‘Ludi’: A Modest, But Powerful Critique Of The American Dream [SXSW Review]

Katy Perry is reliving a funny moment from her teens with the latest guest. The 36-year-old singer took to Twitter on Monday to share a video of herself recalling the time she broke her family's rules and bought Incubus' album when she was a teen.«The first CD I ever bought was an Incubus CD that had 'Pardon Me' on it.

Katherine McPhee has returned to the "American Idol" stage. The 37-year-old singer-actress was the runner-up of the singing competition's fifth season, losing to Taylor Hicks.

Grace Kinstler closed Sunday’s “American Idol” with another incredible performance.

Katy Perry wasn't holding back during Sunday's when contestant Cassandra Coleman took the stage. The redheaded performer gave a solo rendition of the Sigma song, «Find Me,» before singing a duet to OneRepublic's «Apologize» with the band's frontman, Ryan Tedder himself. Though both judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan warned Cassandra to watch her «nerves» on stage, Katy, 36, couldn't stop gushing about the hopeful. «Your voice is a spiritual experience,» the «Firework singer declared.

was jam packed with big performances, memorable moments and celeb guests.

A rising star was born on “American Idol” after Alanis Sophia teamed up with country music singer Jimmie Allen to perform a show-stopping duet during Sunday night’s show.

Sadly, American Idol season 19 contestant Murphy was cut before the Top 24 live shows. Yet he made such an incredible impression on viewers. His mellow demeanor, original songs and soulful voice turned him into a fan favorite, even though he’s no longer on the ABC show. In an EXCLUSIVE interview with HollywoodLife.com, the 27-year-old tells us how he has “more opportunity now and more capability than I ever have before,” and that he’s taking his time in choosing what music he will record.

For the second season of FX's American Crime Story franchise, Tom Rob Smith used a reverse-chronological structure to trace Andrew Cunanan'sTalented Mr. Ripley-style journey from con artist with identity issues to road-tripping murderer.

EXCLUSIVE: Kino Lorber has acquired North American rights to cult filmmaker Beth B’s documentary Lydia Lunch The War Is Never Over.

Regina King directed Viola Davis in “Black Americana: A Photo Essay on Love and Pain” for W Magazine.

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros. studio veteran Ravi Mehta has been named Head of Physical Production, Post-Production, VFX at 20th Century Studios. Mehta will oversee all aspects of physical production for the Disney-owned 20th Century studios film division.

The competition is heating up on “American Idol”.

Claudia Conway returned to the “American Idol” stage yet again on Sunday, and she came to impress. The 16-year-old hopeful hit the stage rocking a new look and some resolute determination.

Claudia Conway returned to the stage yet again on Sunday, and she came to impress.

Enough is enough.

City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert. And now I'm reading Bringing Up Bébé, which is actually fantastic.

Movies always have a way of giving fans false hope. This is just a by-product of presenting “movie moments” that make us long for the days we can experience our own sort of “meet-cute” or random encounter that leads to an incredible journey.

Monday’s Oscar nominations announcement was a whirlwind for “One Night in Miami” writer Kemp Powers, who scored a Best Adapted Screenplay nod for the Amazon Studios drama. The only sore spot? Regina King, who made her directorial debut with the film adaptation of Powers’ play, was shut out of the Best Director category.“I think she’s one of the best directors in the world, I really do.

Kemp Powers debuted his original play One Night In Miami back in 2013. Eight years later and the scribe is deep into the Oscars race, receiving a best adapted screenplay nomination for a play he never envisioned for the big screen.