Hobbit producers deny animal cruelty
The producers of "The Hobbit" movies on Tuesday rejected allegations that animals died due to mistreatment during the making of Peter Jackson's highly anticipated Tolkien trilogy in New Zealand.
21 November 2012
Tolkien lawyers sue studio, ahead of 'Hobbit' release
Warner Bros declined to comment Tuesday on a lawsuit by the estate of author J.R.R Tolkien claiming that the film giant is abusing its right to merchandising linked to "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit."
21 November 2012
Genius or clown? Paris show weighs Dali legacy
Twirling his waxed moustache, Salvador Dali's larger-than-life figure was beamed into millions of homes in the 1960s, his televised antics bringing huge fame, but burning his bridges with the art world.
21 November 2012
Justin Bieber dominates American Music Awards
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber had a big night at the American Music Awards, taking three prizes including the top honor, favorite artist of the year.
Musicians blast bill to trim Pandora royalties
A group of 125 leading musicians is calling on the US Congress to kill a bill backed by online broadcaster Pandora that would slash royalties on Internet radio.
18 November 2012
Charlie Chaplin hat and cane to go under hammer
Charlie Chaplin's iconic bowler hat and cane are to go under the hammer in Los Angeles this weekend, as part of an auction which also includes a John Lennon nude drawing of himself and Yoko Ono.
Online museum showcases Britain's hidden art
Britain has some of the best galleries in the world, but the vast majority of the oil paintings in public ownership have for decades been hidden away in private offices or storage.
15 November 2012
Painting tied to Manhattan Project to be auctioned
A 74-year-old painting depicting the Canadian mine that produced uranium for the world's first atomic bomb will go under the hammer in Toronto on November 22, set to fetch up to Can$300,000.
14 November 2012
Chinese art star Yue brings 'laughing men' to Europe
The painted grins are stretched so wide they seem to hurt. And that is pretty much what Yue Minjun intended, the Chinese artist explained at the Paris opening of his first major show in Europe.
14 November 2012
Eric Clapton watch sells for $3.6mn at auction
A platinum wristwatch belonging to British guitarist Eric Clapton sold for 3.4 million Swiss francs ($3.6 million, 2.9 million euros) in Geneva Monday, auction house Christie's said.
14 November 2012
'Twilight' fans camp out for vampire farewell
Thousands of excited "Twilight" fans have been camping out in Los Angeles to await the last episode of the blockbuster saga -- and not even chilly temperatures could cool their vampire passions.
13 November 2012
New Bond film 'Skyfall' tops N. America box office
The new James Bond movie "Skyfall" swept North American box offices this weekend, crushing second-place animated feature "Wreck-It Ralph", industry estimates showed Sunday.
13 November 2012
Bieber, Swift big winners at MTV Europe Music Awards
Pop superstars Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift dominated the 19th annual MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday, but South Korean Internet phenomenon Psy clinched the coveted Best Video prize.
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