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This film publicity image released by Columbia Pictures shows, from left, James Franco, Danny McBride and Craig Robinson in a scene from "This Is The End." (AP Photo/Columbia Pictures - Sony, Suzanne Hanover)

Review: 'This Is the End' weirdly compelling

The seemingly exhausted gross-out comedy genre gets a strange temporary reprieve with "This Is the End," an unlikable but weirdly compelling apocalyptic fantasy in which a bunch of young stars and stars-by-affiliation jokingly imagine their own mortality. A sort-of "The Day of the Locust" centered on successful comic actors, rather ...

FILE - This June 7, 2013 file photo shows actress Anna Kendrick at an appearance at the iHeartRadio Theater in New York. Since its release in Sept. 2012, “Pitch Perfect: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” has peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s 200 albums chart and has sold more than 700,000 units, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Kendrick’s “Cup” is certified platinum and is a Top 30 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, file)

'Pitch Perfect,' Kendrick hit high notes on charts

They say it's not over till the fat lady sings — and that means Fat Amy isn't ready to put down her microphone. The movie "Pitch Perfect," which was released in September and grossed $65 million domestically, is also a success on the music charts, where the film's soundtrack has ...

ON NEWSSTANDS, ALLURE OF THE FILM ACTRESS FADES

c.2013 New York Times News Service Pity the poor Hollywood film stars: They can’t open movies the way they used to and now they can’t sell magazines. Even a few years ago, the prize for a magazine editor was in luring an A-list Hollywood star onto the cover. But just ...

MAGAZINES ESCHEW THE MOVIE STAR COVER

c.2013 New York Times News Service Pity the poor Hollywood film stars: They can’t open movies the way they used to and now they can’t sell magazines. Even a few years ago, the prize for a magazine editor was in luring an A-list Hollywood star onto the cover. But just ...

Mayor of Madrid Ana Botella speaks during the presentation of Madrid as a candidate city for the 2020 Olympics at the SportAccord International Convention in St.Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, May 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)

3 bid cities make pitches for 2020 Olympics

Less than four months before the IOC vote, the three cities vying for the 2020 Olympics took their campaign to a key international audience on Thursday — with each claiming to be the safest and most financially secure choice at a time of global uncertainty. Officials from Istanbul, Madrid and ...

Bill would crack down on celebrity 911 pranksters

The state Assembly has unanimously approved a bill that would impose a fine of up to $2,000 and a year in jail for people who make false 911 calls targeting the homes of celebrities. AB47 by Democratic Assemblyman Mike Gatto of Los Angeles was approved 70-0 Tuesday and moves to ...

FILE - This May 15, 2013 file photo shows actress-singer Demi Lovato posing for a portrait in New York. Lovato’s fourth album, “Demi,” debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart this week. It features the pop hit “Heart Attack.” (Photo by Dan Hallman/Invision/AP, file)

With hits, Demi Lovato radio-ready with 4th album

Before achieving back-to-back radio hits with "Give Your Heart a Break" and "Heart Attack," Demi Lovato wondered why she had yet to find her breakthrough on the radio. She knew she had a big voice, and had found success as a Disney Channel star, but something was off. "I had ...

FILE - This May 5, 2013 file photo shows Justin Timberlake performing at the MasterCard Priceless Premieres concert in New York. It's a crowded tour market and everyone is competing for your entertainment dollar. Timberlake and Jay-Z are playing at some of America's most beloved ballparks and offer some of the hottest material going in music. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Top stars square off for summer tour dollars

All anyone's been talking about are those aged wonders The Rolling Stones and their 50th-anniversary tour, but there's so much more happening on the road this summer. It's a crowded tour market and everyone is competing for your entertainment dollar. The average concert-goer very rarely leaves that comfy chair to ...

AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EDT

As GOP weighs how best to profit from Obama's problems, Democrats hope it overplays its hand WASHINGTON (AP) — The scandals dogging President Barack Obama are a political gift to Republicans, who could use some good luck after recent election losses. It's not clear, however, how Republicans can best capitalize ...

Psy arrives at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight of 11 awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." She told the crowd: "You are the longest and best relationship I ever had." She also ...

Rihanna Tweets seductive pictures

International pop star Rihanna has taken to twitter to reveal some scintillating pictures. The songstress has been in the news a lot lately for revealing style choices. http://bcove.me/iytz820v

Chris Brown & Rihanna fuel reconciliation rumors through Twitter

You know when you really like someone and you stay up til midnight to be the first one to wish them Happy Birthday? Well, that’s what Chris Brown did last night!Finally some concrete proof that Chris Brown and Rihanna are communicating again: He wished her a Happy Birthday on Twitter!Right ...

Rihanna debuts her new hairstyle

The singer becomes a blonde. Check out her old style versus her new style.And do blondes have more fun? Splash Video answers that question with some celebrity humor. http://bcove.me/1ee21ewu

Rihanna shares racy photos

The singer has fun flaunting her bikini bod while on vacation in Hawaii. See the steamy shots. http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1126033600001?bctid=1402666299001

Rihanna celebrates in Barbados in a tiny outfit

Rihanna wore next to nothing as she took part in the Kadmooment Day parade in Barbados.

Rihanna has sex shop shopping spree

According to the Sun, Rihanna, who is perfectly good atbeing bad, went on a sex shop-shopping spree in Paris, spending over 1,000pounds in just 5 minutes. The S&M singer who is dating pretty boy DudleyO’Shaughnessy, reportedly splurged on French knickers, toys, leather handcuffs,scented candles, bath oils and more. http://bcove.me/jvb8s5ld

Rihanna and Dudley O'Shaughnessy get hot and heavy

Rihanna talks about new boy toy Dudley O'Shaughnessy.

Rihanna is single and lonely

Rihanna reveals that being single is a pain in the butt.

FIRST LOOK: Exploding action in the new 'Battleship' trailer

We've got a sneak peek of the action flick 'Battleship,' starringGrammy Award-winner Rihanna and "True Blood" star Alexander Skarsgård. ''Battleship,' which is based on the classic naval battle board game by Hasbro, also stars Oscar-nominated actor Liam Neeson, 'Just Go with It' star Brooklyn Decker and "Friday Night Lights" hunk Taylor Kitsch. Continue reading... View ...

Oops! Rihanna Falsely Named BET Award Winner Over Chris Brown

The Chris Brown versus Rihanna drama continued at the BET Awards, but this time neither of the singers was at fault. When it came time to announce the recipient of the Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice Award, there was a glitch in the system. A confused presenter seemed to notice a conflict between the teleprompter and the ...