CULTURE

"Argo," Ben Affleck's latest directorial effort, is fast becoming one of the fall's most anticipated films. The script, written by Chris Terrio, is based on the autobiography "The Master in Disguise" by Antonio Melendez as well as a 2007 Wired article by Joshua Bearman titled "Escape From Tehran: How the CIA Used a Fake Sci-Fi Flick to Rescue Americans From Iran.

The Lufthansa strike was far from over when cabin crew returned to work Tuesday. Far from it, the UFO union said late Tuesday it would up the stakes by initiating a 24-hour strike throughout Germany this Friday.

Katy Perry and John Mayer, are they dating or what? Well according to the latest reports Perry and Mayer never even broke up.

Billie Joe Armstrong, front man of the punk-rock band Green Day, has been discharged from the hospital, after reportedly suffering from "gastric problems" this weekend that forced his band to cancel a show in Bologna, Italy, reported NBC news.

Griselda Blanco was one of the world's most famous female drug lords-- but that title comes with a price. The "Cocaine Godmother" met her demise on Monday after she was gunned down by two motorcyclists, the Miami Herald reported.

Artist Mickey "Memphitz" Wright has filed a lawsuit against the producers of the reality show "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" after his ex-girlfriend, K. Michelle continuously accused him of domestic abuse on the series

"Happy Birthday Beyoncé" was one of the highest trending topics on Twitter for the "Destiny Child's" 31st birthday, but not everyone is wishing the singer well.

Director Shane Black seems to be taking “Iron Man 3” in a drastically different direction than the previous films. While the snarky Robert Downey Jr. will be reprising the role of Iron Man, he will have a bit of an army at his disposal.

Written in 1877, Leo Tolstoy’s epic Russian novel “Anna Karenina” has inspired a ballet, play, opera, ill-fated Broadway musical, and seventeen film adaptations. Director Joe Wright’s bold re-imagining of the period drama made its debut at the Venice Film Festival on Monday.

Bombshell Hollywood actress Elisha Cuthbert is reportedly engaged to her longtime boyfriend, hockey player Dion Phaneuf.

It comes as no surprise that celebrities, ranging from Nicki Minaj to Kim Kardashian and everyone in between, will make appearances at New York Fashion Week, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz. But could it be that Pippa Middleton, the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, will show up?

In a recent Vanity Fair article, special correspondent Maureen Orth claims that Nazanin Boniadi was selected from a group of Scientologist actresses to play the role of Tom Cruise's girlfriend.

Nicki Minaj appears to be endorsing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on her latest record.

Since teen bride Courtney Stodden turned 18-years-old, the hot topic surrounding the young blonde is will she...or won't she do porn. While the bride of "Lost" actor Doug Hutchison has took to Twitter to shoot down the porn offers she received, she is still teasing a big naked reveal for fans.

While most people were focused on the hard court in the Louis Armstrong Stadium, much attention was also given to Serena's ex-boyfriend Common, who came to cheer her on

Oscar-nominated actor Michael Clarke Duncan died on Monday at the age of 54. The sudden and unexpected death of "The Green Mile" actor left Hollywood and secret fiancé Omarosa Manigault in mourning.

When "Arrested Development" returns for its fourth season it looks like the Bluth family will still be in a heap of legal trouble! How do we know this? Henry Winkler, who played Bluth family attorney Barry Zuckerkorn, is tweeting up a storm!

Salman Khan's latest release "Ek Tha Tiger" is roaring at the overseas box office. The movie has crossed the $10 million mark in the international market, thus becoming the top ten grosser of all time.

The story behind Saudi Arabia's first female feature film director, who made her debut at the Venice film festival, includes instances of her hiding in production van and giving directions to male crew members over a walkie-talkie, to avoid the kingdom's notoriously patriarchal society's fury.

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan, nominated for an Oscar nominee for "The Green Mile," died Monday in Los Angeles while hospitalized following a July heart attack, his fiancee said.

Thousands of liberals are headed to Charlotte, North Carolina for the 2012 Democratic National Convention, and while the Billy Graham Library may not be on their bucket lists, these spots should make the cut.

Milla Jovovich will be starring in the “Resident Evil: Retribution” film, the latest installment in Capcom’s survival horror movie adaptation. Playing the fictional character of Alice, Jovovich has always looked stunning yet tough, and now it seems as if the zombies have followed her to the red carpet.

In July Microsoft fans got a glimpse of some back up options set to come with Windows Phone 8 when the SDK leaked, but until now there was no indication of how the options would work. But now, sources close to Microsoft have revealed more information about its plans for Windows Phone 8, reports The Verge.

It’s Labor Day weekend and the kids are about to go back to school, the air is getting crisper and the end of summer is nigh. But autumn is no time to stay at home. In fact, it’s the best time of the year for budget-minded travelers to get away.

Samsung has just officially announced it's Galaxy Note 2 just before IFA began in Berlin in Friday, and the Korea-based manufacturer has already showcased a line of accessories for the device.

Labor Day 2012 is finally here, marking the end of summer and bringing in the autumn season. The national holiday is a time for a lazy break from work, a final summer barbeque and major retail sales.

If the mid-season finale of "Breaking Bad" wasn't enough to make you turn on AMC Sunday night, then the promise of new "Walking Dead" teaser videos should have done the trick.

Angeles National Forest, located outside of Los Angeles, Calif., in the recreation-rich San Gabriel Canyon, was closed Labor Day as crews battled a wildfire that broke out Sunday.

The release date for Apple's iPhone 5 is expected to be announced in less than two weeks, and it's clear anticipation is at an all-time high. This summer has produced an unprecedented number of alleged leaks and rumors, and now images of what is believed to be a new set of earphones for the iPhone 5 have surfaced on the Web.