Entertainment

Santa Monica, Calif. -- U.S. science-fiction film screenwriter Dan O'Bannon, whose works included the "Alien" movies, has died at age 63 in Santa Monica, Calif.

Houston -- Grammy-winning U.S. R&B singer Beyonce Knowles's parents are getting divorced.

London -- The British Broadcasting Corp., facing ageism allegations, is about to hire two new BBC News broadcasters in their 50s, insiders said.

New York, December 19 -- Tenth! Double figures for Tiger Woods! Nothing to do with mistresses though. Back to what World Number One is famous for, Golf.

New York, December 19 -- Avatar raked in 3.5 million dollars in its initial mid-night screening on Friday. After overcoming scores of difficulties, technological, directional, and marketing-based, James Cameron now has to fight against nature, as the heavy snowfall is keeping people at home.

New York, December 19 -- As the recent Tiger Woods drama unfolds, reports of his wife’s divorce proceedings, his mother’s disappointments, and his own plans to have an image make-over have been surfacing.

Los Angeles -- Actor Morgan Freeman says he spent more than a decade preparing to play South African President Nelson Mandela on the big screen.

New York -- The winners of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the International Organization for Migration filmmaking contest have been honored in New York.

Los Angeles -- U.S. actress Rene Russo is to play Frigga, the mother of the title character in Kenneth Branagh's upcoming comic-book adaptation "Thor," sources told Variety.

Los Angeles, December 18 -- Wedding bells will soon be ringing for Kevin Jonas, the oldest member of the popular teen pop-punk band Jonas Brothers. The American singer/actor Kevin is said to be tying the knot to his longtime girlfriend Danielle Deleasa this weekend.