Redford: Diversity reigns at Sundance Festival

Diversity is king at the Sundance Film Festival — and queen, too.

'Parental Guidance' unites Crystal, Midler

After nearly 30 years of friendship and shared tastes in movies, music and comedy, Billy Crystal and Bette Midler have finally taken it to the next level: They did a film together.

Celebrities air post-election feelings online

Mariah Carey was so excited about President Barack Obama's re-election that she released a new song in his honor. Beyoncé popped up on Instagram with a rebuke for Mitt Romney, while Romney supporter Elisabeth Hasselbeck sent out a disappointed but conciliatory tweet urging a divided United S…

Bond girls show women's progress

When Ursula Andress emerged from the sea, curves glistening, with a dagger strapped to her bikini in 1962's "Dr. No," she made the Bond girl an instant icon.

Barker 'fine' with exclusion from 'Price' special

Bob Barker hosted "The Price Is Right" for 35 years, but he wasn't invited to participate in the game show's 40th anniversary special.

Charlize Theron's evil queen wears feathers, beetle wings in 'Snow White'

Charlize Theron's evil queen costumes for "Snow White and the Huntsman" called for hundreds of hand-cut rooster feathers, thousands of iridescent beetle wings from Thailand and one particularly imposing crown.

Michael Jackson costumes to be exhibited, sold

Michael Jackson's glittery gloves, spangled jackets, stage-worn costumes and personal fashion effects are going on a world tour.

Aziz Ansari releases comedy special online for $5

Aziz Ansari is bringing his new standup special straight to his fans. The "Parks and Recreation" star is bypassing cable networks to release his latest comedy special on his website.

Premiere buzz whets appetite of 'Hunger' fans

When it comes to predicting the big-screen success of "The Hunger Games," the fans have spoken. Actually, make that cheered.

'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.

'War Horse' star one of Hollywood's equine elite

One star of Steven Spielberg's latest epic likes to end his work day by rolling around in the dirt, kicking his legs in the air and flaring his nostrils.

Golden Globe nominees ready for Ricky Gervais' wrath

When Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais took sharp swipes at Mel Gibson, Bruce Willis, Robert Downey, Jr. and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association at last year's ceremony, some criticized the comedian for going too far.

Michael Jackson's bed removed from planned auction

The bed where Michael Jackson died is no longer available for sale.

Mick Fleetwood celebrates musical legacy, new eatery

Long before the success of Fleetwood Mac, when band founder Mick Fleetwood was a kid in the U.K. learning how to play the drums, he dreamed of having his own restaurant. His parents entrusted the then 9-year-old with the stable of the old farmhouse they lived in, and young Fleetwood turned i…

Will 'Housewives' husband's death affect the show?

Bravo isn't saying what might happen to the second season of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" following the unexpected death of Russell Armstrong, estranged husband of cast member Taylor Armstrong.

'Glee: The 3D Concert Movie' not just about music

Concert movies typically offer a peek into the private moments of a pop star's life. "Michael Jackson: This Is It" revealed the entertainer's perfectionist tendencies, and sly sense of humor. "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" showed the teen singer's drive for success.

Summer's comedy king Jason Bateman wants to direct

In "Horrible Bosses" and "The Change-Up," which opens today, Jason Bateman plays a hardworking guy who loves his job but yearns for something new.

Michael Bay says new 3-D 'Transformers' better than No. 2

Director Michael Bay promises that the third "Transformers" movie is way better than the second.

Oscar's winners' envelope made over with new look

Like many a star attending the Academy Awards, Oscar's winners' envelope is getting a makeover.

Storm troopers get ready to invade Comic-Con

On the outside, they all look the same: White armor, white helmets, black blaster rifles. Imperial soldiers from a galaxy far, far away, they're loyal only to the Empire and recognizable everywhere as "Star Wars" storm troopers.

Who will be the new 'Dancing' champ?

One more week until a new "Dancing" champ is crowned. Who will it be?

`Glee' a musical success as much as a cult success

"Glee," the award-winning musical comedy about a misfit high school show choir, might be doing more for music than its fellow Fox juggernaut, "American Idol."

In Memoriam is touching to watch, painful to make

The Kodak Theatre goes quiet as the big screen at center stage begins flashing images of actors and filmmakers who have died. A photo of Heath Ledger or Paul Newman might move the audience to spontaneous applause. Other images inspire deep sighs, as viewers reflect on the entertainers who ha…

Hollywood loves a bad boy: Oscar shows a dark side

For your consideration: A pedophile serial killer with a creepy dollhouse hobby, a murderous Nazi who delights in tormenting Jews, and a hateful mother who abuses her daughter and granddaughter.

Artists behind Oscar-nominated songs won't perform

Some of Oscar's most memorable moments have come during performances of nominated songs.

Feeding Hollywood's elite takes months of planning

Now that the award season has replaced the holiday season in Hollywood, buzz is building about best pictures, winning performances, designer gowns and, oh yes, "What's for dinner?"

`Twilight' hunks part of film's heartthrob history

Fifteen-year-old Chloe Bates is in love.

Recessionistas, rejoice! Jimmy Choo comes to H&M

When top-tier clothiers align with mass-market retailers, there's a potential bonanza for everyone.

Peter Jackson's motivation: 'Constant disappointment'

Peter Jackson is driven by a deep-seated neurosis: The fear that his films are terrible.

Comic Con promises 'Avatar,' 'New Moon,' 'IM2'

A life-sized Iron Man toy and larger-than-life Transformers - in both car and robot form - welcomed fans to the 40th annual Comic Con. The pop-culture convention opened Wednesday at the San Diego Convention Center.

Look good, do good: Clothing with a conscience

In this challenging economy, indulging your fashion desires can feel a bit, well, indulgent. So why not be truly fashion conscious and buy brands that support charitable causes?

Summer brings new life to familiar film franchises

Some movie franchises never die; they just start over. This summer brings new versions of "X-Men," "Terminator" and "Star Trek" -- each revitalized with a tested Tinseltown technique: the origin story.

Hip-hop's <a href="http://will.i.am">will.i.am</a> makes film debut in `X-Men'

Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am wants to make movies. For now, though, he'll settle for making his big-screen debut in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."

'Monsters vs. Aliens' creates another dimension

Monsters vs. Aliens" opens with an old 3-D gag: A ball bounces directly into the audience, causing moviegoers to instinctively scoot back in their seats. But the resemblance to old-fashioned 3-D ends there.

Eckhart, Larter receive Cosmo Fun Fearless awards

Aaron Eckhart, Blair Underwood, Mario Lopez and Ali Larter were among the stars honored with Cosmopolitan magazine's Fun Fearless Awards.

Veteran Oscar scribe Bruce Vilanch spills secrets about Sunday's Academy Awards

Bruce Vilanch is sitting at a folding table in a windowless room at the Kodak Theatre. "Writers Room," reads a piece of yellow paper taped to the door. Another, with the veteran Academy Awards writer's name, is taped above his makeshift workstation and laptop.

Oscar misses flight to Hollywood

Oscar No. 3453 missed his flight.

Hamlet 2 rocks with racy musical numbers

"Rock Me Sexy Jesus." "You're As Gay As the Day is Long." "Raped in the Face."

Tom Waits returns to the road with searing two-hour set

Tom Waits doesn't play live very often, so when he does, it's an event.

We've gotten smart

The shoe phone on TV's "Get Smart" wasn't just a sneaky spy gadget, it was a technological marvel: a wireless, portable telephone that could be used anywhere -- though it did require a dime to make a call.

Retro-soul ingenue Duffy shows promise on her debut album

Duffy's debut album could slip in between Dionne Warwick and Dusty Springfield on a collector's shelf, but the 23-year-old pop-soul ingenue says she developed her sound without hearing either artist.

Ray J hopes reputation translates to album sales

Ray J is cruising down the Hollywood Freeway in his black Lamborghini when fans in a passing car recognize him. The singer/actor/sex-tape star slows down so they can snap a photo. The fans giddily check their digital camera as the $200,000 sports car speeds away.

Oscar's intimate and unscripted moments happen just off the Kodak Theatre stage

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Most of the action on the Oscar stage is choreographed and rehearsed. Backstage is another story.

Drew Carey says he's a born game-show guy

Drew Carey spent his entire career preparing to be a game-show host, only he didn't know it.

A Foxx of all trades

All Jamie Foxx really needed to know about show business he learned as a child.

Unexpected controversies add spark to lesser-known Creative Arts Emmys

Turning the lesser-known Creative Arts Emmy Awards into an interesting television event has always been a challenge. The anti-climactic show, whose winners are announced a week before the telecast airs, doesn't boast the same popular categories and ample A-listers of the Primetime Emmys.

Christian Bale disappears into his every role

It's not makeup that has Christian Bale looking dirty, wind-chapped and sunburned in "3:10 to Yuma." He spent a month earning every bit of that cowboy grit by riding horses and firing revolvers in the sweltering New Mexico desert.

Clive Owen taps into his brooding, anti-Bond side for pulp flick `Shoot `Em Up'

While costumed comic-book fans fill their tote bags with freebies at Comic-Con, Clive Owen, in a slim-fitting suit, sits coolly in a corner -- his brown hair mussed, his green eyes piercing.

Honoring artists and athletes

Although the BET Awards doled out awards to some of entertainment's most celebrated performers on Tuesday night, from Beyonce to Jennifer Hudson, it was the show's tributes to living legends and recently departed giants that evoked the most emotion.