Check out the first trailer for The Lone Ranger, starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer, due for release in 2013.

Star of the hit series 'Desperate Housewives' Eva Longoria, has graced New Zealand shores. As guest speaker for the new Shopping Channel which she will make a guest appearance, during her busy schedule she took time for a special press conference to answer questions about her Life & style, Shopping & her involvement in the Obama Presidential campaign.

The infamous inmates of Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center in the Philippines have another You Tube hit, dancing Gangnam Style.

Check out a two-minute highlights package from last night's debut of The Shopping Channel. Edit courtesy of Dan News.

Check out the trailer for Identity Thief, a new comedy about a man (Jason Bateman) and the woman (Melissa McCarthy) who steals his identity.

The voice of Peter and Stewie Griffin on 'The Family Guy' is the new face of the Academy Awards. Seth MacFarlane will host the Oscars next February in Los Angeles.

The Paperboy is about a reporter and his younger brother investigating the events surrounding a murder to exonerate a man on death row. It stars Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron, John Cusack and Nicole Kidman.

Madonna urged fans to vote for Barack Obama but calls the US President a "black Muslim" during a concert in Washington. Video courtesy of YouTube user dlocke74.

The comedian started throwing out some heat during his challenge against Matt Gibb. Video / TVNZ

Jennifer Aniston mocks tabloid rumours that she's pregnant in this spoof video in which she appears pregnant with twins. Video/hollywoodtv

Singer-songwriter Reece Mastin popped into the Herald studio for a brief chat with Creme magazine editor Alice O’Connell, he is currently in NZ sorting out the details for his next concert tour. Mastin will release a 40-minute documentary on DVD titled, Behind Closed Doors, on 21 September 2012, featuring interviews from his close friends and family, and his X Factor mentor Guy Sebastian, as well as early footage and photos of Mastin as a child.

The Words is a haunting tale about a celebrated novelist who must learn to live with the consequences after stealing another man’s work. It hits cinemas on October 11.

Herbs accept their induction into the New Zealand Music Hall Of Fame, in an acceptance speech full of emotion, and of course, music.

New Zealand reggae pioneers Herbs were inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall Of Fame at the 2012 APRA Silver Scroll Awards. In this video, musician and family member Che Fu pays tribute.

Watch the keynote speech from APRA New Zealand Writer Director, Don McGlashan, recorded at the recent Silver Scroll Awards.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs and winners of the Maioha and SOUNZ awards are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, The Nudge perform Lips' Everything To Me - the winner of this year's Silver Scroll.

Thanks to APRA and Satellite Media.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs and winners of the Maioha and SOUNZ awards are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, Kirsten Te Rito perform Awa's Matahiapo - the winner of this year's Maioha award.

Thanks to APRA and Satellite Media.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, Lydia Cole's Hibernate is performed by L.A. Mitchell.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs and winners of the Maioha and SOUNZ awards are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, Annah Mac's Girl In Stilettos is covered by The Wyld.

Thanks to APRA and Satellite Media.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs and winners of the Maioha and SOUNZ awards are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, OPOSSOM's Getaway Tonight is covered by Julia Deans and Claire Cowan.

Thanks to APRA and Satellite Media.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs and winners of the Maioha and SOUNZ awards are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, Kora cover Herbs' Rust In Dust as part of the band's induction into the New Zealand Music Hall Of Fame.

Thanks to APRA and Satellite Media.

Legend Reggae band Herbs were inducted in the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2012, watch this reflection of their lives and career.

One of New Zealand's best-known bands, Herbs, was inducted into the NZ Music Hall of Fame in 2012.

Watch the brand new video from Tommy Ill, New Car Money, taken from his recent album, New Hat And A Haircut.

Watch the new video from Lydia Cole, Hibernate. The video was directed by Claire Littler, as is taken from Cole's debut album Me & Moon. Review here.

Check out the new trailer for Hansel and Gretel, starring Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton and Famke Janssen.

Korean breakdancing champion Shorty Force took top boasting honours at Vector Arena in Auckland last night. The 16 B-Boys from 11 nations taking part in the Asia Pacific Qualifier gained their places by winning their national "cyphers". They competed head-to-head in knockout battles, trying to break their way into the Red Bull BC One World Final held in Rio de Janeiro in December, where the world's best B-Boy will be crowned. In the final throw-down, Shorty Force beat fellow Korean Differ. B-Boying refers to the dance, moves and lifestyle originated in the late 1970s in the Bronx in New York. It's a foundation element of hip-hop culture along with DJing, MCing and graffiti art.

Based on a true story, The Possession is the terrifying story of how one family must unite in order to survive the wrath of an unspeakable evil.

Richard Scarry is a real estate agent who is too honest for his own good. He invests in a house to raise money for his mother's hospital bills, but when he discovers that the house is haunted, he learns how scary the housing market really is.

Watch the new video from Dictaphone Blues, taken from their second album, Beneath The Crystal Palace .