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Premier League Manager Association gives nod to Alex Ferguson

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:10:02 -0400

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was named the Premier League manager of the year and accepted the award from the League Manager Association Monday. Ferguson, 71, announced his retirement last week after 27 years at the helm transforming United into a great team with a record of 20 top-flight league titles. His 1,500th and last match in charge of United was a stunning 5-5 draw at ...

Contostavlos Simpsons relation on rocks

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:30:01 -0400

Singer Tulisa Contostavlos and her beau Danny Simpson are reportedly facing a rough patch in their relationship. The couple has been dating each other from November last year, and they have been public about it. However, all's not well in their paradise, reports thesun.co.uk. "Danny and Tulisa's relationship became public very quickly and was very full-on. They've had a lot of stress and it has ...

Will Smith not a swimmer

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:50:02 -0400

Actor Will Smith may have pulled off several stunts in Hollywood films, but he doesn't know how to swim! He didn't learn to swim as he didn't have too many swimming pools in his vicinity when he was young. "I can't swim. In inner City Philadelphia, there's not a lot of swimming pools and I never actually learnt how to swim and I'm embarrassed about it," femalefirst.co.uk quoted the 44-year-old ...

Microsoft Unveils New Xbox One Game Console

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:15:05 -0400

REDMOND, WASHINGTON Microsoft Corp gave the world the first look at its new game console on Tuesday, hoping the Xbox One will attract existing video game fans while also becoming a hub for living room entertainment. The third-generation Microsoft console, coming eight years after the Xbox 360, was unveiled by games unit chief Don Mattrick at an event at the software company's campus ...

Justin Bieber booed at award function

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:04 -0400

Justin Bieber, who grabbed three awards at the Billboard Music Awards, was booed by the audience as he went on stage to give his acceptance speech. The shocked singer said that he is an 'artist' who should be taken seriously, the Sun reported. He also said that at the age of 19, he thinks that he is doing a pretty good job and that it's his music and the craft that should be talked about. The ...

Celebrity trainer Tracy Andersons diet plan finds big fan in J.Lo

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:02 -0400

Celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson has got big A-list fans like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez that swear by her high-energy , calorie burning workouts. She's following up her fitness/beauty multiplex with another new endeavor - a meal delivery service. The Food Program by Tracy Anderson (which launched in L.A. in April but will go national on June 1) was developed by the celebrity trainer to ...

Kesha drops underwear at awards ceremony

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:50:01 -0400

Singer Kesha attended the Billboard Music Awards 2013 in a little black dress, but without an underwear. She says it was a conscious decision. "I'm rolling with my by out. It's a different look for me. I like to mix it up," eonline.com quoted the singer as saying. "I wanted to be really naked in every sense of the word, so I went bare with the makeup, bare with the by," she ...

Ke$ha nearly flashes butt at Billboard awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:30:01 -0400

Ke$ha nearly bared her bottom in a low-key dress during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The 26-year-old pop-singer hardly had her backside under wraps in a bottom-skimming black dress with waist-high slits, the New York Post reported. Ke$ha, who looked quite sophisticated in the high-necked ruffled dress with not even a hint of cleavage, showed off her naughty side by turning to the left with ...

Andhra markets GAME city at Cannes

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:02 -0400

Riding on its extensive cinema industry, which produces one of the largest number of films in India, the government of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is keen to use the latest technological innovations in the industry to create skill development and employment opportunities for its youth. "We are planning to set up a GAME city which will serve as the hub for Gaming, Animation, Media ...

Maarty Broekman wants to work with Alesha Dixon

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:01 -0400

Music reality TV show "Britain's Got Talent" contestant Maarty Broekman says he wants to make music with judge Alesha Dixon. The eccentric Dutchman auditioned shirtless - he came dressed in a red leather jacket and sequinned leather trousers. He impressed the judges when he sang classic tune "Backdoor Lover". "Maybe Alesha and I can write music together. I'll wait for that day, after I win the ...

Kesha gives underwear a miss at awards night

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:30:02 -0400

Peter Andre hunting for two pads

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:30:01 -0400

Singer Peter Andre is hunting for two houses - one for his work and the other for his children. "I've decided to buy two new homes - a flat in London and then a house with lots of land between where I live now and Brighton," femalefirst.co.uk quoted him as saying. "The reason for this is that I'd like somewhere to spend time with the kids out in the country, within easy reach of their school," ...

Love scenes are judged Michael Douglas

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:30:01 -0400

Hollywood actor Michael Douglas says it is tough filming love scenes for any movie because everybody judges them. He has shot a gay love scene with actor Matt Damon in his forthcoming film Steven Soderbergh's "Behind the Candelabra". The 68-year-old believes that the cast, crew and eventually moviegoers are more critical of love scenes because everyone can relate to the acts, as opposed to ...

Heather Graham fan of Gwen Stefanis adventurous style

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:30:01 -0400

Actress Heather Graham loves how singer Gwen Stefani experiments with style. "I love watching what Stefani wears. She's adventurous and looks like she's having fun. I really enjoy people who are perky and don't care. She just goes for it, marching to her own drum and having fun with clothes," femalefirst.co.uk quoted her as saying. The 43-year-old actress will be seen in "Hangover ...

Chris Bown getting close to Chloe Green

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:20:01 -0400

Singer Chris Brown is reportedly "growing close" to retail heiress Chloe Green. The two have been spending time together. "Green met Brown last year when he serenaded her at her dad's 60th birthday party. She was always a big fan and thinks he's really hot," mirror.co.uk quoted a source as saying. "After he split with Rihanna and she split from Marc (Anthony), they've been spending more time ...

Miley Cyrus shows off body in revealing one-piece for comeback song

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:10:03 -0400

Miley Cyrus has stripped off to a sexy and revealing swimsuit to promote her comeback single. The singer, who appears in a promo shot for new track 'We Can't Stop', can be seen posing seductively in a black plunging one-piece while staring sideways at the ground, the Sun reported. The 20-year-old beauty announced the title of the song, which is from her upcoming fourth studio album and produced ...

Justin Biebers Baby song named highest-certified single in US history

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:10:02 -0400

Justin Bieber's hit single 'Baby' has helped him beat Sir Elton John to the title of the highest-certified song in US history. The singing sensation's famous track, which has gone platinum 12-times since its release in 2010, has won over the Rocket Man's 'Candle in the Wind/Something About the Way You Look Tonight', which went 11 times platinum in 1997, Contactmusic reported. The teen icon's ...

MJ did not sign Conrad Murrays AEG Contract

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:10:02 -0400

Michael Jackson's personal physician Conrad Murray, who is currently serving time for involuntary manslaughter, never received any money from the superstar's concert promoters as the late singer died before signing on the medic's contract. Murray's employment conditions have come under heavy scrutiny as the King of Pop's mother, Katherine Jackson, has allegedly claimed that Aeg executives were ...

Mary J. Blige hit with $3.4m tax bill

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:10:02 -0400

American singer Mary J. Blige has been slapped with a 3.4-million-dollar bill by Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS filed a federal tax lien against the 42-year-old singer, claiming that she failed to pay all her income taxes for 3 years 2009 (574,907.30 dollars), 2010 (2,203,743.53 dollars) and 2011 (647,604.60 dollars), TMZ.com reported. Meanwhile, the State of New Jersey has claimed ...

Reggaeton star Yomo unhurt in shootout

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:20:03 -0400

Puerto Rican reggaeton star Yomo was unhurt in a shootout that occurred Monday on a busy highway in San Juan in which a woman who was traveling with the singer was wounded multiple times, police said. Authorities said that the 32-year-old singer, whose real name is Jose Alberto Torres Abreu, was in an automobile with several other people when unknown gunmen opened fire on the vehicle near the ...

Justin Timberlake is in demand on Cannes red carpet

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:02 -0400

Teenage girls went wild when singer and actor Justin Timberlake stepped onto the red carpet at Cannes as part of the team that made the Coen brothers' movie "Inside Llewyn Davis". Hundreds of girls waited hours Sunday to catch sight of Timberlake, some with the singer's name written across their bosoms. Hearing the screams for an autograph of their idol, he spent a fair amount of time signing ...

South Australian Tourism Commission using short films to show new side to city

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400

THE secret Adelaide night life that rivals Sydney's; Chinatown's hidden treasures; chef Simon Bryant joining the new food-truck culture - these windows into Adelaide life are part of a South Australian Tourism Commission campaign using films made by independent film-makers. The SATC commissioned 10 filmmakers to shoot a short feature showing why they love the state - and the results went ...

Celebrity Photos of the Week The Hoff tells the time and other Cannes weirdness

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:11:49 -0400

BOUFFANTER: Marion Cotillard piled her hair onto the top of her head for the screening of Blood Ties at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.(Yves ...

Singer Kellie Pickler named new `Dancing champ

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:09:50 -0400

This May 13, 2013 photo released by ABC shows country singer Kellie Pickler and her partner Derek Hough performing on the celebrity dance competition series "Dancing with the Stars," in Los Angeles. Pickler is one of four celebrities competing in the finals Monday, May 20. A winner will be announced on Tuesday. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam ...

MITVBase concert re-unites Snoop D’Banj

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:08:56 -0400

The first ever MTV Africa All Stars concert held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, People's Park, Durban South Africa has been described as "one to remember for music ...

Celebrity birthdays on May 22

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:06:09 -0400

Celebrity birthdays on May 22 Actor Michael Constantine (“Room 222”) is 86. Actor-director Richard Benjamin is 75. Actress Barbara Parkins (“Valley of the Dolls”) is 71. Songwriter Bernie Taupin is 63. Singer Morrissey is 54. Actress Ann Cusack (“A League of Their Own”) is 52. Actor Mark Christopher Lawrence (“Chuck”) is 49. Model Naomi Campbell ...

Lighthouse story heads to Hollywood

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:05:58 -0400

A NOVEL inspired by Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse may become a Hollywood film, after Stephen Spielberg's movie company DreamWorks snapped up the rights to The Light Between Oceans by M L ...

Alberta Major Soccer League making a push to recapture sporting spotlight

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:52:19 -0400

Former FC Edmonton assistant coach Dave Randall is shown at Foote Field in Edmonton April 19, 2010. Randall now coaches the Calgary Callies of the Alberta Major Soccer ...

Singer Sues McDonalds Claims Vocal Damage from Glass in Chicken Sandwich

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:42:42 -0400

McDonald’s is guilty of a lot of things – maybe under-salting their fries every now and then, exposing children to clowns at an early age, and maybe ruining my diet. But are they guilty of causing a woman to lose her beautiful singing voice? That’s just what 52-year-old Brooklyn resident Jacqueline Simpson alleges. She has filed a lawsuit claiming that her voice was ruined ...

David Spade Donates $200000 to Red Cross for Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:40:47 -0400

may be a funny dude, but he knows when it's time to get serious.E! News has exclusively learned that Spade has donated $200,000 to the American Red Cross to go toward disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma following Monday's deadly tornado."When I was four, I moved from Michigan to Arizona and our house got hit by a tornado a week later," Spade tells us. "Always been scared ...

Tori Spelling Flaunts Bikini Body During 40th Birthday Vacation to Mexico

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:40:46 -0400

4-0. And while I could be spending my day in denial, instead I'm on a beach in Mexico celebrating the occasion with my whole fam and my bestie. Because hey, I'm proud of all I've accomplished in these 40 years. In fact, I can't wait for the next four decades. Bring ‘em on! To celebrate, I thought I'd share a few pictures from my other milestone birthdays..."As ...

Tyrese Has a Funny Side Fast Furious 6 Hunk Was Voted Class Clown in High School

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:40:45 -0400

which, as Terrence noted, has more of a comedic presence from the star."Anybody who really knows me knows that all I do is crack jokes," Tyrese said, revealing that he was voted Class Clown in high ...

Will Smith to team up with Kanye West on new music

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:46:10 -0400

Kanye West walks into pole, flips out at paparazzi Kanye West wants Will Smith to record new music. The rapper, 35, is encouraging the After Earth star - who released his last album Lost & Found in 2005 - to get back into the recording studio. "I've been messing around with Kanye. We went in the studio a couple times, so I might get the bug," the actor, ...

Rare Harry Potter first edition fetches record auction price

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:36:33 -0400

Fans wait to see actors from the Harry Potter films at the opening of the Warner Brothers Studio Tour- The Making of Harry Potter near Watford north London March 31, ...

Updates Home of singers sister hit

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:34:55 -0400

>For local coverage of Monday's devastating storms in Oklahoma, go to these CNN affiliates: KFOR, KOCO, KOKH, KOKI(CNN) -- At least 24 people -- including nine children -- were killed when a massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, officials said. Read more: Heartbreaking scenes in Oklahoma City after disasterAt least seven of those children were killed at ...

PTC Slams Ke$ha Drinking Urine on MTV

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:33 -0400

"Why should we have to pay for this kind of garbage just so we can get access to Discovery, Disney, or the Golf channel? It’s outrageous - and it shouldn’t be that way," reads the letter. "Consumers deserve choice. We should all have the ability to choose and pay for only the channels we want to watch … but the cable industry won’t let that happen without a ...

Appeals Court Denies Ronald Tutors Bid to Sell Movies Tied up in Bankruptcy Case

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:26 -0400

suffered another legal setback as the federal appeals court in the central district of California rejected their plea to reverse an injunction that stops the sale of movies that were part of ThinkFilm and four other now bankrupt ...

Zoe Saldana on Allure Weight Backlash Were People Looking for a Reason to Be Upset

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:30:36 -0400

revealing the actress' weight on its June cover ("115 pounds of grit and heartache"), the actress chatted about the controversy with E! News at the Cannes Film ...

Jennifer Aniston Catches Courteney Cox Matthew Perry More in the Act While Prepping for Ellen Gig—Watch Now

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:30:36 -0400

' wingman before.Well, aside from the fact that Jen is a little confused about all that time they used to spend together ("We used to walk into each other's apartments all the time!") and she mistakes Perry ...

Ai Weiweis Music Video Recreating His Detention

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:00:13 -0400

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Biden says Jewish leaders in Hollywood social media drove changing attitudes on gay marriage

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:50:22 -0400

WASHINGTON - Vice President Joe Biden is praising Jewish leaders for helping change American attitudes about gay marriage and other issues. Biden says culture and arts change people's attitudes. He cites social media and the old NBC TV series "Will and Grace" as examples of what helped changed attitudes on gay marriage. Biden says, quote, "Think - behind of all that, I bet ...

Congressional Hearing on Apple Tax Practices Puts Spotlight on Legal Loopholes

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:48:09 -0400

Tech giant Apple has avoided paying billions of dollars in taxes to the U.S. or any country by using a complex web of Irish subsidiaries. But Apple is not alone, and none of the practices are illegal. Margaret Warner talks to Charles Duhigg of The New York Times for more on corporate tax ...

Pretty Little Liars Recruits Rumer Willis for Season 4

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:23:18 -0400

will play Zoe, organizer of a worldwide charity, in one episode with the potential to appear in more. She is described as the type of girl who will change the world and keep her sense of humor at the same time. Her episode is slated to air in late July. The new season ...

Barbra Streisand to Receive Honorary Doctorate in Israel

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:35 -0400

scheduled performances will be Streisand's first in Israel, this will be her second honorary doctorate, her first being a PhD in Arts and Humanities from Brandeis University in ...

PDA of the Day Emma Roberts and Evan Peters Kiss During Museum Date in NYC

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:34 -0400

Roberts sported a white lace top while Peters looked casual in a green shirt during their cultural outing.The cute couple was spotted laughing while enjoying the Big Apple art scene.Roberts tweeted a photo of ...

Miranda Kerr Double Nip Slip at Photo Shoot—See the Pic

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:34 -0400

's face that stole the show during her latest photo shoot.Instead, the Victoria's Secret veteran-who, ironically, was modeling skin-care products rather than lingerie today-gave the crew and an obliging photographer a glimpse of her bare breasts when her black sweater got away from her on a sunny day in Miami Beach.Or maybe the sweater itself decided it was better needed elsewhere (like ...

Zooey Deschanel Makes Directorial Debut With She Him Video I Couldve Been Your Girl—Watch Now

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:33 -0400

There's no surprise that anything Deschanel puts her name on is as adorable as it gets, and this is certainly no exception.The retro-inspired video shows the actress dancing the twist and the Charleston while trying to catch the attention of her leading man.We love ...

Mila Kunis Dines With Her Parents Without Ashton Kutcher

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:32 -0400

went for a romantic stroll with boyfriend Ashton Kutcher and it appears the brunette beauty decided to don the same casual attire for dinner.Although Ashton wasn't present for the family outing, ...

Director Bryan Singer Tweets Image of Jennifer Lawrence As ‘Mystique

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:17:28 -0400

Director Bryan Singer delighted fanboys around the world on Monday by releasing an image of the 24-year-old ';Silver Linings Playbook'; Oscar-winner donning her Mystique costume for the upcoming ';X-Men: Days of Future ...

Eminem’s Publisher Sues Facebook Over Song Usage

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:17:27 -0400

CBS NEWS/AP ) – Eminem’s song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency, saying they copied music from one of the rapper’s ...

Product spotlight Jackie’s Jams are naturally sweet

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:40:53 -0400

These luscious low-sugar jams come in a huge variety of flavors. The company collaborates with area farmers to buy the sweetest fruit available. That means using less cane sugar in the recipes; two of the spreads have no added sugar at all. (There's no high-fructose corn syrup, coloring or flavoring added, either.) Varieties include nectarine, strawberry-rhubarb, Meyer lemon marmalade, Santa ...

Gospel singer sues McDonalds after swallowing piece of glass in chicken sandwich

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:33:22 -0400

People dressed as chickens stage a dancing protest against animal cruelty on behalf of PETA in front of a McDonald's restaurant at Times Square in New York on October 28, 2010. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty ...

Wife of Nashville Crewmember Questions Emotional Toll of Industry Work

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:14:45 -0400

"She made Don smile because she told him he mattered. She shared in the loss and that he will be missed," Bensko wrote. "And she reminded me, a production wife, that there are good people in this industry who truly do wish that they could make it ...

Justin Bieber Carly Rae Jepsen Make MuchMusic Video Awards Nominee List

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:14:41 -0400

Billboard Music Awards: Justin Bieber Booed While Accepting Milestone Award (Video) Both Canadian pop stars were nominated in the best Canadian international video of the year competition, and the Fave artist/group category voted on by fans. Jepsen’s "This Kiss" and Bieber’s "As Long As You Love Me" singles will contend in the best Canadian international video ...

‘Vampire Diaries’ Star Joseph Morgan Dating Persia White Couple Spotted Holding Hands After Emily VanCamp Breakup

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:53 -0400

"Vampire Diaries" bad boy Joseph Morgan seems to have found new love after his 2012 split from "Revenge" starlet Emily VanCamp. Who is the apparent new love in his life? None other than Persia White, the actress who plays Bonnie's witch-turned-vampire mom on the hit CW ...

‘Bates Motel’ Season 2 Spoilers Did SPOILER Really Kill SPOILER What Will Happen Next Season

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:52 -0400

shocking season finale left viewers wanting more, and that is exactly what they're going to get when the A&E series returns for its second season. So, what can fans ...

Supermodel Miranda Kerr Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction During Photoshoot After Top Falls Down

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:51 -0400

Former Victoria's Secret Angel Miranda Kerr gave onlookers an eyeful during a photo shoot in Miami over the weekend when the loose black top she was wearing fell down and exposed her ...

‘True Blood’ Season 6 Spoilers Casting News And Titles Leak For Episode 8 And 9 VIDEO

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:50 -0400

J. Sharif told the International Business Times that his song "Life Matters" isn't in episode nine of "True Blood," but he "would love the ...

‘Ghostbusters 3’ Movie News Plot Spoilers Leaked By Dan Aykroyd 2014 Release Date Rumored

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:50 -0400

What about "Ghostbusters 3?" Prepare to be slimed because the third installment in the sci-fi franchise is looking more like a reality. Dan Aykroyd, one of the stars and writers of the first two "Ghostbusters," spoke to Larry King about some pretty major plot spoilers for the highly anticipated "Ghostbusters 3." So far fans of the franchise have only learned that ...

Chris Brown Serenades Karrueche Tran At Billboard Awards After-Party Moves On From Rihanna With Former Flame

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:49 -0400

Chris Brown is moving on from Rihanna quite quickly, weeks after announcing their breakup. He was seen after performing Sunday night at the Billboard Awards serenading his ex-girlfriend, Karrueche ...

Beyonce Shares Cuba Pictures Reveals Intimate Moments From Controversial Trip PHOTOS

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:49 -0400

Beyonce has revealed intimate pictures from her controversial trip to Cuba with Jay-Z. The power couple received backlash last month from Cuban-American Congress members from Florida, among others, for violating the longstanding U.S. embargo against Cuba.The Department of Treasury has since confirmed that the trip to Cuba was authorized as a cultural exchange and therefore ...

Brad Pitts Drug Damage Jennifer Lawrence Sexy X-Men Photo Barbara Walters Daughter Arrested Todays Gossip Roundup

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:48 -0400

Surprise -- Brad Pitt spent "years f***ing off." The actor told Esquire that for a long time he thought he did "too much damage -- drug damage," but made a "conscious change" to his life. Turns out that Angelina Jolie's beau is two credits short of graduating ... but was too lazy to write a paper. ...

CBS Pulls Tornado Episode Of Mike Molly In Wake Of Oklahoma Tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:47 -0400

CBS sitcom "Mike & Molly" is pulling the finale episode scheduled to air Monday in wake of the Oklahoma tornado that destroyed buildings, schools and homes Monday afternoon.The comedy, which stars "Bridesmaids" actress Melissa McCarthy and Billy Gardell, had a storyline that involved a tornado for its finale. The description, according ...

Freemium Making Money by Giving Away the Goods

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:08 -0400

For years, music has operated on selling things -- vinyl, cassettes, CDs and now downloads. Then came advertising on radio and elsewhere. But there's a third way -- freemium, a combination of free and premium offerings. Examples of this in music are Spotify (free on browsers, premium on mobile) and Pandora (free with ads, premium without ads). But what if we expand the universe to include ...

Morning Fix Ray Manzarek of the Doors RIP Eminems Publisher Sues Facebook Billboard Music Awards Win Sunday TV Ratings

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:05 -0400

Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of the Doors, passed away yesterday at RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, German, at the age of 74 following a long battle with bile duct cancer. Dorothy Manzarek, his wife of 45 years, and brothers Rick and Jim Manczarek were by his side at the hospital. Read more about Ray Manzarek and ...

One Direction Releasing a Book

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:02 -0400

"This is the only official book from 1D charting their journey over the last year and a half-from the places they've visited and fans they've met, to their thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams, highs and lows," ...

Cee Lo Green The Voice Judges Are Already Negotiating Season 7

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:01 -0400

now tells me seven is already in the works.While he says he's not at "liberty to say" much, the "Forget You" singer revealed, "They've got till at least season seven in terms of talks and negotiations."It was confirmed earlier this month that Cee Lo ...

Teen Mom Farrah Abraham Getting Her Own Reality Show

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:01 -0400

that usually needs another person to, er, work, the former MTV star has signed a deal to shoot her own reality show."Get ready for better TV :) The News Is True," ...

Alec Baldwin Reveals Wife Hilarias Butt During Cannes Red Carpet PDA—See the Pic

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:01 -0400

Andreas Rentz/Getty Images Judging by the disgruntled look on Hilaria's face, the PDA faux pas left her a little embarrassed.Seconds before the bum-flashing however, the cute couple (and parents-to-be) were snapped sharing a sweet kiss outside the Palais des Festivals.Alec and Hilaria's red carpet walk at the documentary's Cannes premiere the day before went a lot smoother. The ...

Drew Barrymore Selling Montecito Home for $7.5 Million

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:00 -0400

The gorgeous property would be perfect for nature lovers thanks to its inviting design and charming walking pathway trailing through the lush grounds, gorgeous gardens and an expansive lawn.The home also includes a separate guest apartment in addition to its six bedrooms and eight baths, spread out over an impressive 6,000 square feet. Can we ...

Super Mario Dog Is the Greatest Vine Ever

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:12:55 -0400

And you thought your Instagrams were artistic. Well, you can take your Kelvin-filtered picture of your brunch back to whatever remedial art class you came from, because Vine is the social media platform for real ...

Argo Skyfall and The Dark Knight Get a Dominos Pizza Remake

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:12:54 -0400

A São Paulo Domino's has partnered with 10 local video stores to promote pizza via DVD rentals. (Ha! Like people actually rent DVDs from stores anymore. Ever heard of Redbox, ...

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner Visit Lovers Bridge in Paris—See Token They Left

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:12:54 -0400

did earlier today while sight-seeing in the City of Light.The mother-daughter duo attached their very own lock on the famous bridge that had their initials written on it in permanent ...

Infinity Theatre making connections between Annapolis and Broadway

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:10:20 -0400

Jenny Lee Stern stars as Patsy Cline in the Infinity Theatre Companys production of "Always ... Patsy Cline," opening June 8 in ...

VIDEO GALLERY Burnt heart of art music scene

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:34:44 -0400

See your ad here THE heart of the city's underground music and art scene has stopped beating after a fire ripped through the former Morrow Park Bowling Club at Wickham.Affectionately known as the Moz by hundreds who used its land and resources, it was reduced to a wreck of tin and asbestos. Five people ran for their lives.It's suspected a candle sparked the flames about 2am ...

Rail spill brings oil transport into spotlight

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:34:36 -0400

Crews work to clean up an oil spill after five Canadian Pacific Railway tankers derailed near Jansen, Sask. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (Liam Richards/THE CANADIAN ...

Apples Cook shines in D.C. spotlight

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:31:50 -0400

Apple is known as Silicon Valley’s stage master - but CEO Tim Cook showed Tuesday he knows how to bring the spectacle to Washington all the same.Even under fire for shielding billions of dollars overseas from U.S. taxes, Cook deftly turned the conversation away from his company and used his first appearance before a congressional committee to shine a harsh spotlight on what he says is a ...

Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-one entertainment

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:30:23 -0400

(Editor's note: I am, at best, confused by a lot of the decisions Microsoft has made with the Xbox One. No backwards compatibility? Fees to share games and play used games? We're talking about paywalls here. And the whole thing has shifted -- or seems to have shifted -- away from gaming and onto ... Television. That is pretty stupid, if true. -- William ...

As Xbox One entertainment options multiply games still at core

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:29:33 -0400

Xbox One won't require always-online connection — but it'll be online a ...

Darius Rucker Racist Tweet Former Hootie and the Blowfish Singer Responds to Racist Twitter Post

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:22:11 -0400

Darius Rucker performs at the 45th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada April 18, 2010. Darius Rucker has responded to a racist tweet, sparking backlash among some who are asking who he even bothered to bring more attention to the racist social media comment.Rucker, who is becoming increasingly recognized for his recent contributions to the country music genre, was sent a ...

Developer tweaks Margaritaville contract with Hollywood

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:06:19 -0400

HOLLYWOOD— City Hall has a slightly new deal with the Margaritaville developer and will hold a meeting this week to clue in the public. Residents can ask questions about the proposed changes at 6 p.m. Thursday in the city commission ...

Spotify debuts weekly top 50 song charts

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:05:22 -0400

The music streaming service launches a feature that broadcasts both the 50 most streamed and viral songs each week; it's also rolling out song play counts for all ...

AEG Lawyer Revises Testimony Related to Michael Jackson This Is It Tour Contract

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:05:01 -0400

A corporate lawyer for concert giant AEG Live LLC on Tuesday revised his testimony and said the tour director of Michael Jackson's ill-fated "This Is It" concerts had a signed contract. AEG Live General Counsel Shawn Trell told jurors that he had forgotten that Kenny Ortega was working under a signed contract. He told the panel on Monday that Ortega was working under an agreement ...

Business Matters Soundrop Bets on Music as an Activity

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:05:01 -0400

The notion that music fits certain activities continues to spread at digital music services. Soundrop, known best for its Spotify app, launched what it calls "theme rooms" Tuesday that allow listeners to choose music based on activities. This approach to music discovery was popularized by Songza and adopted by iHeartRadio earlier this year. Soundrop's new themed rooms are ...

Jesse Kirshbaum Talks FlashFWD Awards Music Tech More

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:05:00 -0400

The fourth annual FlashFWD Awards will take place May 22 at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City. The event, presented by SoundCTRL and 'stache media, will include special performances by Glassnote-signed EDM artist Robert DeLong, up-and-coming rapper Joey Bada$$, dance crew iLuminate and more to be revealed in the days to come. Jesse Kirshbaum, the man in charge of the event, took a moment ...

Selena Gomez Lands in London Looking Down

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:55 -0400

didn't seem too happy to arrive at the Heathrow Airport in London today, but then again, that meant saying goodbye to a weekend full of bright ...

American Idols Nigel Lythgoe Sounds Off on Judging Drama They Didnt Gel as a Whole

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:54 -0400

"Chemistry is something that everyone has to contribute to," Lythgoe says when asked why this season didn't work. "Each one of them is terrific on their ...

Teen Mom 3 Stars Mock Farrah Abrahams Famous Crying Face—See the Pic

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:53 -0400

Briana Dejesus is currently in New York filming after shows for the hit MTV series, and the four friends couldn't help put poke a little fun at the fellow teen ...

George Michael Still Hospitalized but Making Good Progress After Car Accident

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:52 -0400

hospitalized last Thursday after the SUV he was riding in was involved in an accident, is said to be feeling better-but his doctors aren't taking any chances."I can confirm that George remains in hospital but purely as a standard precaution for observation because he suffered some bumps and cuts to his head. But he's making good progress, he's fine and he's really looking ...

Victoria Beckham Shows Off Cutest Puppy Ever—Meet Barnaby

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:52 -0400

Can you think of a more special delivery?If Barnaby is indeed the newest Beckham, and not a colleague's dog that Posh was borrowing for show, he ...

The X Factor Begins See Demi Lovato Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio Onstage Together

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:51 -0400

X Factor begin!Filming for the hit reality competition show has officially kicked off in Charleston, S.C., Tuesday, and there's already a "girl power" theme for the Fox series' third ...

Trace Adkins Praises Strong People of Oklahoma Trisha Yearwood Says Heart Is Breaking After Tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:51 -0400

killed at least two dozen people yesterday afternoon."I do have close contacts with the Red Cross people and they keep me updated and informed about what's going on...and there are more trucks and volunteers on the way," he told E! News in New York today. "Our hearts just go out to the families and people that are suffering there right now. We'll do what we can to help ...

Trend Alert Thigh-High Slits at Cannes Film Festival

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:49 -0400

NEWS: 2013 Cannes Film Festival hit by another burglary Slits certainly aren't new, by no means, but there's no denying they are currently dominating the French fete.Then again, in lue of wearing a mini shirt (which is not an option on ...

Revenges Nick Wechsler and Christa B. Allen Sound Off on Declans Awful Death Tease Season 3

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:46 -0400

) boyfriend (and baby daddy!) died due to injuries he sustained in the Grayson Global bombing.We chatted with Wechsler and Allen about Paolo's "sad" exit from the show and how Charlotte will cope with Declan's death. Plus, Wechsler teases Jack's reaction to Emily's ...

David Beckhams Son Begins Training With Queens Park Rangers Football Club

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:44 -0400

retiring from being a super soccer stud (well, the stud part will never go away), it looks as though his legacy may just be passed on to his offspring, especially after the couple's eldest son ...

Amanda Bynes Dont Mess With Her Warns Jenny McCarthy

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:44 -0400

on Twitter."All I know is we've made peace and you do not mess with Amanda-amen!" McCarthy said at the Billboard Music Awards.The two went at each other on Twitter earlier this month after McCarthy retweeted a false report that the police had shown up to check on her at her New York City apartment."I was just like, 'Oops!'" McCarthy ...

Ke$ha Drinks Her Own Pee Watch the Moments Leading up to the Act

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:43 -0400

drank her own pee and you cringed?Well, we weren't kidding, and now there's video evidence to prove that the singer went above and beyond to try new ways of getting healthy.The clip, which will be featured on the pop star's reality ...

Is Justin Bieber Taking a Break From the Spotlight Find Out Here

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:42 -0400

Following his breakup with girlfriend Kristen Stewart, Rob is spotted taking his things from her home. See the exclusive ...

Music Heard on Air for May 21 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:23:02 -0400

MUSIC: SONG: Ja Fun Mi Dub ARTIST: King Sunny Ade CD TITLE: The Rough Gude to African Guitar Legends CD LABEL: Rough Guides CD #: RGNET 1295CD START TIME: 21:00 IRAN ELECTION INTERVIEW CAIRO ...

Music eases anxiety of hospital ICU patients study finds

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:22:20 -0400

Playing soothing music to patients in a hospital intensive-care unit can help to ease their anxiety and reduce the need for sedating medications, a study shows."Music is a really powerful intervention when used appropriately," said the study's lead author, Linda Chlan, a professor at Ohio State University's College of ...

Zach Sobiech Teen Who Recorded Farewell Song Clouds Dies From Rare Cancer

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:11:04 -0400

Zach Sobiech Eighteen-year-old viral video inspiration Zach Sobiech's long goodbye came to a solemn halt on Monday morning when he died from the rare bone cancer osteosarcoma. He had been battling the disease for the last four years of his life.The Lakeland, Minn., teen who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age 14, began writing farewell songs to his friends and family last year after he ...

CBS takes key ratings crown for first time in 21 years

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:03:22 -0400

Tue May 21, 2013 6:03pm EDT May 21 (Reuters) - Broadcast network CBS said on Tuesday it won this season's ratings race among the 18-to-49 age group most prized by advertisers, claiming its first victory in that audience in 21 years. CBS, a unit of CBS Corp, snatched the title from News Corp-owned Fox, which had dominated the age group for eight straight years until it was hurt this season by ...

Pump Up the Jams With NuForces Mobile Music Pump

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:59:14 -0400

Image courtesy NuForce If you’re looking to maximize the volume of the tunes streaming from your mobile device, regular earbuds or over-ear headphones just won’t cut it. What you need is a headphone amplifier like, say, NuForce’s new Mobile Music Pump. NuForce’s headphone amp uses a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack for input and output, and allows you to adjust gain by ...

Citing fatigue director Ang Lee leaves pilot of TV series Tyrant

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:57:41 -0400

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar winner Ang Lee canceled his plans to direct the pilot of new U.S. television series "Tyrant," saying on Tuesday that he needed to rest after spending four years working on 3D fantasy-adventure film "Life of ...

No background check done on Michael Jacksons doctor lawyer says

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:54:17 -0400

LOS ANGELES – AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks or supervise the doctor who was later convicted of killing Michael Jackson, a corporate attorney testified Tuesday in a lawsuit claiming the concert promoter was negligent in hiring the physician. AEG Live General Counsel Shawn Trell told jurors that no legal or financial checks were done involving Conrad Murray or anyone ...

Appeals Court Revives Ex-QBs Lawsuit Over NCAA Football Game

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:54:08 -0400

In an important appeal that divided Hollywood, the Third Circuit sides with the likeness rights of celebrities over protections afforded by the First Amendment. (SAG 1, MPAA ...

Linkin Park Frontman New Singer for the Stone Temple Pilots

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:53:04 -0400

The news was revealed at KROQ Weenie Roast in Los Angeles over the weekend when Bennington performed classic STP songs like, "Sex Type Thing" and "Vasoline" along with the debut of a brand new song "Out of Time."Scott Weiland, original STP singer and founding member in 1986, was fired without being told by the rest of the band in February with a one line announcement ...

Oklahoma Music Business Largely OK After Tornado Mobilizing for Benefits

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:18 -0400

While Oklahoma's ties to the music industry are deep, the immediate impact yesterday's devastating tornado on the business seems to be minimal, according to people Billboard.biz spoke with today. That said, shows down the line could well be impacted as the market regains its footing, and sources say benefit concerts were being organized this morning, with details to be announced ...

Xbox One Microsofts All In One Entertainment Device Set for Launch This Year

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:16 -0400

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday took the wraps off of its next-generation Xbox One, a console designed to conquer the living room by attempting to unite major forms of digital entertainment into a single connected device. Whether Xbox One will succeed in doing so, however, won't be known until later this year, when it is scheduled to hit store shelves and compete alongside Sony Corp.'s ...

Grimms David Giuntoli Id Be an Awesome Voice Judge

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:05 -0400

original four judges next season . How's that for network synergy? "I can have such an amazing banter with those people," Giuntoli insists to us. "I could do it. But everyone needs a thing. What would be my thing? Maybe I have an eye patch. And a cockney ...

Bret Michaels Charlie Sheen and I Trashed a Hotel Room We Did Some Freaky Stuff

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:04 -0400

"We did some freaky stuff. I'm going to say it, nothing weird, but freaky," Michaels said."One thing I did help Charlie with...he was trying to destroy a hotel room in Orlando. He was having a little trouble with one of the big vases...I have over 300,000 injections in me as a diabetic, so I got a little built up angst...I lifted this Ming vase, or whatever the hell it was. It ...

Lone Ranger Trailer Johnny Depp and Armie Hammers Wild West Ride—Watch Now

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:03 -0400

After all, there's certainly worse things than the sight of Hammer and Depp throughout most of the two-minute, 32-second running time here, right?That's what we ...

Katie Holmes All Smiles and Soaking Wet on Mania Days Set

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:03 -0400

is having loads of fun on set!The mother of one was spotted Tuesday in Washington Square Park in New York City where she was snapped filming a scene on the set of her new ...

Kate Beckinsale Chelsea Handler Hayden Panettiere Hit Rolling Stones Concert—See the Pics

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:03 -0400

rocked out at the band's 50 & Counting tour show at L.A.'s Staples Center.When E! News asked Hayden at the Billboard Music Awards whether she and her Ukrainian boxer beau were secretly engaged, ...

Ginnifer Goodwin Julie Bowen and More Prove Jumpsuit Trend Is Still Going Strong

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:02 -0400

Angela Weiss/Getty Images Move over, red carpet dresses!Celebrities are continuing to, well, jump on the oh-so-hot jumpsuit trend.They proved quite the popular option at the 2013 Upfronts, with ...

Look at Ed Helms Graduation Photo—You Will Not Be Disappointed

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:02 -0400

The throwback image shows Helms wearing a commencement gown sporting facial hair and a page-boy cut."That was a different time," Helms joked. "What I love about that is that my mom and I are identical in this photograph. We're wearing the same glasses and the exact same hairdo!"Kimmel was quick to point out, "Somehow you look younger now than you did in college, how ...

Jessica Chastain Nabs Maui Film Fest Honor

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:01 -0400

star has been added to the exclusive list of honorees at this year's Maui Film Festival.Chastain will be receive the prestigious Nova Award."Few film artists are as talent and versatile as Jessica Chastain," festival director Barry ...

Dior Cruise 2014 Collection Our 5 Favorite Runway Looks

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:01 -0400

, Dior also shows its highly covetable cruise collection during the star-studded week, as well. The Hotel de Paris in Monaco set the stage for the event over the weekend, and talented ...

Andrew Garfield Plays Basketball in Spider-Man Suit as Emma Stone Looks On—Watch and Decide

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:00 -0400

seemingly hit the basketball court recently to play a friendly game dressed head to toe in his Spidey suit costume.Complete with full blue and red bodysuit and mask, a man who appeared to be the 29-year-old actor shot hoops with two kids while fans watched ...

Leonardo DiCaprio Cozies Up to One Lucky Lady at Cannes Nightclub

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:58 -0400

while in Cannes .Of course, the same could certainly be said for the young lady that the 38-year-old decided to cozy up with at the Gotha Club on Monday ...

Singer Sues McDonalds for Allegedly Ruining Her Voice

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:57 -0400

, Jacqueline Simpson filed a lawsuit yesterday claiming that in May 2010, she "bit into a piece of glass bigger than a penny" while eating a chicken sandwich from one of the restaurant's Lower Manhattan locations."Now when I sing, I have a hoarse, rattly voice," the 52-year-old, who also works as a clerk for the state Attorney General's Office, says. "I still ...

Dancing with the Stars Champion Melissa Rycroft picks a winner

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:39 -0400

Melissa Rycroft attends the 20th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala "Love To Erase MS" at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 3, 2013, in Century City, ...

The Voice to feature tribute to tornado victims

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:39 -0400

Oklahoma tornado . Coach Blake Shelton will take the stage with his wife, Miranda Lambert, for a performance paying tribute to the state of Oklahoma. According ...

Clouds singer known for viral hit dies from osteosarcoma

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:37 -0400

Zach Sobiech's battle with cancer may have ended, but the inspirational message he put out for millions will surely endure. The 17-year-old high school senior from Stillwater, Minnesota recorded the song "Clouds" and posted it on YouTube last December, where it has been watched more than 3 million times since. Sobiech died Monday, May 20, ...

Search for tornado survivors nears end

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:29 -0400

Emergency crews were nearing the end of their search for survivors today in the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb where a massive tornado flattened homes and demolished a primary school. Authorities lowered the death toll to 24, down from 51.Fire Chief Gary Bird said that he's "98% sure" there are no more survivors or bodies to recover under the rubble in Moore. He said ...

Kilduff goal sees Rovers edge past Dundalk

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:28 -0400

A second-half goal from Ciaran Kilduff put Shamrock Rovers into the quarter-finals of the EA Sports Cup as they prevailed on a 1-0 scoreline against Dundalk for the second time in just over a fortnight. Both sides knocked the ball around confidently from the kick off with Dundalk somehow surviving falling behind on seven minutes.Keeper Peter Cherrie saved a header from Tommy Stewart from Gary ...

Stoke confirm Pulis exit

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:28 -0400

Tony Pulis' seven-year reign as Stoke manager has officially come to an end after he and the club agreed to part company by mutual consent.Widespread speculation had suggested the 55-year-old's time was up after a meeting with chairman Peter Coates this morning.However, it took the Potters several hours to finalise the details of his departure, with confirmation finally coming at ...

Dave Matthews Band concert at COTA postponed

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:48:47 -0400

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Due to severe weather concerns in the Central Texas region, Tuesday night's Dave Matthews Band performance has been postponed. The concert, which was slated to take place at the Circuit of the Americas amphitheater at 7 p.m., will now take place Wednesday at 7 p.m. All purchased tickets and pre-paid parking passes will be honored for the rescheduled concert. We regret any ...

Music Review Giorgio Moroder in Red Bull Music Academy Series

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:45:37 -0400

A packed dance floor was the appropriate greeting for the pioneering producer Giorgio Moroder, 73, on Monday night at the Brooklyn club Output. Billed as Mr ...

Music Review Laura Benanti Sings Cabaret at 54 Below

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:17:43 -0400

Funny how the substitution of a single pronoun ...

The End for Seth RogenHardly

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:15:18 -0400

>Don't miss CNN's "Summer Movie Special" at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.(CNN) -- Summer movie season is Seth Rogen's prime time. Over the past eight years, the writer/actor's been a major player in some of the season's biggest comedies, including 2005's "The 40 Year Old Virgin," 2007's "Knocked Up" and "Superbad," and 2008's "Pineapple Express. "This year, Rogen is poised to continue his ...

Music Review Laura Mvula at the Bowery Ballroom

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:14:44 -0400

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Mississauga high-schoolers to join Rolling Stones for Toronto concert

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:11:11 -0400

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs on the 50 & Counting tour at the Honda Center on Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Anaheim, Calif. (John Shearer/The Associated ...

Suzsanne Singer dies her volunteers visited nursing home residents

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:09:55 -0400

Suzsanne Singer, who died this week at age 88, was a psychologist who trained volunteers to visit nursing home residents who had no visitors.She started her Senior Connections program when she noticed many elderly living their final years in isolation. She and her daughter-in-law, Sandy Roeder Singer, trained volunteers to visit nursing homes.They modeled the program after the extended family of ...

Opposing movies about fracking coming to Boulder

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:58:41 -0400

Fracking fluid. Boulder will be Ground Zero for the national fracking controversy Wednesday evening, when two films about the use of water, sand and chemicals to access oil and natural gas will be screened at the same time and less than 2 miles from each other. Josh Fox writer and director of the 2010 anti-fracking HBO movie "Gasland," which raised the profile of hydraulic fracturing ...

Photos 23rd annual Bikes on Broadway

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:19 -0400

In the women’s category 3 race, Whitehorse YT racer Melanie Tait has the inside track on Saskatoon’s Rachel Edwards during a lap in the 23rd annual Bikes on Broadway races on Broadway Avenue, May 20, ...

Photos The Sheepdogs street concert in Saskatoon

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:06 -0400

Saskatoon's own Sheepdogs performed on the Red Bull Hometown Tour bus stage at the corner of Broadway Avenue and 10th Street East for thousands of fans on May 20, 2013. Fans were dancing in the ...

Sony to assess spin-off proposal for entertainment business Nikkei

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:45:11 -0400

(Reuters) - Sony Corp is considering evaluating a proposal from top shareholder Third Point LLC to spin off part of its movie and music business, Japanese daily Nikkei ...

Depardieu Newly a Russian Will Play a Chechen in Films

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:44:40 -0400

MOSCOW -- The French-born actor Grard Depardieu, who renounced his French nationality and became a citizen of Russia as a protest against high taxes, said Tuesday that he would turn into a Chechen, in two new films to be set in Moscow and in ...

TV Ratings Bates Motel Finishes Steady Season With a Boost

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:42:09 -0400

TV Ratings: A&E's 'Bates Motel' Opens Doors to 3 Million Viewers That's a slight dip from March's 3 million opener, but on par with its season returns. The series averaged 2.7 million total viewers and 1.5 million adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 tuning in during the 10-episode ...

Dennis Lehane Reteams With Leonardo DiCaprio on Foxs Travis McGee

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:42:09 -0400

Canadian Dennis Lehane Screen Adaptation Lands at Appian Way Lehane, one the authors whose books Hollywood just loves to adapt, is set to write the screenplay for the DiCaprio vehicle, which is based ...

TV Notes Decoder What Those Baffling Executives Really Mean

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:42:08 -0400

TV writers weigh in on the things network execs are saying without saying when they dole out notes such as "It's a little quiet" or "lots of great stuff ...

Luke Skywalkers Star Wars Levis Up for Auction

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:42:08 -0400

collectors, now is your chance to own a piece of Jedi history. And, for that matter, a piece of Levi history. A pair of "cotton drill" pants made by famed jeans manufacturer Levi Strauss and Co. and worn by Luke Skywalker ...

Beyonces New Grown Woman Song Hits the Web

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:42:07 -0400

Beyonce's full of confidence as she sings: "I’m a grown woman, I do whatever I want." Who would argue. She's at the pinnacle of pop music, the matriarch of a music dynasty. The buzz surrounding whether she is or ...

Oklahoma City Radio Looks to Help After Disaster

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:36 -0400

Oklahoma City radio is providing information to a community devastated by yesterday's massive tornado, which struck an area just outside the city. At least 24 people were killed, including nine children, at Plaza Towers Elementary School in the town of Moore, according to ...

David Alvarado Named VP of Entertainment Publicity for Telemundo

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:35 -0400

David Alvarado, the former VP of marketing and promotion for EMI Music/Capitol Latin, has been named VP of entertainment publicity for Telemundo Media, effective immediately. Alvarado will be based in Miami, reporting to Alfredo Richard, SVP of Communications and Talent Strategy. In his new role, Alvarado is responsible for leading the publicity efforts for Telemundo's alternative and ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook To Senate Panel We Pay All the Taxes We Owe - Every Single Dollar

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:34 -0400

Apple's CEO is disputing assertions by a Senate panel that the company avoids billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by shifting profits to foreign affiliates. Tim Cook testified at a hearing Tuesday by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, which released a report Monday attacking Apple's tax practices. "We pay all the taxes we owe - every single dollar," Cook ...

Celebrity Roommates See Who Channing Tatum Lindsay Lohan and Other Stars Lived With

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:19 -0400

Before the million-dollar paychecks and luxurious mansions, some of Hollywood's biggest stars started their careers with an ordinary experience: They had a roommate!From Los Angeles to New York City, many undiscovered stars bonded with their housemates in small living quarters and messy rooms across the country. But what are the odds both of the roomies would end up finding fame and ...

Demi Lovato Yells at Ben Stiller to Buy Her Album—Watch the Funny Clip

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:19 -0400

caught one special celebrity by surprise during a recent trip to New York City!Lovato was shouting from her car, telling fans on the sidewalk to go out and buy her latest ...

Rosario Dawson Flashes Crotch at Cannes—Move Over Eva Longoria

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:18 -0400

the impression in her sparkly beaded gown.Strutting down the red staircase, the 34-year-old star accidentally flashed her underwear-covered crotch, completely unaware that ...

Prince William and Prince Charles Host Wildlife Conference—Watch the Video

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:17 -0400

are standing up for endangered species. The Duke of Cambridge and Prince of Wales kicked off a conference Tuesday they were hosting at St. James Palace in London seeking an end to the illegal wildlife trade that is fueling the extinction of fauna worldwide, including the African elephant and the black rhino."My fear is that one of two things will stop the illegal trade: either we take action ...

Jon Bon Jovi to Justin Bieber Dont Be an A--hole and Disrespect Your Fans

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:17 -0400

Standard , the New Jersey rocker took the teen heartthrob to task for what he labeled unprofessional behavior-this after he was asked about Bieber turning ...

Kim Kardashians Plump Pout My Pregnancy Lips Are Outta Control—See the Pic

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:16 -0400

's baby bump that's been growing!The pregnant E! star took to Twitter and Instagram earlier today to share a pic of her lips, which appear to be plumper than ever."My pregnancy lips are outta control #IGuessNotABadProblemToHave," the 32-year-old mom-to-be shared along with ...

Miley Cyrus Tweets Funny Photos of Justin Timberlake Justin Bieber and Britney Spears—See Here

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:16 -0400

is having some fun on Twitter!The singer posted a few hilarious photos earlier today with some of her favorite celebs.Cyrus called out her devoted fans' Photoshop skills after seeing a fake image ...

Elisabeth Moss Dyes Hair Blond—Again

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:15 -0400

Her new hair color is not quite as platinum as her original dye job, but we think the slightly more toned down look suits her perfectly.We're also mad about the effortlessly breezy sideswept styling, as well as the soft pink lip the star sported with her new look. But what do you think? Do you prefer Moss as a blond or ...

Sienna Miller Flashes Butt as Wind Blows Dress Up—See the Pic

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:14 -0400

, in a stroller in New York City.Unfortunately, it also meant the 31-year-old star was not able to prevent her dress from flying up as a gust of wind kicked in, exposing a bit of her toned ...

Milla Jovovich Hits Cannes in Your Grandmas Favorite Chanel

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:13 -0400

Luckily, Mila can turn any ensemble into a red carpet stunner with the right accessories. And for this Cannes look, she saved it with Swarovski jewels and a black leather Chanel clutch. We know this much: Our grandma never rocked Swarovski bling. And we can't remember the last time we saw her with vampy charcoal-outlined ...

The Hunger Games Catching Fire director previews new scenes

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:39:55 -0400

Director Francis Lawrence and actors Jennifer Lawrence, Sam Claflin and Liam Hemsworth attend "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" party during the 66th annual Cannes Film Festival at Baoli Beach on May 18, 2013, in Cannes, ...

Christian singer Patty to deliver Indy 500 anthem

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:25:49 -0400

Patty is a five-time Grammy Award winner and longtime resident of Anderson, Ind. She last sang the national anthem at the 500 in 1992. She also performed it in 1987, 1988, 1990 and ...

Walkers Summer Music Movies series returns with road flicks rocker chicks

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:58:01 -0400

Walker Art Center's Summer Music & Movies series returns to Loring Park starting July 29. / Star Tribune file After taking a very unwelcome year off two summers ago, Walker Art Center’s beloved Summer Music & Movies series will return July 29 to Loring Park for the second straight year. Scheduled again for four Mondays in a row, the lineup -- centered around the theme ...

Rapper Chief Keef arrested at hotel near Atlanta

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:57:24 -0400

DUNWOODY, Ga. -; Police in suburban Atlanta say rapper Chief Keef, whose name is Keith Cozart, has been arrested and charged with disorderly ...

Library honors Carole King with US pop music prize

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:53:15 -0400

WASHINGTON -- Carole King isn't done with music - not yet anyway.The 71-year-old singer-songwriter known for such hits as "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and "You've Got A Friend" is being awarded the nation's highest prize for popular music Tuesday. She'll receive the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at the Library of Congress and will be honored ...

Fleetwood Mac lights up Tacoma Dome | Concert review

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:08 -0400

Fleetwood Mac, which had its heyday in the ’70s, drew fans from several generations to the Tacoma Dome Monday in a concert that began as a singalong but ended as a ...

Cannes rolls out red carpet for Indian movies on 100th birthday

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:45:33 -0400

CANNES--Indian cinema is being feted in Cannes on its 100th birthday. But amid the celebrations, the B-word -- "Bollywood" -- remains ...

Sheepdogs treat Victoria Day crowd to concert

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:38:20 -0400

It was party time on Saskatoon's Broadway Avenue Monday evening, with native sons The Sheepdogs taking to the stage. The CBC's Peter Mills captured the Victoria Day show in photos. Here's a ...

Carol Burnett to receive top honor for American comedians

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:32:03 -0400

Actress Carol Burnett arrives for the taping of ''Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl'' in Los Angeles January 8, ...

Break Time Tan Mom makes an unfortunate music video

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:05 -0400

music video about... tanning, of course. The cringe-worthy song was posted online yesterday. Also, it seems we aren't the only ones obsessed with "Downton Abbey." One woman loved the show--and actor Brendan Coyle (aka John Bates) --so ...

CBS Wraps TV Season With Landmark Demo Win Fox Tumbles With Idol

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:05 -0400

UPDATED: With just days left to the May sweep, the 2012-13 season finishes with CBS pulling top bragging rights among adults 18-49 for the first time since 1991 -- and fatigued reality properties dragging the former champ down to second ...

Cannes Weinstein Co. Picks Up Reeves-Witherspoon Space Romance Passengers

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:03 -0400

Cannes Film Festival 2013 The company has committed to a multi-million dollar guarantee and will spend a minimum $25 million on marketing the release. Developed by Reeves ...

Steven Spielberg to Produce Live-Action Halo TV Series

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:03 -0400

Steven Spielberg In addition to unveiling its new Xbox One entertainment console, Microsoft also used its presentation to announce the transfer of popular video ...

Guillermo del Toros FX Pilot The Strain Adds Pair to Cast

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:28:59 -0400

breakout Stoll will play Goodweather, the head of the CDC's Canary Team in New York who is called upon to investigate a viral outbreak connected to an evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph will lead a team of New Yorkers as it wages a war and defends humanity. Hyde, who played Ismay in James ...

Cannes Roger L. Simon to Pen The Future of Now

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:28:57 -0400

. "We are very excited to work with such a smart, seasoned, and talented writer such as Roger on this project," said Golubovich. "We developed this idea observing the American news media and power structure from my international perspective, and the notion of idealism gone awry." Just days earlier at the fest, Primeridian announced its first feature, based on the life Nobel ...

Hollywood Docket Digital Music Class Action Aereokiller Settlement Snoop Lion Lawsuit

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:28:57 -0400

Snoop Lion is sued by a Lebanese businessman. A New York federal judge has declined to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit against, as he puts it, "the whole of the digital music ...

Marathon L.A. Mayors Race Comes to a Close With Unprecedented Hollywood Support

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:28:52 -0400

Tobey Maguire, Magic Johnson Enlisted for Wendy Greuel Campaign Fundraiser The entertainment industry traditionally disdains local politics, preferring to devote its high-wattage star endorsements and generous campaign contributions to national candidates and causes. Both Greuel and Garcetti, however, have deep, long-standing ties to Hollywood. She worked as a high-level executive at DreamWorks ...

Oklahoma Tornado Relief How To Help

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:27:09 -0400

online , or by texting STORM to 80888 to contribute $10. Also, donations can be made by phone via 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks to the Salvation Army can be sent to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 12600, Oklahoma City, OK., 73157. The words "Oklahoma Tornado Relief" should be included on the ...

Gimme That Jessica Albas Polka Dot Gap Flats

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:27:04 -0400

While Alba's cute espadrilles certainly look comfy, the real bonus is the budget friendly price. The flats are only $34.95. Plus, if spots aren't really your jam, the style also comes in yellow and blue stripes.Early warning: You might want to score the shoes ASAP before you ...

Gretchen Mols 3 Rules for Summer Shopping

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:27:03 -0400

, but she's also a proven fashionista, turning heads in flirty frocks, adorable separates and killer shoes on the red carpet and off-duty, too. Wondering what the blond beauty is buying for summer? We caught up with her at the NYDJ event at Bloomingdale's in New York City to dish on her three rules for summer shopping.Here's what she told ...

Keira Knightley and James Righton Step Out in London Actresss Hubby Talks Marriage and Beautiful Wedding

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:56 -0400

walked down the aisle two weeks ago in the south of France, stepped out in London recently both sporting giant smiles.The 28-year-old actress wore black tights, floral skirt, white sweater and leather jacket as she strolled hand-in-hand with her hubby. The 29-year-old ...

Kate Middleton to Announce Royal Birth on Twitter Not Exactly Says Palace

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:55 -0400

due date will be.But when that royal baby actually does arrive, how exactly will news of the blessed event be proclaimed?Well, rumor has it that the big announcement will initially be made via Twitter. How very 2013, ...

Beauty Police Ginnifer Goodwin Just Cant Put on a Happy Face

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:54 -0400

actress was pouting at a Disney event.Perhaps it was because she realized her makeup made her look like a reverse raccoon, with her concealer several shades too light? Her fuchsia lips and rosy cheeks are on trend though, if they could have only made her ...

Justin Bartha Engaged Girlfriend Lia Smith Steps Out With Giant Diamond Ring

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:54 -0400

that Bartha, 34, and his supposed fiancee are "very happy." According to the mag, the duo made their public debut as a couple this past New Year's Day when they were photographed together in ...

Angie Everhart Cancer-Free Im Relieved This Nightmare Is Over

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:53 -0400

She also thanked her fans and fellow cancer survivors for expressing their support during the tough time."THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE!!! You have all been soooo kind and I'm over the moon relieved this nightmare is ...

Jay-Z Gives Mercedes to College Basketball Star Skylar Diggins for Her Graduation—See the Pic

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:52 -0400

a brand new Mercedes in honor of her graduation from Notre Dame."Got surprised with a new Mercedes! Thanks so much to Jay and @rocnation and @dancyautogroup!," the All-America hoops ...

Arias says Let me live

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:26 -0400

The woman at the centre of a murder case that riveted many Americans with its details of sex and violence made a plea for life in prison today instead of execution, saying she can contribute to society if allowed to live.Jodi Arias's statement contradicted what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction for first-degree murder: She would rather be executed than spend the rest of her ...