CULTURE

If you?ve heard of these little known islands, pat yourself on the back and make sure to frame that passport before it rips to shreds.

Shadow Days is the first single off of Mayer's new album, Born and Raised.

Monroe is making headlines again as the last-ever photos taken before her death are set to be auctioned at Bonhams next month. The photos of Marilyn depict her topless, and were taken in a photo shoot six weeks before her untimely death.

There was a whole lot of Hamm, and tributes to NBC live classics.

When it comes to scary movies, sometimes eerie subtlety can rival the goriest slasher film. That is definitely the case when it comes to Alex Karpovsky's Rubberneck, a twisted tale of obsession.

A judge in the Netherlands has upheld the government's plan to introduce a weed pass that would ban foreign tourists from purchasing weed in Amsterdam and across the nation.

Rumor is that Bobbi Kristina Brown is shopping around for plastic surgeons in anticipation of her acting debut on Tyler Perry's sitcom.

April 27 marks not one but two highlights of the school year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge: the last day students can drop out of classes without having them appear on college transcripts, and the yearly Piano Drop. Watch it here.

Even supermodels are not invulnerable to wardrobe malfunctions. Stephanie Seymour left little to the imagination on Tuesday night at the Chanel Tribeca Film Fest party in New York City. in a sheer black Chanel dress. Check out hers and other celebrity wardrobe malfunctions.

The student loan debate continues in Washington as the House plans to vote on a bill Friday that would keep interest rates at 3.4 percent for subsidized Stafford loans, instead of increasing to 6.8 percent on July 1.

Giuliana and Bill Rancic just announced that they arexpecting their first child via gestational carrier in the late summer and the gifts are already rolling in. Yesterday the E! News host was treated to a surprise baby shower by her coworkers.

On Thanksgiving Day in 1999, 5-year-old Elian Gonzalez was rescued by a fisherman in the Miami waters. The boy and his mother were fleeing communist Cuba by raft when it sank. His mother, like many who make the dangerous journey, did not survive. Gonzalez lived with relatives in Miami until he was taken at gunpoint by federal agents.

Kaley Cuoco showed off her playful side during her Anguila vacation, donning body paint with her bikinis and posting the pics to her Twitter account.

Gabourey Sidibe shocked audiences with her performance in Precious, but it wasn't because of the actress's weight, it was due to her phenomenal performance. Weight is an ongoing issue in Hollwood, and Sidibe is not immune to the heat. The actress recently recounted some criticism she received a couple years ago regarding her weight, and the woman behind the mean comments.

Lady Gaga kicked off her Born This Way Ball in Seoul on Friday.

In an attempt to shed his image as a tween sensation, Robert Pattinson has teamed with body horror filmmaker David Cronenberg for the steamy thriller Cosmopolis. The film follows a day in the life of a philandering millionaire who encounters a slew of strange distractions during a NYC limo ride.

Britney Spears has been all over the news lately, and thank goodness it's not due to another meltdown (2008 was such a crazy year). The latest in Britney news is that the pop star's fiancé, Jason Trawick, has been appointed as her co-conservator. So who is the man that pop princess Britney Spears is head over heels for?

Beyonce Knowles has been named the Most Beautiful Woman 2012 by People magazine, just four months after the singer gave birth to her adorable baby girl, Blue Ivy Carter.

The decade dance has brought nothing but pain to Mystic Falls, and this year was no different. The Vampire Diaries crew were in for a very eventful dance...a dance one person wasn't going to make it out of alive.

In his newest documentary Mansome, Morgan Spurlock (who directed the Oscar nominated hit Super-Size Me), explores the rising popularity of male grooming. Though the film, which debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival this week, is largely non-fiction, it features hilarious scenes with film stars, such as Paul Rudd, Jason Bateman, and Will Arnett. One well known comedic actor that shares his insights on facial hair is Zach Galifianakis.

Rob Lowe is no stranger to political plot lines. The actor starred in the series The West Wing and in such sardonic indies as Thank You For Smoking. Now the actor has taken on the role of a governmental spin doctor in Knife Fight. The film debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival this week and has already been generating buzz for its clever portrayal of back stage political drama.

Beyonce was named World's Most Beautiful Woman yesterday by People magazine and last night the new mom stepped out and proved them right.

Yes, Jessica Simpson is still pregnant in what seems to be the longest pregnancy in Hollywood history, but while the mom-to-be is basking in her pre-labor glory, she has released a video of her baby shower.

The 1975 hit single is everywhere these days.

Ke$ha has never been shy and yesterday she took her openness to a whole new level by peeing on the street and tweeting a photo of it!

Nintendo revolutionized the gaming industry with its Wii console, which was the first commercial gaming device to incorporate motion-censored controls heavily into gaming. However, strong price cuts made to the Wii and the 3DS hand held video game device have lead the company to post its first annual loss in more than three decades, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Greta Van Susteren is bringing Lindsay Lohan to the White House Correspondents' Dinner as her guest, but she was offended by the original choice of Louis C.K. as host.

Wiz Khalifa was arrested on April 23, in Nashville, TN. Officials with the Metro Nashville Police said officers were called to a where Khalifa was staying, because residents started complaining of a strong odor of marijuana, according to Eonline.

Envision vast open desert, towering snow-capped mountains, and deep craggy gorges. Picture Buddhist temples, mysterious ruins, felt homes, and the caw of an eagle. Sprinkle on top of it all the legend Genghis Khan.