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$2.6 mn necklace spirited away at Cannes Film Festival

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:52:38 -0400

CANNES - A second suspected jewellery heist was reported at the Cannes Film Festival, with a single necklace by Swiss jeweller De Grisogono worth nearly $2.6 million reported missing. In the case of the first gem loot at the Cannes Film Festival, thieves literally tore out a safe filled with roughly $1 million-worth of jewels from a hotel room. The second time around the event took place at ...

Board approves News Corp split into two entities

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:56:04 -0400

WASHINGTON - Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation Friday announced the planned separation of the $76-billion conglomerate into two distinct publicly traded companies, with one to be renamed 21st Century Fox and the publishing firm to retain the News Corp brand. The split has been formally approved by the Board of Directors. The Company announced appointments to the Boards of Directors of both ...

Amanda Bynes doesnt need rehab say parents

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:20:01 -0400

Hollywood actress Amanda Bynes, who was arrested for drug possession, does not need to go to a rehabilitation centre, according to her parents. Her mother Lynn and father Rick want her to seek treatment at a psychiatric hospital instead, reports contactmusic.com. "Amanda has been clearly using drugs, yes, including marijuana, but that is just the symptom. The fact is Amanda suffers from severe ...

Winona Ryder feels shoes define character

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:00:01 -0400

Hollywood actress Winona Ryder believes that a woman's choice of dressing, especially footwear, speaks volumes about her personality. "What you wear - and it always starts with your shoes - determines what kind of character you are," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Ryder as saying. "A woman who wears high heels carries herself very different to a girl who wears sneakers or sandals. It really helps ...

Mariah Careys dress splits

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:50:01 -0400

Singer Mariah Carey suffered a wardrobe malfunction while chatting with a TV host, but she carried on with the show despite it. During her appearance on the show, she blurted out "my dress just popped", and quickly placed her hands over her chest to cover her bosom, reports thesun.co.uk. Soon, she was helped to zip it back. She checked the label and said: "I love you, Donatella (Versace), but ...

Ive been offered work in exchange for sexual favours says Myleene Klass

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:40:03 -0400

UK singer Myleene Klass has said that sleaze is rife in show business. The 35-year-old pianist told the Mirror that in her opinion, there is not a single person in the entertainment industry who has not come across casting couch. She said that she hears stories all the time and since she's a boss now it happens less to her, but people still say sleazy things to her. Klass said that in this ...

MJ was dubbed the freak by gig comeback bosses

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:20:03 -0400

Michael Jackson was called "the freak" by concert comeback bosses, it has been revealed. The late singer's mum Katherine heard how AEG Live's Ted Fikre mocked the star in emails, the Daily star reported. An LA court was told that another boss at the firm, which was organising his world tour, referred to the King Of Pop as "creepy". Months before Jackson's death in June 2009, the exchange ...

Katy Perry thinks R-Patz deserves someone better than K-Stew

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:50:03 -0400

Katy Perry has reportedly encouraged Robert Pattinson to break-up with Kristen Stewart as the singer believes that he deserves a better girlfriend than her. The handsome hunk recently split with his former 'Twilight Saga' co-star after a four year relationship, as his pals, including the 'Wide Awake' hit maker, supposedly told him that he deserves better, Contactmusic reported. A source ...

Mariah Carey bursts out of dress on GMA

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:00:02 -0400

Mariah Carey suffered a wardrobe malfunction when her dress popped open on stage during the 'Good Morning America's' Summer Concert Series in Central Park on Saturday morning. The back of the singer's skin tight pink dress popped open while she was being interviewed by the show's host, Lara Spencer, the New York Post reported. She blurted out "my dress just popped" and quickly placed her hands ...

Whose cat is beautiful Chechen leader vs TV celebrity

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:10:02 -0400

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov entered into a bizarre public row with a Russian socialite over whose cat was the "most beautiful". "Dear friends! Me and Tina Kandelaki are having an argument over whose cat is more beautiful. I think it's mine. What do you think?" Kadyrov tweeted. Kadyrov also posted a photo of his white cat, Zazulya, on Instagram. "Tina Kandelaki is a friend, but the truth is ...

Brad Pitt follows Gwyneth Paltrows dads advice

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:50:02 -0400

Hollywood star Brad Pitt follows his former fiancee Gwyneth Paltrow's father advice on remaining grounded. Pitt was romantically involved with Paltrow in the mid-1990s, and the couple was briefly engaged before splitting in 1997. And that's when he learnt some life lessons from her father, late director Bruce Paltrow. Despite 15 years, a marriage to Jennifer Aniston, and raising six kids with ...

Beyonce creates fashion range for website

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:50:02 -0400

Singer Beyonce Knowles has created her own fashion range named Beyonce Boutique for a fashion rental website. She has come up with designs for Rent the Runway, which lets people hire designer wear at an affordable price. "Making women feel confident and beautiful is something I've always been passionate about. That's why joining forces with Rent the Runway was so organic," femalefirst.co.uk ...

Perry strikes romance with agent

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:10:02 -0400

Singer Katy Perry, who has been single since splitting from John Mayer earlier this year, is said to have struck up a romance with her agent Michael Kives. "Katy and Michael have been hooking up. They were friends first, but Katy leaned on Michael for emotional support after her break-up with John," a source told America's Star magazine, reports thesun.co.uk. Perry, 28, has been friends with ...

First look of D-Day movie unveiled in Mumbai

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:40:03 -0400

The first look of Nikhil Adwaini's movie 'D-Day' was revealed in the entertainment capital Mumbai. Lead actors, Irfan Khan, Arjun Rampal, Rishi Kapoor and Huma Qureshi graced the occasion with their presence. Talking on the occasion, filmmaker Advani clarified the reason for choosing this controversial subject for the film. "I am particularly obsessed with the fact that I was 21 years old ...

Psys look-alike dupes stars at Cannes

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:40:02 -0400

A look alike of the Korean star 'Psy' had a gala time with top Hollywood celebrities at Cannes. The fake PSY partied with stars such as Naomie Harris and Adrien Brody at a party thrown by luxury jeweller- Chopard, the Sun reported. The man also tried his hands at DJ decks at an event hosted by a Russian oil-magnate and where big names including Trance beauty Rosario Dawson were present. A ...

No hatred between Mayers former girlfriends

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:20:03 -0400

There's no ill-will between singer John Mayer's former girlfriends Taylor Swift and Katy Perry. Swift dated Mayer from 2009 to 2010 while Perry has been in an off-and-on relationship with him since last year, reports entertainmentwise.com Indeed, Swift and Perry's friendship was on display on social networking platform Twitter. Perry changed the lyrics of Swift's song "I knew you were trouble" ...

Survey reveals parents pay €15k to child minders

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:45:25 -0400

According to a new survey parents are paying as much as EUR15,000 a year to child minders.A report complied by the Irish Independent reveals the extent of the burden on Irish families to meet childcare costs.The findings shows the cost of childcare is forcing many women to give up their jobs or work part-time.The survey outlines the wide variation in fees charged across the country with parents ...

Female suicide bomber injures 11 in Russian region of Dagestan

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:21:37 -0400

MAKHACHKALA, Russia - A female suicide bomber injured at least 11 police officers and civilians, including two children, in the southern Russian region of Dagestan on Saturday, police said. Police spokesman Vyacheslav Gasanov said the bomber blew herself up in the central square in the provincial capital, Makhachkala. He did not give details about the injured children. Since 2000, at least two ...

Legal advice taken over putter ban

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:58:01 -0400

Masters champion Adam Scott is among nine players taking legal advice over the ban on anchored putters.The R&A and USGA confirmed on Tuesday that the ban will come into effect from January 1, 2016, with Rule 14-1b approved after consideration of comments and suggestions made during the 90-day consultation process.South Africa's Tim Clark said he was among "a fair number" of ...

Dettori hoping for swift resolution

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:58:01 -0400

Frankie Dettori is hoping to get clearance early next week from the French authorities to return to race-riding after his six-month worldwide ban.The 42-year-old was back home on Friday after spending the previous two days trying to sort out an issue with France Galop, with the aim of returning to the saddle in time for the Investec Derby meeting at Epsom.Dettori had planned to be back in action ...

Owner says there was no reason to enclose tiger who killed zoo keeper

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:58:00 -0400

In the UK, the owner of an animal park where a zoo keeper was mauled to death by a tiger said that she had "no reason" to be in its enclosure.Sarah McClay died from her injuries after being attacked at South Lakes Wild Animal Park, in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, yesterday ...

Cameron Diaz brushes up on her politics to find love

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:58:00 -0400

Cameron Diaz is reading up on politics in order to find a man.The 'Gambit' actress has enlisted the help of workout video guru Jane Fonda to help her find love, and the elder star has suggested she brushes up her intellectual abilities to broaden her chances of finding a new boyfriend.A source said: "Cameron's tired of playing the airhead blonde and wants to take the next step ...

Pupils and teacher burned to death

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:58:00 -0400

Police have said that a teacher was among the 17 burned to death in eastern Pakistan when a minibus taking children to school suddenly caught fire.Police earlier said that all 17 who died in the Saturday morning blaze in Gujrat, about 120 miles northwest of Islamabad, were children aged between 6 and 12.Officer Ijaz Ahmad said a short-circuit next to a leaking petrol tank started the blaze. ...

Chris Brown names puppy X

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:57:59 -0400

Chris Brown has renamed his new puppy after his new album 'X'.The 'Fine China' singer - who debuted his 13-week old English bulldog earlier this week - has decided to change the dog's name from Chief to X.The 24-year-old singer revealed his pet's new name in a video posted on his website on Friday, saying: "Right now I'm just chilling with this little guy. ...

Bynes parents do not think rehab is a solution

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:57:59 -0400

Amanda Bynes' parents do not think she needs to go to rehab.The 'She's The Man' star - who was charged with attempted evidence tampering, reckless endangerment and marijuana possession in court on Friday after police received a report of a disorderly person and arrested her at her New York City apartment on Thursday - is being encouraged by her concerned parents Rick and Lynn ...

Ora feels like a proper adult

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:57:59 -0400

Rita Ora finally feels like a "proper adult".The 22-year-old singer - who is believed to be dating Calvin Harris - recently splashed out on a new house for her parents, and says moving into the property market has stopped her feeling like a child.She said: "I signed the contract to buy my mum and dad their first house yesterday, so now I'm officially a homeowner, like a proper ...

ISPCC to highlight day of remembrance for missing children

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:34:19 -0400

A day of remembrance and solidarity for missing children across the world will take place today with events being held here in Ireland.The ISPCC will highlight 'International Missing Children's Day' by placing a focus on the needs of families who have not been able to locate their loved ones.22 countries across Europe operate a missing child hotline to assist families who find ...

Anti-Muslim abuse increases after Woolwich murder

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:34:18 -0400

In the UK, it is feared the murder of soldier Lee Rigby has provoked an increase in anti-Muslim abuse.The organisation 'Faith Matters' said that 150 incidents have been reported in the last few days - where as they normally receive between four and six reports each day.The incidents include attacks on mosques, racial abuse and comments made on social media."There has been a ...

Westwood in confident mood

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:10:34 -0400

Lee Westwood believes he is the man to watch in today's third round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth as he seeks the 41st win of his career.While Ryder Cup team-mates Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter and defending champion Luke Donald missed the halfway cut, Westwood found himself three off the lead held by another Medinah colleague Francesco Molinari.Molinari's second ...

Queues form as One D tickets go on sale

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:42:59 -0400

Tickets for One Direction's 'Where We Are Tour' go on sale at 10am this morning.The bands 2014 gigs- include a homecoming date for Niall Horan at Croke Park on Saturday May 24 2014.Eager fans have been queuing since the early hours at Ticketmaster outlets to ensure they get their hands on ...

Protests against property tax to continue ahead of deadline

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:42:59 -0400

A series of car cavalcades and rallies are taking place in Dublin and around the country this weekend in protest against the property tax.It comes just a few days ahead of next Tuesday's deadline to pay the charge.Revenue officials say over 1.1 million homeowners have filed their returns, and that anyone still wishing to do so can log on to www.revenue.ie.However, the Campaign Against Home ...

Breakthrough technology for children with autism showcased in Westmeath

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:42:58 -0400

An information day on new learning software for children with autism will take place in Westmeath today.The breakthrough technology teaches children with the condition to learn through pictures rather than words.The internet based learning experience is supported by Disney Pixar and Adobe.Enda Dodd developed the new software - he explains why its so important:"I think that any parent that ...

Brave New Films AFL-CIO and SEIU Team Up With Brave New Films to Tell Public That Multimillionaire John McCain Is the Real Elitist

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 -0400

AFL-CIO and SEIU Team Up With Brave New Films to Tell Public That Multimillionaire John McCain Is the Real Elitist LOS ANGELES - August 18 - This morning, Brave New Films will distribute to its list of 500,000 people a new online video meant to bring attention to John McCain's exorbitant personal wealth. 'McCain's Mansions: The Real Elitist' makes the case that ...

The hottest French films of 2013

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:20:57 -0400

Jeune Et Jolie , or Young And Beautiful, by Franois Ozon, the story of a young woman's sexual awakening. Perhaps only French cinema could get away with this trope, but the performance by ...

Katy encourages Pattinson to make the break

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:18:41 -0400

Katy Perry allegedly encouraged Robert Pattinson to break up with Kristen Stewart.The 27-year-old British actor dumped his former 'Twilight Saga' co-star - who had a brief fling with married director Rupert Sanders last summer - recently after more than four years together because his friends, including the 'Firework' singer, reportedly told him that he deserves better.A ...

ASTI and TUI not satisfied with Haddington deal

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:18:40 -0400

Two of the country's largest teachers' unions said that they do not believe the new public sector pay deal is enough of an improvement on Croke Park II.In a statement last night, the ASTI and the TUI said they still believe it is possible to reach an agreement if talks resume.That is despite the Finance Minister's warning that there will be no further negotiations - and that the ...

Man in custody after €1.7m drugs seizure in Dublin

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:18:40 -0400

A man remains in Garda custody this morning in connection with a EUR1.7m drugs haul on Dublin's northside.The 36-year-old man was arrested after garda searched a house on The Strand, Donabate on Thursday and recovered almost EUR1m worth of ecstasy tablets and EUR700,000 in cannabis herb.The man is being questioned at Mountjoy Garda ...

Marines killed by militants

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:55:29 -0400

At least seven marines and four Abu Sayyaf militants have been killed in a clash amid an offensive against al Qaida-linked gunmen accused of carrying out recent kidnappings in the country's south, Philippine military officials said.Military spokesman Brigadier General Domingo Tutaan said nine other marines and about 10 Abu Sayyaf fighters were wounded in the gun battle today in Tugas village ...

Woolwich murder suspect asked to work for MI5

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:55:29 -0400

In the UK, it has been claimed that one of the Woolwich murder suspects was asked to work for MI5.During a TV interview, a friend of Michael Adebolajo said the suspect was approached by the security service.The BBC has said that Abu Nusaybah was arrested shortly after the interview on their Newsnight ...

Jimmy Fallon Unleashes Epic Game of Thrones Parody

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:29:24 -0400

In the short, Fallon plays an Eddard Stark sort of character, and is forced to discipline a member of the writers Late Night’s Watch for writing hacky jokes and defend his Iron Desk from a Joffrey-esque usurper. We don’t want to spoil too much, but sufficed to, say has a rather interesting take on Daenerys and Drago. Watch until the end for a pair of special ...

Cheap Wicked Tickets SuperbTicketsOnline.com Announces Reduced Pricing On Tickets For Broadway Production At Gershwin Theatre Wicked tickets are available at SuperbTicketsOnline.com that have been reduced in price for Broadway showings at New York039

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:41:50 -0400

MILWAUKEE, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The hugely popular musical had a San Francisco tryout in 2003 and had its official opening there at the Curran Theatre. On Broadway, it opened at Gershwin Theatre on October 30, where it is still playing today. Touring productions are occurring at different locations across the U.S. and elsewhere. SuperbTicketsOnline.com has reduced the prices of ...

Spotlight shifts to Srinivasan

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:39:49 -0400

arrest of Gurunath Meiyappan , the head of the Chennai Super Kings franchise, has turned the spotlight on to his father-in-law N Srinivasan, the BCCI president and managing director of India Cements, the franchise owner. It is not yet clear what Srinivasan's plans are - his immediate response to the news of Gurunath's arrest was to say he would not resign - but there appears to be a ...

Review SPCO has a bittersweet homecoming with music to match

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:17:31 -0400

Matthias Pintscher It felt a lot like both hello and goodbye at St. Paul's Ordway Center on Friday night. The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra played the first post-lockout concert at its home hall after two weekends at Neighborhood Series venues, and the musicians received an enthusiastic ovation when they took the stage. But some sadness crept in with the realization that some of the musicians ...

Celebrity birthdays on May 25

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:35:34 -0400

Celebrity birthdays on May 25 Actor Ian McKellen is 74. Actress-singer Leslie Uggams is 70. Actress Karen Valentine is 66. Actress Patti D’Arbanville (“New York Undercover”) is 62. Actress Connie Sellecca is 58. Actor-comedian Mike Myers is 50. Actress Anne Heche is 44. Actresses Sidney and Lindsay Greenbush (“Little House on the Prairie”) are 43. Actor Jamie ...

Cheer up youre in Cannes This years movies have lots of things going for them but a cheery view of humanity is not one of them

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:33:16 -0400

You couldn't say Cannes film festival wasn't fun. Who wouldn't want to sit in the Lumire Theatre after a screening of Nicolas Winding Refn's flamboyantly violent Only God Forgives - of which I greatly approved - while one half of the auditorium cheers and the other boos? Normally you have to attend professional "wrestling" to encounter that level of audience ...

Audra McDonald Releases New Album Appears In Nationally Televised Solo Concert

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:31:38 -0400

televised concert , featuring selections from the album, on PBS' Live from Lincoln Center. She talked recently at the New York office of Nonesuch, her recording company, about her work, influences and ...

Lebanese singer Razan introduces dubstep to the Arab World with new video

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:27:10 -0400

Who would have thought that scandalous Razan would be the one introducing dubstep to the Arab world? The Lebanese bombshell Razan Moghrabi had been trying to lay low ...

Georges Moustaki French Singer and Songwriter Dies at 79

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:17:30 -0400

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Leonardo DiCaprio Surrounded by Hot Women on Yacht in Cannes—See the Pic

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:13:19 -0400

soaked up the sun on the French Riviera during the Cannes Film Festival last week, appearing to be quite relaxed while surrounded by a bevy of bikini-clad women on Phillip ...

Cannes Hollywood Gives Back at Star-Filled AmfAR Gala

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:07:32 -0400

In her latest Film Files column, Sharon Swart gets an auction scoop from Harvey Weinstein and catches up with Jessica Chastain, who says of the fundraiser's growth from last year: "I was hoping we'd double it, and we made even ...

Zach Braffs Kickstarter Campaign Passes $3 Million as Kate Hudson Anna Kendrick Join His Film

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:06:04 -0400

The campaign is now closed to further donations and...it's moviemaking time!Braff tweeted nonstop yesterday about approaching the milestone, his missives ...

TV exclusive The Damned talk play music

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:25:28 -0400

The pioneering English punk-rock band sat down Thursday for a UT-TV interview. They also did what Damned guitarist Captain Sensible tells us is the first unplugged performance of the group's ...

Hangover Part III Take a gamble on these Las Vegas films

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:20:01 -0400

Over the decades, Sin City has been the backdrop for musicals such as 1941's "Las Vegas Nights," featuring a very young Frank Sinatra, Oscar-winning best films (1974's "The Godfather: Part II," 1988's "Rain Man"), dramas (1995's "Leaving Las Vegas") and countless comedies including 2009's blockbuster "The Hangover" and the ...

Folklife day 1 Strike up the bands

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:17:52 -0400

NW Folklife Festival got off to a mellow start Friday afternoon with mostly clear skies and light crowds. Ukulele players happily co-existed with brass bands; belly dancers with Irish cloggers. Here, the LoveBomb Go-Go Marching Band of Portland Oregon stopped near the Fisher Green Stage to entertain onlookers. Folklife continues through Monday night at Seattle ...

SAG-AFTRA Responds to Foreign Royalties Lawsuit

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:00:21 -0400

Labor The union added that it would "vigorously respond in the appropriate forum in due course." The suit was reportedly filed by former SAG president Ed Asner and others. Counsel for the plaintiffs did not respond to a message left Friday afternoon. Foreign levies (also called foreign royalties) result from sums that collection societies in certain countries collect based on various ...

Mariah Carey Sings Good Morning America Cleans Up Her Vocals—Watch Now

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:58:44 -0400

have not yet responded to requests for comment.But you can't miss the difference between the two feeds: The live East Coast performance is, to quote Carey ...

Stone Temple Pilots sue its former singer

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:58:25 -0400

LOS ANGELES The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group's name or songs. A lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles accuses Weiland of being chronically late to concerts while the group was together and having his lawyer attempt to interfere with the ...

Egg Drop wins turf debut at Hollywood Park

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:17:10 -0400

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -; Egg Drop was successful in her turf debut, winning the $57,842 feature by three-quarters of a length at Betfair Hollywood Park on ...

On Netflix Streaming Entertainment Is New Development for Traditional TV

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:15:30 -0400

There's money in the banana stand, but what about in streaming entertainment? Traditional TV shows are showing up on online-only venues, including "Arrested Development," which is getting a second wind on Netflix after being canceled in 2006. Gwen Ifill talks to show producer Brian Grazer and Eric Deggans of the Tampa Bay ...

The Addams Family wraps up Broadway at the Tennessee series News Sentinel

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:11:57 -0400

The creepy, kooky "Addams Family" dance their dark family dynamics into the Tennessee Theatre May 31-June 1. The musical starring Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Lurch, Pugsley, Uncle Fester and Grandma is the last of the theater's 2012-13 Broadway at the Tennessee ...

Golden era of French popular song closes with death of singer Georges Moustaki

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:01:30 -0400

Franco-Greek singer and songwriter Georges Moustaki plays the piano at his home in Paris in 2008. Photograph: Stephane de ...

Cannes Sony Classics Nabs Jim Jarmuschs Only Lovers Left Alive

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:51:56 -0400

). "It would take a stake through the heart to keep Barker, Bernard and Leiner away from a good movie," said Jeremy Thomas about Sony Pictures Classics' ...

Mike Darnell on Fox Exit It Wasnt About Idol

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:50:35 -0400

The late Friday press release announcing that Fox alternative programming chief Mike Darnell is vacating his post after 18 years with the company came as a shock to TV industry observers -- and fittingly so considering he was among the pioneers of the reality genre with such shows as "When Animals Attack!" and "World's Scariest Police Chases." The bulk of Darnell's ...

Howard Stern Fixates on Katie Courics Fantastic Legs—Watch Now

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:50:23 -0400

"Basically, I just put lotion on them," offered a somewhat flustered Couric. "That's my secret.""Is that what it is? It's lotion? And they're fabulous!" Stern continued, looking again at Couric's legs. "And she crosses them with the high heels! I mean, it's very sexy."" ...

Amanda Bynes Denies Ever Having a Bong in Post-Arrest Tweet

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:50:23 -0400

arrested last night and has been charged with reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence and marijuana possession after, according to police, she threw a bong out of a window after officers spied it in her apartment while responding to a call about a disorderly ...

Ricky Gervais Almost as Handsome as Johnny Depp—Well He Asked

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:49 -0400

together cover a lot of bases when it comes to appealing qualities.But Gervais was far more concerned today as to which of them is, simply, more aesthetically pleasing. So he asked his Twitter followers to weigh in!"Seriously, who's better looking? RT for Cool Gervais Favourite for Ugly Depp," the actor and cocreator ...

Hanson Gets Into the Beer Business With Mmmhops

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:48 -0400

brothers are officially in the brewing business with Mmmhops Pale Ale, a joint venture with Mustang Brewing in their native Oklahoma that they debuted ...

Amanda Bynes Bong Arrest Fallout What Punishment Could the Troubled Star Face

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:45 -0400

broke down Bynes' arrest for allegedly throwing a bong out of her window.NBC News' Shimon Prokupecz who broke the story last night, also phoned in to chat about the troubled 26-year-old's booking on charges of reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence and criminal possession of marijuana. He also speculated about what punishment Bynes may ...

Michelle Obama Dances With Kids During Visit to D.C. Elementary School—See the Pic

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:45 -0400

certainly knows how to work a room!In this case, it was a kindergarten classroom at Savoy Elementary School in Washington D.C., where the patrons were, well, pint-size. The first lady paid a visit to the youngsters, brightening their day with some silly dance moves performed in unison and imparting an important message about hard work and ...

Melanie Laurent Pregnant Star Debuts Baby Bump on 2013 Cannes Red Carpet

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:43 -0400

stepped out Thursday night at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Benefit in Southern France with some exciting news.As she posed in front of photographers with her hands on her stomach, the 30-year-old made it clear that she was pregnant with her first ...

Pats go two points clear - Airtricity League Roundup

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:14 -0400

With erstwhile leaders Sligo Rovers drawing 0-0 at Limerick, Christy Fagan scored for the fourth time in as many games to help send St. Patrick's Athletic two points clear at the top of the Premier Division table after a 2-0 win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park.Utterly dominant form the off, St. Pat's ran up their matchwinning lead inside two minutes midway through the first half as ...

Reports Actor Tim Curry Recovering From Stroke

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:39:03 -0400

Actor Tim Curry and Marcia Hurwitz attend the Museum of the Moving Image salute to Alec Baldwin at Cipriani 42nd Street on February 28, 2011 in New York City. (credit: Stephen Lovekin/Getty ...

PBS Memorial Day concert remembers Charles Durning

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:37:38 -0400

Not only does a traditional concert honor America's military in general this year, it remembers one of its own. Charles Durning was a Tony-winning and Oscar-nominated co-star of such projects as "The Sting," "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Tootsie"; a recipient of a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts for his World War II service; and a frequent ...

Music Heard on Air for May 24 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:04:37 -0400

MUSIC: SONG: Tar Hani ARTISTS: Bombino CD TITLE: Agadez CD LABEL: Cumbancha START TIME: 21:00 GWOT INTERVIEW GEO QUIZ GEO ANSWER (PEGASUS) END TIME: ...

University of Kentucky Symphony wows Chinese audiences with American music

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:57:52 -0400

UK Symphony Orchestra members at the Lingyinsi Monastery: Ally Corsaut, Leigh Dixon, Alison Ward, Nate Williams, Kristen Petty and Tyler Simms. Photo by Beverly Fortune | ...

Local eco-friendly music festival Rock the Green canceled for 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:57:43 -0400

Local earth-friendly music festival Rock the Green, which featured a performance from Imagine Dragons last year, has canceled its plans for a 2013 ...

Driehaus Museum Premiers Mix and Mingle at the Movies Program Debuts with Classic Film Version of The Great Gatsby

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:57:41 -0400

CHICAGO, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Got Gatsby Fever? If so, the Museum has the cure with the premiere of its new annual program "Mix and Mingle at the Movies," which celebrates classic films with a Gilded Age connection. The Program debuts Saturday, June 8th at 7 p.m. and features The Great Gatsby (1974). In homage to Jay Gatsby's famous parties, this special ...

Great Gatsby Does Great Box Office

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:57:35 -0400

Baz Luhrmann's lavish adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's great American novel, The Great Gatsby, has crossed the $100 million mark at the domestic box office after only 14 days in release. In addition, the film opened at the top of the international box office, taking in $43 million in 49 territories and scoring the number one spot in the key markets of France, Italy, Spain, Germany, ...

International Music Summit Wrap U.S.’s Influence on Dance Music IMS Voting Judy Weinstein Honored

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:36:10 -0400

The International Music Summit wrapped up earlier today in Ibiza after its third and final day of panels. Before the conference-goers went to hear Maya Jane Coles DJ the first of many official after parties, they heard speakers continue conversations begun the previous two days about the future of dance music. Day three's panels seemed to connect around the growing pains of an exploding ...

The National Darius Rucker Heading for Top 3 Debuts on Billboard 200 Chart

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:36:09 -0400

album. The set should arrive at No. 2 on next week's Billboard 200 chart, with perhaps 70,000 sold -- so say industry forecasters. Their last album, ...

Amanda Bynes Theyre Not 5 Child Stars Who Grew Up Without Major Issues

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:36:02 -0400

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Splash News "Former child star" has an eerie ring to it, especially when it comes before "turned troubled startlet who ...

Chris Brown Reveals Name of His New Puppy and Next Album

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:36:01 -0400

Brown also revealed, "This is also my album title so make sure you go get it. It's coming out real soon."Brown's latest single "They Don't Know," featuring late singer ...

Amanda Bynes Arrest Watch Her Perp Walk Into NYC Courthouse

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:36:00 -0400

wacky blond wig , is surrounded by dozens of media members asking her questions while being led into the building by several officers.After facing a judge, Bynes has since returned home ...

Reese Witherspoon Goes on a Smiley Shopping Spree—See the Pics

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:59 -0400

was all smiles when she went on a shopping spree yesterday morning in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles that she calls home.The actress looked as if she had just finished a workout, sporting running pants, tennis shoes and a black ...

Move Over Mally Justin Bieber Snaps Pics With Possible New Pet Kitten

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:59 -0400

cuddling up to a new pet kitten?The singer snapped multiple photos of an adorable cat on Instagram a few days ago.One shot has the cute critter looking up in the air with a funny ...

Zoe Saldana and New Man Marco Perego—See First Pic of the Hot Couple

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:58 -0400

actress and her Italian artist beau has surface over a month after it was taken.In the pic, Saldana and Perego are caught driving away from the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood after a date night out together in mid ...

Heidi Klum Recycles a Bridesmaid Dress For Cannes

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:57 -0400

You know what they say: Always a supermodel bridesmaid, never a bride. The pale yellow coloring and high-low waistline are totally hot wedding trends, while the ruffles and strapless top are classic wedding styles that don't seem like they'll ever go away...We know two things after seeing this look: We ...

NBC to Air Oklahoma Tornado Benefit Hosted by Blake Shelton

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:56 -0400

will go towards the United Way of Central Oklahoma May Tornadoes Relief Fund."Everyone has their way to help, and mine as an entertainer is to perform to help raise money and awareness for this tragedy," Shelton said in a statement. "This is why I want to do this special and especially hold it in Oklahoma City, which is near ground ...

Colin Farrell talks role of Epic proportions

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:40 -0400

Colin Farrell is shedding his Hollywood bad boy persona with a series of upcoming film roles, the first of which being the new animated flick "Epic." The Dublin-born actor, 36, lends his voice to the film as the character Ronin, a knight-in-shining-armor type who takes his job protecting Queen Tara (Beyonce) very seriously. Amanda Seyfried, Josh Hutcherson, Chrisoph Waltz and Jason ...

Video Hangover stars say its the end of an era

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:39 -0400

Stars of the Hangover trilogy say its the end of an era for them as the third and final video of the series debuts. At the Cannes film festival, director Roman Polanski revealed a restored version of a documentary originally released in 1972. Teresa Garcia ...

A legendary Canadian music producer shares his ‘bawling moments’

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:54:59 -0400

Last month I wrote an article on the possible future Canadian members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in the post-Rush-induction world. The piece was only half-serious, as all discussions on official hall-of-fame anythings should be.That being said, I was wrong for not mentioning Bob Ezrin, the Toronto-raised producer who this past Wednesday was awarded an honorary fellowship at the Royal ...

Actor director opera singer Meet John Malkovich renaissance man

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:54:58 -0400

I was on the phone, listening to the actor and director John Malkovich talk about his latest projects, and trying to come up with a description that does his purring voice justice. He speaks lightly, quietly. He metes out his syllables slowly, but also slides them into one another, from word to word and from sentence to sentence. He sounds partly bored and partly amused, like he's whispering ...

Liza Minnelli On Song Travels

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:50:34 -0400

made her an international sensation and won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. She continues to wow audiences the world over with her iconic presence and powerful voice. Here, Minnelli joins her good friend ...

Celebrity preview Garth Brooks ‘Pawn Stars’ Charlie Sheen Chris Brown Diddy and Claire Sinclair

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:48:56 -0400

in Wynn for two nights to film his concert for a DVD package. Garth also will be here Fourth of July weekend to finish the recording. Three of our ...

Oklahoma singer Shelton to headline May 29 tornado relief benefit

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:43:41 -0400

LOS ANGELES | Fri May 24, 2013 5:43pm EDT LOS ANGELES May 24 (Reuters) - Oklahoma country singer Blake Shelton said on Friday that he will headline a concert to benefit the victims of the Oklahoma tornado that swept through the city of Moore earlier this week, leaving 24 dead and thousands homeless. Shelton, a native of Ada, Oklahoma, which is 75 miles (120 km) northwest of Moore, said ...

Music Review United States of Bass at Santos House Party

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:39:44 -0400

The bass, at least, was unstoppable. Intestine-jiggling stuff. Face-vibrating stuff. Consciousness-destabilizing ...

Fox executive Darnell to leave TV network after ratings slump

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:34:46 -0400

LOS ANGELES | Fri May 24, 2013 5:34pm EDT LOS ANGELES May 24 (Reuters) - Longtime Fox television executive Mike Darnell, who helped shepherd "American Idol" to the top of U.S. TV ratings, will leave the network, Fox said on Friday, after the network lost its lead among the younger audience most appealing to advertisers. Darnell, 51, the network's president of alternative ...

Mike Darnell Exits as Fox Reality Boss

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:28:19 -0400

The president of alternative entertainment will step down from his position at the end of June after seeing the network's reality woes sink during the 2012-13 ...

Spotlight on Hidden Immigrant Struggles

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:27:52 -0400

RAISE: Revolutionizing Asian American Immigrant Stories on the East Coast , proclaimed that they were undocumented. Fifteen members of this self-described "pan-Asian group of undocumented young adults on the East Coast" spoke about their experiences growing up: Americans, yet excluded from citizenship, their families fractured by fears of deportation, labor exploitation and an anxious ...

Kris Chen of XL Recordings On The Roll-Out of Vampire Weekend’s No. 1 Album

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:55 -0400

, the band's label, to find out more about the album's roll-out, the personnel responsible for its success and, of course, how Steve Buscemi's ...

Business Matters 3 Lessons in the Demise of Eircom MusicHub

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:55 -0400

it will shut down at the end of June. The basic streaming service is provided free to all eircom customers. Non-customers can sign up for EUR6.99 per month. Two additional tiers -- EUR5.99 and EUR12.99 for customers -- provide bundles of MP3 downloads at reasonable per-track prices. Launched in December 2010, MusicHub was an attempt to connect consumer's desire for music with their demand ...

Rolling Stones Western Swing Tops Hot Tours Chart

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:54 -0400

WireImage May 3: Mick Jagger and Gwen Stefani perform on stage during the Rolling Stones '50 & Counting' tour opener in Los Angeles, ...

The Killings Jamie Anne Allman Welcomes Twin Boys Asher and Oliver

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:48 -0400

"Oliver was 2 lbs., 11 oz., and he was discharged at 7 lbs., 7 oz," she told the mag. "Asher was 3 lbs., but he was discharged from the hospital at 8 lbs., 1 oz."Allman's pregnancy was not a smooth road, either. She encountered major bouts of sickness, was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and was finally admitted to the hospital in January after having a bladder ...

Angelina Jolies Post-Mastectomy Topless Portrait to Be Auctioned for Charity

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:48 -0400

ArtBelow.org . Proceeds from the sale will go to the Falling Whistles charity, an organization that campaigns for peace in the Congo, which ArtBelow points out is, "a cause which Angelina Jolie herself is very passionate ...

Tyler Perry How I Tried to Save Whitney Houstons Life—Watch the Oprah Interview Clip

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:47 -0400

tragic death last year."I felt a huge responsibility for her, for Whitney, herself" Perry told the former talk-show queen. "From the first day we sat down in that restaurant and had a conversation where she was so open with me, I felt a responsibility to do all I could to help ...

Ashton Kutcher Twitter Got Bleeped Up by the Media

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:45 -0400

more than 140 characters to express his fired-up sentiments about Twitter these days.The celeb social-media pioneer-who was one of the first stars to truly harness Twitter's potential as a mammoth networking tool to connect with fans-is now slamming the microblogging site for what he considers its devolution into a publicity and marketing hack job.Kutcher uncorked his verbose thoughts ...

Kristen Stewart Flips Off the Paparazzi After Being Mobbed by Photographers—See the Pics

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:44 -0400

what she thought of them, offering up a lingering flip of the double bird.Which, of course, the shutterbugs buzzed all over.E! News has learned that Stewart was mobbed in the parking garage by over 20 paparazzi and that her behavior was simply a reaction to feeling like she was being stalked by the ...

Best Looks of the Week Jessica Alba and Sharon Stone Wow in White

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:43 -0400

turning out in wedding-worthy dresses.Proving that she still has it at 55, Stone showed off her flawless figure in a sleek Roberto Cavalli gown at amfAR's annual Cinema Against AIDS benefit at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, while over in Singapore, Alba wowed in a white strapless Zuhair Murad beaded number that we could easily see a bride wearing for a post-wedding ...

Bitch Stole My Muumuu Goldie Hawn vs. Kenya Moore

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:42 -0400

know that the granny-approved muumuu fits better at a Sarasota seniors' center than a Cannes red carpet, which is where Goldie decided to wear it. And that's why we're giving this one to Kenya.But what's your ...

Colin Cowies Perfect Summer Cocktail

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:41 -0400

Michael Buckner/Getty Images for American Express Publishing You know what Memorial Day weekend means, right? It means the unofficial start to summer is here-time for beach days, barbecues, and impeccable alfresco cocktails, of course.To get you going, entertaining guru ...

MMMBop singers Hanson debut MmmHops beer

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:24 -0400

From left, Issac Hanson, Taylor Hanson and Zac Hanson of Hanson attend the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "The Hangover Part III" at Westwood Village Theater on May 20, 2013, in Westwood, ...

Snooki New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie just doesnt like us

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:24 -0400

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was never a fan of MTV's reality series "Jersey Shore," saying it unfairly cast the state in a negative light. So when Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi got to meet the governor Friday and shake his hand, their exchange was a bit awkward. Christie and "Jersey Shore" cast members ...

Amanda Seyfried talks filming Seth MacFarlanes A Million Ways to Die in the West

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:20 -0400

"Lovelace" actress has a new movie coming out -- "Epic," an animated tale about a young woman (Seyfried) who gets shrunken down to miniature size and winds up in a magical forest world. Beyonce, Colin Farrell, Aziz Ansari, Chris O'Dowd and rapper Pitbull also lend their voices to the film. She's also currently busy at the moment filming a new movie in Santa Fe, N.M., ...

Man held following €1.7m drugs haul

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:26:13 -0400

A man has been arrested in Dublin after a major drugs haul worth EUR1.7m.Garda searched a house on The Strand, Donabate yesterday and recovered almost EUR1m worth of ecstasy and EUR700,000 in cannabis herb.A 36-year-old man is being questioned at Mountjoy Garda ...

Music Review Repast Baroque Ensemble at the Baruch Performing Arts Center

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:17:11 -0400

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Music Review Cantata Profana at Roulette

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:04:28 -0400

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Music Review New Amsterdam Singers at St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:10 -0400

Among ensembles that champion new music, many trumpet the wide diversity of the composers they perform. Yet there is much to be said for a group that builds long-term associations with favored composers. This has been a defining attribute of the New Amsterdam Singers, a skilled 70-voice choir, which ended its 45th season with a concert on Thursday night at St. Ignatius of Antioch ...

Music Review Lea Salonga at the Caf Carlyle

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:50:52 -0400

Midway through her show on Wednesday night at the CafÃ© Carlyle, the Filipina singer Lea Salonga recalled being told not to bother auditioning for the role of Eliza Doolittle in a revival of ...

Poignant Oklahoma Tornado Hope Song Comes From Survivor Christian Musician Alton Eugene Buggs II

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:34:36 -0400

Alton Eugene Buggs II A young Christian musician and student from Oklahoma City, Alton Eugene Buggs II, 24, has been getting a lot of buzz for an inspirational musical tribute called the "Hope Song" that he created for survivors of the deadly twister that ravaged the city on ...

Bayern players know how to approach biggest Champions League spotlight

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:27:53 -0400

Philipp Lahm, left, and Thomas Mueller spoke to reporters on the eve of Bayern Munich's final with Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday. (UEFA/Getty ...

AmfAR Gala Draws Celebrities at Cannes

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:24:33 -0400

The annual amfAR gala took place Thursday at theHtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes. The guests were a mix of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Janet Jackson, and included fashion insiders like Anna Dello Russo and Karlie ...

Katy Perry Part of Me Directors Tackling Electric Daisy Carnival Documentary

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:19:25 -0400

Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz, the team behind "Katy Perry: Part of Me" and "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never," will direct the concert documentary "EDC 2013: You Are the ...

Box Office Report Fast 6 Passes Hangover III Eyeing $100 Million-Plus Memorial Day Debut

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:19:25 -0400

The final installment in Todd Phillips' R-rated comedy franchise is looking at a soft Memorial Day gross in the $52 million range for a five-day debut hovering around $65 ...

Yahoo KKR Silver LakeWME Join Hulu Auction

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:19:23 -0400

Yahoo CEO Meets Hulu Execs, Explores Possible Bid (Report) KKR & Co. and Silver Lake Management in partnership with William Morris Endeavor Entertainment have submitted bids for ...

Daft Punks Random Access Memories Strong Numbers Show Pre-Release Streaming Just Might Help Sales

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:18:01 -0400

, becoming the latest poster child for a digital marketing tactic once thought of as risky but is now starting to crop up with the regularity of a techno beat -- making entire albums available for free streaming for a limited time prior to ...

David Beckham Looks Red-Hot While Promoting HM Underwear in Paris

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:57 -0400

is still the hottest guy around.The 38-year-old soccer stud looked supersexy while signing autographs at the launch of his H&M Bodywear Collection at a local store in Paris earlier ...

Chris ODowd Jason Segel and I Took Baths Together When We Were Roommates

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:56 -0400

's place in L.A., the two got closer than the average bromance."We'd do lunch a lot! And we'd take baths together," he said. "You know, so we don't use so much water."O'Dowd also revealed to the mag that his popularity among the opposite sex soared to an all-time high after appearing in the hit ...

Sad Justin Bieber Featured on Anti-Minimum Wage Increase Billboard

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:55 -0400

so sad? One think tank claims it's because he's worried if the minimum wage increases then his teenage fans won't be able to find jobs.MinimumWage.com is a non-profit that studies public policy and its effects on employment growth. The group's message suggests that a higher minimum wage means businesses can't afford to hire as many employees, and the unemployment rate ...

Jada Pinkett Smith Posts Will and Jaden Flashback Photo Pens Heartfelt Note

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:54 -0400

when he was just a wee baby."Before Will and Jaden starred in AE, they starred in...Daddy Trying to Figure It Out," she wrote, making reference to their upcoming ...

Fashion Face-Off Liberty Ross vs. Zoe Saldana in Balmain

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:53 -0400

Todd Williamson/Invision/AP; Sean Gallup/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures This is basically the ultimate face-off: Two identical looks in two different color combos worn by two equally gorgeous actresses. We have to give credit ...

The Killing Cast Answers Fans Season 3 Questions Watch Now

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:52 -0400

AMC Don't you wish you could sometimes scream questions at your favorite television show and get the answers you need? Don't lie, you've screamed ...

Zac Efron Shows Off Ripped Muscles on Townies Set—See the Hot Photo

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:48 -0400

shirtless , Efron is turning up the heat in the quiet suburban town.Unfortunately, we have to wait until next year to see the guns on the big ...

United expands lie-flat seats entertainment availability

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:39 -0400

United Airlines says it now offers lie-flat seats and personal entertainment systems on every first- and business-class cabin on long-haul flights from New York to overseas. The Chicago-based airline, the world’s largest, said it is the only U.S. airline to offer both all of its long flights. United has outfitted 182 international aircraft, or about a quarter of its total fleet, with new ...

Latest Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock wont say if shes engaged

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:30 -0400

NEW YORK ABC's newest "Bachelorette," Desiree Hartsock, says it's not hard to keep the details of her experience on the show a secret from her friends. "Ironically, I'm kind of a private person anyway, so my friends know not to ask," she said in a recent interview. Hartsock has some experience with the matter, although her last reality TV romance ended in ...

Molinari leads at Wentworth as McIlroy McDowell and Donald miss out

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:22 -0400

Italy's Francesco Molinari set the clubhouse target on a miserable day at Wentworth as Ryder Cup team-mate Luke Donald's bid for a third successive BMW PGA Championship title came to a premature end.And fellow heroes of the 'Miracle at Medinah' also made an early exit from the European Tour's flagship 4m (EUR4.8m) event, with Rory McIlroy (75), Graeme McDowell (75) and ...

Music Review Jane Monheit at Birdland

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:16:15 -0400

Well over a decade has passed since the sultry pop-jazz singer Jane Monheit, then in her early 20s, was greeted with the ecstatic hyperbole often accorded to vocal wunderkinder. My memories of Ms Monheit in the early 2000s are of a phenomenally well-equipped singer wielding an instrument that made a wonderful sound but that left much to be desired when it came to interpreting lyrics. The beauty ...

Phil Matier Santa Clara In Shadow Of San Francisco’s Super Bowl Spotlight

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:14:12 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) -- This week’s vote by the NFL to play Super Bowl L at the new Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara in 2016 – and name San Francisco as official host city – will create an interesting dynamic between SF and the South Bay. Former Mayor Willie Brown thinks that the symbol of the Super Bowl really is San Francisco--not necessarily the stadium where the game is ...

News Corp. to split into two businesses June 28

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:10:27 -0400

The British media company News Corp. announced Friday it will officially split its publishing and entertainment businesses June 28. The publishing firm will retain the name News Corp., the entertainment arm will be called 21st Century Fox, and both will be headed by current Chairman and Chief ...

Music Review Conrad Tao at Le Poisson Rouge

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:02:33 -0400

Meet Conrad Tao. A composer, concert pianist and award-winning violinist, he also runs a festival in Brooklyn, Unplay, which starts on June 11. He will turn 19 that day. His Wikipedia page features a photo of him with Hillary Rodham Clinton from when he was named a Davidson Fellow ...

Hollywood talent agencies selling to create capital

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:42:27 -0400

Studios often mimic each other's projects in development, releasing similar concepts within the same year. The top talent agencies imitate each other as well by emulating the business strategies of their competitors. United Talent Agency has cozied up to top Wall Street banker Ken Moelis to judge investment offers for a minority stake in the company, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Other ...

L.A. Job Market Boosted by Entertainment Industry Employment

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:27:16 -0400

The fastest-growing job sector for the city is the entertainment industry, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday. The number of jobs slipped slightly from March to April, but that reflected seasonal trends, the Times said. From April 2012 to April 2013, the number of jobs in the city rose 2 percent to 3.9 million. "All indicators in the first part of 2013 suggest that ...

The 30 Most Popular Celebrity Gossip Sites And Why Big Brands Love Them

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:25:41 -0400

So, it's come to this. We are now so celebrity-obsessed that when someone orders a baby shower invitation, celebrity gossip websites and advertisers think it is important. This brings me on to Heather Graham. HollywoodTuna.com tells us that she is having a Busty European Hangover, alongside an advert for Acura. I dare say that you would expect HT to say something even more rambunctious about ...

‘Movie about movies’ shows power of film to unite

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:18:30 -0400

The power of films to bring people together is what inspired two local filmmakers to make "Finding Hillywood," the story of a traveling Rwandan film festival. The movie premieres at the Seattle International Film Festival next ...

Putin Wants Better Russian Movies

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:17:12 -0400

SOCHI, May 26 (RIA Novosti) – Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed on Friday to continue supporting the domestic film industry, but called on Russian filmmakers to produce movies that promote patriotic and moral values. "I have said many times that the state can help produce movies, but it cannot force people to go and watch them," Putin said at a meeting on the development of ...

Unhappy with how your fave series is faring Amazon gives you a say

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:10:22 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon is once again shaking up traditional publishing models. This time, it's giving fans a chance to add their own personal touches to their favorite fiction - and get paid in the ...

Box-office preview Fast Furious Hangover race for first

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:08:32 -0400

"Fast & Furious 6" could soar to as high as $100 million this Memorial Day weekend. Theres a fast and furious battle for boys brewing at the box office this holiday weekend, with one high-profile comedy likely to wake up on Tuesday morning with a hangover. Fast and Furious 6 burst out of the gate last night with an estimated $6.5 million from late-night shows, according to the ...

Paramount makes big bucks on Disneys Marvel movies

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:08:08 -0400

"Iron Man 3" could generate as much as $90 million for Paramount, which had nothing to do with the Disney release. With Iron Man 3 approaching $1.1 billion at the global box office, Paramount stands to collect nearly $200 million without lifting a finger. The deal stems from the Walt Disney Co.s $4 billion deal to acquire Marvel Entertainment in 2009. At the time, Paramount had ...

Jennifer Aniston is a stripper in new movie role who is your favorite good girl gone bad

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:07:21 -0400

Jennifer Aniston is widely considered 'America's Sweetheart', but now she steps outside her wholesome shell to play a stripper in her upcoming film "We're The Millers". Although the 44-year-old actress does not get naked in the film, she comes quite close. She tells late night host Chelsea Lately that she even wore three bras on top of one another in an ...

Tim Curry Collapses in L.A. Home Following Stroke

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:07:07 -0400

suffered a stroke on Thursday night, causing him to collapse in his Los Angeles home. The 67-year-old actor, who famously played the cross-dressing mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter ...

Cannes Me Myself and Mum Takes Home Two Awards From Directors Fortnight

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:07:07 -0400

took home two awards from the Directors' Fortnight sidebar at the Cannes Film Festival in an evening ceremony that took place at the JW Marriott Hotel. Gallienne was honored with the Art Cinema Award, the top prize of the night, as well as the Society of Authors and Composers SACD ...

Aint Them Bodies Saints Trailer Rooney Mara Casey Affleck and a Fateful Gunshot

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:07:06 -0400

: Rooney Mara, Casey Affleck, David Lowery on ‘Ain't Them Bodies Saints’ At Sundance, where the film premiered in the dramatic competition section, the U.S. rights ...

Arrested Development Creator Mitch Hurwitz on the Significance of For British Eyes Only

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:07:06 -0400

'Arrested Development' Season 4 Trailer Debuts (Video) The five-episode stint, which kicked off with fan-favorite "For British Eyes Only," culminated in the reveal that the Oscar winner was playing a severely learning disabled woman -- and not a British spy, as Michael ...

NHL Awards Winners to Be Televised During Stanley Cup Final

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:07:05 -0400

The league's top players, coaches and execs will be honored during two TV specials via NBC Sports Group, CBC's Hockey Night In Canada and NHL ...

Lady Gaga to Make Live Comeback at Beyonce Concert

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:06:06 -0400

Lady Gaga and Beyonce in their 2010 song "Telephone" Lady Gaga is rumored to be planning a live comeback three months after being diagnosed with synovitis, a severe inflammation of the joints.In February, Gaga, 26, was forced to cancel the remainder of her "Born This Way" U.S. tour due to a labral tear of her right hip, which left her unable to walk.A new report claims Gaga ...

Liberace Music Supervisor Evyen Klean Discusses Marvin Hamlischs Role Michael Douglas Singing Voice

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:25 -0400

Can HBO's "Behind the Candelabra" pump new life into the music of Liberace? The film's music supervisor, Evyen Klean, believes it has a shot."The movie is going to expose Liberace's music to a whole new fan base," Klean said the day the film was making its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. "I think the music is a vehicle for the movie and the ...

Scandals Tony Goldwyn Guillermo Diaz and More Tease Season 3 Torture Flashbacks and a New President

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:22 -0400

at the ABC/Disney International upfront in Burbank, Calif., where they looked back on season two's shocking conclusion, talk about the show's very vocal fan base and tease what's ahead for the Gladiators in season ...

Jason Bateman Reveals There Will Be More Arrested Development

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:21 -0400

's intention always was to do a movie," Bateman explains, "and when he started to write the movie script, the story that he wanted to tell was too long and too big to fit in a standard movie script. So he decided to take the first act of that movie and put it these episodes. Acts two or three will either be in a movie or a longer form on Netflix. Watching these [Netflix] episodes ...

Amanda Bynes Returns to Twitter Following Arrest

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:19 -0400

retweeting a fan's photo of her in a bra.The fan's photo caption read, "ILYSM AMANDA," which, for all those who don't follow Twitter lingo, means I love you so ...

Beauty Police Jessica Chastain Has Everything Coming Up Roses in Perfect Pink Makeup

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:18 -0400

), the two-time Oscar nominee accentuated her fair features and green eyes with soft shades of rose. A thin black line at Jessica's lash line further defined her eyes and, while she used a touch of sparkle on her lids, it's not stripper sparkle. Instead, she kept it classy with a thin line of pink sparkle shadow above the black ...

Bob Saget Disses Danielle Fishel Over Cocaine Story

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:17 -0400

how she was on a private jet to Disney World with the rest of the T.G.I.F. crew."We were trying to take a nap, and all of a sudden Bob Saget walks down the aisle, rips open our curtain, and shouts, 'Do you guys have any coke?!' Then he looks my dad in the eye, laughs, and closes the curtain," she told the ...

Kendall Jenner Slams Frances Cobains Twitter Comments Who Are U to Judge Me

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:16 -0400

She added, "I am aware that I am very priviledged and blessed, and I'm thankful for that everyday, I know there are greater problems in the world. I pray for those people every night and give back as much as I can. So who are u to judge me?"Jenner has ...

Tiger Woods Controversy Continues Golf CEO Apologizes for Colored Comment

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:15 -0400

Lucas Dawson/Getty Images OK, we know the golf world's full of old timers. But we didn't realize some of them still had views straight out of the ...

Marion Cotillard Cries at Cannes Film Festival—Find Out Why

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:13 -0400

?The 37-year-old Oscar winner was snapped crying at Cannes Film Festival today, but they definitely weren't tears of sadness!The French beauty was giggling as she wiped her tears away. It seems the glare of the sun was just too bright at the photo call ...

Ann Curry Debuts New Haircut on NBC Nightly News Returns to Television With Fresh Makeover

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:12 -0400

last summer. And while her fans welcomed her return with supportive tweets, she made certain there was more to buzz about than just news headlines of the day.The 56-year-old anchor debuted a fresh new haircut on air-a bouncy bob that's inches shorter than the 'do we're used ...

Kat Von D Selling Gothic Hollywood Hills Home

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:10 -0400

star has put her gorgeous Gothic mansion on the market for $2.5 million. Perhaps she wanted to trade the home's Hollywood Hills location for a spot closer to the beach given the rumors of ...

Elisabeth Moss Talks Jon Hamms Junk Slams Jeremy Piven as Highly Unprofessional

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:09 -0400

"Well, I mean, we've all seen the pictures so I mean I would suppose so," Moss said. "That's all I know."Moss was also asked about her ...

Prince William Given Soccer Ball for Future Prince or Princess Baby—See the Pic

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:07 -0400

are both athletic and enjoy sports, so there's a mighty good chance their little prince or princess will be pretty active, too.On Friday, the dad-to-be was presented with a little soccer ball (or mini-football as Brits like to say) for the royal baby while attending a UEFA meeting of football's European leaders in ...