Church, Bryan, Lambert lead CMT Awards nominations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. | Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert are the lead nominees for this year's CMT Music Awards.

Hamlisch left his signature on decades of films

This 1973 file photo originally released by Columbia Pictures shows Barbra Streisand, left, and Robert Redford in a scene from the film 'The Way We Were.' Marvin Hamlisch a conductor and award-winning composer best known for the torch song 'The Way We Were' died Monday in Los Angeles. He was 68.

Marvin Hamlisch left his signature on decades of films

The word "prolific" gets tossed around a lot, but it couldn't be more appropriate in discussing the work of the late, great Marvin Hamlisch. This is especially true in considering his many contributions to film over the past five-plus decades.

Carrie Underwood learns from imperfect moments

"American Idol" did more than launch Carrie Underwood's career — it helped shape the picture-perfect image she has today.

'Crazy Girl' carries Eli Young Band to ACMs, beyond

Count the guys in Rascal Flatts among the fans of "Crazy Girl," the song that took the Eli Young Band to the top of the country songs chart and earned the Texas quartet three nominations at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday.

Nostalgic Oscars party like it's the 1920s again

It's only the 84th year of the Academy Awards, yet the nostalgia factor feels as though Hollywood is celebrating a centennial of some sort.

Spirit Award nominees share low-budget secrets

The Spirit Awards celebrate the best in low-budget filmmaking. But within those honors, the John Cassavetes Award goes to films with even lower budgets: those made for under $500,000.

Rihanna could draw criticism for songs with Chris Brown

Rihanna is known for making bold statements, from her often sexually charged music to her tattoos to even the hue of her hair.

Reel food: Sips, snacks inspired by Oscar winners

Great movies and great food are box office gold, from Forrest Gump's chocolates to "Silence of the Lambs" anti-hero Hannibal Lecter's disturbing pairing suggestion for Chianti.

Reel food: Sips and snacks inspired by Oscar winners

We've put together a selection of drinks and appetizers inspired by five Best Picture Oscar winners to help you get your Academy Awards viewing party rolling.

Eat like a chef-to-the stars at your Oscar party

Having an Oscar party? Trying to decide what should be on the menu? Here's a simple but spectacular appetizer.

'The Artist' dog honored at Golden Collar Awards

Even dog actors can get awards in Tinseltown, and six pooches collected prizes at the inaugural Golden Collar Awards.

Dave Grohl fighting for rock at the Grammys

When Dave Grohl started in the music business, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars were tots; Rihanna and Adele weren't even born.

Grammys to feature first dance music segment

Grammy show producer Ken Ehrlich had considered putting dancing/electronica music into the ceremony in the past, but could never quite figure out how to incorporate the high-energy club feel in front of a sometimes staid audience.

Bruno Mars heads back to Grammys with Smeezingtons

A whiteboard hangs on the wall of the tiny Hollywood studio used by the Smeezingtons, Bruno Mars' production and songwriting team. It's filled with doodles, including a picture of Alf and a joking note that producer-engineer Ari Levine "hangs out with Jamaican drug lords on the reg."

Chris Brown set to take the stage at the Grammys

Chris Brown will perform at this year's Grammy Awards, the event where his career almost ended three years ago.

Clooney vs. Gosling: Who should win?

George Clooney vs. Ryan Gosling. It really is a matter of personal preference. And both will be competing in the category of best actor in a drama at the Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 15.

Clooney vs. Gosling: Who should win?

George Clooney vs. Ryan Gosling ... it really is a matter of personal preference, isn't it? And maybe it's a generational thing, too.

Fox is touting Andy Serkis's performance-capture 'Apes' role for an Oscar

Oscar's supporting actor race will be a hairy one this year — and something of a digital proving ground. Andy Serkis, who played Caesar, the hyper-intelligent chimp in this summer's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," is getting an awards push courtesy of 20th Century Fox.

Brad Pitt coaches underdog 'Moneyball' onto big-screen

Brad Pitt's about as free a free agent as they come in Hollywood, a superstar so big he could play ball with just about any team, on any film project he likes.