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Will Smith slaps journalist who tried to kiss him
Hollywood star Will Smith has slapped a male television reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."
'Coal Miner's Daughter' Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
Youths in Philippines protest against Lady Gaga
Christian young people in the Philippines protested Saturday against upcoming concerts by Lady Gaga despite organizers' assurances that her performances would not threaten morality.
'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown speaks in NH
Best-selling author Dan Brown made a rare public appearance in New Hampshire on Friday, saying very little about his next novel other than he's well into the writing process.
Gunter Sachs art collection to be auctioned in UK
A British auction house is selling artworks collected by Germany born photographer Gunter Sachs.
Man pleads not guilty to stalking Mila Kunis
A man charged with stalking Mila Kunis pleaded not guilty Friday to two felony charges and was denied a request to leave jail without having to post bail.
George Clinton, Black Eyed Peas settle song suit
George Clinton and the Black Eyed Peas have settled a lawsuit in which the funk pioneer accused the pop group of using his music without proper permission.
Private family funeral planned for Donna Summer
Donna Summer's funeral will be a private one for family and close friends.
Imprisoned star of 'Reality' impresses at Cannes
The breakout performance at the Cannes Film Festival this year is Aniello Arena's turn as a Naples fishmonger who becomes obsessed with appearing on a "Big Brother"-style TV show in "Reality."
Sales for US print, electronic books up overseas
Sales for U.S. print and electronic books are up overseas, with the digital market increasing fourfold since 2010.
Cannes entry 'Paradise: Love' looks at sex tourism
There's sun, sand and sex in Cannes Film Festival entry "Paradise: Love" — and they add up to a grim and unsettling holiday movie.
Youths in Philippines continue Lady Gaga protest
Christian youths in the Philippines are continuing to protest against Lady Gaga's upcoming concerts despite organizers' assurances that her performances will not threaten morality.
Pa. art collection completes controversial move
The Barnes Foundation is no longer the greatest art collection you'll never see.
Disco Queen Donna Summer endured after era faded
the Queen of Disco.
APNewsBreak: Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
In 'Moonrise Kingdom,' Wes Anderson relocates
In Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom," the famously meticulous director takes his fastidiously fashioned world and flings it into the woods.
Kanye West to debut short film at Cannes festival
Kanye West will debut a short film titled "Cruel Summer" at the Cannes Film Festival.
Chaka Khan to perform Houston tribute at Apollo
Grammy award-winning singer Chaka Khan will perform a tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the Apollo Theater's gala and awards ceremony.
Filipino Christian group protests Lady Gaga shows
Scores of Christian youths in the Philippines chanted "Stop the Lady Gaga concerts" at a rally Friday calling for the pop diva's shows here to be canceled despite assurances from authorities that they won't allow nudity and lewd acts.
'American Idol' down to final 2 singers
"American Idol" finalist Joshua Ledet won't be belting it out on this season's final showdown.
Van Halen postpones summer concert dates
Van Halen is postponing some dates on its summer concert tour.
Miss World boss plans Fiji trip after fiasco
The head of the Miss World beauty queen franchise says she plans to travel to Fiji "as soon as possible" to address the problems that turned last month's pageant in the island nation into a fiasco.
Pavarotti manager Herbert Breslin dead at 87
Herbert Breslin, the hard-driving manager who helped propel Luciano Pavarotti to international fame during the 36 years they worked together, has died, his wife said Thursday. He was 87.
Prosecutors charge man with stalking Mila Kunis
Prosecutors have charged a man with stalking Mila Kunis and violating a restraining order that was issued after he broke into a vacant condo owned by the actress.
Struggling CW network offers big schedule revamp
The young CW network is hoping to turn around a year of disappointing ratings by making changes this fall on each of the five nights it broadcasts.
Disco Queen Donna Summer dies at 63
the Queen of Disco.
PHOTOS: Last Dance, Donna Summer's life
Twirling her leopard-print dress on stage in the '70s, proudly holding many of her music awards and performing in recent years on "American Idol", Donna Summer was the ultimate disco queen
Algerian singer Warda dies in Cairo at 72
The Algerian singer Warda, whose sultry voice and range helped make her one of the giants of Arab song, has died. She was 72.
Larry King says talk show to resume this summer
Larry King said Thursday that his talk show will resume this summer on the new digital network Ora.TV, earlier than he or the network had anticipated.
Faith vs love in Cannes entry 'Beyond the Hills'
Both boos and applause greeted Cristian Mungiu's latest film at Cannes — and that's fine with him.
Cannes guests bid up to $255,656 at Haiti auction
Guests at Cannes have bid up to €200,000 ($255,656) at a Haiti fundraiser for items including a Bono-autographed guitar as the film festival's glitzy, global spotlight turned to charity.
Gunter Sachs art collection to be auctioned in UK
A British auction house is selling artworks collected by Germany born photographer Gunter Sachs.
Spirited singing fails to enliven Mozart opera
All the lovely singing fails to save the Vienna State Opera's new production of Mozart's "La Clemenza di Tito."
Will Smith slaps journalist who tried to kiss him
Hollywood star Will Smith has slapped a male television reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."
Plane carrying Chinese blind activist and family departs for the United States.
Youths in Philippines protest against Lady Gaga
Christian young people in the Philippines protested Saturday against upcoming concerts by Lady Gaga despite organizers' assurances that her performances would not threaten morality.
'Coal Miner's Daughter' Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
Youths in Philippines continue Lady Gaga protest
Christian youths in the Philippines are continuing to protest against Lady Gaga's upcoming concerts despite organizers' assurances that her performances will not threaten morality.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
