Not long ago, Lee Daniels received a phone call out of left field: George Lucas had seen his film ``Precious'' and wanted the director to come to his Skywalker Ranch for a visit. Daniels flew up north, had lunch with Lucas and even spent the night in one of his cottages.
Last Updated 17 February 2010
Brazil wraps up carnival parades Brazil wrapped up its spectacular Carnival parades early Tuesday, winding down colorful festivities that this year were tarnished by controversy over a child samba queen and crime.
Last Updated 16 February 2010
Dr. Dre sues over unpaid 'chronic' royalties Dr. Dre sued the new iteration of Death Row Records on Thursday claiming the label failed to pay royalties and released a new version of his iconic album "The Chronic" without his permission.
Last Updated 12 February 2010
Angelina Jolie visits Haitian quake refugees Screen star Angelina Jolie on Monday visited Haitian children being treated in the neighboring Dominican Republic after the devastating earthquake in their homeland killed more than 200,000 people.
Last Updated 09 February 2010
Abdullah prepares to perform with the New South African Orchestra South African jazz is poised to take a Giant Step forward when internationally-renowned pianist, composer and band leader, Abdullah Ibrahim, performs with the newly created New South African Orchestra (NSAO) along with several very special guests.
Last Updated 08 February 2010
Doctor finally faces charge in Jackson death Dr. Conrad Murray, who has been trying to surrender to authorities for a week, will likely have his chance Monday with prosecutors saying they will file a charge in the death of Michael Jackson.
Last Updated 08 February 2010
Bob Marley's spirit lives on at Grammys Bob Marley has been dead for 28 years, but his legacy lives on at the Grammys. Three of his sons were nominated for prizes on Sunday, and two of them won.
Last Updated 02 February 2010
Hollywood counting down to Oscar nominations Hollywood was counting down the hours to nominations for the Oscars here Monday, with low budget Iraq war drama "The Hurt Locker" aiming to seal its front-runner status in the best picture race.
Last Updated 02 February 2010
Stars gather to cover 'we are the world' for Haiti More than 75 stars gathered to re-record the 1985 charity anthem “We are the World" in the same Hollywood recording studio where the original was cut 25 years ago.
Last Updated 02 February 2010
6-Grammy rivals Taylor Swift, Beyonce make history Country-pop starlet Taylor Swift, who rocketed to stardom with ballads of teen love that she wrote on her bedroom floor, on Sunday became the youngest artist to win the coveted Grammy for album of the year.
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Not long ago, Lee Daniels received a phone call out of left field: George Lucas had seen his film ``Precious'' and wanted the director to come to his Skywalker Ranch for a visit. Daniels flew up north, had lunch with Lucas and even spent the night in one of his cottages.
