♦ New on DVD: James Brown doc and more

Godfather: Brown's career spanned more than five decades. Source: Home Video Essentials, Rentrak Corp. This week's top picks: the Godfather of Soul in I Got the Feelin' , a single dad in Smart People and art-gallery daddy-Os of The Cool School.	1 vote

♦ Blitz: The League II Hands-on

We break collarbones, arms, skulls, and sternums for your enjoyment. Back in the day, the word"Blitz"meant fast-paced football mixed with insane arcade action. After an afternoon with Blitz: The League II, it would appear that Midway's trying to get some other words associated with the franchise -namely,"gruesome,""disgusting,"and"graphic."Frankly, I couldn't be happier with the decision.	1 vote

♦ Miley Cyrus Eyes Smith Collaboration.

Miley Cyrus Eyes Smith Collaboration.... Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus is hoping to team up with Hollywood actor Will Smith for a special performance at this weekend's (02-03Aug08) Teen Choice Awards. The ceremony is set to take place in Los Angeles on Sunday (03Aug08) night, with Cyrus as host.	1 vote

♦ Victoria Beckham's skin food

Victoria Beckham has reportedly been eating specialist Japanese food to combat her acne-prone skin. The former Spice Girls star who has three children with husband David has been gorging on natto, made from fermented soy beans, because its vitamin PPQ content helps fix scarred skin and also increases energy levels.	1 vote

♦ Flattery or Fakery?

"I love knockoffs,'' said a senior Montreal magazine editor.Known to wear real Chanel bags as well as Zara dresses that smack ofPrada, the editor made the comment when asked to define the linebetween inspiration and fakery.	1 vote

♦ NPD: PS3 sales spike on MGS4

With the launch of Rockstar Games' multiplatform Grand Theft Auto IV in April, many industry watchers expected both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 to experience a significant boost in hardware sales. However, that expectation proved to be unfounded. Although GTAIV floored critics and went on to log a record-breaking $500 million in first-week sales...	1 vote

♦ Schwarzenegger against cinema smoking ban

Be the first to comment! Arnold Schwarzenegger Attacked On TV. Arnold Schwarzenegger Backs Fired Ugly Betty Crew. Schwarzenegger Still Mulling Over Terminator Role. Shriver Caught Up In L.A. Medical Records Fiasco. Schwarzenegger Terminates Eastwood's Contract. Arnie Steps In To Save Fainting Kid. Schwarzenegger Won't Be Back. Arnold Schwarzenegger And Stallone Are Best Pals.	1 vote

♦ Ubisoft Acquires Sin City SFX Studio

Critics and moviegoers have said that Montreal, Can.-based Hybride's effects carry a certain videogame-like aesthetic. Now, the talents and technology of the special effects studio will be used directly in Ubisoft's videogames. The acquisition is two-fold for Ubisoft. On one hand, the France-based publisher (which also has a Montreal location...	1 vote

♦ Jay-Z Talks About Glastonbury Triumph, Amy Winehouse's Dis Of Kanye West

Jay-Z talked about his triumphant set at England's Glastonbury Festival over the weekend and said he disagreed with Amy Winehouse's onstage dis of Kanye West.	1 vote

♦ Returning to a time of fear

By the end of the Second World War, more than 2 million U.S. soldiers had smashed their way across France and into Germany. They cut a bloody swath across the two countries, leaving a trail of death and destruction. Their track was a sea of mud, churned up by the wheels and treads of the tanks...	1 vote

♦ Amy Winehouse's special song

Amy Winehouse is planning to perform a special duet tonight (27.06.08). The 'Rehab' singer is due to play the Nelson Mandela birthday concert in London this evening and will reportedly be joined on stage by The Specials singer Jerry Dammers.	1 vote

♦ Kim Cattrall Disturbed By Cancer Storyline.

Kim Cattrall Disturbed By Cancer Storyline.... Sex And The City star Kim Cattrall was worried when her character in the hit show was given a cancer storyline because she feared writers were doling out a theoretical punishment. The 51-year-old plays maneater Samantha Jones in the hit show and the character is famed for her rampant sexual appetite and her wild lifestyle.	1 vote

♦ Life on Vacation: Live like a Rockefeller in quaint Woodstock

No, it's not that Woodstock — not the one where Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and friends played in 1969. That's in New York. This is Vermont's Woodstock, where Laurance Rockefeller and his socialite friends played during countless summers from the 1960s through the 1980s. With its golf courses...	1 vote

♦ Spouses weaving web of evidence

When a scorned wife threatened with divorce pleaded her case on YouTube this month, she unburdened herself before an online jury of 2.9 million people.	1 vote

♦ Alexandra's food fight

Rachel burst into tears last night (09.06.08) after Alexandra launched a scathing attack. 'Big Brother' nasty Alexandra blasted sweet-natured Rachel after the Welsh beauty tried to stand up for ditsy Rebecca who burned the dinner.	1 vote

♦ Studios shop for female audiences this summer

When it comes to movies, no one plunks down more cash than women. Yet few films, particularly in the crucial summer season, are geared for them — or even have them in lead roles. That's about to change when Sex and the City opens amid a frenzy of promotion and sharp disagreement over how the movie will fare at theaters.	1 vote

♦ Olympics president: No glory in games

The head of the International Olympic Committee thinks gamers should put down their controllers and get into sport instead. The 66-year-old president of the organisation, Jacques Rogge, has told The Times that he is concerned about the aging audience of the Olympics and wants to get more youngsters interested in competitive sports. The average age of a participant is 24...	1 vote

♦ Sheen: 'Richards Can Sue Me'.

Sheen: 'Richards Can Sue Me'.... Charlie Sheen has invited his ex-wife Denise Richards to sue him over claims she demanded a sample of his sperm. Sheen and Richards took their bitter ex-marital battle to breakfast U.S. TV screens on Wednesday (21May08)...	1 vote

♦ A Critical Snapshot in 10 Reviews or Less

The big films, your Indy s and Woodys and Clints and kung fu cartoons, dominate international coverage of the 61st Cannes Film Festival. But for the reviewers, there's the daily joy and slog of covering the 21 films in competition for the Palme d'Or and another 40 or so in satellite showcases. Here are critical snapshots of 10 films, from six countries, which tell more about the current...	1 vote

♦ Blockbusters coexist: $500mm for GTA IV, $100mm for Iron Man

Grand Theft Auto IV has already sold six million units globally, making it an instant success. We also found out that a headline game release can coexist with a Hollywood blockbuster, as Iron Man managed to have a fantastic opening weekend.Read More...	1 vote