Alfonso Cuaron and his 3D space spectacular "Gravity" edged ahead in the Oscars race on Saturday when the Mexican triumphed at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) awards.
"It is truly an honor, and I'm humble. I still have this kind of teen crush (for directors) and it makes me very nervous talking to them," said Cuaron, 52, as he picked up the top film prize in Los Angeles.

A jury on Friday rejected a defamation case against Courtney Love over a Twitter post that suggested one of her attorneys had been "bought off" for not pursuing a lawsuit over her late husband's estate.
The verdict came after roughly three hours of deliberation in a case that spanned eight days and focused on the Hole frontwoman's postings on the social networking site. The case centered on one 2010 post that suggested that San Diego attorney Rhonda Holmes had been "bought off" and that was why she wasn't representing the singer anymore.

After working together on "The Devil Wears Prada," Anne Hathaway has reunited with first-time filmmaker Kate Barker-Froyland for her directorial debut, "Song One," which she also wrote.
Hathaway starred in the 2006 fashion-world comedy, which was directed by David Frankel. Barker-Froyland was Frankel's assistant on the film.

Justin Bieber's run-ins with the law could potentially get him kicked out of the United States, the nation where the Canadian-born teen idol struck it rich, immigration lawyers said Friday.
Bieber, 19, kept a low profile a day after he was charged with driving under the influence after police caught him drag racing in Miami Beach, Florida, allegedly after drinking and smoking marijuana.

Veteran British rocker Phil Collins said in comments aired Friday that he has started collaborating with compatriot Adele, reported to be working on a follow-up to her hit 2011 album "21."
The former "Genesis" frontman, who effectively retired from music a few years ago, gave no more details of his cooperation with the multiple Grammy-winning British songstress.

It's official: Madonna will perform at the Grammy Awards.
A Friday news release from The Recording Academy had no other details about the seven-time Grammy winner's appearance, however, which has been a rumor for some time.

Margot Robbie may not be nominated for an Oscar for her role of Naomi Lapaglia in "The Wolf of Wall Street," but she could be up for another title: Playboy Playmate.
Us Weekly caught up with Hugh Hefner at Playboy's 60th Anniversary party earlier this week and learned that the 87-year-old has his eyes on the Australian stunner.

Written by Anthony Sargon
Why, Frankenstein? That’s what I kept asking myself while watching the horrendously ludicrous “I, Frankenstein.” With a ridiculous plot, video game-quality visual effects, and terrible dialogue, this is one movie you best steer clear from.

A controversial biographical film on Princess Grace of Monaco, which has been slammed by the former Hollywood star's children as "pure fiction", will open the Cannes film festival, the organizers said Friday.
The world preview of "Grace of Monaco" will take place on May 14 in the out of competition category, a statement said.

Music's biggest stars gather Sunday for the Grammys, with artists ranging from the Beatles and veteran rapper Jay-Z to newcomers like New Zealand's Lorde and rapper Kendrick Lamar up for honors.
French electro sensation Daft Punk, pop diva Taylor Swift, chart-topper Justin Timberlake and Seattle hip hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are also among those vying for prizes at music's version of the Oscars in Los Angeles.
