Ben Affleck as...an ex-con? Sounds a tad far-fetched, but in the hands of legendary Director John Frankenheimer it is possible. That’s why we’re checking out the new to Blu-ray flick "Reindeer Ga...

Hailed in the press as one of the most fun, innovative and highly-anticipated games of the year, Activision Publishing Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) recently dropped the needle on DJ Hero's full set list fea...

Veteran rapper Doug E. Fresh is hip-hop's first Scientologist after converting to the controversial faith eight years ago. The star, 42, has previously drawn inspiration from aspects of Christi...

Happy Birthday to "Strange Days At Blake Holsey High" actor Robert Clark (1986), Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst (1970), Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell (1966; d. 2004), rapper KRS-One (1965), acto...

Before we get started on the Mega Oscar Diary, let's go to a few random ramblings from the cadre of pre-shows around the dial: -Philip Seymour Hoffman's hat probably came with a matching set o...

Twenty years after an argument that destroyed their friendship and soul band, lead singers Louis and Floyd must re-connect in order to honor their late bandleader at his funeral. In a trip that ta...

In 2008 the United States dealt with a recession, a new President elect, and the passing of many great celebrities. Let's take a moment to remember these noted actors, comedians and musicians... ...

Authentic soul music and superstar musical performances are the consistent theme and backdrop for the side-splitting comedy, Soul Men, starring entertainment icons Bernie Mac, who passed away on Au...

NEW YORK (AP) - Even though he's considered one of rap's all-time greats, when Slick Rick is asked about his most significant accomplishment, he doesn't mention having a platinum-selling record, cl...

The biopic is a longstanding Hollywood tradition. There are the big budget epics like the now infamous Elizabeth Taylor vehicle "Cleopatra," David Lean's masterpiece, "Lawrence of Arabia," or Richa...

Soul legend Isaac Hayes' family is to launch legal action to retrieve the rights to his hit songs. The singer's back catalog, which includes classics such as "Do Your Thing" and "Theme from Shaft,"...

Happy Birthday to "Strange Days At Blake Holsey High" actor Robert Clark (1986), Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst (1970), Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell (1966; d. 2004), rapper KRS-One (1965), act...

South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have paid tribute to the late Isaac Hayes - by posting a message on the show's website. The soul legend voiced the character of Chef in the cart...

Aretha Franklin has become the latest star to come forward with a tribute to Isaac Hayes, who died on Sunday. In a statement, the soul legend insists the "Walk On By" hitmaker was much more than ju...

Singers Dionne Warwick and Gloria Gaynor are the latest stars to pay tribute to Isaac Hayes, who died on Sunday. In a statement, Warwick describes Hayes as "family" and revealed that he had ...

Elle Macpherson's nickname in school was 'Smelly Ellie,' although the supermodel insists it was only because it rhymed. "My grandfather had a baby when he was 90 and then he passed away and he...

Soul man Isaac Hayes is offering romantics the chance to spring a surprise on their loved ones this St. Valentine's Day - by providing his famous voice in phone messages. The "Shaft" hitmake...

With a ban in Germany on the horizon, scientology has come under severe media scrutiny and public debate in recent years. Ever since Tom Cruise defamed Brooke Shields during post-partum-depression-...

With 2006's Grammy-nominated Reflections, The Temptations performed the Motown classics they always loved but never had the chance to previously record. Now, with Back To Front (New Door Records/UM...

Happy Birthday to "Strange Days At Blake Holsey High" actor Robert Clark (1986), Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst (1970), Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell (1966; d. 2004), rapper KRS-One (1965), act...

Isaac Hayes stunned fans at a Stax Records tribute concert in Hollywood on Wednesday night by mumbling his way through his set and stammering to the audience. The soul man, who turns 65 next month...

Isaac Hayes, Mavis Staples and Booker T. & The MG's were among the soul stars who reunited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of record label Stax on Friday. The 50 Years Of Stax concert was hosted ...

Underscoring its role as a contemporary and historical center of American music, Memphis, Tennessee will host "Seven Days of Soul" June 16- 22, as part of the city's year-long "50 Years of Soul" ce...

Isaac Hayes and Dionne Warwick were once a secret soul super couple. The Shaft hitmaker recently revealed he and Warwick, Whitney Houston's cousin, dated in the 1970s. He says, "I went out w...

Further establishing their status as one of the preeminent soul/funk groups in music today, Soulive joins the famed Memphis soul label, Stax Records. The band’s Stax debut, No Place Like Soul, is s...

Iconic rock photographer Joel Brodsky has died at his home in Connecticut. Brodsky, who famously captured the likes of Aretha Franklin, Jim Morrison and Isaac Hayes for classic album covers, suffer...

The tumultuous hitmaking career of Sly and The Family Stone continues to reverberate in every single genre of contemporary music - from pop and R&B to hip-hop and jazz - more than three decades aft...

Beyoncé Knowles might be the first non-model to grace the cover of the famous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - but she's joining a host of male music stars in the annual publication. Isaac Hayes...

Recipients of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustees Award and Technical Grammy Award were announced today. Joan Baez, Booker T. & The MG's, Maria Callas, Ornette Coleman, The Doors, the Gra...

Happy Birthday to "Strange Days At Blake Holsey High" actor Robert Clark (1986), Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst (1970), Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell (1966; d. 2004), rapper KRS-One (1965), act...