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'Dark Knight Rises' Trailer Dubbed by 'Pee-wee Herman': Even Funnier Than You Think (Video)

July 12, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 45 weeks ago

Jimmy Fallon pulls off an uncanny Pee-wee Herman impression to bring some humor to the superhero flick

  

After 7 Years and 3 Lawsuits, 'Margaret's Extended Cut Comes to DVD

July 10, 2012 By Steve Pond 45 weeks ago

Rescued by an internet cult, Kenneth Lonergan's indie epic "Margaret" gets a home video release that includes its three-hour version

  

Cookie Monster Covers “Call Me Maybe” on Sesame Street

July 10, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 45 weeks ago

“Share It Maybe” is the new take on Carly Rae Jepsen’s catchy tune

  

Run-DMC Reuniting for Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin

July 10, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 45 weeks ago

Old school hip-hop will grace the stage as Run-DMC joins Rakim and others

  

Martin Pakledinaz, Broadway Costume Designer, Dies at 58

July 8, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 45 weeks ago

Two-time Tony Award-winner Martin Pakledinaz was nominated 10 times, twice for shows currently on Broadway. He had been suffering from cancer

  

Justin Bieber Cited by Authorities After Reckless Drive

July 6, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 45 weeks ago

"Boyfriend" singer Justin Bieber claims he was being hounded by paparazzi in his latest run-in with the law

  

Ted Nugent Slams Chief Justice Roberts, Muses About Secession

July 6, 2012 By Kasia Anderson 45 weeks ago

The Supreme Court's support of President Obama's health care reform plan compels Ted Nugent to sound off in The Washington Times

  

Coachella Festival Tax Plans Axed, Concert May Stay in Indio

July 6, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 45 weeks ago

Popular Coachella Music & Arts Festival could stay put, after Indio, Calif. council member drops bid for $18 tax

  

Amy Winehouse's Posthumous Duet With Nas, 'Cherry Wine' (Audio)

July 5, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 46 weeks ago

Deceased "Rehab" singer Amy Winehouse reminds the world what it lost on track from Nas' new album

  

Art Garfunkel Releasing 2-CD Career Retrospective With 2 New Songs

July 5, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 46 weeks ago

The less-celebrated half of Simon & Garfunkel gets a greatest-hits package spanning his lengthy career

  

Coachella Music Festival Saying Goodbye to Indio

July 4, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 46 weeks ago

Promoter Goldenvoice says next year's event will be the last in Indio after city officials try to put an $18 ticket tax on the ballot 

  

Hip-Hop Singer Frank Ocean Comes Out in Love Letter

July 4, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 46 weeks ago

Odd Future frontman Frank Ocean addresses rumors regarding his sexuality by posting a moving ode to a man he loved when he was 19. His hip-hop colleagues offer their backing

  

Gwen Stefani to Host Family Fund-Raiser With Michelle Obama

July 3, 2012 By Kasia Anderson 46 weeks ago

Stefani will play hostess with FLOTUS for a day of family fun at Stefani's Beverly Hills home on Aug. 12

  

Celine Dion Accused of Stiffing Employees on Overtime and Other Benefits

June 28, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 47 weeks ago

"My Heart Will Go On" singer Celine Dion and her husband misclassified workers to skirt labor law, former employee says

  

Microsoft to Challenge Spotify, iTunes With Xbox Music Streaming Service

June 28, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 47 weeks ago

Microsoft's new music streaming service will replace its defunct Zune

  

Ratings: 'So You Think You Can Dance' Down; NBC Tops With 'America's Got Talent'

June 28, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 47 weeks ago

CBS's "Dogs in the City" drops 18 percent to tie a series low

  

Quincy Jones Dings P. Diddy at Spotify Launch: ‘He Couldn’t Recognize a B-Flat’

June 27, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 47 weeks ago

The music legend Quincy Jones couldn’t resist dinging P. Diddy for being a music illiterate while touting the new music app of Spotify

  

President Obama and Marc Anthony Court Voters at Miami Beach Fund-Raiser

June 26, 2012 By Kasia Anderson 47 weeks ago

Obama and Anthony joined forces in Florida to boost the president's chances of winning over Sunshine State voters again in 2012

  

Univision, Latin Recording Academy Sign 6-Year Deal for Latin Grammys Broadcast

June 26, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 47 weeks ago

The annual Latin Grammy Awards will be broadcast exclusively on Univision for another six years

  

James Rosemond, Former Hip-Hop Mogul, Charged With Arranging Murder of 50 Cent Associate

June 23, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 47 weeks ago

Accused of arranging to kill a 50 Cent associate, "Jimmy Henchman" was also convicted of running a multimillion-dollar cocaine ring earlier this month

  

The Black Keys Sue Pizza Hut and Home Depot Over Ads

June 22, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 47 weeks ago

Rock duo The Black Keys claims that their songs "Lonely Boy" and "Gold on the Ceiling" were used without authorization

  

Tony Parker Files $20M Lawsuit Over Drake-Chris Brown Brawl

June 22, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 47 weeks ago

Basketball star Tony Parker sues nightclub where melee occurred, saying his eye was injured during the fight

  

Richard Adler, 'Damn Yankees' Composer and Lyricist, Dies at 90

June 22, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 47 weeks ago

Richard Adler, who staged Broadway shows and birthday parties for presidents, died in his New York home Thursday

  

Warner Music Group Rips Universal-EMI Merger Before Senate Panel

June 21, 2012 By Doug Halonen 48 weeks ago

Under fire from WMG's Edgar Bronfman, Universal Music Group chief Lucian Grainge defends S1.9B EMI merger at Senate antitrust panel hearing

  

Will.i.am Donates $780K to Prince Charles' Charity

June 21, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 48 weeks ago

Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am shells out big to help underprivileged kids in the U.K. prepare for the job market

  

Warner/Chappell Sued Over 'Good Ship Lollipop,' 'Hooray for Hollywood' Writers' Royalties

June 21, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 48 weeks ago

"Hooray for Hollywood" songrwriters' granddaughter is seeking $250,000 in damages

  
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