Teen action film phenomenon "The Hunger Games" stayed on top of the North American box office for a second weekend, easily outsmarting Greek gods and Snow White, industry estimates showed Sunday.
The movie, which opened with a record $152.5 million last weekend, has surged to a total of $250 million in just 10 days in theaters, Exhibitor Relations said on its website. It made $60 million this weekend.
Full StoryDisneyland Paris celebrated its entry into adulthood in spectacular style this weekend, with a 20th birthday extravaganza replete with celebrities, parades and a new state-of-the-art show, the Associated Press said Monday.
The resort 35 kilometers (about 22 miles) east of Paris has a lot to celebrate. After overcoming a rocky childhood, the "Magic Kingdom" now makes up a chunk of the French economy and of Disney's own revenues.
Full StoryAdam Sandler and his cross-dressing romp "Jack and Jill" set a Razzies record Sunday by sweeping 10 Golden Raspberry awards, for the worst that Hollywood had to offer in 2011.
For the first time in its 32-year history the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation dishonored the same film in every category, either as a film or for its performances, direction, and writing.
Full StoryTaylor Swift won entertainer of the year for the second year running Sunday at the 47th Academy of Country Music awards in Las Vegas, adding to her ever-growing collection of show business laurels.
"I'm so happy about this," exclaimed the 22-year-old chart-topper, clinching the fan-voted laurel while jumping up and down in a figure-hugging white J. Mendel gown at the climax of the three-hour gala ceremony.
Full StoryCissy Houston says in her first interview since daughter Whitney's death that she's "very proud" of her and did the best she could raising her.
Houston talked to My9 on Thursday night for an interview set to air Monday. The interview took place at New Hope Baptist Churchin Newark, N.J., where Whitney first wowed a congregation as a girl and where her funeral was held Feb. 18.
Full StoryCharlie Chaplin's iconic cane, a "Superman" costume and a vintage Christian Dior gown worn by Princess Diana are among Hollywood treasures being sold at auction this weekend.
The "Hollywood Legends" sale also includes earrings worn by Grammy-winning singer Whitney Houston in the 1992 film "Bodyguard," as well as other items which once belonged to the star who died in February aged 48.
Full StoryLong before he became a salsa sensation, Marc Anthony listened to the likes of Lionel Richie. Now he'll honor the pop legend as part of the Academy of Country Music's tribute to Richie.
This week, Richie released a collection of his classics performed with top country acts, and is set to appear at Sunday's ACM Awards. The next day, he'll be feted at an all-star concert.
Full StoryJulia Roberts has taken time off from Hollywood of late to focus on her three young children -- but admits she enjoys being back on the big screen, as a fairytale villain in her latest movie.
Playing the evil Queen in "Mirror Mirror," a new version of Snow White, marks a departure for the US actress, whose career has included everything from campaigning lawyer to high-class call girl and celebrity love interest.
Full StoryJ.K. Rowling has put down her pen, the films and video games have made a fortune and the actors have moved on, but Harry Potter refuses to go quietly -- or at least Warner Bros won't let him.
"The Making of Harry Potter", which opens Saturday, is the latest spin-off from the best-selling books about the boy wizard, promising a chance to re-live his adventures with a trip through the set of the blockbuster movies.
Full StorySouth Koreans aged under 18 have been banned from attending an upcoming concert by US pop diva Lady Gaga after it was rated unsuitable for younger audiences, according to organizers.
Lady Gaga will begin her third concert tour, "The Born This Way Ball", on April 27 at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul.
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