Connect to share and comment

A global take on entertainment.

Marilyn Monroe exhibit items stolen on way to Prague

Several photos and items belonging to Marilyn Monroe were stolen on Monday while on their way to Prague for an exhibit.
MarilynEnlarge
A 1955 calendar depicting the iconically voluptuous Marilyn Monroe. The actress would wear a US size 8-10 if she were alive today -- a far cry from today's size 0 or less models. (Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images)
Among the items lost when the truck carrying them through the Czech Republic was attacked were display cases of clothes, shoes and diaries that belonged to the actress.
More

Germany now owns Justin Bieber’s pet monkey

Bieber has six weeks to attempt to reclaim his pet, but officials intimated it would be better for the monkey if it remained in German care.
Justin bieber monkeyEnlarge
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber performs in front of a crowd of 15,000 fans at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai on May 4, 2013. (KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty Images)
"We are going to make sure that Mally can grow up appropriately for its species," Germany's environment minister said.
More

Russia's foreign minister fights for "stolen points" in Eurovision mishap

Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov is feuding with Azerbeijan over points "stolen" from Russia's Eurovision contestant Dina Garipova.
Russia eurovision scandal dina garipovaEnlarge
Russia's Dina Garipova performs during the final of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, on May 18, 2013. (John MacDougall/AFP/Getty Images)
Russia's foreign minister has a lot on his plate these days, what with the escalating situation in Syria, continuing tensions with the US, and...the latest Eurovision drama, naturally.
More

Gérard Depardieu says Chechnya not to blame for Boston marathon bombings

The actor, pictured laughing and joking with Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov, says the Tsarnaev brothers were brought up in America.
Elizabeth Hurley Ramzan KadyrovEnlarge
A screengrab from the Instagram page of British actor Elizabeth Hurley, meeting Chechen strongman and accused human rights abuser Ramzan Kadyrov. (Elizabeth Hurley/Screengrab)
Gérard Depardieu has said that Chechnya was not to blame for the Boston bombings because the suspects were brought up in America.
More

Gandhi blood fails to sell at London auction, doesn't get high enough bids

Auctioneers thought the famous Indian leader's blood samples would go for $15,200 to $22,800. They were wrong.
Gandhi bloodEnlarge
Indian philosopher and nationalist leader Mahatma Gandhi (C) poses with women during a tour of India's Bengal province in 1946. (-/AFP/Getty Images)

During his lifetime, Mahatma Gandhi inspired a movement that gave his country independence and brought the British empire to its knees — at least diplomatically.

More

Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies aged 74 after long battle with cancer

Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, died Monday in Germany after a long battle with cancer, aged 74.
Ray Manzarek Enlarge
Ray Manzarek (L) and Robby Krieger of The Doors pose at the screening of 'The Doors Mr. Mojo Risin': The Making of L.A. Woman' at the Egyptian Theater on January 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/AFP/Getty Images)
Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, died Monday in Germany after a long battle with cancer, aged 74.
More

Barbra Streisand to receive Hebrew University doctorate

The legendary Jewish singer will receive an honorary doctorate in recognition of her achievements and dedication to Israel and the Jewish people.
Streisand doctorateEnlarge
Barbra Streisand onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/AFP/Getty Images)
Barbara Streisand to receive an honorary doctorate in recognition of her achievements and dedication to Israel and the Jewish people.
More

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson split up

Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have ended their four-year relationship.
Robert pattinson and kristen stewartEnlarge
Has Twilight hunk Robert Pattinson forgiven his co-star for cheating on him? (Ian Gavan/AFP/Getty Images)
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart reportedly call it quits.
More

Beyoncé slams 'low life people' who spread rumors about her second pregnancy

Beyoncé responded harshly to rumors swirling that she was pregnant with a second child.
Beyonce instagramEnlarge
A screengrab of Beyonce's Instagram before it was deleted. (Instagram/Screengrab)
Beyoncé, stop playing with our hearts! The singer responded with uncharacteristic brashness to rumors that she and husband Jay-Z are expecting their second child.
More

Cannes shooting sends stars scurrying for cover (VIDEO)

Actor Christoph Waltz among those running after man shoots starter's pistol into the air at film festival stage.
Cannes shots fired christoph waltz 05 17Enlarge
French actor Daniel Auteuil, centre, and Austrian actor Christoph Waltz, right, flee a stage on May 17, 2013 during the Cannes Film Festival in France. A man was held after shooting a starter's pistol into the air next to an outdoor TV studio, police said. (LOIC VENANCE/AFP/Getty Images)
Man arrested with starter's pistol, pocket knife and plastic grenade.
More