Ria Kristina Torrente

DC Comics' imprint Vertigo has just released the prequel cover art of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman: Overture. Illustrated by artist J.H. Williams III, Gaiman's highly anticipated graphic novel is scheduled to hit the shelves on October 30th.

After the success of their debut performance at Glastonbury last June 29, The Rolling Stones still prove to be mighty as they reigned over the 65,000-strong crowd for an enthralling concert at London's Hyde Park on July 6.

Despicable Me 2 earned a whopping $142.1 million in North America and 151.1 million in global ticket sales, according to Box Office.

Of Monsters and Men will visit the Australian shore to play at the annual winter music festival, Splendour in the Grass 2013, and five other shows at Enmore, Palaise and Metro Theatres in Sydney. The band is also headlining Adelaide's Spin-Off Festival.

Amanda Seyfried plays the title character in Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein's Lovelace, which chronicles the life of Linda Boreman, who became an infamous porn star after changing her name to Linda Lovelace and starring in the 1972 porn film sensation Deep Throat.

As Google celebrates Franz Kafka's 130th birthday with a tribute in Google Doodle, let us also pay homage to the great literary writer by reading something not too serious but still 'kafkaesque'.

Movie critics who have seen the earlier release of the Western movie in a premiere viewing, have pointed out questions with regard to whether Johnny Depp's character, the Native American Tonto, a racist or is it just a question of who should have played the character.

Cirque du Soleil aerialist Sarah Guyard-Guillot's death was ruled as accidental and died from multiple blunt force trauma, according to a statement released by Nevada's Clark County coroner's office late Tuesday.

An exhibition recently opened in London's Jewish Museum, Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait, which showcases Amy's unseen photos and personal belongings.

Artistic director Michelle Carey unveiled the full programme for the 2013 Melbourne International Film Festival on Tuesday night. Pedro Almodovar's "I'm so Excited" is the opening night film while the Robert Redford starrer, "All Is Lost", directed by J.C. Chandor will be the closing film.

Cirque du Soleil's latest production, "Michael Jackson ONE", opened at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on June 29.

It has been a challenging yet successful year for the British indie folk rock band Mumford & Sons as they continue to play for their rescheduled cancelled tour dates in some parts of the U.S.; while eager fans in Australia can catch them perform live at Splendour in the Grass this July.

Neil Gaiman's return to Sandman is part of DC Entertainment's subtle relaunch of its imprint, Vertigo, along with five other new series to be released by the end of 2013.

Gru's adorable yellow goggle-wearing minions may be the biggest reason why "Despicable Me 2" continuous to soar at the box office.

Lars Von Trier's first teaser trailer for his controversial film "Nymphomaniac" is just the appetizer. The young version of Charlotte Gainsbourg's character, Joe, asks her friend B, how to seduce boys on the train and have sex with them. "...just think of a bag of chocolate sweeties," B said.

Another Kim fills ex-Pixies bassist Kim Deal's shoes, after she left the band last month.

Many took to social media their reactions and condolences to the shocking death of Sarah Guyard-Guillot, who was also known by her stage name Sasoun.

Australian tourists planning to visit Egypt are warned to "exercise a high degree of caution" about the country's current anti-government rallies in Cairo and other regions, as posted in the Australian government's Smartraveller website.

It's the season for music festivals around the world. After the successful Coachella and Bonnaroo in the United States; and last week's Glastonbury, Australia is now preparing for one of its biggest annual winter music festival, Splendour in the Grass 2013.

Cate Blanchett Mia Wasikowska and David Wenham were among the 17 directors behind the film adaptation of celebrated Australian author Tim Winton's collection of short stories, "The Turning". The film will have its world premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival this July.

The Rolling Stone's long-awaited performance at Glastonbury music festival on Saturday wowed music critics and crowd.

A female Cirque du Soleil performer died over the weekend in Las Vegas when she fell during the performance.

"Scrubs" star Zach Braff will make his Broadway debut next year performing the role of an aspiring playwright in Woody Allen's musical adaptation of "Bullets Over Broadway". John Cusack originally played the role onscreen in 1994.

The world's greatest rock & roll band, The Rolling Stones, will headline Glastonbury at the Pyramid stage on Saturday night as part of their 50th anniversary tour.

A man from Washington is accused of strangling his girlfriend and soaking her body in a tub of acid. The murder was reportedly inspired by an episode of the popular television series "Breaking Bad".

An estimated 1,500 mourners attended James Gandolfini's funeral on Thursday at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in Manhattan.

American rock singer Melissa Etheridge announced her plans to marry television producer Linda Wallem last Wednesday via Twitter after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on DOMA and Prop 8.

Mother Monster Lady Gaga topped the annual list of Forbes' "Most Powerful Musicians". She was named number one based on earnings, press mentions and social media.

A private wake for the late actor James Gandolfini is scheduled this afternoon in New Jersey, while Broadway theatre lights will go out at 8 p.m. local time in Manhattan to honour the "Sopranos" actor.