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Benedict Cumberbatch to play Hamlet in LondonBenedict Cumberbatch has gained fans around the world for his role in the BBC TV drama 'Sherlock' as cerebral sleuth Sherlock Holmes.
Shirley Jones plans to jump out of plane for 80th birthdayShirley Jones of 'The Partridge Family' is taking a page out of former President George H.W. Bush's book and skydiving to celebrate her 80th birthday Monday.
Christine McVie rejoins Fleetwood Mac, tour plannedChristine McVie will officially rejoin the band for the first time since 1998's 'The Dance' tour.- Conscious uncoupling: What does that mean, Gwyneth Paltrow?Conscious uncoupling: Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's decision to end their decade-long marriage was announced on her Goop website with the title: "Conscious uncoupling." What does that phrase mean?
Kate Bush returns for 15 live concerts. Why did she give up touring?Kate Bush stopped touring in 1979, but kept producing albums and hits. Kate Bush announced 15 live concerts in London this summer. Why did she give up touring?
Roy Orbison sons unite to create new Roy Orbison songRoy Orbison song: Wesley, Roy Jr. and Alex Orbison have helped create a new song by their father that will appear on the 25th anniversary reissue and expansion of Orbison's final album, 'Mystery Girl.'
Angela Lansbury leaves critics captivated as dotty mystic in stage returnAngela Lansbury has 'astonishing energy and comic panache' in the production, according to The Daily Telegraph's Charles Spencer.
Chris Brown heads back to jail after violating terms of his probationChris Brown joked about using weapons, skipped a drug test, and harassed a woman, according to court records detailing his return from rehab into jail. Chris Brown's attorney called it 'a bad day.'
'Two Fat Ladies' star leaves legacy of comedy and culinary creativity'Two Fat Ladies' star Clarissa Dickson Wright starred in several TV shows, wrote books, and celebrated English cuisine.- Star Wars Episode VII: Next installment 30 years after 'Return of the Jedi'Star Wars Episode VII will be released on Dec. 18, 2015, and will be directed by J.J. Abrams. The cast for the latest Star Wars episode have not been announced, but expect a reboot similar to the J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movie.
Def Leppard, Kiss team up for summer tourDef Leppard, Kiss announced on Monday they are partnering with various military companies for the summer tour to support US troops. 'You have two bands who to one degree or another have stood the test of time and put them together and you'll have a great night of music,' said Paul Stanley of Kiss in an interview.
Czech priest takes home $1.8 million 2014 Templeton PrizeTomas Halik, Roman Catholic priest, has pursued his spiritual mission of dialogue with other believers and non-believers. The Templeton Prize is one of the world's richest, worth more than the $1.2 million the Nobel Prize.
Alex Trebek bids adieu to 12-day champ ChuAlex Trebek congratulated him for his great run when Chu finished in third place with zero dollars on Wednesday's edition of the syndicated quiz show.
'Duck Dynasty' headlines college bowl game, Iowa State Fair'Duck Dynasty': The family company that spawned the popular reality TV show will become the primary sponsor of college football's Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La. The 'Duck Dynasty' crew will also appear in the Hawkeye State this summer.
Doris Day's 90th birthday is 'all about the four-leggers'Doris Day mark her 90th birthday in April with a bash in Carmel, Calif. with an auction to support the nonprofit Doris Day Animal Foundation.
Yogi Berra's wife diesYogi Berra's wife, Carmen Berra, died Thursday night. The couple had recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Yogi Berra was a 10-time World Series champion with the Yankees as a catcher.
Broadway actress, 'Honeymooners' star, Shelia MacRae diesShelia MacRae, best remembered for starring opposite Jackie Gleason in the 1960s re-creation of 'The Honeymooners' died Thursday, apparently of old age. MacRae also starred on 'General Hospital,' and performed on Broadway.- Holy Grail of guitars: What's it worth?Holy Grail of guitars? The Martin OM-45 Deluxe is the 'Holy Grail of guitars,' says Guernsey's auction house. Only 14 were ever made.
- Texans cheerleader accepts 'promposal' after 10,000 retweetsTexans cheerleader will go to the Crosby, Texas, high school prom. The NFL Houston Texans cheerleader said yes after Michael Ramirez got 10,000 retweets on his promposal.
Outdoor furniture ideas, for when the snow meltsOutdoor furniture has evolved as more home owners create living space outside their physical dwelling. Following this winter, outdoor furniture will be particularly welcome.
