Brad Pitt brings 'Killing Them Softly' to Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival got its biggest shot of celebrity adrenaline yet on Tuesday, even if it was only half the dose some were expecting.

Brad Pitt mob movie portrays broken American dream

CANNES, France (Reuters) - Brad Pitt's latest movie paints a bleak picture of the broken American dream, blending a violent but comic gangster story with overt criticism of politicians' failure to address the economic crisis. "Killing Them Softly" takes place in an unspecified U.S. city which has borne the brunt of the financial collapse -- houses are abandoned, shops are shuttered and petty criminals and mobsters alike are struggling to get by. The movie, co-produced by Pitt, is in the main competition at the Cannes film festival this year, and has its red carpet world premiere on Tuesday. ...

Brad Pitt in Cannes as recession-hit killer

Brad Pitt stars as a hit man in the blood-drenched drama "Killing Them Softly" set against the US financial meltdown and Barack Obama's election and premiering at Cannes Tuesday.

LeBron, Heat rest up for Game 5 with Pacers

On the plane ride home from Indiana, Miami guard Dwyane Wade was watching a LeBron James highlight tape. It was otherwise known as Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

LeBron, Heat rest up for Game 5 with Pacers

LeBron James was tired Monday. Understandable, given he was coming off an effort the NBA hadn't seen in more than 50 years.