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Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him
Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."
'Coal Miner's Daughter' Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
Lady Gaga arrives in Philippines amid protests
Pop singer Lady Gaga arrived in the Philippines on Saturday to cheers from fans and protests from young Christians calling for the cancellation of her upcoming concerts.
'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown speaks in NH
Best-selling author Dan Brown made a rare public appearance in New Hampshire on Friday, saying very little about his next novel other than he's well into the writing process.
Spoleto Festival celebrates Philip Glass' 75th
The Spoleto Festival USA opens its 36th season Friday and among the planned performances is an opera by American composer Philip Glass to commemorate his 75th birthday and his long relationship with the internationally known arts festival.
Gunter Sachs art collection to be auctioned in UK
A modern art collection, including works by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Salvador Dali, will be sold next week in London, Sotheby's said Saturday.
Man pleads not guilty to stalking Mila Kunis
A man charged with stalking Mila Kunis pleaded not guilty Friday to two felony charges and was denied a request to leave jail without having to post bail.
George Clinton, Black Eyed Peas settle song suit
George Clinton and the Black Eyed Peas have settled a lawsuit in which the funk pioneer accused the pop group of using his music without proper permission.
Private family funeral planned for Donna Summer
Donna Summer's funeral will be a private one for family and close friends.
Imprisoned star of 'Reality' impresses at Cannes
The breakout performance at the Cannes Film Festival this year is Aniello Arena's turn as a Naples fishmonger who becomes obsessed with appearing on a "Big Brother"-style TV show in "Reality."
Sales for US print, electronic books up overseas
Sales for U.S. print and electronic books are up overseas, with the digital market increasing fourfold since 2010.
Youths in Philippines protest against Lady Gaga
Christian young people in the Philippines protested Saturday against upcoming concerts by Lady Gaga despite organizers' assurances that her performances would not threaten morality.
Will Smith slaps journalist who tried to kiss him
Hollywood star Will Smith has slapped a male television reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."
Cannes entry 'Paradise: Love' looks at sex tourism
There's sun, sand and sex in Cannes Film Festival entry "Paradise: Love" — and they add up to a grim and unsettling holiday movie.
Youths in Philippines continue Lady Gaga protest
Christian youths in the Philippines are continuing to protest against Lady Gaga's upcoming concerts despite organizers' assurances that her performances will not threaten morality.
Pa. art collection completes controversial move
The Barnes Foundation is no longer the greatest art collection you'll never see.
Disco Queen Donna Summer endured after era faded
the Queen of Disco.
APNewsBreak: Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
In 'Moonrise Kingdom,' Wes Anderson relocates
In Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom," the famously meticulous director takes his fastidiously fashioned world and flings it into the woods.
Kanye West to debut short film at Cannes festival
Kanye West will debut a short film titled "Cruel Summer" at the Cannes Film Festival.
Chaka Khan to perform Houston tribute at Apollo
Grammy award-winning singer Chaka Khan will perform a tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the Apollo Theater's gala and awards ceremony.
Filipino Christian group protests Lady Gaga shows
Scores of Christian youths in the Philippines chanted "Stop the Lady Gaga concerts" at a rally Friday calling for the pop diva's shows here to be canceled despite assurances from authorities that they won't allow nudity and lewd acts.
'American Idol' down to final 2 singers
"American Idol" finalist Joshua Ledet won't be belting it out on this season's final showdown.
Van Halen postpones summer concert dates
Van Halen is postponing some dates on its summer concert tour.
Miss World boss plans Fiji trip after fiasco
The head of the Miss World beauty queen franchise says she plans to travel to Fiji "as soon as possible" to address the problems that turned last month's pageant in the island nation into a fiasco.
Pavarotti manager Herbert Breslin dead at 87
Herbert Breslin, the hard-driving manager who helped propel Luciano Pavarotti to international fame during the 36 years they worked together, has died, his wife said Thursday. He was 87.
Prosecutors charge man with stalking Mila Kunis
Prosecutors have charged a man with stalking Mila Kunis and violating a restraining order that was issued after he broke into a vacant condo owned by the actress.
Struggling CW network offers big schedule revamp
The young CW network is hoping to turn around a year of disappointing ratings by making changes this fall on each of the five nights it broadcasts.
Disco Queen Donna Summer dies at 63
the Queen of Disco.
Spoleto Festival celebrates Philip Glass' 75th
The Spoleto Festival USA opens its 36th season Friday and among the planned performances is an opera by American composer Philip Glass to commemorate his 75th birthday and his long relationship with the internationally known arts festival.
Cannes board brushes off sexism row
The Cannes Film Festival hit back at charges of sexism in its official line-up Saturday, saying it would continue to select pictures based solely on their merits.
Rocker Cave, director Hillcoat slam 'failed' war on drugs
Rocker Nick Cave and director John Hillcoat on Saturday took a swipe at the "failed" war on drugs as they presented their "Lawless" Prohibition-era rural gangster movie at Cannes.
Shock Cannes winner asks for tolerance this time round
A Romanian director who exploded onto the scene five years ago by capturing the Cannes Film Festival's top prize pleaded with critics Saturday to go easy on his latest contender.
Jessica Chastain calls Cannes feminist protest 'silly'
US actress Jessica Chastain, in Cannes for her role in a film vying for the top prize, said a controversy about the lack of female directors in the line-up for the Palme d'Or was pointless.
Casablanca killers in the making captivate Cannes
How a pair of slum kids are turned into killers, by the tiny trials of life as much as by Islamist brainwashing, goes under the microscope in an ambitious Cannes film based on the 2003 Casablanca attacks.
Gunter Sachs art collection to be auctioned in UK
A modern art collection, including works by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Salvador Dali, will be sold next week in London, Sotheby's said Saturday.
Jackie Chan is landing his last punch as an action star, but says he is stepping into retirement having made one of the most important films of his career.
Gael Garcia Bernal's confident 'No'
Gael Garcia Bernal is selling happiness in Cannes.
Lady Gaga arrives in Philippines amid protests
Pop singer Lady Gaga arrived in the Philippines on Saturday to cheers from fans and protests from young Christians calling for the cancellation of her upcoming concerts.
