A global take on entertainment.

Jennifer MattsonApril 11, 2013 14:20

LISTEN: Jay-Z talks about controversial Cuba trip and Obama in new song (VIDEO)

The rapper posted 'Open Letter' to his Life + Times blog this morning.

Jay-Z and wife Beyoncé recently visited Cuba for their fifth wedding anniversary.

Jennifer MattsonApril 10, 2013 15:50

MTV cancels 'Buckwild' after reality star's death

Cast member Shain Gandee, along with two others, died last week from carbon monoxide poisoning.

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MTV's new reality show "Buckwild" centers around a group of 20-somethings living in and around the small town of Sissonville, W. Va. The show premiers January 3, 2013. (MTV "Buckwild" /Screengrab)

Cast member Shain Gandee, along with two others, died last week from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Jennifer MattsonApril 10, 2013 14:06

'Gangnam Style' Psy to release new song Friday

'Gentleman' comes out April 12 in 119 countries, marking his comeback after his breakout hit 'Gangnam Style.'

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South Korean singer PSY performs during New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square in New York on Dec. 31, 2012. (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images)

'Gentleman' comes out April 12 in 119 countries.

Ellen ConnollyApril 9, 2013 21:26

Tom Cruise "didn't expect" divorce

Tom Cruise opens up about his divorce from Katie Holmes.

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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes arrive at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 26, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. The two announced plans to divorce today. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/AFP/Getty Images)

In his first public comment since his split from Katie Holmes, actor Tom Cruise says he did not see the divorce coming.

"I didn't expect that," Cruise told German TV network Prosieben.

"Life is a challenge. You are 50 and you think you have everything in order and suddenly it hits you, that’s what life is all about."

Kaitlin FunaroApril 9, 2013 13:29

Colbert welcomes President Clinton 'to the future' with @PrezBillyJeff Twitter

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert took the liberty of opening up a Twitter account for President Bill Clinton and helped him send his first tweet.

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ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 6: Former President Bill Clinton and TV personality Stephen Colbert hold a discussion during the Clinton Global Initiative University at Washington University on April 6, 2013 in St Louis Missouri. (Dilip Vishwanat/AFP/Getty Images)

Bill Clinton is now on Twitter, thanks to Stephen Colbert.

Freya PetersenApril 8, 2013 19:08

Kid Rock, scalpers, global financial crisis, gfc, economic downturn

In an effort to thwart scalpers and help those hurt by the economic downturn, Kid Rock announced that all the tickets for his upcoming tour, VIP or otherwise, would be $20.

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Kid Rock performs during the 10th anniversary of WWE Tribute to the Troops at Norfolk Scope Arena on December 9, 2012 in Norfolk, Virginia. (Kris Connor/AFP/Getty Images)

In an effort to thwart scalpers and help those hurt by the economic downturn, Kid Rock announced that all the tickets for his upcoming tour, VIP or otherwise, would be $20.

Jennifer MattsonApril 8, 2013 15:53

Mousketeer Annette Funicello dead at 70

Funicello died from complications related to her 25 year battle with multiple sclerosis.

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Annette Funicello (R) kisses Mickey Mouse on September 14, 1993 after she received a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in California. (VINCE BUCCI/AFP/Getty Images)

Funicello died from complications related to her 25 year battle with multiple sclerosis.

Kaitlin FunaroApril 3, 2013 14:32

Madonna sells $7m abstract painting to raise money for girls' education

Madonna has decided to sell a 1921 Fernand Léger painting worth up to $7 million to raise money for "something invaluable".

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Madonna is planning to auction a Fernand Léger painting worth up to $7 million to raise money for girls' education. (STEVEN LOVEKIN/AFP/Getty Images)

Madonna's Fernand Léger painting is valued at up to $7 million.

Amy SilversteinApril 3, 2013 12:03

Roger Ebert's cancer returns

Rober Ebert is taking a "leave of presence."

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Roger Ebert attends the 2011 Chicago Public Library Foundation and Chicago Public Library gala benefit awards dinner at the University of Illinois at Chicago Forum. (Daniel Boczarski/Facebook)

"My intent is to continue to write selected reviews but to leave the rest to a talented team of writers handpicked and greatly admired by me."

Daniel DeFraiaApril 3, 2013 10:27

Jane Henson, Muppets co-creator, has died (VIDEO)

Jane Henson, mother to all Muppets, died Tuesday at her home in Connecticut. She was 78.

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Jane Henson, co-creator of the Muppets, at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, on Aug. 25, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

"Jim wanted to leave the world a better place," Jane said. Arthur Novell, Trustee of the Jim Henson Legacy, added: "most would agree they both did.