Michael Stipe to release fist new music since REM split

Michael Stipe to release fist new music since REM split

June 5, 2014 - 16:04 AMT  12:04 GMT
The singer-songwriter has recorded new material for his friend Tom Gilroy's film The Cold Lands.
Pope Francis meets Catholicos Aram I in Vatican

Pope Francis meets Catholicos Aram I in Vatican

June 5, 2014 - 16:01 AMT  12:01 GMT
"I consider it a true gift from God that we can share this moment of encounter and common prayer,” Pope Francis said.
Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell reunite for

Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell reunite for "Daddy’s Home" comedy

June 5, 2014 - 15:36 AMT  11:36 GMT
"Daddy’s Home" casts Ferrell as a mild-mannered radio executive who strives to become the best stepdad ever to his wife’s two children.
Islamists slaughter hundreds in Nigeria, witnesses say

Islamists slaughter hundreds in Nigeria, witnesses say

June 5, 2014 - 15:19 AMT  11:19 GMT
The slaughter was confirmed by both Mohammed Ali Ndume, a senator representing Borno and whose hometown is Gwoza.
“Switching Time” multiple personality disorder book gets film treatment

“Switching Time” multiple personality disorder book gets film treatment

June 5, 2014 - 14:56 AMT  10:56 GMT
The book, published in 2007, centers on a female patient Baer treated who created 17 different versions of herself to survive.
Hot “Mech” horror short leads to feature film from “Avatar” artist

Hot “Mech” horror short leads to feature film from “Avatar” artist

June 5, 2014 - 14:31 AMT  10:31 GMT
“Mech” recently garnered widespread coverage from film and horror blogs, earning the attention of the industry.

"Penny Dreadful" hit horror series to return for bigger Season 2

June 5, 2014 - 13:53 AMT  09:53 GMT
Season to date, the psychosexual horror series has averaged 4.8 million viewers weekly across all Showtime platforms.
Coldplay's “Ghost Stories” tops Billboard 200 for second week

Coldplay's “Ghost Stories” tops Billboard 200 for second week

June 5, 2014 - 13:36 AMT  09:36 GMT
Brantley Gilbert's “Just As I Am” also stays steady in the No. 2 slot on the latest Billboard 200, as it sells 65,000 copies (down 69 percent).
Yemen says army killed 500 al Qaeda militants since April

Yemen says army killed 500 al Qaeda militants since April

June 5, 2014 - 13:29 AMT  09:29 GMT
A total of 40 soldiers were also killed as a result of the military campaign against the group, Colonel Saeed al-Faquih said.
Shanghai Film Festival completes competition line-up

Shanghai Film Festival completes competition line-up

June 5, 2014 - 13:21 AMT  09:21 GMT
The fest added Brad Anderson’s thriller “Eliza Graves,” Aaron Wilson’s wartime adventure “Canopy” among others.
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