Morocco's movie 'Mecca' seeks return to glory days
Ouarzazate in southern Morocco was once dubbed the "Mecca" of the film industry for its studio facilities and the stark beauty of its locations, with many Hollywood blockbusters shot there.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin call it quits
Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin announced their separation on Tuesday, signaling the end of the A-list couple's 11-year marriage.
Russell Crowe slates Rio's traffic chaos
Ten weeks before the city expects to welcome throngs of World Cup fans, Hollywood star Russell Crowe slated Rio's chaotic traffic during a visit to promote biblical epic Noah.
Hollywood skin guru denies trying to have rival killed
A Hollywood skin-care expert boasting celebrity clients including Jennifer Aniston and Nicki Minaj pleaded not guilty Wednesday to plotting to have a business rival killed.
US actress Johansson defends SodaStream work
Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson on Sunday defended her decision to quit as an Oxfam ambassador after she faced criticism for working for a firm operating in an Israeli settlement.
Travolta 'beating self up' over Oscar name mangle
John Travolta said he has been feeling terrible over his much-ridiculed Oscars mangling of singer Idina Menzel's name -- but concluded she would want him to "Let it Go."
Oscar telecast ratings 'hit 10-year-high'
Oscars telecast ratings hit a 10-year high, preliminary data showed Monday, as Ellen DeGeneres won plaudits for slick hosting of Hollywood's biggest night -- and breaking a Twitter record.
Stars shine on Oscars red carpet as sun comes out
Hollywood's A-list stars exuded subtle elegance and old-school glamour on the Oscars red carpet Sunday, as the sun came out just in time for Tinseltown's biggest night of the year.
And the winner is... memorable Oscars moments
From winners sobbing uncontrollably to shocking political outbursts, bizarre snubs and streakers, the Oscars have seen it all -- and Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony could provide fresh drama.
Hollywood 'exile' for black actors worries British government
Black British actors have been taking Hollywood by storm, with Chiwetel Ejiofor's Oscar nomination for "12 Years a Slave" just the latest example, but at home they still face a lack of roles that has driven some from the country.
Slave epic big Bafta winner as Hollywood descends on London
"12 Years a Slave", the distressing tale of a man sold into slavery, was the big winner at the Baftas on Sunday, giving the Steve McQueen directed picture a huge pre-Oscars boost.
'The Lego Movie' tops N. America Box Office
The debut of "The Lego Movie," filled with dozens of star voices, easily beat off George Clooney's latest film, according to weekend estimates for the North American Box Office.
Friends, family hold wake for Hoffman
Friends and family of celebrated actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died of an apparent heroin overdose over the weekend, gathered late Thursday to attend a New York wake in his honor.
Cruise lawyer dismisses 'bizarre' $1 billion lawsuit
A lawyer for Tom Cruise poured scorn on a $1 billion lawsuit alleging that filmmakers stole a screenwriter's work to create a blockbuster "Mission: Impossible" film, calling the legal action "bizarre."
Heroin found in Hoffman's apartment: official
Investigators confirmed Monday that heroin was found in the New York apartment of Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died of a suspected drugs overdose.
Angela Lansbury returns to West End after 40 years
British-American actress Angela Lansbury, star of "Murder, She Wrote", is returning to London's West End for the first time in nearly 40 years -- in the same theatre where her mother made her debut in 1918.
Tarantino on warpath after screenplay leaked
"Pulp Fiction" and "Django Unchained" director Quentin Tarantino is on the warpath, after someone leaked his latest screenplay, prompting him to scrap plans to make it as his next film.
Kardashian and West 'not scouting wedding site' on Versailles visit
US rapper Kanye West and reality TV star Kim Kardashian have paid a private visit to Versailles outside Paris, but insist they are not eyeing the grandiose palace as a possible wedding site.
Johnny Depp engaged to wed Amber Heard
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and the actress Amber Heard are engaged to be married.
'Hustle," "Gravity' lead Oscar nominations in crowded race
Hollywood fired the starting gun Thursday on the most crowded Oscars race for years, with "American Hustle" and 3D space drama "Gravity" topping nominations but a wide field of movies hoping for glory on March 2.