May 15 2013

It'll be in 3-D

“Angry Birds” will soon arrive at your local movie theater — and they’ll be in 3-D.

Sony Pictures announced Wednesday that the studio’s acquired rights for the animated film, which will be developed, financed and produced by Rovio Entertainment, the creator of the addictive “Angry Birds” game.

Rovio masterminded the top-selling mobile app, which has users fire birds at pigs with a slingshot in an effort to get the birds’ stolen eggs back.

May 15 2013

Produced “Sanford and Son,” “The Jeffersons,” and “Good Times”

Television and movie producer Norman Lear will receive a lifetime achievement award May 22 at the Playboy Mansion for his defense of values embodied by the Bill of Rights, the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation announced today.

The awards, begun in 1979 by Christie Hefner, honor people who help protect and enhance First Amendment rights in journalism, government, book publishing and education.

May 14 2013

Tour began in April

Pop music superstar Beyoncé is indeed irreplaceable, postponing a scheduled show Tuesday in Belgium because of “dehydration and exhaustion,” her representatives said.

Taking her doctors’ advice, Beyoncé won’t perform Tuesday night in Antwerp and is “awaiting word” before deciding what to do about a second Belgium show set for Wednesday, according to a statement from her camp.

May 14 2013

Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz earned eight

Hip Hop artist Drake earned a leading 12 nominations today for the 2013 BET Awards, while fellow Hip Hop act Kendrick Lamar and rapper 2 Chainz earned eight each.

Drake was nominated five times in the video of the year category, which also features big names such as Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Lamar, Rihanna, 2 Chainz and Miguel.

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