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Movie Scores: How the critics rated the new movies

Published May 25th, 2012 - 2:50PM

They protect Earth from the dastardly aliens who roam among us, but Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones can only manage mediocre reviews from critics in "Men in Black 3."

TNA claims WWE tried to poach its wrestlers

Published May 25th, 2012 - 12:28PM

Two giants in the wrestling world are getting ready to rumble - in a courtroom.

Anne Hathaway's ex-boyfriend freed from Pa. prison

Published May 25th, 2012 - 12:08PM

An Italian ex-boyfriend of actress Anne Hathaway has been released from a Pennsylvania federal prison following a real-estate scam.

Calif. activist guilty in Vietnamese singer attack

Published May 25th, 2012 - 12:03PM

A California activist faces up to three years and eight months behind bars for spraying an irritant at a pop singer from Vietnam to protest communism.

India's Rai Bachchan ignores chatter about weight

Published May 25th, 2012 - 11:23AM

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan says she's is happy with herself and her weight - a rare combination in the world of celebrities.

Madonna in holy land to kick off world tour

Published May 25th, 2012 - 11:08AM

Israelis are gearing up to get down at Madonna's show as the pop diva landed in the holy land ahead of her world tour which kicks off here next week.

Records: Winans' license suspended when carjacked

Published May 25th, 2012 - 10:43AM

Records show Detroit pastor and gospel singing icon Marvin Winans' driver's license was suspended and there was a warrant out for his arrest when he was carjacked last week.

Gregg Allman engaged to 24-year-old girlfriend

Published May 25th, 2012 - 10:28AM

Gregg Allman is getting married for the seventh time.

New Spoleto season opens in Charleston

Published May 25th, 2012 - 10:13AM

The 36th edition of the Spoleto Festival USA is open in Charleston.

'Idol' moves toward lower payouts for runners-up

Published May 25th, 2012 - 10:03AM

Coming in second on "American Idol" may still be a path to superstardom, but it no longer offers guaranteed paychecks worthy of the next pop idol or rock star.

Jenna Jameson arrested for suspected DUI in Calif.

Published May 25th, 2012 - 9:53AM

Former adult film star Jenna Jameson has been arrested in Southern California for investigation of driving under the influence after she struck a light pole with her vehicle.

Turkish pianist accused of insulting Islam

Published May 25th, 2012 - 9:48AM

Turkey's state-run news agency says a prosecutor has proposed charging an internationally known Turkish pianist and composer with insulting Islamic religious values in comments he made on Twitter.

Protesters held in Azerbaijan before song contest

Published May 25th, 2012 - 9:48AM

Dozens of anti-government protesters were detained by police Friday in this former Soviet nation as it prepares to host the finals of the Eurovision song contest.

Musician Doc Watson responsive at NC hospital

Published May 25th, 2012 - 8:51AM

Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson has regained some strength after undergoing colon surgery at a North Carolina hospital.

Broadway stars prepare to welcome President Obama

Published May 25th, 2012 - 8:51AM

President Barack Obama heads to Broadway next month as part of a double bill with former President Bill Clinton - and the stars will be out to welcome them.

Actress Keira Knightley to wed musician Righton

Published May 25th, 2012 - 7:36AM

Keira Knightley, the glamorous star of "Pirates of the Caribbean," is engaged to marry musician James Righton, her publicist said Friday.

Al Gordon, Jack Benny comedy-writer, dies at 89

Published May 25th, 2012 - 7:16AM

An Emmy Award-winning comedy writer who spent much of his career working for legendary comic Jack Benny has died in Los Angeles. Al Gordon was 89.

Nina Stemme triumphs in `Salome' at Carnegie

Published May 25th, 2012 - 7:11AM

Someone forgot to tell Nina Stemme that the opera season here is supposed to be over. Thank goodness!

Canine stars compete for Cannes' Palm Dog

Published May 25th, 2012 - 6:06AM

Move over, Brad Pitt and Nicole Kidman. The Cannes Film Festival's four-legged stars are in the spotlight with the contest for the event's best canine performance.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Published May 25th, 2012 - 5:46AM

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

Robert Pattinson all grown up in "Cosmopolis"

Published May 25th, 2012 - 5:36AM

Going back to what he does best, David Cronenberg takes a visceral day-trip inside the cushioned limousine of a tycoon who cares little for the bloody, populist riots that explode outside his car in "Cosmopolis."

Bayou Country Superfest to begin Saturday in La.

Published May 25th, 2012 - 3:36AM

A horn section backs up country singer Jerrod Niemann this weekend in south Louisiana's Bayou Country Superfest, a two-day festival that includes Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, Sara Evans and others.

'Winter's Tale' by Shakespeare gets African reboot

Published May 25th, 2012 - 3:11AM

The deep, croaking-frog rhythm of the talking drums sound out across the stage as canoeists in animal hide row a condemned servant and royal infant into the unknown. The unified voice of a choir rises above the beats, singing in the Yoruba language of Nigeria's southwest at the start of a play that begins in its middle.

Breeze of Arab Spring felt on Cannes red carpet

Published May 25th, 2012 - 3:06AM

The ripples of the Arab Spring are being felt in summery Cannes, where films from Egypt and Syria, as well as a passionate documentary about the overthrow of Libya's Moammar Gadhafi, are being screened alongside the latest features from the world's heavyweight directors.

3 young actors seize the day, go 'On the Road'

Published May 25th, 2012 - 2:16AM

Kristen Stewart understands the lure of the open road. So do her "On The Road" co-stars, Garrett Hedlund and Sam Riley.

Born this way? Lady Gaga meets Thai 'lady boys'

Published May 25th, 2012 - 1:06AM

Lady Gaga has met Thailand's premier "lady boys" at a Bangkok drag show featuring busty dancers who were not born that way.

This is pop? A look at wacky Eurovision contenders

Published May 24th, 2012 - 11:31PM

A memorable melody. Distinctive stage presence. Some horse-trading of votes.

Lady Gaga won't change show for protests: manager

Published May 24th, 2012 - 11:26PM

Lady Gaga's manager says the pop diva has no plans to tone down her act, even if that prevents her from performing in some countries on her Asian tour.

Jackson shows off new curves in the French Rivera

Published May 24th, 2012 - 9:51PM

Janet Jackson may have joined the ranks of diet plan celebrity spokeswomen Jennifer Hudson and Mariah Carey, but she insists there's absolutely no competition among the slimmed-down singers.

Stars offer hugs, kisses and vampire bite at gala

Published May 24th, 2012 - 7:16PM

Stars promised hugs, kisses, a massage - and a vampire bite - in a glamor-filled auction to raise money to fight AIDS.

Mass. native O'Brien talks about start in comedy

Published May 24th, 2012 - 7:11PM

Late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien visited Boston to talk about the art of comedy and how he got started in it.

New Yorker mag serialize Egan story on Twitter

Published May 24th, 2012 - 6:56PM

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan's latest New Yorker magazine story is being serialized on Twitter.

'Million Dollar Quartet' packing up from New York

Published May 24th, 2012 - 5:51PM

The Tony-nominated musical "Million Dollar Quartet" will soon no longer be rocking New York.

Daytime Emmy Awards find cable home at HLN

Published May 24th, 2012 - 5:11PM

The Daytime Emmy Awards have found a new home at cable news channel HLN.

Folk musician Doc Watson critical in NC hospital

Published May 24th, 2012 - 3:51PM

Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson is in critical condition Friday at a North Carolina hospital after falling at his home in Deep Gap earlier this week.

Nearly 22M viewers for 'Idol' finale a new low

Published May 24th, 2012 - 2:51PM

Nearly 22 million TV viewers seems like a lot - but for an "American Idol" season-ender, it's a new low.

Michelle Obama's dream job: Being Beyonce

Published May 24th, 2012 - 1:51PM

Who would Michelle Obama be if she could be anyone? Beyonce.

Broadway stars to come out for Drama Desk Awards

Published May 24th, 2012 - 1:31PM

Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones and Bernadette Peters will be on hand to help present the Drama Desk Awards next month.

Spelling's widow sues Md. auction house over dolls

Published May 24th, 2012 - 12:46PM

The widow of TV producer Aaron Spelling is suing a Maryland auction house that sold part of her extensive collection of antique dolls, claiming it owes her money and failed to return unsold items.

Rob Kardashian, Joe Jonas among Miss USA judges

Published May 24th, 2012 - 11:16AM

Donald Trump's Miss USA pageant is keeping up with the Kardashians.

Elton John falls sick, cancels 3 Las Vegas shows

Published May 24th, 2012 - 10:39AM

Elton John is canceling three Las Vegas performances on doctors' orders after being hospitalized with a respiratory infection.

Viola Davis addresses struggling alma mater

Published May 24th, 2012 - 9:29AM

Viola Davis addressed graduating seniors Thursday at the high school in the struggling Rhode Island city where she grew up, urging them to treasure "hard times and joyous moments" and telling them that the "privilege of a lifetime is being who you are."

'MiB' co-star Brolin rejuvenates Jones' Agent K

Published May 24th, 2012 - 8:59AM

Josh Brolin thought he was just being goofy when he launched into a Tommy Lee Jones impersonation on a night out with the Coen brothers and their pal Barry Sonnenfeld. Turns out, Brolin was on an audition of sorts.

Kylie's golden moment in Cannes

Published May 24th, 2012 - 8:44AM

Kylie Minogue dazzled in Dolce & Gabbana gold on the Cannes red carpet.

Sonam Kapoor celebrates India's films at Cannes

Published May 24th, 2012 - 7:39AM

There's definitely an Indian vibe at Cannes this year - something Sonam Kapoor is proud of.

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