'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' Hits IMAX in China
The American superhero action film, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" hits China's theaters today, both on the regular big-screen and in IMAX 3D.
Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson are back in the sequel to 2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger."
In the film, Captain America (Chris Evans) and the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon, in their fight against evil. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy--the Winter Soldier. Johansson and Evans came to Beijing to promote the film last month.
Reporters that attended an advanced IMAX screening of the movie said seeing it in 3D was more exciting than seeing it in a regular theater because the action scene's felt almost real.
'Late Show' host David Letterman announces he will retire next year
CBS "Late Show" host David Letterman is retiring next year.
During a taping of Thursday's show, Letterman said he has informed CBS that he will step down in 2015, when his current contract expires. But he didn't give his fans a specific end-date.
Along with his network, Letterman thanked the audience and all the people he has worked with over the years. CBS said Letterman's announcement elicited a standing ovation from the audience in the Ed Sullivan Theater.
Outside the Ed Sullivan Theater, fans were surprised to hear the news.
"Well, I am sad, you know, I am sad because I have been a fan since like, 1979 or 80 when he first came on the air. And I just don't think that there is anyone out there who can replace him, ya know. He's a classic."
Letterman, who turns 67 next week, has the longest tenure of any late-night talk show host in U.S. television history, already marking 32 years since he created "Late Night" at NBC in 1982.
There was no immediate word on who might succeed Letterman in the 11:30 p.m. slot on CBS, opposite NBC's top-rated "The Tonight Show."
Shakira promotes latest album and sends people in Chile a heartfelt message
Singer Shakira recently released her tenth pop album. She took the roles as lead songwriter and producer of the self-titled album. It debuted at number two on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
While promoting her latest album, Shakira sent people in the earthquake-stricken Chile a message of hope.
"To all the people in Chile, I send all my love and my strength and energy."
Already a superstar in her native Colombia, the multi-talented singer-songwriter-instrumentalist took the American pop scene by storm when she made her U.S. language debut in 2001 with personal, rich songs about romance and more.