'The Hangover Part III' review: Thank god for peculiar, perverse - and outrageously funny - Galifian …

By Leah Rozen LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Years from now, doctoral candidates are likely to write entire extended theses on Alan Garner, the character so memorably and brilliantly played by Zach Galifianakis in the "Hangover" series. This bearded baby-man - he's a walking Chia Pet - is pure id, one of the most transgressive characters to ever pop up in a mainstream movie. He's annoying, peculiar, perverse, prideful, cuddly and outrageously funny, all rolled into a single squat, hirsute package. Fortunately for "The Hangover Part III," much of it is all about Alan. ... More »'The Hangover Part III' review: Thank god for peculiar, perverse - and outrageously funny - Galifianakis

Barbara Walters' Daughter Jacqueline Walters Danforth Arrested for DUI

The 44-year-old was reportedly so rowdy that she had to be "taken to the ground" by officers More »Barbara Walters' Daughter Jacqueline Walters Danforth Arrested for DUI

Man pleads guilty in Picasso vandalism case

HOUSTON (AP) — A man accused of vandalizing a 1929 Pablo Picasso painting in a Houston museum — an act that was caught on cellphone video — agreed Tuesday to a two-year prison term as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. More »Man pleads guilty in Picasso vandalism case

Modern Family Finale Finds Great Comedy in Phil's Tragedy

Modern Family will find surprising comedy during a family tragedy in Wednesday's season finale.

In the season-ender (9/8c on ABC), Phil (Ty Burrell) learns that his mother has died, leading the entire Pritchett-Dunphy clan to head to Florida to say goodbye More »Modern Family Finale Finds Great Comedy in Phil's Tragedy

Barbara Walters’ Daughter Arrested on Suspicion of DUI

Barbara Walters' daughter, Jacqueline Danforth, was arrested early Sunday in Naples, Fla., on suspicion of driving under the influence, TMZ reports. More »Barbara Walters’ Daughter Arrested on Suspicion of DUI

CBS takes key ratings crown for first time in 21 years

(Reuters) - Broadcast network CBS said on Tuesday it won this season's ratings race among the 18-to-49 age group most prized by advertisers, claiming its first victory in that audience in 21 years. CBS, a unit of CBS Corp, snatched the title from News Corp-owned Fox, which had dominated the age group for eight straight years until it was hurt this season by a ratings slump for singing competition "American Idol." CBS rode hits like "The Big Bang Theory" and "2 Broke Girls" and was helped by February's Super Bowl broadcast, which attracted the biggest TV audience of the year. ... More »CBS takes key ratings crown for first time in 21 years

Review: 'Hangover' trilogy ends on a dark note

"Daring" isn't a word you would use very much to describe 2011's "The Hangover Part II," the disappointingly lazy, beat-for-beat rehash of the wild and wildly successful original "Hangover" from 2009. More »Review: 'Hangover' trilogy ends on a dark note

Bolivia lashes at Sean Penn over jailed American

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia's culture minister calls it actor-activist Sean Penn's "worst performance" ever. He isn't talking about a movie. More »Bolivia lashes at Sean Penn over jailed American

One Life To Live Q&A: Corbin Bleu On Playing Reporter Jeffrey & His Unique Meeting With Erika Slezak …

He's one of the newest cast members to Prospect Park's The Online Network reboot of "One Life To Live," but as The Banner's freelance news reporter Jeffrey, Corbin Bleu fits in like he's been in Llanview for years. More »One Life To Live Q&A: Corbin Bleu On Playing Reporter Jeffrey & His Unique Meeting With Erika Slezak

Muppets creator's items head to NYC museum

NEW YORK (AP) — The Muppets are getting a new home in a Queens museum with a permanent exhibit the city hopes will persuade more tourists to venture beyond Manhattan. More »Muppets creator's items head to NYC museum

Citing fatigue, director Ang Lee leaves pilot of TV series 'Tyrant'

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar winner Ang Lee canceled his plans to direct the pilot of new U.S. television series "Tyrant," saying on Tuesday that he needed to rest after spending four years working on 3D fantasy-adventure film "Life of Pi." Lee, 58, signed on to direct the pilot of the drama series for cable network FX in March, shortly after winning the Best Director Oscar for "Life of Pi." "It is one of the most brilliant ideas for a series that I've seen and one about which I was very excited," Lee said in a statement. ... More »Citing fatigue, director Ang Lee leaves pilot of TV series 'Tyrant'

Harry Potter book with author notes sold for $228K

LONDON (AP) — For fans of the boy wizard, this could be the most coveted copy of all the "Harry Potter" books in the world. More »Harry Potter book with author notes sold for $228K

Nielsen's top programs for May 13-19

NEW YORK (AP) — Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for May 13-19. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership. More »Nielsen's top programs for May 13-19

Downton Abbey's Brendan Coyle: Win a Romantic Date With Him!

The winner of a charity auction gets to read poetry to the actor, who plays the butler Bates on the PBS show, and to wait on him hand and foot More »Downton Abbey's Brendan Coyle: Win a Romantic Date With Him!

Ratings show 'Idol' decline

NEW YORK (AP) — For the past decade, the "American Idol" season finale has been one of television's biggest events of the year. Now it's not even TV's biggest event of the week. More »Ratings show 'Idol' decline

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

App Store Official Charts for the week ending May 20, 2013: More »The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

The Hangover Part III: Which Stars Would Return For A Fourth Installment?

"The Hangover Part III" poster teases, "It All Ends" - but Hollywood loves sequels, especially successful ones. More »The Hangover Part III: Which Stars Would Return For A Fourth Installment?

Toby Keith's Hometown Destroyed Tornado

The country music star's hometown, Moore, Oklahoma, was devastated by Monday's tornado, killing at least 24 people. The "Red Solo Cup" singer and other stars including LeAnn Rimes, Blake Shelton, and Carrie Underwood all sent their thoughts and prayers to those affected. More »Toby Keith's Hometown Destroyed Tornado

Jay-Z Buys College Basketball Star a New Mercedes

It pays to be on Jay-Z's team! Notre Dame basketball's Skylar Diggins was recently signed to the rapper's sports management agency, Roc Nation Sports, and received a brand new car for her college graduation. It looks like she'll be riding in style to her new job shooting hoops for the Tulsa Shock. More »Jay-Z Buys College Basketball Star a New Mercedes

Shia LaBeouf Not Doing Live Sex Scenes in 'Nymphomaniac'

After plenty of chatter that the "Transformers" star was getting down for real in the highly-anticipated Lars von Trier flick, the film's producer, Louise Vesth, set the record straight. "We shot the actors pretending to have sex and then had the body doubles who really did have sex and in post we will digitally combine the two," she said. More »Shia LaBeouf Not Doing Live Sex Scenes in 'Nymphomaniac'

Justin Bieber Slammed by Jon Bon Jovi: The Biebs’ Many Celeb Critics

Is Justin Bieber "Livin' on a Prayer?" Judging from what Jon Bon Jovi recently said, the Biebs needs to pray that his Beliebers don't abandon him. More »Justin Bieber Slammed by Jon Bon Jovi: The Biebs’ Many Celeb Critics

The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store

iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending May 20, 2013 More »The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store

Barbara Walters' Daughter Arrested for DUI

"The View" co-host's only daughter, Jacqueline Danforth, 44, was arrested in Naples, Florida, on Sunday for a DUI. Danforth, who has a history of substance abuse, was released later after posting a $1,000 bond. More »Barbara Walters' Daughter Arrested for DUI