Topic: Will Smith

Modern Parenthood
One young chess player shows the power of parental support

A 16-year-old chess player from Nigeria and his mother inspired a Virginia town.

Hollywood gets back to biblical

Several Bible-based projects, including 'Noah' starring Russell Crowe and two separate treatments of the story of Moses, are due in theaters over the next few years.

The X Factor heads to North Carolina for some stormy auditions

The X Factor auditions were at the mercy of the elements and one very angry contestant on Thursday night.

Tony Scott: Maker of action films, including 'Top Gun' (+video)

Tony Scott, director of 'Top Gun,' 'Crimson Tide,' 'Enemy of the State,' and 'Man on Fire,' died Sunday. Police say the death of Tony Scott was being investigated as a suicide.

Decoder Wire
Alien attack! Americans pick Obama over Romney to battle invasion from space

A strong majority of Americans say President Obama would do a better job than Mitt Romney handling an alien invasion, according to a new survey.  

Stop fretting over the wrong gadget specs

Some specs don't tell the whole story. Here's what to look for when shopping for a new camera, smart phone, or laptop.

Men in Black 3: movie review

'Men in Black 3' is reasonably entertaining and features a great turn by actor Josh Brolin as a young Tommy Lee Jones.

Celtics get help from outside 'Big Three' in beating Sixers

Boston forward Brandon Bass had an up and down season until Monday night, when he scored 27 points as the Celtics downed Philadelphia to take a three games-to-two lead in the best of seven NBA playoff series.

Culture Cafe
'Hunger Games' sequel secures a director

'Catching Fire' will be directed by 'Water for Elephants' helmer Francis Lawrence.

'The Three Stooges': 5 other movies bringing back beloved stories

"The Three Stooges" hits theaters this Friday, and over the next year, everything from '70s TV shows to '90s hit comedies are coming to the multiplex.

Culture Cafe
'Men in Black III' gets a teaser trailer (VIDEO)

'Men in Black III' has had production troubles, but the new trailer gives viewers a look at new cast members Emma Thompson and Josh Brolin.

Oprah Winfrey bumps NBA playoffs, welcomes Maria Shriver to United Center

Oprah Winfrey, Maria Shriver, Tom Hanks, Beyonce, and Michael Jordan were part of a star-studded cast at the Tuesday taping of two of the last Oprah Winfrey shows in Chicago's United Center.

Horizons
Caps lock key: An endangered species?

Caps lock key replaced with a search key on the new Google Chrome OS notebook. For caps lock key aficionados – and Internet trolls of all stripes – this is dire news indeed.

Liam Neeson and 'The A-Team' can't kick 'The Karate Kid' out of the weekend's top spot

Sony's remake of 1984's 'The Karate Kid' debuted at No. 1 for the weekend with a whopping $56 million. Liam Neeson and 'The A-Team' couldn't compete.

Morgan Freeman to host new TV program on space exploration

Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman is going to host a Science Channel program that focuses on space exploration.

Gary Coleman: child star appeared at pivotal time

'Diff'rent Strokes' star Gary Coleman, who died Friday, became a household name at a transitional period for black child actors.

Aliens beware: Will Smith is back in Men in Black III (in 3D)

Will Smith will return in Men in Black III and this one will be done in 3D. Bonus: Steven Spielberg will executive produce.

Home for the homeless

A Christian Science perspective.

D.C. readies as millions head to city

Obama’s inaugural events are expected to draw unprecedented crowds.

Review: 'Seven Pounds'

Even with Will Smith's star power, this film is still a long sit.

An Olympics to get excited about

Review: 'Hancock'

Another reluctant superhero takes to the screen with Will Smith in full comedy mode, but plot swerves undermine second half.