ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Katleman is set to direct the action film Red Squad for Hannibal Classics, the company announced Wednesday.

Fox scored an overall ratings win Wednesday night on the strength of The X Factor, while Modern Family took the night's top rating spot and NBC suffered a night of declines, according to preliminary numbers.

In the new action-comedy Tower Heist, Alan Alda plays a Bernie Madoff-ish financier who promotes his business acumen and lives a flashy lifestyle, complete with penthouse apartment and world-class art collection, but winds up being a total fraud.

Two previously unreleased songs from Amy Winehouse aired on radio stations this week ahead of her posthumous album, generating mostly positive comments from critics and bittersweet memories for fans.

Paramount has been sneaking screenings of Young Adult, Jason Reitman's droll new film that could be a black comedy, but then again could be an outright tragedy merely punctuated with moments of hilarity.

Actress and film producer Lucy Liu is expanding her talents into the art world with a new book of illustrations that explores Kabbalah and meditation.

Country music singer Keith Urban will undergo throat surgery later this month, forcing the star to postpone numerous scheduled performances, Urban's spokesman said on Thursday.

Submarine Entertainment has been busily selling the DVD and home entertainment rights to Robert B. Weide's documentary on director Woody Allen.

Attention, Australia: Kim Kardashian hasn't just left the building, she's left the country.

Attention, Australia: Kim Kardashian hasn't just left the building, she's left the country.

American Actor Leonard Stone passed away from cancer on Wednesday at 87, just two days before his 88th birthday. Stone has an extensive list of credits, playing supporting roles in over 120 television shows and 35 films, but he was best known as Violet's father, Sam Beauregarde, in the 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

Slideshow on Jessica Biel.

Thursday is National Sandwich Day, a celebration of the American staple. The holiday is celebrated on Nov. 3 to commemorate the 293rd birthday of John Montagu, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich. Montagu is credited with inventing the concept behind the sandwich, two pieces of sliced bread with lunch meat fillings.

Naturally, the young entertainer took to Twitter to express his excitement.

Slideshow of Bond girls.

Justin Bieber's paternity suit is throwing loyal Beliebers into madness, as a 20-year-old woman claimed that Bieber fathered her 3-month-old son.Mariah Yeater from California, who filed a paternity lawsuit against Bieber on Monday, has received numerous death threats by the Baby singer's fans.

Go to Google and search do a barrel roll. Prepare yourself for a dizzying spin cycle!

Look for the faces of Christy Turlington, Mario Lopez and more in this year's marathon.

The Miss World beauty pageant has been around for 60 years.

Like Smoke is the lead single off Amy Winehouse's posthumous album, entitled Lioness: Hidden Treasures. Winehouse always had a personal wish to collaborate with her dear friend Nas, hip-hop artist extraordinaire. They collaborated on the song Like Smoke back in 2008, produced by Salaam Remi.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. alluded to fighting Manny Pacquiao in a recent statement, but first Pacquiao must defeat lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez.

Competition has been so high at Miss World 2011 that 36 contestants initially qualified in the 'beach beauty' competition at London's Earl's Court.

Competition has been so high at Miss World 2011 that 36 contestants initially qualified in the 'beach beauty' competition at London's Earl's Court.

For the first time after being accused of fathering a lovechild with 20-year old Mariah Yeater, Justin Bieber has voiced his opinion about the growing scandal.

More than two years after finding Michael Jackson lifeless in bed, the singer's personal doctor Conrad Murray awaits the verdict of a Los Angeles jury on a charge of involuntary manslaughter against him.

Lady Gaga on Wednesday launched the Born This Way Foundation to support programs dealing with youth empowerment and help people facing bullying and abandonment.

This weekend concert and filmgoers in London can celebrate the upcoming 600th birthday of Joan of Arc, girl soldier and Maid of Orleans who donned male clothing, put on armor, rallied the demoralized French army and defeated the...English.

The TV Western is saddling up for a big comeback, and actor Anson Mount couldn't be happier.

Daniel Craig returns as British secret agent James Bond in Skyfall the 23rd installment in one of the world's longest-running and most successful film franchises.