A new nonprofit program teams up Hollywood writers and directors with scientists to encourage more accuracy in entertainment.

The Venice Film Festival has been hard hit by the global economic downturn, leaving a large building project unfinished. But the industry hopes to continue to attract American funding.

Musician Ry Cooder explores a number of genres on his new album, which was inspired by the current economy and the protest songs of the past.

AXS will compete with Ticketmaster in a shrinking concert business.