Obama says US not losing against Islamic StateUS President Barack Obama has described the loss of key Iraqi territory to Islamic State as a tactical setback, while insisting the war against the jihadist group is not being lost.
22 May 2015
Memphis plans send-off for 'King of the Blues'Memphis, Tennessee, where guitar legend B.B. King started his career, will mourn the late King of the Blues with a procession next week before his burial in his native Mississippi.
Depp 'storming off Pirates set' played downA publicist for the latest "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie denied reports that Johnny Depp stormed off the Australian set to be with his wife in the United States.
Rolling Stones announce secret pre-tour LA gigThe Rolling Stones announced a surprise last-minute gig at a small Hollywood concert venue night, as they warm up for an upcoming North American tour.
Comic McCarthy honored with Hollywood StarFunnywoman Melissa McCarthy was immortalized on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, adding her name to the star-studded stretch of Tinseltown sidewalk honoring the entertainment industry.
20 May 2015
American TV legend David Letterman bids farewellThe king of late-night American television, David Letterman, broadcasts his final show, ending a 33-year run of unpredictable, caustic comedy that set him apart.
Obama moves to demilitarize US copsPresident Barack Obama barred police from using tracked armored vehicles, bayonets, grenade launchers and large-caliber firearms, in response to accusations.
19 May 2015
YouTube may show anti-muslim video: appeals courtA US appeals court ruled that Google-owned YouTube should not be barred from showing an uploaded "Innocence of Muslims" film that outraged Islamics.
19 May 2015
Taylor Swift goes rap and action hero in new videoPop superstar Taylor Swift offered a new personal transformation as she debuted a video of herself as a feminist action hero in collaboration with rapper Kendrick Lamar.
18 May 2015
Tears as 'Mad Men' says goodbye"Mad Men" diehards gathered in bars, restaurants and comedy clubs across New York on Sunday to discover the fate of Don Draper et al.