CULTURE

Kathy Bates has had to battle cancer for a second time after having to undergo a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer nine years after she surviving ovarian cancer, People reported.

Seth MacFarlane will be the guest host on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" for its season premiere, the Associated Press reported. MacFarlane is best known for his animated series "Family Guy" but has also tackled Hollywood by writing and directed the major motion film, "Ted," where he provided the title character's voice.

Apple has officially announced the release of its upcoming iPhone 5 at today's press event, alongside a new line of iPod Nanos and iPad Touch devices. But just as important as the iOS devices themselves are the accessories that go with them, and Apple has announced that an 8-pin Lightning dock connector will be featured with the new iPhone 5 and iPods.

Is there really a Sam Bacile, and does his movie, "Innocence of Muslims," even exist? So far only scant details have emerged about a filmmaker whose low-budget movie sparked deadly in Egypt and Libya that left four Americans dead.

Christian Slater has joined the cast of Lars von Trier's sexually charged drama "Nymphomaniac." Amidst reports, courtesy of Shia LaBeouf, that it will contain "real" sex scenes, the controversial film is getting massive attention. The Danish director, who has clashed with such stars as Bjork and Nicole Kidman, is known for making outlandish statements. For instance, at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, he referred to himself as a "Nazi."

Apple’s announced the release of its iPhone 5 at the Yerva Center in San Francisco today, after endless rumors and speculation has mounted throughout recent months. Many assumptions made by critics, tech geeks and fans were finally put to rest, as Apple unveiled the features for its iPhone 5.

Apple is scheduled to make some big announcements today at the Yerva Center in San Francisco, with tech geeks, fans and critics anticipating an official iPhone 5 unveil. Rumors have indicated that the Cupertino, Calif.-based company will also reveal a refreshed line of iPods and an iPad Mini, but some of these speculations may not hold up to be true.

Camille Grammer, a former cast member on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” was recently slammed by her ex-husband, Kelsey, when he made a joke on the late-night talk show “Conan,” that he didn’t have sex “for a decade” during his marriage to Camille.

The Global Business Travel Association, or GBTA, has released its 2012 report on the best and worst travel taxes in the top 50 U.S. destinations.

Apple is predicted to unveil its iPhone 5 at a press event today, Sept. 12, after a long period of anticipation, gossip and speculation about what the next-generation device will feature. The company has a history of keeping its plans under wraps, although the Internet has been flooded with purported photos and leaks of what is expected to be the iPhone 5.

When "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" ended its television run in 2003 after seven seasons, creator Joss Whedon moved the spunky blonde and her Scooby gang in a different direction...comic books! Now onto its ninth season in the graphic novel world, the "Buffy" comic series is breaking grounds by adding a gay male vampire slayer -- Billy!

From the isle of Vancouver to the isle of Prince Edward, here are 10 spots that no Canadian or visitor to Canada should miss.

Lady Gaga seems to be pulling out all the stops to win over her boyfriend Taylor Kinney's family. According to The Sun, the "Bad Romance" singer invited Kinney, along with his family members, to join her in Italy next month when she performs in Milan.

Pretty scary or scarily pretty was the choice revelers had to make after the Chris Benz presentation on Monday at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.

On the second part of the "Teen Mom" reunion special Maci Bookout and Ryan Edwards new girlfriend Dalis argue. Dalis is threatened by Bookout texting Edwards, even though she claims that she is always polite to her.

Though Khloe Kardashian will never admit that anyone other than Robert Kardashian could be her father, O.J. Simpson’s daughter Sydney has been rumored to look just like the “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” socialite.

Actress Blake Lively has said that she would "love" to have 30 children with Ryan Reynolds, who she married in South Carolina over the weekend in a small wedding ceremony.

Heard the hype about ABC's "Once Upon A Time" but don't think you'll be able to catch up in time before the season two premiere? ABC has a magical solution for that! The network will be airing an hour long special called "Magic Is Coming" to catch up viewers before the "Once Upon A Time" premiere on Sept. 30.

Carolina Herrera, who was awarded Designer of the Year Wednesday night at the 9th Annual Style Awards, debuted her ultra flirty and glamorously feminine Spring 2013 collection at New York Fashion Week on Monday. Entitled "Timeless Influence," the Venezuelan designer utilized fine materials like gauze, organza, silk and Georgette with abstract geometric prints.

Television network NBC has drawn negative criticism after skipping a moment of silence at 8:48am to honor the victims of September 11th

Earlier this week, O.J. Simpson dropped a bombshell when The National Enquirer reported that he had changed the terms of his will to include Khloe Kardashian, the daughter of late attorney Robert Kardashian, whom the former NFL star allegedly believes is his biological daughter. But the Kardashian family, who has fought off rumors about Khloe's parentage for years, won't budge, calling the claims "fabricated."

To promote the season premiere of “The Talk” the ladies decided to have a “make-under” and appear on the first show with no make-up.

A California jury awarded Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn $20 million in his slander case against "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis.

On Thursday, Oct. 11, "The Vampire Diaries" will be heading into its fourth season on the CW...but will the show live to see another season after that?

Just off Malaysia's west coast on the Straits of Melaka, Penang island is a key Southeast Asian crossroad that historically brought together traders and armies from across the world -- creating a huge repository of culinary delights.

Although still unfinished, One World Trade Center is now the most prominent building in the New York City skyline, leaving film and TV producers with a particular challenge: How do they deal with a skyline that changes by the day?

Chad Johnson refuses to sign the divorce papers, as his estranged wife Evelyn Lozada tries to move on after he allegedly head-butted her, weeks after they got married.

While it was reported earlier this month that Latin singer Enrique Iglesias would be the fourth Idol judge, it appears that Randy Jackson will be staying at the judge's table on the hit talent show

The crew working on season three of "The Walking Dead" want to be sure that no fans complain of lack of drama in the upcoming season. With the introduction of new characters, new settings and the promise of gruesome kills, the season three premiere on Sunday, Oct. 14 cannot come soon enough.