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In this Oct. 18, 2012 file photo, Jon Stewart speaks during a taping of "The Daily Show with John Stewart", in New York. The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has at least temporarily shut down its Twitter feed following an unusual diplomatic incident involving "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart and the Egyptian government. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, file) Copyright 2012, The Associated Press

Tweet about 'Daily Show' boomerangs on US Embassy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Yikes! It seems "The Daily Show" and diplomacy don't mix. That's the lesson the U.S. Embassy in Cairo is learning the hard way after being rebuked by...

entertainment Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 4:03pm

This March 29, 2013 file photo shows Taylor Swift performing at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Billboard announced Wednesday, April 3, that Swift, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars and R&B singer Miguel will perform at the Billboard Music Awards on May 19 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, file) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Swift, Bieber, Mars to perform at Billboard Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber will hit the stage at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 19. Billboard announced Wednesday that Bruno Mars...

entertainment / music Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 4:01pm

This Jan. 14, 2013 file photo shows Bam Margera at the LA premiere of "The Last Stand" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Margera, star of "Jackass," put several dozen of his own paintings up for sale Tuesday at a barn on his property in West Chester, outside Philadelphia. The 33-year-old Margera let fans know about the art show in a tweet that day. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP, file) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

'Jackass' star's different strokes: Margera paints

WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — The star of "Jackass" is showing off his artistic side. Bam Margera put several dozen of his own paintings up for sale Tuesday at a...

entertainment / art Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 4:00pm

In this March 23, 2013 photo, Harrison Ford. left, and Chadwick Boseman, cast members in the film "42," pose together for a portrait, in Los Angeles. In the new movie by writer-director, Brian Helgeland, Boseman plays Jackie Robinson and Ford plays Brooklyn Dodgers president and general manager Branch Rickey. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

'42' shows why Jackie Robinson still matters

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There's a scene in "42" in which Jackie Robinson, the first black player in Major League Baseball, endures intolerably cruel racial slurs from the Philadelphia Phillies'...

entertainment Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 11:02am

This undated image released by Animal Planet shows an image from the upcoming series, "Underworld," where divers explore underwater caves around the world. Animal Planet is unveiling 11 new shows for the season ahead. (AP Photo/Animal Planet, Karen Doody) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Running wild: Animal Planet unveils its new season

NEW YORK (AP) — Animal Planet wants to help you tap into your inner wild. That's the network's message as it unveils 11 new shows along with 20 returning favorites...

entertainment Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 10:59am

TV or reality? Lines blur after death of show star

Shain Gandee died doing precisely what made him the star of MTV's "BUCKWILD" reality show: tearing through mudholes in his truck, taking chances most others wouldn't, living free and reckless...

entertainment Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 10:57am

In this March 6, 2013 file photo, Italy hitting coach and former Major League Baseball catcher Mike Piazza adjusts his hat during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Ariz. Piazza will be taking center stage with the Miami City Ballet. The Miami Beach-based dance company has tapped Piazza to play the role of a gangster in the May 3 production of "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue." (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Ex-catcher Piazza will make ballet debut in Miami

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former Major League Baseball catcher Mike Piazza will be taking center stage with the Miami City Ballet. The Miami Beach-based dance company has tapped Piazza...

entertainment Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 9:25am

“Peter Pan the Musical” opens this weekend. It is presented by the Paul Bunyan Playhouse and Bemidji Community Theater and runs April 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on April 7 and 14. The play, directed by Mary Knox-Johnson, has an elaborate set and costumes. Shown above Captain Hook (Robert Saxton) duels with Peter Pan (Berit Dybing). The pirates in the background, from left, are Kirk Karstens and Paul Conklin. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

‘Peter Pan to open this weekend

“Peter Pan the Musical” opens this weekend. It is presented by the Paul Bunyan Playhouse and Bemidji Community Theater and runs April 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m...

entertainment / theater Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 12:36am

Cano switching agents from Boras to Jay-Z company

NEW YORK (AP) — Robinson Cano plans to switch agents from Scott Boras to a new company formed by musician Jay-Z's Roc Nation and CAA Sports. Cano will be represented...

entertainment Tue, Apr 02, 2013 - 1:25pm

This April 11, 2012 file photo originally released by The Hollywood Reporter shows Rebecca Jarvis at The Hollywood Reporter 35 Most Powerful People in Media event in New York. ABC says CBS News anchor Jarvis will join the network later this month as its chief business and economics correspondent. During her three years with CBS, Jarvis reported on business and economics affairs. (AP Photo/The Hollywood Reporter, Evan Agostini) Copyright 2012, The Associated Press

CBS News anchor Rebecca Jarvis heads to ABC

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News anchor Rebecca Jarvis is moving to ABC News. ABC says Jarvis will join the network later this month as its chief business and economics...

entertainment Tue, Apr 02, 2013 - 1:22pm

This June 30, 2012 file photo shows British pop star Elton John performing during the Euro 2012 soccer championship in Kiev, Ukraine. The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Tuesday, April 2, 2013, that Elton John and Bernie Taupin will be the 2013 recipients of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky, file) Copyright 2012, The Associated Press

John, Taupin honored by Songwriters Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) — Elton John and his longtime songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin, will be honored at this year's Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. John and Taupin, who teamed...

entertainment / music Tue, Apr 02, 2013 - 1:19pm

Suit says Huffington Post founder trashed NYC loft

NEW YORK (AP) — A lawsuit accuses Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington of trashing a New York City loft that she leased from a documentary filmmaker. Huffington calls the allegations...

entertainment / writing Tue, Apr 02, 2013 - 9:53am

This Jan. 13, 2013 file photo shows Jay Leno, left, and Jimmy Fallon, backstage at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Leno and Jimmy Fallon poked fun at the late-night rumors swirling around them in a music video that aired between their back-to-back NBC shows on Monday, April 1. In a spoof of the romantic ballad "Tonight" from "West Side Story." (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, file) Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

Jay and Jimmy team to sing of 'Tonight' turmoil

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon poked fun at the late-night rumors swirling around them in a music video that aired between their back-to-back NBC shows Monday...

entertainment / music Tue, Apr 02, 2013 - 9:49am

In this photo released by the University of Louisville, injured Louisville guard Kevin Ware lies in a hospital bed holding the NCAA Regional Championship trophy flanked by coach Rick Pitino, left, and former Louisville assistant coach Richard Pitino, Monday. Ware broke his leg in the first half of Sunday's Midwest Regional final when he landed awkwardly after trying to contest a 3-point shot, breaking his leg in two places. (AP Photo/University of Louisville, Kenny Klein)Copyright 2013, The Associated Press

CBS: No regrets on Ware injury coverage

NEW YORK (AP) — The chairman of CBS Sports had no regrets about banning further replays of Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware's gruesome broken leg and says if anyone wants...

entertainment Tue, Apr 02, 2013 - 9:41am

This Sept. 15, 2012 file photo originally released by Point Foundation shows singer Robin Thicke performing at the "Voices On Point" Concert & Gala in Los Angeles. Thicke's, "Blurred Lines," was the most viral track on Spotify from Monday, March 25, to Sunday, March 31. (AP Photo/Point Foundation, Colin Young-Wolff, file) Copyright 2012, The Associated Press

Thicke's video with nude models gets YouTube ban

NEW YORK (AP) — Robin Thicke's new music video is too hot for YouTube. A representative for the R&B crooner said Monday that his unrated video for "Blurred Lines" was...

entertainment / music Mon, Apr 01, 2013 - 4:30pm

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