CULTURE

Chris Cornell paid tribute to the late Whitney Houston at Friday's Obama fundraiser in San Francisco.

Don, Roger and company are back.

The Colbert Report will return this week with some new episodes, Comedy Central has confirmed to Entertainment Weekly. The program was briefly suspended last week and audience members who planned to attend a new taping of the show received e-mails, noting that the cancellation was because of unforeseen circumstances.

Van Halen kicked off their much-heralded reunion tour in Louisville on Saturday night.

Magenta lips. Printed pants. Snakeskin. Color-blocking. All these major Fall 2012 trends were showcased during J.Crew's New York Fashion Week show.

There might be some deep meaning behind Katy Perry’s latest single, “The One That Got Away.” Her recent break from British comedian Russell Brand has just been finalized, and the two celebrities will be officially single again come July. Although the separation was referred to as ‘amicable’ by a source close to Brand, the breakup has brought some changes for the “California Girls” singer.

The U.S. State department issued a new 2012 travel warning and map for visitors to Mexico earlier this month. Alarming as some of the figures may be, there are still plenty of spectacular spots across Mexico that are not to be written of over safety concerns.

Mardi Gras, the holiday of music, parades, floats and beads is just hours away from kicking off in New Orleans. Here are some tips and tricks to help you through the bare breasts, flashing beads and drunken party goers.

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Lady Gaga may be accustomed to television appearances when it comes to performances, but the pop superstar will be entering the cartoon world soon enough. After celebrating its 500th episode Sunday night, animated comedy sitcom “The Simpsons” revealed that Lady Gaga will be starring in the upcoming season finale.

Note to the public; if you are planning on having a conversation with Robert Pattinson, make sure you're intriguing! At the Berlin Film Festival this week, R-Patz revealed his disdain for dull people.

The 2012 Brazil Carnival is widely viewed as a test to see if the South American nation is ready to host the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Houston's items, including a black velvet dress, will be part of a Hollywood Legends auction in March.

Hollywood's biggest night of the year, Oscars 2012, is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate than with an Oscars party? Here are some party menu ideas, courtesy of Moet & Chandon and the Cooking Channel's Aida Mollenkamp.

Marked by folk dance, parades and more cultural activities, the three-day Carnival of Oruro in Bolivia started on Saturday with fanfare and feasts.

Top-league samba schools are painting the streets of Rio de Janeiro red, literally. One of the year's most eagerly awaited events, the color and life filled carnival parade has attracted celebs such as Jennifer Lopez and Fergie. Millions of people watched the sequin-clad samba dancers at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parade on Sunday and a few heads did turn towards the celebrities sitting at the VIP boxes.

Famous faces at Mulberry, Temperley and more.

Dench said her vision is failing, which has affected her ability to read scripts.

Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade 2012 in Pictures: Dazzling Sequin-clad Samba Dancers and Celeb Attraction (PHOTOS)

Whitney Houston was laid to rest on Sunday in a private burial before family and close friends near her birthplace in Newark, New Jersey, more than a week after her sudden death shocked the world.

From smallscreen-based graphics to large-scale installations, Decode: Digital Design Sensations at Israel's Digital Museum Holon has showcased the latest in interactive as well as digital designs.

From the time Esha Deol got engaged to businessman boyfriend Bharat Takhtani, fans have been curious to know the wedding date. So it looks like we finally have a clue!

Writers Guild of America Award 2012 Winners List: Woody Allen's 'Midnight in Paris'; 'The Descendants' Wins Top Screenplay Honors

Three skiers were reportedly trapped and killed in an avalanche near the Stevens Pass area in the Cascade Mountains in rural eastern King County, Wa. on Sunday.

Attractive samba dancers, the colorful parades and decorations are indeed the focus of visitors and revelers during every carnival. However, this year, the long list of celebrities in the VIP boxes is also regarded as a major attracting factor at the parades.

Famed multi-tasker James Franco has held the spotlight ever since he appeared on the hit series 'Freaks and Geeks'. Now it seems that there's a new Franco in tinsel-town to swoon over, his younger brother Dave.

After a string of legal battles and a gracing the cover of Playboy magazine, Hollywood bad girl Lindsey Lohan will be hosting Saturday Night Live. Lohan was eager to begin her comeback to the mainstream according to TMZ, so she reached out to Lorne Michaels, the executive producer of SNL, in order to book herself the hosting gig.

Saturday Night Live alumnus Maya Rudolf hosted the sketch-comedy show for the very first time this weekend. The episode was filled with guest appearances from celebrities such as Bill O'Reilly, Justin Timberlake, Amy Poehler and Kate Upton.

Marni for H&M might be one of the best capsule collections yet. Of course Versace for H&M was decadent; Jason Wu for Target was lovely; and Giambattista Valli for Macy's was a nod to sheer elegance. But Marni for H&M is, well, totally Marni.