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Shelton planning storm benefit

Oklahoma native Blake Shelton is the first entertainer to announce a benefit for tornado victims in his home state.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 3:56 pm

Jackman's 'Wolverine' a great wingman

When we think of the perfect summer blockbuster, we think of action -- and July's "The Wolverine" will have more than enough, star Hugh Jackman says.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 3:53 pm

The Buzz Today

New "Man of Steel" trailer, Carol Burnett's big honor, and Melissa Etheridge's box set!

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 3:51 pm

FX developing comedy with Billy Crystal

FX has greenlit a single-camera pilot called "The Comedians" that will star Billy Crystal as a veteran joke-teller who is paired with a younger and edgier performer for a late-night sketch show.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 3:49 pm

Singer Aretha Franklin postpones three more concerts

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Soul music legend Aretha Franklin postponed three June concerts, the singer's spokesman said on Wednesday, a week after health issues caused her to cancel two shows in May.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 3:46 pm

Short story writer Lydia Davis wins Man Booker Intl fiction prize

LONDON (Reuters) - American short story writer Lydia Davis won the fifth Man Booker International Prize for fiction on Wednesday for a body of work that includes some of the briefest tales ever published.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 3:40 pm

Oklahoma country singer plans benefit for tornado victims

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oklahoma country singer Blake Shelton is planning a televised benefit to raise money for victims of the massive tornado that swept through Moore, Oklahoma, this week, music magazine Billboard reported Wednesday.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 3:07 pm

Indie rockers Vampire Weekend top Billboard album chart

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Indie rock band Vampire Weekend on Wednesday grabbed the top spot on the weekly Billboard 200 album chart, besting new albums from country legend George Strait and pop singer Demi Lovato.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 2:49 pm

Only God Forgives: A Red Light for Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling sent a note of apology for his absence on the Cannes red carpet for his role in Nicholas Winding Refn’s Only God Forgives. “I can’t believe that I’m not in Cannes with you,” Gosling wrote. “I was hoping to be coming but I am in the third week of shooting my movie [his directorial debut with How…

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 1:15 pm

Part of Marilyn Monroe exhibition stolen on way to Prague

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Part of an exhibition displaying outfits and photographs of Marilyn Monroe was stolen while being transported to the Czech Republic from Italy, the event's curator said on Wednesday.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 11:37 am

Danish director Refn splatters Cannes festival with violence

CANNES (Reuters) - An ultra-violent thriller set in the Bangkok underworld of brothels and fight clubs came under attack at the Cannes film festival on Wednesday for its bloodletting which Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn defended as art.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 10:56 am

Sweet Jackson controversy

Every issue in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial is so disputed that even giving candy to jurors caused an argument.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 10:47 am

Arrested Development’s Mitch Hurwitz Talks About Getting the Bluths Back Together

On Sunday, May 26, Netflix will debut 15 new episodes of Arrested Development. I visited the set last fall, and my feature on the revival ran in the print TIME magazine a couple weeks ago. This week, I’m excerpting some interviews I did for the piece. Mitch Hurwitz, the show’s creator, writer, and all-around mad genius, discussed the re…

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 10:09 am

The cult of 'Arrested Development'

Seven years after its finale, one of the greatest cult hits in television history is making a return. "Arrested Development" lasted three season during its initial run on FOX, with critical acclaim but dismal ratings.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 9:41 am

Jackson trial's sweet controversy

Every issue in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial is so disputed that even giving candy to jurors caused an argument.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 9:41 am

Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories is Sleek, Bold

This post is in partnership with Consequence of Sound, an online music publication devoted to the ever growing and always thriving worldwide music scene. Random Access Memories has been echoing in the metallic domes of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo for half a decade. The sheer number of collaborations on RAM,…

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 9:35 am

CBS wins 2012-13 season over Fox

Bazinga: CBS has overthrown Fox to win the 2012-13 broadcast season among the coveted adults 18-49 demographic.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 9:13 am

The real "Gatsby" women?

Carey Mulligan, Isla Fisher and Elizabeth Debicki tell CNN who gave them inspiration for their characters.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 9:07 am

Daft Punk back to the future

CNN's Neil Curry gets a rare audio interview with camera-shy musicians, Daft Punk to discuss their new album.

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 9:07 am

A Minute With: Pitbull on music, Jennifer Lopez and 'Epic'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Pitbull has taken his blend of American pop music fused with Latin beats from the clubs of Miami to international pop charts, but he now is crossing into film with his first acting role as an animated character in the upcoming movie, "Epic."…

Posted on 22 May 2013 | 8:06 am