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Sean Penn sat grim-faced at Hugo Chavez's funeral on Friday -- one of a clutch of Hollywood stars who lionized the late Venezuelan leader, in defiance of America's fierce antipathy to his regime.

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Washington to generate pressure on President Barack Obama to take concrete measures to fight global warming.

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Washington to generate pressure on President Barack Obama to take concrete measures to fight global warming.

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Washington to generate pressure on President Barack Obama to take concrete measures to fight global warming.

Award-winning US comedy "30 Rock" bowed out after seven seasons, with a double helping of the cult TV show starring Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin.

Rock music royalty, including the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and Paul McCartney, joined in a stellar line-up to raise money for victims of superstorm Sandy.

Rock music royalty, including the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and Paul McCartney, joined in a stellar line-up to raise money for victims of superstorm Sandy.

Film legend Clint Eastwood claims that Hollywood's image as a Democratic bastion is exaggerated -- but the evidence says otherwise, with stars like George Clooney leading an A-list Obama cast.

US actress Susan Sarandon says making "Cloud Atlas," adapted from the award-winning British novel, was a joyous theatrical experience in what seemed more like a "circus" than a movie set.

The publisher behind videogame hit "Skyrim" on Tuesday immersed players in the plague-ridden world of "Dishonored," where cunning was as crucial as combat prowess.

Singer Melissa Etheridge has endorsed gay marriage in Maryland. Singer Melissa Etheridge has endorsed gay marriage in Maryland. Etheridge said everyone deserves to be treated equally under the law in an email sent to supporters of Marylanders for Marriage Equality, the group working to uphold a gay marriage law approved by lawmakers. ?Two of my dearest friends are Marylanders in a committed relationship without legal protection,? Etheridge said. ?They are not treated with the same basic equality as their next door neighbors. You can help change that in November.? The Baltimore Sun reported that Etheridge was referring to Maryland State Delegate Heather Mizeur and her partner Deborah. Mizieur was among the openly gay lawmakers to call on colleagues to approve marriage equality. Other celebrities rallying in support of the measure include Adam Lambert, Mo'Nique, John Waters, Susan Sarandon and Ed Norton. (Related: Susan Sarandon, John Waters, Ed Norton fundraise for Maryland gay marriage

French director Francois Ozon won the top prize at the San Sebastian Film Festival for his psychological thriller "Dans la maison" (In the House).

Actor Josh Charles believes everyone should be treated equally when it comes to marriage. Actor Josh Charles believes everyone should be treated equally when it comes to marriage. The 41-year-old Baltimore native is helping to raise funds for Question 6, the November 6 ballot initiative which asks voters to either uphold or repeal a gay marriage law approved by lawmakers. Charles, who is best know for playing Will Gardner on the CBS legal drama The Good Wife, recorded a video for TheFour.com, the nascent group working on marriage equality issues in the four states where it will be on the ballot this year. ?Equality is important for everyone, period,? Charles says in the clip. ?To me, I think everyone should be equal under the law. And there should be no difference between anybody: gay, straight, black, white, Jewish, Christian, Asian. Doesn't matter to me, everybody should be treated the same equally. I just have always believed strongly in that.? (The video is embedded on this page. V

Actors Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon brought Hollywood star power to the San Sebastian Film Festival on Friday, launching it with a screening of new US thriller "Arbitrage".

A galaxy of stars including John Travolta and Ewan McGregor will flock to the San Sebastian film festival which gets under way Friday in the northern Spanish coastal city.

Susan Sarandon, John Waters and Ed Norton were among the celebrities helping to raise funds for Maryland gay marriage. ?Susan Sarandon, John Waters and Ed Norton were among the celebrities helping to raise funds in support of the campaign to uphold a gay marriage law approved by Maryland lawmakers. Voters on November 6 will decide whether the law takes effect on January 1 or is repealed. Also attending Friday's fundraiser at James Hotel in New York City were Thomas Roberts, Sandra Bernhard, Barbara Bush and Russell Simmons. The event was organized by Josh Charles and Brian Ellner. ?The battle is on in Maryland,? Governor Martin O'Malley told the crowd. ?And we all need to get up for this fight. ? We are going to succeed only if we help one another.? Baltimore native John Waters said he wanted Maryland to be the first state to win marriage equality at the polls. ?Why would anybody be against gay marriage. It's hard for me to understand. No matter what your politics are, we all know how

Heaps of makeup transformed the all-star cast of "Cloud Atlas," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, "startling" the cast members themselves, they said.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Edward Norton are among the celebrities set to appear at a fundraiser to support gay marriage. ?Sarah Jessica Parker, Edward Norton and Susan Sarandon are among the celebrities set to appear at a fundraiser to support Maryland's gay marriage law. The event, to be held September 13 at New York City's James Hotel, will be hosted by Brian Ellner and Josh Charles. Earlier this year, Maryland lawmakers approved the marriage law, which does not take effect until January 1. Opponents gathered sufficient signatures to put the measure up to a popular vote in November. Maryland's referendum is one of four taking place this year. Other states include Maine, Minnesota and Washington state. Scheduled to appear at the fundraiser is Governor Martin O'Malley, who called on lawmakers to approve the law. Other celebrities listed as hosts include Sean Avery, Sandra Bernhard, Barbara Bush, Paul Boskind, Andy Cohen, Tom Colicchio, Ryan Greenawalt, Cornelia Guest, Julianna Margulies

The Toronto film festival will open this year with Rian Johnson's sci-fi mob thriller "Looper" and see new works by Ben Affleck, Dustin Hoffman and Joss Whedon, organizers said Tuesday.

Norwegian film "The Almost Man" won the 47th edition of the Czech Republic's Karlovy Vary international film festival on Saturday, the organisers said.