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It’s a busy time for fans of the superhero genre--DC Comics announced yesterday that they are releasing a new prequel series based on the Watchmen graphic novel. While skeptics wonder if the series will succeed, another DC icon is picking up some heat: Batman.

A new trailer for the highly anticipated film, The Hunger Games, was released Thursday. The Hunger Games, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, will hit theaters on Mar. 23, 2012. Watch the video of the new trailer here.

After receiving backlash from an animal rights group for drinking a glass of donkey semen, contestants Claire Odioso and Bryne Odioso have allegedly been told by NBC not to speak to the media about the deleted episode.

Do you have your tickets to New York Fashion Week 2012 yet? If not, here is how you can get yourself to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

YouTube's Your Film Festival opened up for submissions Feb. 2. The prize: $50 million, a showing at the Venice Film Festival, and mentorship from Ridley Scott.

Rapper Ja Rule says prison life is amazing and he is certainly making the most of his time being locked away. The rapper, whose real name is Jeffrey Atkins, said he will be pursing higher education after once high-powered inmates - ex-New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi and ex-Tyco International CEO Dennis Kozlowski - urged him to do so.

How did Don Cornelius die? The L.A. County Department of Coroner said in a Thursday e-mail that it is investigating what caused the Soul Train creator's sudden death on Wednesday.

MTV's Clutch blog decided to challenge the general consensus that Fox News hires the best-looking reporters. According to their findings, Bloomberg TV actually has snagged the hottest journalists.

Maine's lobster industry is on track to set a record for the size of last year's haul, but it is uncertain whether prices will rebound to match the catch, state authorities said on Wednesday.

J'adore magazine had a field day with Ramona's face

Only Betsey Johnson would get a cupcake with hot pink icing and glitter sprinkles. She used the sweet treats as her New York Fashion Week 2012 invitations.

The snippet arrives one day ahead of its official release.

Nick Carter's 25-year-old sister, Leslie Carter, died of an apparent overdose from anti-depressant drug, according to a Police Report released ahead of official toxicology test results.

Olivia Wilde has some good things to say about divorce.

Two weeks after their split, the pair is making headlines again, thanks to a dinner date in West Hollywood.

Suzanne Somers and Joyce DeWitt haven't seen each other in more than 30 years since leaving the cast of Three's Company. But the two finally reunited on Thursday's episode Somer's on online show, Suzanne Somers' Breaking Through.

Ava Sambora, the daughter of Heather Locklear, is feeling cheery despite her mother's recent meltdown that lead to a frantic 911 call and hospitalization. Sambora, the 14-year-old child of Locklear from ex-husband Richie Sambora, was spotted Wednesday in Calabasas, Calif. and in photos wearing her Viewpoint Patriot cheerleading uniform and a giant smile.

Woodstock, Ill., celebrates Groundhog Days this week.

Scarlett Johansson has been linked to a string of men since finalizing her divorce with Ryan Reynolds last June. But new photographs of the actress have revealed her new man; an advertising art director called Nate Naylor.

Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie are outdated, irrelevant and--let's face it--nearly dead. Who are the new figures of a musical revolution?

Details of Heidi Klum and Seal's divorce have been sparse since they announced their split on Jan. 22. However, TMZ broke the news that the real reason behind the split was supposedly Seal's anger issues. Now, that supposition might seem a bit more factual as Seal's ex-girlfriend, model Tatjana Patitz speaks out.

Michelle Obama was on Ellen DeGeneres's talk show this morning to talk about her campaign to fight childhood obesity as well as dish on some of her pet peeves regarding America's Commander-in-Chief (he doesn't pick up his socks and likes to hang his jackets on the corners of door). He like's it neat, she said, but noted that the President has people to clean up after him. Seemingly out of nowhere, DeGeneres challenged the physically fit first lady to a push-up contest on-came...

Since Monday's episode of Late Night, the backstage photo has been making a lot of noise.

Julianne Hough talks about making time for her relationship with Ryan Seacrest

Pee-Wee Herman has been hiding for over 25 years since his Big Adventure but the character played by Paul Reubens stopped by Top Chef: Texas as a judge on Wednesday. Here is a quick recap and some videos and clips if you missed the episode.

Swiss Italian photographer Christian Tagliavini has transcended established horizons of art and fashion with his new project, Dame di Cartone (Cardboard Ladies). The portraits of women he has created mimic the look of historical paintings.

Split toe shoes just might be to 2012 what Velcro sneakers were to 1983. If you own a pair of split toe shoes, you know that you will turn some heads.

New York Post critic compares Joanne's Italian fare to airplane food.

Survival International's Rebecca Spooner explains why the isolated uncontacted tribe of Mashco-Piro Indians should be left alone and what the Peruvian government needs to do to protect them.