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Debbie Reynolds: We all knew Liberace was gay

Posted: 7:08 AM The Oscar-, Tony- and Emmy-nominated Reynolds didn't need to do any homework for the part. She knew Frances. Reynolds joined Liberace's inner circle while both were doing stage shows in Las Vegas.

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Paul McCartney writes in support of Pussy Riot

Posted: 7:03 AM McCartney wrote that he was making the request "in a spirit of friendship for my many Russian acquaintances who, like me, believe in treating people - all people, with compassion and kindness."

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Obama honors Carole King at White House concert

Posted: 7:02 AM President Barack Obama, saluting Carole King's five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times.

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Fox show brings messy workplaces to television

Posted: 6:57 AM This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catchphrase. Fox is turning the firing of real people from real jobs into prime-time entertainment starting this week.

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Gosling misses Cannes premiere, sends his regrets

Posted: 9:56 AM Cannes director Thierry Fremaux read a letter from Gosling apologizing for his absence. The actor is currently in Detroit shooting his directorial debut, "How to Catch a Monster."

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Singer Kellie Pickler named new 'Dancing' champ

Updated: 9:51 AM Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first. The 26-year-old country singer won the show's mirror ball trophy Tuesday.

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Germany celebrates composer Wagner's 200th

Posted: 9:49 AM Germany on Wednesday celebrated the 200th birthday of Richard Wagner, the 19th-century composer whose music has been hailed as sublime art at the height of Western culture

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Justin Bieber's monkey to become German property

Posted: 6:46 AM Mally the Monkey was seized by German customs March 28 when Bieber failed to produce required vaccination and import papers for the animal after landing in Munich.

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Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

Posted: 8:46 AM Swift won eight of 11 awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." She told the crowd: "You are the longest and best relationship I ever had."

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Amalric plays a Frenchman in America in 'Jimmy P'

Posted: 8:37 AM The French actor depicts a maverick academic counseling Benicio Del Toro's Native American war vet in "Jimmy P.: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian," director Arnaud Desplechin's Cannes Film Festival contender.

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'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

Posted: 6:25 AM "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

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'Scandal' cast performs finale live for Academy

Posted: 6:42 AM Millions of fans actually watched the season-two finale of the ABC drama "Scandal" the old-fashioned way: on a TV screen, as it was fed from the network to their local affiliates.

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How Candice Glover won 'American Idol'

Posted: 6:38 AM The 23-year-old vocal powerhouse from St. Helena Island, S.C., auditioned for the ninth and 11th seasons of the Fox singing competition but didn't ascend to the finals until this season.

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CBS Fall Lineup: 8 new series join #1 network

Posted: 9:31 AM CBS unveiled today its new 2013-2014 schedule, featuring eight new series – five comedies and three dramas – to build on the strength of America’s top-rated network.

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Dr. Dre, Iovine donate $70M for new USC center

Posted: 7:41 AM Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California

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Donald Trump testifies at Chicago trial

Posted: 7:37 AM Donald Trump testified Tuesday at a civil trial where the developer-turned-TV personality is accused of using false promises to entice an 87-year-old investor into buying condos

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Cannes opens with DiCaprio, Spielberg

Posted: 7:36 AM The Cannes Film Festival is getting under way with a blockbuster day of Steven Spielberg and Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby."

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Paint with a Purpose: Horse Haven

Updated: 9:57 AM Once again a Local 8 News anchor/reporter is preparing to hit the dance floor for charity. This Friday you can help, by being a little creative!

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