Shelton, Underwood coming to aid of Oklahomans
Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms in their home state.
WWII historian taking on American Revolution
An award-winning and best-selling World War II historian is turning to an older conflict for his next project: the American Revolution.
CBS up, 'Idol' down as traditional TV season ends
CBS strengthened its dominance over the television industry this year at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" came to a close.
Mary J. Blige faces $3.4M federal tax lien in NJ
Mary J. Blige and her husband have been hit with a $3.4 million tax lien in New Jersey.
Jerry Lewis repeats his distaste for female comics
Ladies? Don't make him laugh.
Jerry Lewis repeats his distaste for female comics
Ladies? Don't make him laugh.
87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case
An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost.
New Victory Theater offers Bob Marley, Shakespeare
A new musical featuring the songs of Bob Marley, the world premiere of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" by the innovative Fiasco Theater company and an Australian take on "Peter Pan" are among next season's offerings at The New Victory Theater.
Coen, Guirgis on tap at Atlantic Theater Company
The world premiere of Ethan Coen's first full-length stage play, a revival of "The Threepenny Opera" and a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis will highlight the Atlantic Theater Company's upcoming season.
Edward Hopper painting of NY island sells for $19M
An Edward Hopper painting of New York City's Roosevelt Island has sold for just over $19 million at auction.
Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral
Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria's corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honors, never fearing to criticize those he felt ruined his country. On Thursday, however, the lawmakers and the country's elite came to praise him.
Payne back on the road with 'Nebraska' at Cannes
Shooting the Midwest in monochrome came naturally for Alexander Payne in his father-son road trip "Nebraska."
Banned Iranian director Rasoulof coming to Cannes
Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, whose movies are banned in his country and who has been sentenced to jail by the Islamic regime there, is coming to Cannes for a screening of his latest film, publicists for the movie said Thursday.
Rolling Stones exhibit opening in Cleveland
Over the years, curators at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum have occasionally had trouble coaxing reluctant stars to help put together major exhibitions. Not so with members of The Rolling Stones, who made time in their packed anniversary schedule to help.
Newly found Pearl S. Buck book is to be published
A newly discovered novel by the late Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck is to be released this fall.
Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral
Writer Chinua Achebe is being remembered in Nigeria as a fearless writer who bowed to no political pressure.
Lea Michele has book scheduled for 2014 release
Lea Michele has stories to share about the many auditions she has passed.
La Scala scales back on productions due to crisis
La Scala has reduced the number of operas it will stage during the 2013-14 season due to Italy's economic crisis, the theater's general manager said Thursday.
Singer Nick Carter to release memoir Sept. 24
Nick Carter isn't only writing songs - he's written a book.
The Hollywood Reporter's best stories of the week
The Hollywood Reporter's list of its 10 best stories of the week:
