Celebrity News

• James Cameron talks 'Avatar' sequels, Cirque du Soleil show

  

  The first "Avatar" sequel is still years away from hitting movie theaters, but fans of the blue-hued Na'vi can get their fix at a touring Cirque du Soleil show that James Cameron helped create — without his having to reveal too much of what's...

• Bobby Shmurda, rapper accused of moonlighting in violent gang pleads guilty

  

  Bobby Shmurda, an up-and-coming rapper featured in a viral music video that popularized the "Shmoney dance," pleaded guilty on Friday to conspiring with a drug gang responsible for several shootings.

• Marilyn's 'Happy Birthday' gown going to auction in the fall

  

  The flesh-colored, skin-tight beaded gown Marilyn Monroe wore during her breathless rendition of "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy is going on the auction block this fall.

• 'Taxi' star Danny DeVito eyes Broadway bow early next year

  

  Danny DeVito will make his Broadway debut next year as a wily furniture dealer in Arthur Miller's "The Price."

• Manganiello to play Deathstroke in Batman film

  

  Joe Manganiello is sharpening his swords to take on Ben Affleck's Batman as the supervillain Deathstroke. The "Magic Mike" and "True Blood" vet will appear in Affleck's stand-alone Batman film as the DC Comics character.

Movies

• 'Groundhog Day' musical heading to Broadway

  

  "Groundhog Day" is coming to Broadway. We repeat: "Groundhog Day" is coming to Broadway.

• David Oyelowo brings 2 inspiring tales from Africa to Toronto

  

  David Oyelowo has two films making gala premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival. Both are warm, heroic tales from Africa. Both are directed by women. Neither of these things is a coincidence.

• 'The Woman Who Left' wins top prize at Venice Film Festival

  

  The black-and-white revenge tale "The Woman Who Left" by Filipino director Lav Diaz won the Golden Lion prize for best picture Saturday at the Venice Film Festival.

• 'Birth of a Nation' star, rape survivor faces complex issues

  

  As a rape survivor, victim's advocate and an actress in "The Birth of a Nation," Gabrielle Union has found herself in an impossible position.

• 'Don't Breathe' tops box office again over Labor Day weekend

  

  The horror thriller "Don't Breathe" topped the box office for the second straight week, while several new releases struggled to find traction over a typically sleepy Labor Day weekend at North American movie theaters.

Television

• New Miss America begins reign with Atlantic City surf romp

  

  The heels came off but the crown stayed on as Miss America began her reign with a romp in the Atlantic City surf Monday, hours after winning the title.

• 'Sister Wives' appeal polygamy ruling to US Supreme Court

  

  A polygamous family from TV's "Sister Wives" filed a request Monday for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case for legalizing polygamy.

• Parker, cast argue for 'Birth of a Nation' despite scandal

  

  In a carefully stage-managed press conference at the Toronto International Film Festival, Nate Parker and the cast of his Nat Turner slave revolt drama "The Birth of a Nation" argued for focusing on their film and not on the years-old rape...

• Transgender actress Alexis Arquette has died at 47

  

  Alexis Arquette, the transgender character actress and sibling of actors David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia Arquette, died early Sunday morning in Los Angeles. She was 47 and surrounded by family who serenaded her with David Bowie's "Starman,"...

• ’Star Trek’ actors share favorite moments

  

  The future began 50 years ago Thursday for “Star Trek” fans.

More Entertainment News

• MARK HUGHES COBB: Drawl your own conclusions

  Lotsa folks, on early meetings, scrunch their foreheads, tilt to one side like the RCA Victor dog, and ask: "So where you from?"

• Lady Gaga cheers on Brandon Maxwell at NY Fashion Week

  

  It was a toss-up as to who was more excited about Brandon Maxwell's show: his buddy Lady Gaga or his mom.

• Antoine Fuqua debuts a more modern 'Magnificent Seven'

  

  The 41st Toronto International Film Festival got underway with Antoine Fuqua's remake of "The Magnificent Seven," an old-school Western with more modern faces.

• $3M in jewels missing from Drake's tour bus

  

  Phoenix police say $3 million worth of jewelry was taken from a tour bus being used by rapper Drake and DJ Future the Prince.

• MARK HUGHES COBB: Is the price always right?

  Answer this ponderable: Is it better to be cheap but not easy, or easy but not cheap? Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to move friction-free, yet aware of one's wider-world worth, or to leave walls low, but scatter their tops with broken glass.

Food

• FRESH & LOCAL: Sept. 14

  

  Local items available at the farmers markets this week...

• 'Ugly' tomatoes are beautiful in grilled gazpacho

  

  Gazpacho is ubiquitous in the summer and one of the best ways to use those delicious but “ugly” tomatoes that are bursting with flavor but may not be pretty enough to slice.

• Skip the pounding and slice chicken in half instead

  

  What's the best way to cut chicken in half for scallopini?

• FRESH AND LOCAL: Items available at farmers markets this week

  

  Local items available at the farmers markets this week:

• Kimchi alert! 'Comic Book with Recipes' makes Korean cooking a snap

  

  If you want to learn to cook Korean food and you're starting from scratch, the first thing to do is find a very large jar. The second is to procure a copy of “Cook Korean!: A Comic Book with Recipes.” But no need to commit just yet; you...

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