Leonardo DiCaprio defends "The Wolf of Wall Street"

The actor says the Martin Scorsese film is indicting, not promoting, the lavish lifestyle of its corrupt main character

• Dec 31, 2013

Surprising origins of 100-year-old "Danny Boy"

Most people think "Danny Boy" is based in Irish folklore, but it was actually written by an Englishman

• Dec 31, 2013

Italian distributor apologizes for "12 Years a Slave" posters

BIM Distribuzione said the "inappropriate materials," which spotlighted supporting actors Brad Pitt and Michael Fassbender, have been withdrawn

• Dec 31, 2013

2013 ends with 2 old Broadway favorites on top

"The Lion King" was the highest-grossing show this year, while "Wicked" recorded Broadway's highest single-week gross ever

• Dec 31, 2013

Angela Lansbury made a dame in New Year's honors list

The "Murder, She Wrote" star is one of more than 1,000 people being recognized by Queen Elizabeth II

• Dec 31, 2013

Ex-"Sopranos" actor released from prison

The early release of Lillo Brancato Jr. - who was convicted in 2008 of taking part in a botched burglary that resulted in the death of an NYPD officer - has sparked outrage

• Dec 31, 2013

“Selfie,” “twerking” added to 2013 "banished words" list

A Michigan university’s annual roundup of words the public finds the most grating spans pop culture, sports, the Internet, and politics

• Dec 31, 2013

"Duck Dynasty" couple to appear on Fox News special

Willie Robertson and wife Korie will discuss Phil Robertson's recent suspension and reinstatement from the hit reality series on "All-American New Year"

• Dec 31, 2013

2014 TV preview

See which of the hottest series and awards shows are coming up in the new year

• Dec 31, 2013

Beyonce criticized for using Challenger audio in song

In the song "XO," the singer sampled audio from the day the space shuttle exploded causing some to say she disrespected the memories of those killed

• Dec 31, 2013

Slight improvement in Schumacher after second surgery

But doctors still have no prognosis; retired Formula 1 champ in critical condition following skiing accident in French Alps

• Dec 31, 2013

"The Goldfinch" drawing big crowds since Donna Tartt book release

"The Girl with a Pearl Earring" -- also made famous by a novel release -- has a co-star at New York's Frick museum

• Dec 30, 2013

Miley Cyrus and more to rock New Year's Eve 2013

Mariah Carey, Blake Shelton, Robin Thicke, Ariana Grande and Billy Joel will also perform on network specials to ring in 2014

• Dec 30, 2013

Real-life "Wolf of Wall Street" shops reality show

Jordan Belfort has teamed up with Electus CEO Chris Grant to shop around a reality show that he would star in

• Dec 30, 2013

Prince William taking agricultural course at Cambridge

The Duke of Cambridge will undertake a 10-week agricultural management course at Cambridge University beginning in January

• Dec 30, 2013

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