Roger Waters Taking 'The Wall' on the Road
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters will mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s legendary album, The Wall, with The Wall tour—a 35-day solo tour beginning in September.
In a statement on his website, Waters explains why he’s “doing the Wall again now.”
He says, “In some quarters, among the chattering classes, there exists a cynical view that human beings as a collective are incapable of developing more ‘humane’ i.e., kinder, more generous, more cooperative, more empathetic relationships with one another.
I disagree … I feel it is my responsibility as an artist to express my, albeit guarded, optimism, and encourage others to do the same. To quote the great man, ‘You may say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.’” 
Meryl Streep Awarded High Honor
Renowned actress Meryl Streep has been named an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters—the very elite “honor society of 250 architects, composers, artists, and writers.”
Streep has been elected into a special category for Americans of great distinction in the arts whose work falls outside the traditional departments of music (composition), literature and art.
Upon hearing the news, the actress told the Press Association, "I have to say that I was stunned, and when they sent me the roster of people in the academy, I just burst into tears.” 
Kristin Scott-Thomas to Emcee at Cannes
Actor and French national Kristin Scott-Thomas is slated to act as the emcee of the upcoming 63rd Cannes Film Festival.
Scott-Thomas will open the festival introducing Tim Burton and his jury to the stage as well as host the closing ceremonies. This will mark the second time the actress has played this role.
