A selection of this week's politically-relevant entertainment news.
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Rapper LL Cool J explains his song 'Accidental Racist' with country music singer Brad Paisley. + Full Song Lyrics
2013 Cannes Film Festival Fake Gunman Sentenced to 18 Months in Jail for Firing Blanks
Domestic abuser and singer Chris Brown Accused of Assaulting Woman in Nightclub.
Actor Johnny Depp's new film stirs controversy among Native Americans
Brazil Premiere of Brad Pitt's new film World War Z Canceled Due to Protests
Chrissy Teigen Fires Back at Men Critiquing Her Naked Pics: "Fuck Off."
Miley Cyrus, Evan Rachel Wood Praise Disney Channel for Adding First Gay Characters
Actor Jim Carrey Slams His Movie Kick-Ass 2 for Onscreen Violence in Wake of Newtown Shooting Tragedy
Celebrity chef Paula Deen addresses her "N-word controversy" and having servers dress as slaves in the past:
Queen Elizabeth Photobombed by a Fellow Royal.
Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson Steps Out Without Her Wedding Ring After Alleged Choking Incident
Actor Angelina Jolie stands up for asylum seekers on World Refugee Day:
Comic Russell Brand cancels his shows in the Middle East: "the gigs have been banned."
Sopranos Actor James Gandolfini is being honored by Bada Bing Strip Club.
'Rage Against the Machine' Guitarist Tom Morello -- I'll Pay for Edward Snowden's Escape Flight. Video below.
Video: Tom Morello -- NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden is a HERO! .
Soccer star David Beckham causes a stampede of fans in China, at least seven injured.
Fashion kings Dolce and Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion in Italy, Receive Suspended Jail Sentence
Tennis champion Serena Williams Takes Stance on Steubenville Rape Victim: "She Shouldn't Have Put Herself in That Position"
Actor Angelina Jolie Meets Syrian Refugees in Jordan.
Singer Rihanna Hits at Grabby Fan With Microphone During Concert. Watch Now.
Actor Edward Furlong Pleads Not Guilty to Assaulting, Threatening Girlfriend
Bruce Springsteen working on new album with Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello
Rapper Fat Joe -- 4 Months In Prison for failing to pay more than $1 MILLION in income taxes.
M.I.A. revisits reviews that called her paranoid when she connected Google to the US Government in a song:...
72 arrests & 150 injured following brawls at a country music gig in the US.
Oliver Stone, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Russell Brand, Moby, Tom Morello, Roger Waters, Matt Taibbi and others release video for whistleblower Bradley Manning, below.
Video: I am Bradley Manning (full HD). .