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'Avengers': Joss Whedon talks sequel, 'Buffy' and 'X-Men' parallels

By Noelene Clark — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:42:00 PDT

Whether he gets his hands on the sequel, Whedon's fingerprints are all over "The Avengers."

Whether he gets his hands on the sequel, Whedon's fingerprints are all over "The Avengers."

Movie review: 'The Dictator' rules with crudeness and smarts

By Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times Film Critic — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT

'The Dictator' review: The genius and folly Sacha Baron Cohen displayed in 'Borat' are on display, as are the talents of Anna Faris.

Like its creator and star Sacha Baron Cohen, the comedy of "The Dictator" is mercurial to the extreme and as crude as the massive oil reserves of Wadiya, the fictional North African nation where his latest movie prank begins. By turns hysterical, heretical, guilty, innocent, silly, sophisticated, teasing and tedious, the film follows the power-mad leader Admiral General Haffaz Aladeen as he loses his bearings, his beard and his heart in New York City.

Upfronts 2012: ABC looks to rebuild Sundays, beef up Fridays

By Yvonne Villarreal — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:42:00 PDT

The third-place network is nearing the end of a season that generated a few breakout hits, such as Sunday-night fantasy drama "Once Upon a Time," but also more than a few duds.

The third-place network is nearing the end of a season that generated a few breakout hits, such as Sunday-night fantasy drama "Once Upon a Time," but also more than a few duds.

Aaron Sorkin set to adapt 'Steve Jobs' for Sony

By Nicole Sperling — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:42:00 PDT

The film will be based on the bestselling biography written by former Time magazine managing editor Walter Isaacson.

The film will be based on the bestselling biography written by former Time magazine managing editor Walter Isaacson.

Jennifer Lopez's 'X Factor' advice to Britney Spears, Demi Lovato

By Matt Donnelly — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:15:00 PDT

As Britney Spears and Demi Lovato prepare to take their new judges seats on "The X Factor," a diva who's gone before them, Jennifer Lopez, has offered advice.

Jay-Z rips anti-gay marriage movement as 'discrimination'

By Todd Martens — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:16:00 PDT

This week, the hip-hop star-entrepreneur and longtime supporter of Barack Obama echoed the president's sentiments on the topic of gay marriage.

This week, the hip-hop star-entrepreneur and longtime supporter of Barack Obama echoed the president's sentiments on the topic of gay marriage.

'What to Expect When You're Expecting'? Cameron Diaz's baby bump

By Emily Rome — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:11:00 PDT

The new comedy "What to Expect When You're Expecting" promises two sure things moviegoers can expect: lots of babies and lots of pregnant women.

John Travolta's first accuser drops out of sexual-battery lawsuit

By Christie D'Zurilla — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:50:00 PDT

John Travolta saw life get one John Doe easier Tuesday when the man who first accused him of sexual battery dropped out of the federal lawsuit he'd filed against the actor.

Ellen DeGeneres to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

By Patrick Kevin Day — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:26:00 PDT

The Emmy-winning host of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" is being honored for her stand-up work, her daytime show, her various hosting gigs, activism and books.

The Emmy-winning host of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" is being honored for her stand-up work, her daytime show, her various hosting gigs, activism and books.

'America's Got Talent': Ratings down for Howard Stern premiere

By Scott Collins — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:47:00 PDT