character, its distinct standing in the awards circuit, and varying levels of success over the years. However, the Venice International Film Festival, the world’s oldest of its kind, is about to commence its 81st edition this Wednesday (August 28), establishing itself in a category of its own. This festival has become the premier showcase for the most anticipated studio releases and art films that define the autumn movie season.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to reunite at Venice Film Festival

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are set to make a grand return to the Venice International Film Festival, showcasing their latest films at the 81st edition of the prestigious event. The festival, which will run from August 28 to September 7 in Italy, revealed its star-studded lineup on Tuesday, including Pitt’s “Wolfs” and Jolie’s “Maria”.

Angelina Jolie returns to screen as iconic opera singer Maria

"Maria" will chronicle the tumultuous, beautiful, and tragic narrative of the world's finest female opera singer. The film will focus on her final days in the 1970s in Paris. 

Maria out of Rio

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said Monday it has put back its ruling on the two-year doping ban for Maria Sharapova for two months to September, ruling the tennis superstar out of the Rio Olympics.

Maria Sharapova to miss Olympics after CAS ruling pushed to September

A Court of Arbitration for Sport decision on the two-year doping ban for Maria Sharapova has been put back two months to September, the court said Monday, ruling the tennis superstar out of the Rio Olympics.

Rio 2016 / Maria's return pending CAS decision

Maria Sharapova will be returned to the national Olympic entry list for the 2016 Rio Games in case the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issues a positive ruling on her appeal.

Sharapova lawyer blasts WADA chief over income comment

Maria Sharapova's attorney John Haggerty hit out at World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) head Craig Reedie for comments he made about the Russian tennis star's earnings.

June 8, 2016
June 8, 2016

Serena passes Sharapova

Serena Williams may have been second best at the French Open on Saturday but the American has moved ahead of fellow tennis player Maria Sharapova to top the women's earnings list in sports, according to Forbes Magazine.

May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016

Maria Sharapova may not play again, says Russian official

Former world number one Maria Sharapova may never play again following her failed drugs test, the president of the Russian Tennis Federation says.

September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015

Russia to bury last tsar's heir and daughter next month

Russia plans to finally bury the remains of Tsar Nicholas II's son and heir Alexei and daughter Maria alongside their family in Saint Petersburg.

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