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Dali portrait on offer in surrealist auction
Salvador Dali's portrait of a New York style icon and Joan Miro's homage to his Catalan roots are going on sale at a London auction of surrealist ...
Grohl's 'Sound City' film explores human element
Rock musician Dave Grohl set out to make a recording studio the subject of his first-ever film. He was intrigued not only by the studio but by a ...
Ex-HMV employee lets loose on company Twitter feed
An employee apparently fired from music retailer HMV let loose on the company's Twitter feed Thursday, comparing the latest round of layoffs to a mass ...
Tommy Mottola apologizes to Mariah in 'Hitmaker'
Behind Mariah, Michael and the constellation of stars at arguably the most successful record label in history stood a man who didn't often talk to the ...
Producer behind fun. takes center stage at Grammys
When music producer Jeff Bhasker — the mastermind behind fun.'s breakthrough — had thoughts of becoming a musician, the high school student in the ...
Naomi Campbell wins libel case over elephant polo
Model Naomi Campbell accepted libel damages Thursday from a British newspaper over a story that falsely claimed she was planning an elephant polo ...
Frank Ocean, Maroon 5, Keys to perform at Grammys
All five nominees for album of the year at this year's Grammys will perform at the awards show next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday ...
Patty Andrews of Andrews Sisters rallied troops
Patty Andrews never served in the military, but she and her singing sisters certainly supported the troops. During World War II, they hawked war ...
Actor Hamish Linklater evolves into playwright
It's a few minutes after a performance of his debut play and Hamish Linklater looks like he's got indigestion. The actor-turned playwright sat through ...
Underdog 'Argo' continues on charmed Oscar path
Some years, Academy Awards voters just want to feel right about themselves, their industry, their country. And maybe honor one of their own who hasn't ...
Review: 'Ni no Kuni' an epic adventure with charm
Tokyo's Studio Ghibli is the creator of beloved animated feature films like "Princess Mononoke," ''Spirited Away" and "Ponyo." It hasn't made many ...
CBS to air special on Houston's death and Grammys
CBS says it will air a behind-the-scenes look at how Whitney Houston's death affected the 2012 Grammy Awards. The hour-long special, titled "The ...
'The Sapphires' sparkles at Australian film awards
Feel-good musical drama "The Sapphires" sparkled at Australia's premier film awards. The tale of an Aboriginal family singing group entertaining ...
Porn star Ron Jeremy in LA hospital after aneurysm
A spokesman says porn star Ron Jeremy is recovering from surgery at a Los Angeles hospital after an aneurysm near his heart sent him to intensive care
Heat blow out Nets in 2nd half, win 105-85
LeBron James arrived in Brooklyn to an unfriendly welcome from the Nets' Reggie Evans, who downplayed Miami's title and James' talents. Bad idea, ...
Translation of 'Finnegans Wake' sells in China
The Chinese version is no easier to read than the original, the loyal-minded translator assures, but James Joyce's "Finnegans Wake" has still sold out ...
MSNBC criticized for editing of gun hearing video
MSNBC invited viewers Wednesday to draw their own conclusions about whether the parent of a Connecticut school shooting victim was heckled at a ...
Tony Scott's agents seek $1m in unpaid fees
Tony Scott earned millions directing films such as "Man on Fire" and "Unstoppable" and the agents who helped negotiate those deals are now seeking ...
Review: Examining anger, empathy in 'All The Rage'
In the opening of Martin Moran's new solo play, "All the Rage," an introspective but lively memoir, the performer tells the story of a bitter family ...
Schwarzenegger lauds Austria's environment record
Arnold Schwarzenegger is praising Austria — and not because it's the country of his birth. Arriving in Vienna on Wednesday ahead of the launch of his ...
Frank Schleck given 1-year doping sentence
Cyclist Frank Schleck was suspended for a year Wednesday and will miss the Tour de France for using a banned substance on last year's Tour.
The Worm Turns: Rodman writes book for children
Even Dennis Rodman laughs at the idea. "Kind of funny, huh?" he said. It's true, though. One of basketball's most outrageous personalities has written ...
Seattle LB Leroy Hill arrested on assault charges
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill was arrested after police say he assaulted his girlfriend and kept her in his home against her will.
Dr. Phil: Te'o was victim of girlfriend hoax
Dr. Phil McGraw says Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, who masterminded the dead girlfriend hoax involving Manti Te'o, told him the Notre Dame linebacker was not ...
Auction house to offer Andy Warhol works online
An online auction of Andy Warhol's works will give a broader audience the chance to own a piece of his pop art. It is Christie's International's first ...