Angelina Jolie Pitt to serve as honorary head of Cambodian film festival

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The little-known Cambodia International Film Festival is getting a star-powered boost this year from Angelina Jolie Pitt. Organizers said in a statement...

Rosie O’Donnell relishes criminal role on Fox’s ‘Empire’

LOS ANGELES – Rosie O’Donnell was delighted when “Empire” creator Lee Daniels invited her to guest star on the Fox drama, then got a case of...

Family, friends hope death of Ron Hynes draws attention to drug addiction

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Friends and family members of Ron Hynes are hoping his death will shine a light on the scourge of drug addiction and...

Paul Shaffer muses on possible reunion with ‘Late Show’ pal David Letterman

TORONTO – Late night band leader Paul Shaffer says life after the “Late Show with David Letterman” includes a lot of family time, plans for a...

Adele’s ‘25’ officially sets new first week sales record with 2.4 million albums sold in days

NEW YORK – In just days, Adele’s “25” has officially set a new first-week sales record, moving 2.433 million albums since its release Friday. On Tuesday,...

Bryan Cranston relished role as blacklisted Communist screenwriter Dalton Trumbo

Funeral held for Newfoundland and Labrador singer songwriter Ron Hynes

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The poetic music of Ron Hynes will forever bind the acclaimed singer and songwriter to his loved ones, long-time friend Greg Malone...

Celine Dion to pay tribute to victims of Paris attacks at American Music Awards

LOS ANGELES – Celine Dion will honour the victims of the attacks in Paris at Sunday’s American Music Awards. ABC and dick clark productions say that...