Teena Marie dies at 54; R&B singer-songwriter

Marie, a protege of funk singer Rick James, was one of the few white musicians to score hits on the R&B; charts, with 'I Need Your Lovin'...

Box office: 'Little Fockers' is big, but 'True Grit' is a strong second

The western tops expectations against the family comedy, but Jack Black's "Gulliver's Travels" flops.

'India' an exotic hit for TeleFutura

The Bollywood-like Brazilian telenovela, which showcases Indian mores in a story of forbidden love, has taken the Spanish-language...

Hugh Hefner, 84, engaged to Playmate Crystal Harris, 24

The Playboy mogul got engaged to Playmate Crystal Harris on Christmas Eve, announcing on Twitter that he'd given her a ring.

Classic Hollywood: Marsha Mason comes full circle

One of the hottest actresses in the 1970s and '80s raced cars and raised herbs in New Mexico but is ready to return to N.Y. theater.

A 'Messiah' performance of, by and for musicians

Some of L.A.'s most illustrious singers and instrumentalists gather at a Los Feliz home every year to perform Handel's epic arias. 'It's a...

Box office: Indie films jockey for Oscar attention

'Black Swan' and 'The King's Speech' increase theater presence; 'Rabbit Hole,' '127 Hours' flagging.

'Tron: Legacy': Jeff Bridges face to face with CG issue

Bridges had the same makeup man, Thomas Nellen, on both "Tron: Legacy" and "True Grit."

Did George Lucas change cinema with 'Star Wars' prequels?

The filmmaker pushed movies into the 21st century when he made his prequel trilogy. And like a magician, he used mirrors.

'The Illusionist' honors Jacques Tati's vision

Sylvain Chomet 'fell in love' with Tati's unproduced script from the 1950s and captures the French actor-director's style in his animated...

Not motivated? Make a game of it

The Internet is prompting some people to get it in gear. The rewards include virtual badges and group encouragement.

The Sunday Conversation: Deepak Chopra

The self-help guru doesn't believe in New Year's resolutions, but he is resolute about your potential for greatness.

Matt Damon enjoys being 'a true nincompoop' in 'True Grit'

The actor has wanted to work with the Coen brothers for years and got his chance as the verbose Texas Ranger LaBoeuf in the western remake.

Ryan Gosling again takes the plunge in 'Blue Valentine'

The actor, known for diving headlong into his roles, puts his emotional stamp on 'Blue Valentine' and contemplates what's next. 'I don't...