Obama film portrays determined president

An upcoming documentary released by President Barack Obama's re-election campaign seeks to portray the president as a determined figure who took on a series of difficult challenges during his first term.

Apollo to induct Lionel Richie, Etta James

Singer-songwriter Lionel Richie and the late Etta James will be inducted into the Apollo Theater's hall of fame in New York City.

Review: A stellar finish to 'Mass Effect' trilogy

Science fiction fans love their galactic empires. From the novels of Isaac Asimov and Frank Herbert to the multimedia epics created by George Lucas and Gene Roddenberry, the planet-hopping space opera has enthralled starry-eyed dreamers since well before the Apollo program.

Ian Fleming's magical Chitty car flies again

Most cars are just that: Four tires and an engine. And then there's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the flying version born of Ian Fleming's imagination and the namesake of the James Bond creator's only book for children.

Widower of Selena shares memories of life together

The new book "To Selena, With Love" reveals intimate details about the late Tejano star's life, but the book's author â€" her widower, Chris Perez â€" doesn't consider it a "tell-all" kind of book.

Bette Midler to be honored by Songwriters Hall

Bette Midler's voice has helped make songs like "Wind Beneath My Wings" classics, and now she'll be honored for that gift.

Chesney, Aldean, McGraw to perform at ACM Awards

Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert and Toby Keith are among the stars who will perform at the Academy of Country Music Awards next month.

Web star born: Kony video gets millions of views

If Joseph Kony lived in relative anonymity before this week, he's an Internet star now.

Russian punk rockers' supporters picket police

Supporters of a female Russian punk band have picketed police headquarters in Moscow to protest the group's jailing for trying to mount an impromptu concert inside the city's main cathedral.

'Safe House' wins holiday weekend with $27.5M

Denzel Washington's action thriller "Safe House" held the No. 1 spot at the box office with $27.5 million over the long President's Day weekend.