Will Smith to return to rap with tour
Will Smith, one of the first mainstream rappers who has since become an Oscar-nominated actor, is returning to music with a tour.
France still in thrall to its 'sacred monster' Alain Delon
France celebrates the 80th birthday of its greatest screen seducer Alain Delon this weekend with all the circumstance usually accorded to an ageing monarch.
Bad Blood: Katy Perry still outearns Taylor Swift
The "bad blood" between Taylor Swift and Katy Perry may be about to get worse.
Diddy surprises with New York 'hustler's fairy tale'
One of the biggest forces in hip-hop, Diddy has long since made his mark in the world of business. In a surprise return to music, he asks: what if street hustlers similarly redirected their talents?
Teen fans greet world premiere of final 'Hunger Games' movie
Thousands of shrieking teenage fans greeted superstar Jennifer Lawrence as the final movie of "The Hunger Games" blockbuster franchise had its world premiere in Berlin.
Tidal streaming service branches into comedy, drama
Tidal, the upstart streaming service led by rap mogul Jay Z, branched into television-style programming with comedy and drama series
Adele breaks record with million song downloads
Adele shattered a record with her long-awaited song "Hello," which became the first track downloaded more than one million times in a week in the United States.
Psy to release first album after 'Gangnam Style'
South Korean singer Psy is set to release his first album for more than three years, with the "Gangnam Style" star vowing a return "to his roots".
Halle Berry calls it quits with Olivier Martinez
US actress Halle Berry has filed for divorce from French actor Olivier Martinez after two years of marriage.
Hollywood stars launch $3.2 bn casino resort in Macau
Hollywood stars including Leonardo DiCaprio launched Macau's newest $3.2 billion casino and entertainment resort.
After 'Happy,' Pharrell dedicates 'Freedom' to migrants
Pharrell Williams dedicated his song "Freedom" to refugees fleeing to Europe, hailing immigrants' contributions around the world.
Daniel Craig: is the blond Bond getting bored?
Daniel Craig makes his fourth appearance as James Bond in "Spectre", which premieres, but his time as 007 may be nearing an end if his recent jaded comments are anything to go by.
Macklemore, Bieber win at MTV Europe awards
Hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis were the surprise winners for Best Video at the MTV Europe Music Awards in a show dominated by Justin Bieber.
Elton John reunites with band for new album
Elton John announced his first album in nearly three years, on which the pop legend reunites with longtime backup artists.
Instagram short 'Boomerang' videos aim to hook users
Instagram unveiled a new feature allowing users to post one-second video "loops" in an effort to keep up with rivals offering animated images.
Italy's Fendi sets up home in fascist folly
Luxury fashion company Fendi unveiled its new headquarters in a long-abandoned, now renovated architectural folly created by the WWII fascist leader Benito Mussolini in Rome.
Raf Simons quits as Dior creative director
Raf Simons has quit as creative director at Christian Dior after more than three years, the fashion house said.
US judge dismisses Jay Z 'Big Pimpin' copyright case
A judge dismissed a case against Jay Z in which the heir of an Egyptian composer claimed the rapper illegally used a flute sample in his hip-hop classic "Big Pimpin."
Stallone puts 'Rocky' and 'Rambo' props up for sale
Costumes and props worn by Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone in the box-office smash hit "Rocky" and Rambo" movies went on public view in New York before being offered for auction.
Star Wars ticket sales smash records
Advance ticket sales for the new Star Wars film have smashed records two months before the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel is set to hit screens.