Band bares teeth over Palin's use of song Barracuda Rock band Heart has sent a cease-and-desist letter to American vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin after she used its song Barracuda at the Republican National Convention.
Lee blasts Hollywood war mythology as Miracle at St. Anna debutsThough Spike Lee grew up watching Second World War movies, he calls his contribution to the genre, the upcoming Miracle at St. Anna, "a rebuttal" to the same Hollywood mythology in many war films.
Rain can't dampen spirits at Toronto's Virgin FestAbout 40,000 music fans rocked to more than 54 artists over the weekend at Toronto's annual Virgin Music Festival.
Production on 24 halted for script overhaulProduction on the Emmy-winning TV action series 24, starring Canada's Kiefer Sutherland, has been shut down temporarily after the executive producer expressed concern about the quality of scripts he was was getting.
Holy smoke: Madonna dedicates Like a Virgin to the PopeMadonna, a frequent flyer into controversy, dedicated her 1984 hit Like a Virgin to the Pope at a concert in Rome.
Star of silent screen and talkies Anita Page diesAnita Page, an actress who appeared with the likes of Buster Keaton, Joan Crawford and Lon Chaney, has died at age 98.
U.S. wrestler romance takes Venice prize in big win for Mickey RourkeDarren Aronofsky's The Wrestler has grabbed the top award at the Venice Film Festival. The film, starring Mickey Rourke, was handed the Golden Lion on Saturday at the end of the 10-day festival.
Serious actors play foolish, with glee, in Burn After ReadingJoel and Ethan Coen might be known for dark, offbeat movies (typically peppered with comedic elements), but their film sets are easygoing places for actors to play, according to the stars of their latest, Burn After Reading.
Ricky Gervais calls rom-com debut 'perfect' He may be an award-winning TV star, hit comedian and record-setting podcaster, but Britain's Ricky Gervais says he pored through hundreds of scripts before finding the right fit for his first star turn on film.
Columbia calls up a third Ghostbusters filmA third Ghostbusters film, reuniting original cast members such as Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd, is in the works according to Hollywood trade paper Variety.