Entertainment

In its own take on comedy news, CNN will be airing its own comedian-hosted show, covering everything from politics to sports to pop culture. Susanna Capelouto reports why the move to be funny is very calculated.

Who owns all those houses you see in movies and TV shows? People just like you, mostly. Eve Troeh explains how to make your own house a star.

Some ESPN viewers miss the old shows, when the network covered seemingly all sports. But today the network also covers a select schedule of events like hot-dog eating contests. Scott Jagow has more.

A new children's book series called "The 39 Clues" is being marketed with a website, a movie deal and $100,000 in prize money for readers. But after Harry Potter can it still cast a spell over kids? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

A theater chain in Britain has banned popcorn on Tuesdays. The company says some people just hate the smell, the noise -- and the price. Scott Jagow talks to the author of "Why Popcorn Costs So Much at the Movies."

It's time for the new fall TV season and Bob Moon checks in with Stuart Levine of Variety to find out what's new -- or, well, old. "90210" and "Night Rider" are coming back. Grab the remote control.

A branch of one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds -- the Abu Dhabi fund -- plans to spend $1 billion over five years to produce and distribute feature films in Hollywood. Ali Jaafar of Variety discusses the details with Kai Ryssdal.

The remake of the popular 1990's show "Beverly Hills 90210" debuts tonight. It's the latest try at getting young viewers to spend a little less time in front of You Tube and a little more time in front of that other tube. Janet Babin reports.