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'Interview' Cashes in at N. American Box Office

Controversial comedy "The Interview" scored almost $18 million in online rentals and purchases, entertainment giant Sony said, following an embarrassing cyberattack and threats.

The low-brow, R-rated comedy featuring Seth Rogen and James Franco revolves around the fictional assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.

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Man Charged with Drunk Driving in Crash with JLo

A Las Vegas man has been charged with drunk driving after he crashed into Jennifer Lopez's Rolls Royce, in which she was riding, in Malibu, California.

Los Angeles County prosecutors said in a statement Monday that 53-year-old Robert John Reitz was charged with misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and driving at nearly twice the legal blood-alcohol limit. He could get six months in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted.

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Reports: Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello to Wed

"Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara -- America's best paid TV actress -- and Joe Manganiello of "True Blood" fame plan to tie the knot, U.S. media reported Monday.

Colombian-born bombshell Vergara, 42, has been dating the American actor, 38, for six months since breaking off a relationship with businessman Nick Loeb.

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Pakistan Says 'Homeland' TV Drama Insulting to Terror Fight

The latest season of U.S. TV spy drama "Homeland" is ruffling feathers among Pakistani officials who are unhappy at the unflattering portrayal of the country's powerful spy agencies.

Season four of the hit series starring Claire Danes as troubled CIA agent Carrie Mathison revolves around feared Taliban group the Haqqani network and Pakistan's top spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

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Chris Rock and Wife Malaak Compton-Rock Headed for Divorce

Comedian Chris Rock filed for divorce from his wife Malaak Compton-Rock, a statement from his representative confirmed Sunday.

The statement went on to specify that Rock and his family request privacy as they go through this process because it is a personal matter.

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Sam: Coming Out Was Right Thing to Do

Michael Sam said in a TV documentary that aired Saturday night that coming out as gay was the right thing to do. He'd have preferred the news come out after he informed the team that drafted him.

"It didn't need to be public," Sam said. "Why do gay people have to do it?"

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Alicia Keys Welcomes Second Child

Alicia Keys gave birth to son Genesis Ali Dean early Saturday morning. It's baby number two for the Grammy-winner and husband, producer-rapper Swizz Beatz, who are also parents to 4-year-old Egypt Daoud.

The 33-year-old singer shared the news on her Instagram account, Sunday, with a photo of Genesis's footprints. The image also details that the baby was born at 1:52 a.m. and weighs 6 pounds, 5 ounces (2.86 kilograms).

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'The Hobbit' Stays on Top at N. American Box Office

Tolkien fantasy epic "The Hobbit" enjoyed a second week at the top of the North American box office, while controversial low-brow comedy "The Interview" scored $15 million from online rentals and purchases.

"The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies," directed by Oscar-winning heavyweight Peter Jackson, is the last of six films adapted from J.R.R Tolkien's books and the third and final installment based on the author's novel "The Hobbit."

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'Most Violent' Crime Drama Explores Ambition, Ethics and Love

One of this year's hottest independent films -- watched closely in the Oscars race -- is the gritty thriller "A Most Violent Year," set in crime-ridden 1981 New York.

The film, whose restrained style slowly builds powerful suspense amid acerbic humor, tells the tale of immigrant entrepreneur Abel Morales, who aims to build an oil empire with the help of his wife, played by Jessica Chastain, heiress of a fallen oil tycoon.

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Taylor Swift Should Date Orlando Bloom, According to Ed Sheeran

Taylor Swift insists that she's happily single, but according to her friend Ed Sheeran, the "Shake It Off" singer should look no further than her New York City apartment building for love.

Sheeran told British magazine Now that he thinks Orlando Bloom would be a wonderful match for the 25-year-old.

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