Justine Ashley Costanza

Over the last few years global destruction films moved away from computer generated expositions and instead offered a more intimate portrayal of impending doom. Here are five indie disasters films that have managed to fly under the radar.

On May 27, 2010 New York congressman Anthony Weiner destroyed his career with a single tweet. Weiner, who married high-ranking political official Huma Abedin the year before, accidentally posted a lewd photo of himself - that was meant for a 21-year-old college student.

Baldwin's behavior in recent years has repeatedly stunned the public--but the actor seldom accepts accountability for his headline-making follies.

Here are the top five anger prone stars that would be seriously dangerous if they were armed.

Both Showgirls and Magic Mike are set in the illustrious world of stripping. Let's see how each film measures up to one another so far.

Hollywood has a long tradition of taking popular stage musicals and turning them into lackluster films. Here are five of the biggest stage-to-screen musical failures.

The death of Erica Kennedy has shocked the PR and fashion and journalism world, but while the beautiful writer has been making headlines since her mysterious death, she was not quite a household name.

I think the real importance of the ?Fifty Shades? series is that it has made explicit erotica more acceptable, more public, one male reader said. In a society that is often repressive and puritanical, I find this reassuring.?

It's much more interesting to go beneath the surface and really try to grasp some of the underlying pull in the societal collective unconscious, the director said.

Here are five classic rap songs that most certainly did not inspire any voting decisions whatsoever.

Here's a look at some batsh*t crazy moments from our favorite megalomaniac Scientologist.

Though the hardworking actor has consistently been on the radar of theater and movie fans and critics throughout his nearly two decades of indie-leaning character work, the enigmatic Hoffman has rarely made headlines for anything beyond his unforgettable performances.

After a seven-year hiatus, Fiona Apple is set to release another mouthful of an album: The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do. The long-awaited release, debuting June 19, has already earned critical raves.

Last night's season five premiere of True Blood delivered shocking plot twists and, per usual, a dramatic cliffhanger. Though there was little plot development when it came to the Bill and Sookie's tumultuous relationship, the couple's off-screen romance is making headlines. Anna Paquin and husband Stephen Moyer, who are expecting their first child this fall, were seen walking hand-in-hand on Saturday.

With the debut of Prometheus, Ridely Scott's blockbuster Alien prequel, Michael Fassbender is making headlines yet again. The actor, whose legions of fans refer to themselves as Fassinators, Is earning critical raves for his performance in the sci-fi action flick.

If there's one thing James Franco never seems to run out of, it's opinions. The actor/director/author/sleepy scholar/Rihanna lip-syncher has been sharing his unsolicited observations via his blog at the Huffington Post since early May. In his latest post, he delivers an analysis of Kristen Stewart's role in Snow White and the Huntsman.

The International Business Times sat down with Morgan and Crawford to hear their take on Fonda, food, and Woodstock.

Given the artistic merit of Fitzgerald's narrative in 'The Great Gatsby,' a 3-D movie version would be a calamitous mistake, said one journalist.

Most of the mothers I speak with cannot wait for their children to move out, says the author, who left her own children behind.

Sylvain Reynard's debut novel Gabriel's Inferno portrays the sultry encounters of a young graduate student, Julianne, and her enigmatic professor, Gabriel Emerson. The romance was hugely popular and fans of the book were eager for a follow up. Their hopes were met when Gabriel's Rapture was released last month. The alluring sequel, which begins in Florence, Italy, focuses on the repercussions of their forbidden love affair.

Few are familiar with the Cristero War that took place from 1926 to 1929 in Mexico. The brutal warfare began after persecuted Catholics refused to stop practicing their religion. An astounding 90,000 Mexicans were killed during the conflict -- including priests, nuns, and children. The film For Greater Glory, released Friday, shines a spotlight on this little-known but horrific piece of history.

The MTV Movie Awards is typically known for its light, outrageous moments. Yet last night's ceremony proved to be emotional for actor Christian Bale: While presenting the latest trailer for The Dark Knight Rises, Bale became noticeably choked up when clips featuring the late Heath Ledger were shown.

Charlize Theron is an actress, model, activist, and mother. Since her breakout role in the 1997 drama The Devil's Advocate Theron has taken Hollywood by storm. The face of Dior has appeared in a number of notable films, such as The Cider House Rules and The Italian Job.

Cat fighting isn't just for girls.

The literary phenomenon that is Fifty Shades of Grey continues to dominate (no pun intended) the New York Times and Amazon bestseller lists. The racy book and its two sequels have left millions of women glued to their kindles. Written by E.L James, it chronicles the unbridled sexual rendezvous between a young woman, Anastasia Steale and a gorgeous billionaire, Christian Grey.

This Friday marks the debut of the controversial documentary U.N. ME. The film investigates the hidden practices of the United Nations and argues that the 60-year-old organization isn't living up to its principles.

The summer television lineup is typically choked with lackluster replacement shows and reruns. But this summer season promises to have an extra bite --three new shows are set to premiere that have a great deal in common.

Though Amour was the festival's biggest success story, it wasn't the only standout.

Djeca (Children of Sarejavo) is being touted as one of the best films in the Cannes Film Festival line-up this year. Set just after the Bosnian war, it follows Rahima and her teenage brother Nedim. Having lost both their parents in the war, the two fight to survive in their crumbling homeland.