Reports: Robin Gibb gravely ill in hospital
Former Bee Gee Robin Gibb is gravely ill with pneumonia in a London hospital, British media reported Saturday.
‘Idol’ judges save finalist from elimination
The "American Idol" judges didn't stutter: Jessica Sanchez "ain't going home."
‘Dateline NBC’ series puts parental maxims to test
Correspondent Natalie Morales ended up in tears when she put herself and her 8-year-old son through the same parenting test that "Dateline NBC" is subjecting others to for a series that starts Sunday.
Bob Fosse’s ‘Cabaret’ restored to original glory
It took a stray bit of dirt to scratch the perfection of "Cabaret," and painstaking effort to return the 1972 film to cinematic glory.
Singer Jimmy Buffet added to the Jazz Fest lineup
Jimmy Buffett will replace Pearl Jam singer and guitarist Eddie Vedder in the May 3 lineup at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
Police say no crime occurred in Houston’s death
Beverly Hills police say they have concluded Whitney Houston's death investigation and found no signs that a crime occurred.
Lucas empire strikes back in Calif. studio battle
George Lucas' empire is striking back in its long-running battle to build a palatial film studio in the pastoral hills north of San Francisco.
Director Gary Ross says no to ‘Catching Fire’
Gary Ross says he won't direct "Catching Fire," the second installment in Lionsgate's blockbuster "The Hunger Games" franchise.
‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’ premieres in London
Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt are the headliners for the European premiere of the romantic comedy-drama "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen."
Palin helps ‘Today’ repel the Couric challenge
Sarah Palin is largely responsible for the "Today" show repelling the Katie Couric challenge.
Spears asks judge to add fiance to conservatorship
Britney Spears has requested that her fiance join her father in decision-making duties involving the pop superstar's conservatorship, court filings show.
Queen Elizabeth II grants Camilla new honor
Queen Elizabeth II has appointed the Duchess of Cornwall to the highest female rank in the Royal Victorian Order, Buckingham Palace said Monday.
AP Photos: A half century of Mike Wallace’s career
His prosecutorial style was admired, imitated, condemned and lampooned. His weapons were many: thorough research, a cocked eyebrow, a skeptical "Come on" and a question so direct sometimes it took your breath away.
Australian actor Matthew Newton arrested in Miami
Authorities say Australian actor Matthew Newton has been released from a Miami jail following a weekend arrest.
Source: NBC producer fired over Zimmerman 911 call
NBC News has fired a producer for editing a recording of George Zimmerman's call to police the night he shot Trayvon Martin, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said Saturday.
Heidi Klum files for divorce from Seal in LA
Heidi Klum moved to formally end her marriage Friday from singer Seal a little over two months after they separated.
Calif. artist Thomas Kinkade dies at age 54
California artist Thomas Kinkade, known for his scenes of cottages, country gardens and churches in dewy morning light, died Friday, a family spokesman said.
Airline employee resigns amid celeb tip-off claims
A Virgin Atlantic employee has resigned following allegations she routinely fed information about the airline's celebrity clientele — from Madonna to Sienna Miller — to a paparazzi agency.
‘Evita’ star Ricky Martin still feels stage pangs
Ricky Martin commands the stage with an air of confidence, yet the Latin superstar admits to being self-conscious at times.
Another finalist sliced from ‘American Idol’
"American Idol" viewers apparently didn't like Deandre Brackensick.
UK’s Sky News: We hacked in the public interest
Rupert Murdoch's Sky News channel twice authorized its reporters to hack into computers, a potentially embarrassing revelation that could further dent the media tycoon's hope of acquiring full control over satellite broadcaster BSkyB.
Anthony, Lopez to perform together for Q’Viva show
Marc Anthony says working with Jennifer Lopez is like second nature, which is good since the exes are uniting for one night in concert.
Hollie Cavanaugh fails to ignite on ‘Idol’
Hollie Cavanaugh didn't give the judges a good feeling on "American Idol."
Palin helps keep ‘Today’ ahead vs. Couric on ‘GMA’
Sarah Palin helped "Today" maintain its winning streak against "GMA," even with the appearance of its own guest star Katie Couric.
Thailand bans film adaptation of ‘Macbeth’
Thailand's film censors have banned an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," saying it could inflame political passions in the country where it is taboo to criticize the monarchy.
A second star is dismissed from ‘Dancing’
Jack Wagner remains among "The Bold and the Beautiful," but his time on "Dancing With the Stars" is done.
Alec Baldwin goes Twitter-ballistic for fiancee
When it comes to his 28-year-old fiancee, Alec Baldwin is very protective.
Sarah Palin: Anyone but Obama in the White House
Sarah Palin doesn't sound too gung-ho about Mitt Romney as the GOP presidential candidate, but she insists that anyone is better than Barack Obama in the White House.
Beverly Hills psychiatrist has license suspended
State medical board officials say a Beverly Hills psychiatrist who treated Anna Nicole Smith has had her license suspended for a criminal conviction involving the Playboy Playmate.
Gray hair’s in fashion, but what about at work?
Jeanne Thompson began going gray at 23. She colored her hair for years as she worked her way into management at a large Boston-area financial services company, then gave up the dye for good about a year ago.
Swift caps 24 hours to remember with win at ACMs
except maybe in how little surprise the 22-year-old sensation showed when her name was called.
Taylor Swift wins ACM entertainer of the year
Taylor Swift won her second consecutive entertainer of the year award at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night, just 24 hours after she was saluted by first lady Michelle Obama for her charity work on The Kids' Choice Awards.
Chris Young leads youth movement at ACM Awards
Chris Young enjoys going to Las Vegas for the Academy of Country Music Awards for many reasons, including because he loves to gamble.
Whitney Houston memorabilia auctioned in LA
A bustier worn on stage by Whitney Houston fetched $18,750 at an auction Saturday in Beverly Hills of memorabilia from the late pop star's career.
Tribune Broadcasting says no DirecTV deal
Tribune Broadcasting said there's been no settlement with DirecTV Inc. in their contract negotiations, which means DirecTV subscribers in 19 U.S. markets will lose access to certain programming.
Keith Olbermann ousted from Current TV talk show
Keith Olbermann is looking for a new job after less than a year as a talk show host at Current TV.
Current TV ousts talk show host Keith Olbermann
Keith Olbermann was gone, a new host had replaced him, and history seemed to have repeated itself with his dismissal from Current TV after less than a year.
Official One Direction book coming in May
One Direction is on a new direction: a book deal.
Sex change bars Canadian wannabe beauty queen
Beach shots depict her as every inch a curvaceous beauty queen.
Judge ends Lohan’s probation, gives back freedom
Lindsay Lohan's days as a criminal defendant could be over — if she can behave herself.
"Wrath of the Titans" holds European premiere
The Greek gods and monsters sequel "Wrath of the Titans" is having its European premiere on the biggest screen in the U.K., the British Film Institute's IMAX theater in London.
Lohan returns to court for probable final hearing
Lindsay Lohan returns to court Thursday for a hearing that could give the actress back something she hasn't had for nearly two years: true freedom.
Aerosmith promises new album in 3 months
Aerosmith has reunited with Jack Douglas, who produced the band's key 1970s albums, and quietly recorded a new studio album even as its lead singer traded jokes with Jennifer Lopez on "American Idol."
‘Funky Winkerbean’ artists donate mural to Kent St
The men behind the "Funky Winkerbean" comic strip celebrated its 40th anniversary by donating a 96-foot mural for a new student lounge at their alma mater, Kent State University.
First star bounced from new season of ‘Dancing’
Martina Navratilova has done her last dance on "Dancing With the Stars."
UK police drop hacking probe against suspect
British police investigating a phone hacking scandal that has led to the closure of a leading tabloid and the arrest of dozens of people say they have released a suspect from bail.
Bobby Womack out of hospital after pneumonia scare
Soul singer Bobby Womack has been released from the hospital following a successful recovery from pneumonia.
Woman charged with break-in at Cowell’s house
A woman accused of breaking into Simon Cowell's house wielding a broken brick and then hiding in the entertainment mogul's wardrobe appeared in a London court Monday.
‘Hunger Games’ battles to $155M opening weekend
"The Hunger Games" has filled fan appetites with a $155 million opening weekend that puts it near the top of the domestic record book.
Aretha Franklin celebrates 70th, talks new music
Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album.
Anti-bullying teen, ‘DWTS,’ Gaga get GLAAD award
A teenager who's campaigning to make it easier for children to see an upcoming documentary about bullying, the producers of the NBC musical drama "Smash" and Lady Gaga were among the winners of Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation media awards announced Saturday.
Houston full autopsy report to offer more details
Whitney Houston's full autopsy report may offer more clues about whether the singer suffered a heart attack before her drowning death, officials said Friday.
Social media aids angst over US shooting case
It started a couple of weeks ago with a few cryptic messages on Twitter and other social media websites: Where is the justice? and R.I.P. TrayvonMartin.
Drowning killed Houston, but drugs took high toll
Drugs took many things from Whitney Houston — her pristine voice, clean image and her career — and coroner's officials revealed Thursday that cocaine also played a role in the Grammy winner's death in the bathtub of a luxury hotel nearly six weeks ago.
Another ‘Idol’ finalist trimmed from the contest
Erika Van Pelt didn't cut it on "American Idol."
Stella McCartney shows off her UK Olympic designs
How many ways can you stretch Britain's red, white and blue Union Jack over finely toned Olympic athletes?
Phillip Phillips moves up on ‘American Idol’
Phillip Phillips didn't follow any of the advice from his "American Idol" mentors — and the judges loved him for it.
The Situation says he’s in drug treatment
The party is on hold for The Situation. The "Jersey Shore" cast member is getting treatment for prescription medication use.
VH1 orders series about Hollywood ex-wives
Hollywood ex-wives surely have stories to tell, and now five of them will have their own TV series.
Hugh Hefner’s son pleads in domestic violence case
Hugh Hefner's 21-year-old son has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge stemming from an incident with his girlfriend at their Pasadena home.
Betty White wishes happy 90th to Carl Reiner
Betty White has a suggestion for longtime friend Carl Reiner as he marks his 90th birthday: "Milk it."
‘Real Housewife’ Kim Zolciak expecting baby No. 2
Bravo reality star Kim Zolciak and husband Kroy Biermann are expecting their second child.
Aziz Ansari releases comedy special online for $5
Aziz Ansari is bringing his new standup special straight to his fans. The "Parks and Recreation" star is bypassing cable networks to release his latest comedy special on his website.
Nielsen: 9 million viewers for ‘Walking Dead’
Television viewers can't get enough of those zombies.
Beyonce’s 1st show since baby set for May in NJ
Beyoncé is set to return to the stage for the first time since giving birth to daughter Blue Ivy.
‘21 Jump Street’ leaps to No. 1 with $35M debut
Audiences headed back to school for the TV update "21 Jump Street," which opened as the No. 1 weekend movie with $35 million.
Apple firestorm leads artist to change his show
Mike Daisey, the off-Broadway performer who admitted that he made up parts of his one-man show about Apple products being made in Chinese sweatshops, has cut questionable sections from the monologue and added a prologue explaining the controversy.
Norah Jones to play entire new album at SXSW
Norah Jones is unveiling something new at South By Southwest — again.
Artist admits to shortcuts in show about Apple
An artist admitted Friday to taking shortcuts in crafting an often harrowing tale about Apple Inc.'s operations in China after the veracity of his one-man theatrical show was challenged by a public radio program that had based a broadcast on his work.
Santigold displays total career takeover at SXSW
Santigold remade South By Southwest into an eccentric dance party, turning the annual music conference and festival into a participatory event for some of her lucky fans.
Nazi-seized art ordered returned to American man
A Berlin museum must return thousands of rare posters to an American man, part of his Jewish father's unique collection that had been seized by the Nazis, Germany's top federal appeals court ruled Friday.
Roc-A-Fella founder pleads guilty in NY drug case
A founder of the Roc-A-Fella record label has pleaded guilty in New York to marijuana distribution charges.
James Cameron, others to explore the real abyss
The world's rich and famous will soon explore Earth's lost frontier, starting with "Titanic" director James Cameron.
Idaho tribe touts ‘Mrs. Swing’s’ Indian roots
In jazz history, Mildred Rinker Bailey goes down as one of the great white singers of the 1930s and 1940s.
HBO cancels horse racing series ‘Luck’
The horseracing series "Luck" was canceled by HBO after a third thoroughbred died during production of the series starring Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte, the channel said Wednesday.
Clooney highlights Sudanese humanitarian crisis
Actor and human rights activist George Clooney on Wednesday warned of a humanitarian crisis in the volatile border area between Sudan and South Sudan, where residents are taking refuge in the Nuba Mountains because of aerial bombardments.
Colombia sends suspect in singer slay to Guatemala
A Costa Rican man who authorities say may have links to Mexico's powerful Sinaloa drug cartel was expelled to Guatemala in connection with last year's fatal shooting of Argentine folk singer Facundo Cabral.
HBO racing drama ‘Luck’ hit by 3rd horse fatality
A horse was euthanized after suffering an injury during production of the racetrack drama "Luck," HBO said Tuesday. It's the third horse death to occur in connection with the series starring Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte.
‘Homeless Hotspot’ stunt draws ire at SXSW
A marketing stunt that paid homeless people to carry Wi-Fi signals during the South By Southwest Conference in Austin, Texas, is drawing widespread criticism.
Black Keys rock Madison Square Garden like pros
There were few flashing lights, the backdrop wasn't overloaded with visuals or videos, and the band rarely spoke, if it wasn't in song.
Streep as Clinton? Tribute gets people talking
Meryl Streep is fresh off her Oscar win for playing Margaret Thatcher. But she had an entire theater at Lincoln Center wondering if an even better role for her would be a political icon closer to home: Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Sutherland hopes new show will ‘Touch’ the world
Kiefer Sutherland thinks his new TV show "Touch" will break down cultural barriers.
Whitney Houston’s daughter: ‘She’s always with me’
In her first interview since Whitney Houston's death, daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown said she's "doing as good as I possibly can" and recalled the tender last moments she shared with her superstar mother before her sudden death last month.
Jury will soon offer finale in ‘Housewives’ trial
For eight seasons, Marc Cherry has woven conflict, mystery and death into the story lines of ABC's "Desperate Housewives," but soon 12 jurors will be the ones supplying suspense for the veteran television writer.
Popular romance trilogy gets US publisher
E.L. James' "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy, a word-of-mouth romance smash so erotic it's sometimes labeled "mommy porn," has been signed up by a paperback division of Random House Inc.
After long wait, Whedon brings ‘Cabin’ to SXSW
After several years of studio purgatory, Joss Whedon's long-shelved, much-anticipated horror film "The Cabin in the Woods" finally arrived before audiences at the South By Southwest Film Festival.
Springsteen brings customary energy to NYC show
The power and the glory were unleashed in the heart of Harlem on Friday night as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band took to the stage of the storied Apollo Theater.
Bruce Springsteen performs at the Apollo Theater
It was show time at the Apollo, as Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band rocked Harlem's legendary theater.
Jeremy Rosado ejected by ‘Idol’ judges, leaving 12
Jeremy Rosado has gotten the hook on "American Idol."
Monkees star Davy Jones mourned in private funeral
Monkees star Davy Jones has been remembered in a small private funeral in Florida.
Teenager Sanchez wows ‘American Idol’ judges
Gutsy "American Idol" contestant Jessica Sanchez took on Whitney Houston's biggest hit, delivering a performance that awed the show's judges.
Whitney Houston leaves everything to her daughter
Whitney Houston left everything to her 19-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina.
14 films in lineup for Sundance London offshoot
Organizers on Wednesday announced a lineup of 14 movies for Sundance London, a four-day British offshoot of the Utah-based indie film festival.
Chef Paula Deen’s attorneys say accusations false
Attorneys for Paula Deen said Tuesday that a former worker who claimed she was sexually harassed and subjected to a hostile work environment at a restaurant co-owned by Deen and her brother made false claims after the celebrity chef refused to pay her to keep quiet.
Novak explains feelings behind ‘Artist’ protest
Kim Novak is clarifying why she used the word "rape" to describe how she felt about "The Artist."
That’s seriously funny: Comics tackle tough issues
There are wedding bells in Riverdale, but it's not Archie and Betty or Veronica. It's Army Lt. Kevin Keller and the physical therapist who helped him overcome his war wound — Clay Walker.