Cannes helps actors Bejo and Rahim cross borders
Sat, 18 May 2013 12:58:27 -0400
CANNES, France (AP) — The magic and glamour of Cannes can be hard to spot on a day when rain is lashing the palm trees, roiling the gray Mediterranean and pooling in puddles along the Croisette.

A Native American tale with international pedigree
Sat, 18 May 2013 10:26:34 -0400
CANNES, France (AP) — It took an international production starring a Puerto Rican and a Frenchman to bring the Native American tale "Jimmy P.: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian" to the big screen.

Jury gets first glimpse of defense in Jackson case
Sat, 18 May 2013 12:13:42 -0400
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected at court in the week ahead:

Denmark favorite to win Eurovision Song Contest
Sat, 18 May 2013 10:24:15 -0400
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song written by the guitarist of Black Sabbath.

Lawyer for accused singer: steroids had ill effect
Sat, 18 May 2013 00:19:55 -0400
VISTA, Calif. (AP) — The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife says the singer's mind has been ravaged by steroid use.

Jordan finally front and center in 'Fruitvale'
Fri, 17 May 2013 17:29:09 -0400
CANNES, France (AP) — Before "Fruitvale Station," Michael B. Jordan was glimpsed sporadically in supporting roles on TV shows like "The Wire" and "Friday Night Lights," and in films like "Chronicle" and "Red Tails."

'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green
Fri, 17 May 2013 17:28:04 -0400
NEW YORK (AP) — "The Voice" is leaving the judging drama to its rivals.

Weinstein showcases Grace Kelly, Mandela flicks
Fri, 17 May 2013 17:06:02 -0400
CANNES, France (AP) — The Weinstein Company's fall slate of awards contenders will feature a glamorous Grace Kelly, a brawny Nelson Mandela and a mysterious J.D. Salinger.

'American Idol' finale draws record low ratings
Fri, 17 May 2013 14:09:25 -0400
NEW YORK (AP) — Ratings for the "American Idol" finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.

$1 million in jewelry stolen near Cannes film fest
Fri, 17 May 2013 14:12:27 -0400
PARIS (AP) — Thieves ripped a safe from the wall of a hotel room near the Cannes Film Festival and made off with around $1 million worth of jewelry, in a brazen late-night burglary just hours after the screening of a film about break-ins at the homes of Hollywood celebrities, French officials said Friday.