Arts News Arts News Rss feed

  • Madonna emulates screen legend Marlene Dietrich in black tux

    Madonna transformed herself into 1920's German-American star Marlene Dietrich by sporting a black tuxedo and top hat at Paris Theatre in New York for the screening of 'Madonna: The MDNA Tour.' The 52-year-old singer's outfit consisting of black suit with a white shirt, tie and vest with a white rose buttonhole, and bright red lipstick bore a striking resemblance to a tailcoat that Dietrich wore ...

  • Remembering James Gandolfini in God of Carnage other stage plays

    June 20--James Gandolfini, who died unexpectedly on Wednesday after reportedly suffering a heart attack while in Italy, will forever be remembered for playing the neurotic New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano on HBO's hit series "The Sopranos." Theater audiences in Los Angeles and New York got a chance to see Gandolfini at his finest in the stage comedy "God of Carnage," by ...

  • Uzbek Pop Stars Banned From Stage for “Meaningless” Songs

    MOSCOW, June 20 (RIA Novosti) – The culture agency in the authoritarian ex-Soviet state Uzbekistan has banned several pop singers and bands from performing live due to "meaningless" songs that failed to "praise the Motherland," a statement on the agency’s website says. President Islam Karimov’s government strictly regulates the lucrative entertainment ...

  • Linda Cardellini to wed first crush

    The actress reveals she fell for fiance Steven Rodriguez, who is the father of her daughter Lilah-Rose, when she was just 10. She tells People.com, "He was 11. He was the new kid at my school. He could do amazing bike tricks and I was impressed. Not afraid to say it." The couple reconnected three years ago and now, a child later, Cardellini and her childhood sweetheart are planning ...

  • The Doors drummer planning reunion

    The Doors drummer John Densmore is hoping to officially end his feud with former bandmate Robby Krieger at a planned tribute for their late pal Ray Manzarek. Densmore and Krieger fell out a decade ago during a legal battle over the rights to the group's name and back catalogue. The drummer won and Krieger and Manzarek were forced to change their touring name from The Doors of the 21st ...


partlycloudy
Raleigh Weather
65.0°F Partly Cloudy
Winds: Calm
Fri
partlycloudy
82° 61°
Sat
clear
82° 64°
Sun
partlycloudy
82° 66°
Last Updated on June 20, 5:44 AM EDT
Weather sourced from Weather Underground

Movie Review

Elf

Elf

Will Ferrells greatest gift as a comedic actor is his ability to convey a complete lack of self-awareness. All of his best characters from his seven-year run on Saturday Night Live, from his clueless Spartan cheerleader, to his hilarious impersonation of President Bush, have been built largely around either complete navet or personal misdirection. His characters are always dorks who think ... ...

On Facebook

  • Bling Ring leader apologizes to celebs

    Movie still from the film 'The Bling Ring' starring (from left tor right) Isreal Broussard, Emma Watson,Taissa Farmiga, Katie Chang and Claire Julien. ( ...

  • Grammer Lawrence to star in sitcom

    LOS ANGELES – Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence are combining their comedic talents for a new FX series. Former "Frasier" star Grammer and "Martin" star Lawrence will co-star in a comedy for FX, about two two Chicago lawyers from vastly different backgrounds who unexpectedly meet in court on the worst day of their lives. Brought together by fate and greed, they ...

  • Monsters University passes the grade

    Monsters University is a fun-filled cartoon for kids. There is nothing wrong with that, of course. Children deserve their entertainment just as much as adults. The disappointment is that Monsters University is a prequel to Monsters, Inc. from 2001. That Pixar animated film is a bona fide classic -- as beguiling and enchanting and entertaining for adults as it is for children. Instead of ...

  • World War Z feels intensely real

    Nobody -- and I mean NOBODY! -- can or will get their zzzzz's sitting through World War Z. It is not just the chaotic war that breaks out between living humans and the disease-demented zombies. It is not just the explosive sound level of Marc Forster's action movie. It is not just the brain-bustin' visual stew that Forster serves up. In addition to all that and more, there is ...

  • Danish date at Opera House

    Tasmanian-born Crown Princess Mary and husband Crown Prince Frederik will visit Australia in October as patrons of the iconic building. Opera House chief executive Louise Herron said when she met the couple recently in Copenhagen they were "delighted" about their role as patrons and very excited about the festivities, which will take place from October 20-28. "The Opera House was ...

More Arts News