Charlie Sheen was fired from his starring role on TV sitcom Two and A Half Men because he was so addicted to cocaine that program makers feared he might die, or cause someone else to die, producer Chuck Lorre said.
Seth Rogen, who is better known for major-studio comedies than for indie films, has been named host of the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Director David Fincher's film adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo earned solid early reviews on Tuesday following its London premiere, and the studio behind it pushed up the release in a crowded holiday season.
In 2009, British film writer/director Guy Ritchie shocked Sherlock Holmes purists by rebooting the classic crime-fighting character for a new generation of movie fans.
Silent film The Artist and animated movie Hugo led nominations for Hollywood's Critics' Choice Awards on Tuesday, in a key week that will firm up the field of likely Oscar contenders.
Most other contemporary R&B is so about braggadocio that it's the humility that makes Anthony Hamilton seem like a hero on his boldly modest new album, Back to Love.
A former alley cat taken in by a wealthy woman has become the world's richest cat because it has inherited a $13-million fortune following the woman's death. Tommaso, a 4-year-old black cat, is also the world's third richest animal.
Young Adult director Jason Reitman, screenwriter Diablo Cody and stars Charlize Theron and Patton Oswalt will receive the Vanguard Award at the 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival, PSIFF organizers announced on Tuesday.
British band The Kooks wrap up the current U.S. leg of their tour this week, setting their sights beyond their first three records and aiming to score a major hit in America with new music to come.
The former GOP vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, is in the process of pitching a follow up to the Mark Burnett-produced reality show Sarah Palin's Alaska.
Killam gives a unique behind-the-scenes look at the SNL writers' room.
Mairah Yeater's ex Robert Powell has come forward with a shocking revelation in the Justin Bieber paternity scandal: not only did Yeater make up the Bieber baby daddy story, but she sold it to a tabloid for $50,000... all while hiding the fact that Powell was the real father. Read the exclusive interview, and find out why Yeater picked Bieber to set up.
The Victoria's Secret Angels want to make your holiday shopping a little easier this year.
Carey Mulligan may have been hesitant to go nude in the upcoming Steve McQueen film Shame, but once she bared all, the actress found the naked scene kind of fun. Here, get Mulligan's take on character Sissy, her reaction to the nude scene (and a staged suicide attempt), and even singing for McQueen on the NC-17 set.
The Artist and Hugo lead the way with 11 nominations each.
The highly anticipated nude photographs of Lindsay Lohan taken for Playboy magazine earlier this year were leaked on the Internet late last week. The leaked Playboy photos have created sensational buzz around the 25-year-old singer and actress, but many wonder how the sweet child star that starred in Parent Trap ended up posing nude for Playboy.
Know your rights before you get stuck on the tarmac.
Rumors suggesting Aishwarya Rai would be making a comeback to the silver screen with Sanjay Leela Bhansali have been crushed, after the Bollywood icon allegedly revealed to a friend she would be taking at least a year off to be with her new baby, Apun Ka Choice reported.
Does My Week with Marilyn belong in the Musical or Comedy category?
Hulk Hogan, who is filing a lawsuit against his ex-wife Linda Bollea for defamation, said that he has to answer her back for trying to ruin his career and livelihood by making claims of physical abuse and homosexuality.
From an untamed heroine in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, to a gipsy fortuneteller in Sherlock Holmes 2, Noomi Rapace has become one of the most talked about new-comers into Hollywood.
Sephora employees will wear newly-designed uniforms by Prabal Gurung starting in April 2012.
Longtime news anchor and correspondent Katie Couric has ended a five-year relationship with Brooks Perlin, according to a rep for Couric who spoke to Us Weekly, because of age and conflicting jobs and schedules.
Among the main beneficiaries of the graphic new movie The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo will be babysitters.
Taylor Swift turns 22 today, and the pop-country singer wasted no time tweeting thanks to her fans for their birthday wishes. Take a look back at some of Taylor Swift's hottest looks to date, and relive her top singles by watching her greatest music videos so far. Happy 22nd birthday, Taylor Swift!
French luxury label Dior is said to be on the verge of finalizing a contract to replace Belgian designer Raf Simons in place of former creative director, John Galliano.
There is a new Disney princess in town, but this one is a pint-sized girl instead of a lovestruck teenager.
Auctioneers are wigging out over Elizabeth Taylor.
Dressed in a surgeon's white garb, Caviar Meister Tobias Felix slits open the slimy, grey skin of the sturgeon on the table in front of him to reveal Switzerland's latest luxury delicacy.
Gary Busey has officially announced his endorsement of GOP candidate Newt Gingrich, saying, I've never met Newt but I know what he stands for.
