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• Microsoft to Unveil New Xbox 760   Tuesday, 21 May 2013 | 5:20 AM ET

  

  Alex Simmons, UK editor in chief at IGN, tells CNBC that the new Xbox will be an improved version of the 360 but needs to become more like an entertainment hub than a traditional Xbox.

• Germans Blame Merkel for Eurovision Woes  Monday, 20 May 2013 | 2:13 AM ET

  

  Germans are blaming Merkel's tough stance on austerity for their entry's unpopularity at this year's Eurovision, in which Denmark was the victor.

• 'Trek' Does $70.6 Million, but Falls Short of Hopes Monday, 20 May 2013 | 5:59 AM ET

  

  "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch, though its debut wasn't the stellar voyage some hoped.

• Brands Roll the Red Carpet at Cannes Film Festival Sunday, 19 May 2013 | 10:53 AM ET

  

  Brands from Belvedere to Magnum ice cream have ubiquitous presences during the Cannes Film Festival, hoping to boost their exposure.

• 'Fruitvale Station' Gets Big Applause at Cannes Saturday, 18 May 2013 | 2:07 PM ET

  Sundance Film Festival winner "Fruitvale Station" is taking the Cannes Film Festival by storm.

• How Tech Has Transformed the Music Industry  Friday, 17 May 2013 | 6:51 AM ET

  

  Bill Werde, Billboard Magazine editorial director, discusses how technology is changing the business of music.

• Six Flags Flying High  Friday, 17 May 2013 | 6:42 AM ET

  

  The company has made a remarkable turnaround, which is being reflected in its share price, reports CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis.

• Inside Barbie's Dreamhouse  Friday, 17 May 2013 | 2:45 AM ET

  

  NBC reports from the new Barbie theme park in Berlin - a pink and glitzy life-size replica of the doll's legendary Malibu home.

• Sing Away Sorrows: Songs for Europe  Friday, 17 May 2013 | 1:34 AM ET

  

  Ahead of the Eurovision contest on Saturday, CNBC asks viewers for their suggestions of songs that best reflect the state of the region's economy.

• How Does Candy Crush Make Money?  Thursday, 16 May 2013 | 2:52 PM ET

  

  "Candy Crush" is now the world's most popular game. Sean McGowan, Needham & Company, and CNBC's Julia Boorstin, weigh in.

• Packers Fans 'Cheeseheads' Close to Reality Show Thursday, 16 May 2013 | 11:37 AM ET

  

  Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers and linebacker Clay Matthews may have to soon share the television spotlight with its fans.

• In Bloomberg Uproar, Ethics Flags for New Media Thursday, 16 May 2013 | 7:10 AM ET

  

  The Bloomberg uproar highlights the uncertain and rapidly changing ethical landscape facing companies that, like Bloomberg, are reinventing the news business.

• Betting on 'Awesomeness'  Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 3:10 PM ET

  

  DreamWorks Animation if betting big on digital, with Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks Animation, and Brian Robbins, "Awesomeness TV" CEO & founder.

• Networks Have 'Weak Argument' Against Aereo: CEO Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 1:17 PM ET

  

  Aereo founder Chet Kanojia says the start-up is giving TV viewers the choices they demand, and broadcast networks are ignoring consumers.

• Bloomberg CEO: We're Listening to Our Customers Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 2:52 AM ET

  

  Daniel Doctoroff, the CEO and president of Bloomberg LP, has posted his first blog on the company's web site apologizing to customers.

• Will Netflix Go to $65...Or $325? Analysts Debate Monday, 13 May 2013 | 11:26 AM ET

  

  Netflix is the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 this year, but some analysts couldn't disagree more about the company's valuation.

• Barbara Walters to Announce Retirement on 'The View' Monday, 13 May 2013 | 8:01 AM ET

  

  Barbara Walters is retiring. The veteran ABC News anchor is set to announce Monday morning on "The View" that she will retire from TV journalism next summer.

• Weekend Update: Seth Meyers to Host ‘Late Night’ Sunday, 12 May 2013 | 2:00 PM ET

  

  How's this for a weekend update with Seth Meyers: The "Saturday Night Live" funnyman is going to succeed Jimmy Fallon as the host of NBC's "Late Night."

• Will Gatsby Go Gangbusters?  Friday, 10 May 2013 | 2:52 PM ET

  

  Warner Brothers is releasing Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of the classic "The Great Gatsby" this weekend, with CNBC's Julia Boorstin, and Sharon Waxman, TheWrap.com.

• Babes Gone Mobile: Wooing the Milk and Cookie Set Sunday, 12 May 2013 | 10:55 AM ET

  

  There's a burgeoning digital content market for a generation that's taking to iPads before they can walk.