WWII historian taking on American Revolution

An award-winning and best-selling World War II historian is turning to an older conflict for his next project: the American Revolution. 1369347879

CBS up, 'Idol' down as traditional TV season ends

CBS strengthened its dominance over the television industry this year at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" came to a close. 1369344395
Mary J. Blige faces $3.4M federal tax lien in NJ

Mary J. Blige and her husband have been hit with a $3.4 million tax lien in New Jersey. 1369342800
Jerry Lewis repeats his distaste for female comics

Ladies? Don't make him laugh. 1369340085
87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case

An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost. 1369352973
New Victory Theater offers Bob Marley, Shakespeare

A new musical featuring the songs of Bob Marley, the world premiere of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" by the innovative Fiasco Theater company and an Australian take on "Peter Pan" are among next season's offerings at The New Victory Theater. 1369337398
Coen, Guirgis on tap at Atlantic Theater Company

The world premiere of Ethan Coen's first full-length stage play, a revival of "The Threepenny Opera" and a new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis will highlight the Atlantic Theater Company's upcoming season.
Edward Hopper painting of NY island sells for $19M

An Edward Hopper painting of New York City's Roosevelt Island has sold for just over $19 million at auction.
Writer Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria's corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honors, never fearing to criticize those he felt ruined his country. On Thursday, however, the lawmakers and the country's elite came to praise him. 1369349992
Payne back on the road with 'Nebraska' at Cannes

Shooting the Midwest in monochrome came naturally for Alexander Payne in his father-son road trip "Nebraska."