The stunning choice of comedian and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres as the new judge on TV show American Idol appeared set to revive interest in the top-rated talent show after three years of falling ratings.
After combing the acting landscape, Walt Disney Pictures has chosen Mandy Moore to voice the lead role in its Digital 3D-animated musical action-adventure Rapunzel, inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tale.
Jon Amiel's Creation is bound to spark controversy because it depicts Charles Darwin struggling with his epochal 1859 work, On the Origin of Species, though it's much more than a red flag to religious fundamentalists. The opening-night film at the Toronto International Film Festival is an intelligent, touching depiction of a brilliant man who's sure of his scientific skills but tormente...
Katherine Jackson on Wednesday night released a video pledging her support to the upcoming tribute concert for her son Michael Jackson.
The global tribute for Michael Jackson set for September 26 in Vienna, Austria is still not certain to take place as an increasing number of singers will not perform.
The Canadian billionaire founder of Cirque du Soleil said on Thursday he would fly into space later this month to show a fairy tale dream can come true -- and would put on a show while there.
When the Cartoon Network channel launched in India more than a decade ago, it simply dubbed its shows in regional languages.
The Beatles look set to dominate Britain's pop charts once again this week with the Fab Four predicted to take five of the top 20 album places, the Official Charts Company said Thursday.
In the currently filming sequel to Sex and the City, Kim Cattrall's Samantha will eye a new hunk in the form of Max Ryan.
Whitney Houston returned to the U.S. pop album chart in grand style on Wednesday as her first album in seven years debuted at No. 1.
For Omar Sharif, the future and the past are useless. The only thing that counts for the Egyptian actor is the present.
A wave of Beatlemania struck Britain's streets as a specially remastered edition of the Fab Four's albums was released on Wednesday, complete with an interactive video game for a new generation of fans.
A newborn baby boy was born Wednesday morning to Nicole Richie and Joel Madden according to reports.
There has been more bad blood in Venice over Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, a movie starring Nicolas Cage that borrowed its title from Abel Ferrara's 1992 cult classic Bad Lieutenant.
Iranian video artist Shirin Neshat has made her first feature film about women's lack of freedom and growing political involvement in 1953 Iran, but she said the story had strong parallels with the situation today.
Is oil giant Chevron afraid of a movie?
One of the stars of Crude, a documentary about a $27 billion environmental lawsuit filed against the company on behalf of residents of Ecuador's Amazon, certainly thinks so. A spokesman for Chevron vehemently denies it.
R&B singer Chris Brown who was last month sentenced to five years probation and some community service for assaulting his then girlfriend Rihanna in February is not sure whether he will perform at the Michael Jackson tribute show in Austria next week.
Brad Paisley led the list of nominees for this year's Country Music Association awards, to be handed out November 11 in Nashville, the CMA said on Wednesday.
You feel relieved, and even quite confident. Your job interview went well. As you replay it mentally, you cannot think of much you would change. Your extensive preparation enabled you to answer the interviewer's questions with poise and credibility.
Hollywood actress and wild child Lindsay Lohan is working with fashion house Emanuel Ungaro on a spring-summer collection, to be unveiled at the ready-to-wear shows in Paris in October.
George Clooney will be on the red carpet for the opening night of this year's London Film Festival at the world premiere of Wes Anderson's animated Fantastic Mr. Fox.
The Kennedy family saga was already the Greek tragedy of modern American history, but a book alleging a love affair between Robert F. Kennedy and his brother's wife adds new pathos to the tale.
ew York's Fashion Week kicks off on Thursday with a very simple message for style-conscious consumers -- spend, spend, spend.
Actor Robert De Niro, musician Bruce Springsteen and funnyman Mel Brooks are among the entertainers whose careers will be celebrated at this year's Kennedy Center Honors Gala in December.
Whitney Houston returned to the U.S. pop album chart in grand style on Wednesday as her first album in seven years debuted at No. 1.
Many couples wanting to get hitched have waited for the 9-9-09, some chose this date with belief that it brings along luck while others have simply chosen the date to help them remember their anniversary later.
Zombie master George A. Romero had no particular conflict in mind when making Survival of the Dead, the sixth installment in his long-running horror franchise, but rather discrimination in general.
Jermaine Jackson denied on Wednesday rumors that other members of the Jackson family oppose the concert he plans to stage in Vienna later this month in memory of his brother Michael.
Ellen DeGeneres tried to make Mariah Carey confess whether she is pregnant or not on her show on Monday, but in an unusual way. She asked Carey if the rumors that she is pregnant were true. The diva who appeared on the show wearing a loose casual shirt asked her not to discuss that issue and DeGeneres agreed. Immediately she opened up a champagne bottle and offered a zip to Carey.
R&B stars Mary J. Blige, Akon and Chris Brown and veterans Natalie Cole and Sister Sledge will honor the late Michael Jackson at a concert in Vienna later this month, with more stars due to be announced this week.
