CULTURE

It may be argued that James Franco's real life persona mirrors that of a soap opera character. He's an education addict who writes, acts, directs, paints, and has buried his heartthrob image one head scratching project at a time. When the hipster/scholar decided that he wanted to act on General Hospital, many were perplexed.

A public defender alleged that Jason Hudson was a drug dealer, and that his business partner was the one who murdered him and his family, not defendant William Balfour.

Fans will be able to keep up with the Kardashians for at least three more seasons. Kim Kardashian and the Kardashian klan have signed a deal with E! Entertainment network to make three more seasons of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

President Obama, relating his and the First Lady's experiences with student loans, told a crowd of college students that he's been in their shoes.

Julia Quinn is the author of A Night Like This.

Love is in the air in South Park and cupid runs rampant through the school, according to a press release posted at SouthParkStudios.com. Check out the teaser for the new episode, Cartman Finds Love, here.

Nick Gruber, Calvin Klein's 22-year-old boyfriend, has been arrested for cocaine possession.

A new survey from flight comparison site Skyscanner shows what parts of the aircraft travelers prefer, including the most popular seat.

A hidden gem is not a typical term used to describe Tumblr, a social media platform founded in 2007 that currently boasts over 46.2 million pages. However, in the vastly sprawling galaxy that is the fashion industry, Tumblr does not immediately come to mind. However, Tumblr is rife with fashion and beauty photos, tips, tricks and quips. Here are the 10 must-follow fashion and beauty Tumblrs.

While the producers of the Lifetime movie, Liz and Dick, starring Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor think she is perfect for the role, there is one person who doesn't - Rosie O'Donnell.

The thrill of walking in the footsteps of Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott has put Antarctica back on the tourist map this year.

Actress Marilu Henner, best known for her role as Elaine Nardo on the hit TV sitcom Taxi, has released a new book called Total Memory Makeover, in which she describes her life with hyperthymesia, also known as the gift of near-perfect memory recall, and instructs others how to better unlock their own memories.

Maine is the most peaceful state in America, according to the 2012 U.S. Peace Index. America's most peaceful state for the 11th year running, has recorded reductions in the homicide and incarceration category, as well as the number of police employees. Maine also has the least cost to taxpayers with violence costing $1,281.

The Raven opens in theaters on Friday.

Cue the controversy: On MissTravel.com, ?generous? people find travel companions and ?attractive? people travel anywhere for free.

Mangled bodies of teen girls, werewolves, vampires, a Frankenstein-esque creature and an immaculate conception. The town of Hemlock Grove has a lot of mysteries (and a lot of bodies) piling up. Hemlock Grove by Brian McGreevy is bound to suck readers into the mystifying town that has surprises around every corner.

Evelyn Lozada and Jennifer Williams got into a physical alteration during an episode of Basketball Wives aired Monday.

Fifty Shades of Grey, E L James' S&M erotica, has sat atop The New York Times' Best Sellers list for seven weeks straight. Casting for the movie has already caused a buzz, despite the fact that no solid offers have been made. Many young Hollywood heartthrobs are rumored to be in talks for the Fifty Shades of Grey leading role of Christian Grey. Ian Somerhalder is the latest glove thrown in the ring.

Known for his long and passionate personal life as well as his prodigious output, Pablo Picasso has proved to be the most bankable of artists over the past 20 years.

French spirits group Remy Cointreau expects full-year core profit growth of at least 15-18 percent, thanks to booming demand for premium cognac in Asia and notably China.

Bobbi Kristina Brown's brother Landon threatens Nick Gordon while speaking to TMZ.

If Kim & Kanye aren't really dating, they sure are putting on a good show of it!

Kim Kardashian was photographed sporting West's initials on her left ear upon arrival at LAX airport. Kardashian flaunted two gold earrings, with the letters K and W, with her hair pulled back into a tight, high ponytail. Here is info on where you can buy yourself a similar pair today.

Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz verbally berated President Obama on his podcast the ABC's of SNL complaining about the high taxes he is forced to pay and the apparent attack of the wealthy by the president.

Sandra Rose says Chris Brown and Rihanna are back together, but also know that revealing their relationship publicly would be career suicide.

The 30-minute episode airs on May 6, right before the Comedy Awards.

If Simpson was estimated to be six months pregnant at the end of October, that would mean that she would be at around 12 months pregnant right now...three months way overdue.

Valeria Lukyanova, a Ukrainian model who is a living Barbie, became an overnight Internet sensation after photos of her unbelievably proportioned frame and doll-like face circulated like wildfire on the web. Viewers gaped at her huge, glassy blue eyes, her seemingly plastic skin and her carved waist. Skeptics questioned if the photos were legitimate or digitally altered.

Samsung’s flagship smartphone will soon be unveiled to the masses, and as the May 3rd date approaches more indications and details have been leaked. The company’s new “UNPACKED” app, which went live on April 23rd, has officially confirmed that the phone will be called the Galaxy S3 and will accompany the launch event.