CULTURE

What the Royals were doing as the countdown to Halloween began, and what they are up to next around Halloween? Well, start the slideshow to find out.

Surprisingly, Twitter buzz on Paranormal Activity 3 isn't about the scary moments in the movie. It is, instead, all about the missing scary moments. The movie has performed amazingly well at the box office; even better than its predecessor, in fact, with the best opening day gross since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 back in July, totaling $54 million

Pop icon Madonna's brother is apparently homeless and living under a bridge in Michigan. Tony Ciccone Jr, who was fired more than a year ago from his father's Ciccone Vineyard in Suttons Bay, Mich., now claims to be homeless and told the Michigan Messenger newspaper he had been living on the streets of nearby Traverse City since then.

On Jan. 4, two joggers, living at the Marine Corps base north of San Diego, discovered the naked body of Anneka Vasta at a beach in Camp Pendleton, in no-man's land. The woman was so slim, young and youthful that she was initially thought to be a teenager. However, it turned out that the body was one of a 58-year-old woman.

Halloween came a week early for some furry creatures in Manila on Sunday, with the Philippine Animal Welfare Society holding a costume show for pets.

Victoria Beckham's eponymous label has generated sales in excess of $24 million during the first quarter of 2011. It is further believed that if this trend continues, the designer could very well generate over $96 million from her fashion line.

Actor and comedian Robin Williams tied the knot with Susan Schneider, a graphic designer, on Saturday in California.

Teen heartthrob, Justin Bieber has decided to give his fans an early Christmas treat, in the form of his new song with Usher.

It's Drake's 25th birthday, which means he'll probably release another song about the troubles of fame and his love life soon enough.

Lindsay Lohan, whose career has been derailed by multiple trips to jail and rehab since 2007, is rumored to be posing for Playboy.

Rihanna is a girl who seems to know what she wants and wastes no time in getting it. Reports are that the singer recently went on a spending spree in Paris Sex Shop called Lovestore where she blew $1,500 in just five minutes.

Mike Daisey makes a show of discovering a problem, but doesn't offer any solutions.

The Arab Spring of pro-democracy uprisings features prominently -- both directly and more subtly -- in the selections at the third annual Doha Tribeca Film Festival, kicking off in the Qatari capital this week.

The modern re-telling of Shakespeare's love story stars fan favorites from Buffy, Angel and Firefly, including Nathan Fillion, Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, and Sean Maher. Though no official release date has been posted, new details about the film, shot in Santa Monica over only 12 days, promise Whedon's first film through indie Bellwether Pictures is sure to be a hit.

Vince Gill mixed a little truth with just enough fiction in writing the songs for his new album, Guitar Slinger, that hit record stores and websites on Monday marking his first CD in five years.

Robin Williams married his girlfriend Susan Schneider over the weekend in Napa Valley, the section of northern California known for wine and romance, the actor's representative said on Monday.

Prosecutors rested their case against Michael Jackson's doctor on Monday after nearly four weeks of testimony and evidence against the man accused of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death.

Teen singing sensation Justin Bieber gave fans an early Christmas present on Monday with the release of a second single from his upcoming holiday album Under The Mistletoe.

He may be related to one of the richest and most powerful celebrities in the world, but Anthony Ciccone, otherwise known as Madonna's brother, is homeless on the streets of Michigan.

It seems Demi Moore has already forgotten the rumors that husband Ashton Kutcher has cheated her with mistress Sara Leal. Moore reportedly spent the day on Friday lounging with Kutcher in his trailer after showing up at his Two and a Half Men set.

Six districts outside of Bangkok are being evacuated as floods threaten the economic center of Thailand.

Diwali 2011 will begin on Oct.. 26 and last for five days. Here's a look at the customs and traditions of India's Festival of Lights.

The 'New Girl' star was on hand to open Game 4 between the Cardinals and Rangers.

Halloween may be fast approaching but with Oct.31 falling at the end of the month costumes can be an expensive stretch for the budget. Take a look at our compilation of costume ideas that can be bought on a budget but still look good.

Think your apartment is small? Check out these tiny rooms and capsules that make a dorm room look like the Taj Mahal.

A TSA officer allegedly left a note in one travelers' bag that read GET YOUR FREAK ON GIRL after he discovered her vibrator.

The writer was on top of the world.

Her fifth studio album arrives in stores on Monday.

Chord Overstreet will return to Glee for a multi-episode arc, Fox announced Monday.