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Michael Clarke Duncan's grave vandalized
Michael Clarke Duncan's relatives have filed a vandalism report with police after the late actor's grave in Los Angel...
CBS pulls 'Mike & Molly' finale with tornado storyline
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - CBS said on Monday that the network will delay airing the season finale of sitcom "Mike & Molly&...
Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio join U.S. 'X Factor' judges panel
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Kelly Rowland and Mexican singer-actress Paulina Rubio have signed onto "The X Factor...
'Star Wars' to bring 'Rebels' to new animated TV series
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disney said on Monday it will produce a new "Star Wars" animated series to air on televisio...
Soul singer Candice Glover wins 'American Idol'
(Reuters) - Candice Glover, a soul singer from rural South Carolina, was named "American Idol" on Thursday, becomin...
Steve Carell helps 'The Office' close its doors
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The doors of Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch closed for the last time on Thursday as NBC's &...
Sony to make 'Angry Birds' movie in 3D
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The popular video game "Angry Birds" is jumping off smart phones and onto the big screen in...
Shakira will leave NBC's 'The Voice' after season
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Shakira will leave NBC's television singing competition program "The Voice" ...
Country, soul singers battle in all-female 'American Idol' finale
(Reuters) - Soul singer Candice Glover vied with country crooner Kree Harrison on Wednesday in an all-female finale of "...
VIDEO: Singing passenger forces emergency landing
Apparently — among many things — singing loudly and refusing to stop can get you escorted off a plane by police i...
Christina Aguilera to return to 'The Voice?'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Christina Aguilera is in discussions to return as a judge on NBC television singing compet...
Bill Hader to leave NBC's 'Saturday Night Live'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Saturday Night Live" star Bill Hader will be leaving the U.S. late night sketch comedy sho...
ABC to start first streaming of live broadcast shows
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disney's ABC network will become the first broadcast network to stream its shows live online thro...
Mel Brooks: 'I'm finally getting recognized as a good director'
(Reuters) - Mel Brooks, whose long career in comedy includes writing and directing hilarious films like "The Producers&q...
TV psychologist Joyce Brothers dies at age 85
(Reuters) - U.S. psychologist Joyce Brothers, who parlayed her 1955 victory on the TV game show "The $64,000 Questio...
Details on 'Star Wars: Episode VII' filming revealed
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Filming of the new "Star Wars" movie will take place in England, returning the franchise to...
Randy Jackson to leave 'American Idol' after 12 years
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Veteran "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson said on Thursday he was leaving the Fox TV sing...
Universal delays release of 'Jurassic Park 4'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The anticipated June 2014 release of the fourth installment of "Jurassic Park," one of the ...
'The Young and the Restless' star dies at 84
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American actress Jeanne Cooper, who starred on the daytime television soap opera "The Young and ...
No blues for resilient Kings as they head to St. Louis
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - For the Los Angeles Kings, it all came down to resilience and winning the final period as they faced ...
Justin Timberlake announces world tour, new album
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Justin Timberlake will embark on an international tour in October - his first in six years - and will...
Where's Lindsay Lohan? Not in rehab, apparently
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lindsay Lohan appeared to have skipped out on a court-ordered rehab program on Thursday, before doing...
Police clash with protesters after May Day rally
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Eight police officers were hurt and 18 protesters arrested in Seattle on Wednesday when a May Day rally t...
Catherine Zeta-Jones checks into rehab again
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has sought help again for bipolar disorder, in what her publicist called...
Congress passes plan to ease flight delays
By Doug Palmer and Richard CowanWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a Senate plan to ...
MTV eyes TV series based on 'Scream' franchise
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - MTV has set its sights on turning the popular "Scream" horror film franchise into a televis...
Gwyneth Paltrow named People's 'Most Beautiful Woman'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow on Wednesday was named the world's most beautiful woman for...
'Iron Man 3' goes back to basics
By Zorianna KitLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After battling grandiose villains and teaming up with other superheroes, it's back...
Jury chosen in Michael Jackson wrongful death trial
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A jury was chosen on Monday in the $40 billion civil lawsuit over the death of Michael Jackson th...
Bryant a frustrated tweeter during Lakers' playoff loss
(Reuters) - Kobe Bryant was a frustrated television viewer and a passionate tweeter as he watched the Los Angeles Lakers lose...
Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries settle divorce
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality television star Kim Kardashian and NBA basketball player Kris Humphries have finally settled ...
Stars turn out for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
Rush, Heart, Donna Summer and Public Enemy were among the artists inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a glitzy ...
Police called to 'American Pie' stars home
"American Pie" star Eddie Kaye Thomas called police officers to his Los Angeles home on Wednesday after a female ho...
Steven Tyler, Joe Perry honored for songwriting
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After 40 years with one of the biggest rock bands in the United States, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyl...
'Family Guy' episode depicting Boston Marathon deaths removed
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fox television on Tuesday pulled a recent episode of animated series "Family Guy" from tele...
Justin Bieber hopes Anne Frank would have a 'Belieber'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Teenage pop star Justin Bieber is taking heat on social media after the Anne Frank House reported he ...
Red Hot Chili Peppers rock the crowd at Coachella
INDIO, California (Reuters) - California rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out the first weekend of the Coachella Valley M...
Superheroes rule at raunchy MTV Movie Awards show
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The comic book superheroes of "The Avengers" and comedy romance "Silver Linings Playbo...
Bruno Mars' sisters land reality show gig
Bruno Mars' sisters have landed their own reality show.The star's siblings, Tiara, Tahiti, Presley and Jaime, are fol...
'Star Trek' phaser fetches $231,000 at auction
(Reuters) - Set phasers to sell - and sell big.Captain Kirk's "Star Trek" phaser gun from the second pilot of t...
Rolling Stones unveil biggest tour in six years
LONDON (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones unveiled details of their biggest tour in six years on Wednesday, playing dates in Nort...
'Finding Nemo' film sequel 'Finding Dory' gets 2015 release
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Following years of speculation about whether it would be produced, the sequel to the Oscar-winning an...
TBS extends Conan O'Brien's 'Conan' talk show into 2015
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian Conan O'Brien's late-night talk show has been extended through November 2015, U.S. c...
'X Factor:' Demi Lovato back; 2 new judges coming
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Demi Lovato will return as a judge on TV contest "The X Factor" for a second year, b...
'Matrix' creators making science fiction series for Netflix
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Netflix is teaming up with the creative force behind "The Matrix" action movie franchise fo...
Meltdown: Justin Bieber flies home, assaults neighbor
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop sensation Justin Bieber flew from Europe back to his Los Angeles area home on Tuesday and into an...
Kristen Stewart wins twice at Kids Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Green slime spewed furiously at the Kids Choice Awards on Saturday, where "Twilight Saga" s...
Guitar once played by Lennon and Harrison up for auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An electric guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison at the height of the Beatles' fame i...
Bobby Brown released from jail after nine hours
Bobby Brown has walked free from jail after serving just nine hours behind bars.The New Edition singer surrendered to Los Ang...
Lindsay Lohan headed to rehab; avoids jail time again
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan was ordered on Monday to spend 90 days in a locked rehabilitation faci...
Lil Wayne says he is fine after health scare
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. rapper Lil Wayne said on Friday he was fine and thanked fans for their concern after a reported ...
Justin Bieber lashes out at media's 'countless lies' about him
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Justin Bieber struck back at his critics on Thursday, denouncing the "countless lies&qu...
Shark brought to Los Angeles for Kmart commercial dies
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A white tip shark shipped from New York and placed into an outdoor pool for a Kmart commercial in Los...
Universal picks newcomer to direct 'Jurassic Park 4'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood newcomer Colin Trevorrow was named the director of the long-awaited fourth installment of d...
Police say missing Hollywood executive was likely murdered
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Detectives have uncovered evidence that a Hollywood studio executive who mysteriously vanished 10 mon...
Luke Bryan beats Hendrix for No.1 Billboard album
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country singer Luke Bryan scored his first No.1 on the Billboard 200 album charts, while the late Jim...
Supermodel Miranda Kerr OK after L.A. car crash
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr is in fine health despite a traffic accident, a spokeswoman for th...
Fox tries to lift ratings of sagging 'American Idol'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The microphone that singers on Fox television's "American Idol" will use for a live bro...
Cardinals fail to elect pope after three ballots
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Black smoke rose from above the Sistine Chapel for a second day on Wednesday after a secret conclave...
Boy, 12, admits to prank crime report at Ashton Kutcher's home
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A 12-year-old boy admitted in court on Monday that he falsely reported to police last year that crimi...
Demi Moore asks for alimony from Ashton Kutcher
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Demi Moore is seeking alimony from estranged husband Ashton Kutcher, according to divorce doc...
Joy Behar leaving 'The View' after 16-year tenure
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television host Joy Behar is leaving ABC's talk show "The View" after more than 16 year...
Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth wedding called off?
Miley Cyrus has fuelled rumors her planned wedding to Liam Hemsworth is off after she was photographed out and about without ...
Jon Stewart taking leave from 'Daily Show' to direct film
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian Jon Stewart will take a break as host of satirical television news show "The Daily Show...
Taylor Swift slams Tina Fey, Amy Poehler joke as 'sexist'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country pop singer Taylor Swift hit back at comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for mocking her love l...
FBI's files on Whitney Houston reveal possible extortion
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The FBI on Monday released decades-old files on late pop singer Whitney Houston, detailing letters fr...
'Girls Gone Wild' video company files for bankruptcy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The company behind the "Girls Gone Wild" video series featuring scantily clad young women d...
Lindsay Lohan has 'epiphany,' hopes to give inspirational talks
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan has had an "epiphany," her attorney said on Wednesday, after...
Carrie Fisher briefly hospitalized after bipolar episode
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, was briefly ho...
Seth MacFarlane says 'no way' he would host Oscars again
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian Seth MacFarlane said on Tuesday that he would not host the star-studded Academy Awards cerem...
Andy Samberg, musician Joanna Newsom engaged
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comic actor Andy Samberg and musician Joanna Newsom are engaged to be married, a representative of Sa...
'Argo' storms to Oscar victory on night of surprises
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Argo" stormed to Best Picture victory at the Oscars on Sunday on a night of surprises that...
Oscar host Seth MacFarlane lives up to provocative image
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rookie Oscar host Seth MacFarlane casually slung a string of zingers at some of Hollywood's bigge...
Seth MacFarlane bringing a surprise factor as Oscar host
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar night traditionally comes packed with shocks and upsets for the winners, but on Sunday the bigg...
Best Picture contenders produce $2 billion box office bounty
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The movie studios behind this year's Best Picture nominees already have brought home a treasured ...
Actresses on red carpet to exude sophistication, not sex
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When actresses sashay down the red carpet before the Oscars ceremony on Sunday, they are expected to ...
Oscar 'losers' to go home with $45,000 gift bags
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar nominees who don't end up with a coveted gold statuette at the Academy Awards on Sunday won...
Michael Jackson's teenage son lands TV gig
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The teenage son of late pop star Michael Jackson has signed up to be a correspondent for the "En...
Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies at 80
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jerry Buss, who parlayed a $1,000 real estate investment into ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers...
Bird droppings, bull testicles among pre-Oscar beauty treatments
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood stars wanting to look their best for Tinseltown's biggest night of the year are being o...
River Phoenix to appear in movie 20 years after death
BERLIN (Reuters) - American actor River Phoenix has returned to the big screen 20 years on from his death after "Dark Bl...
Lady Gaga needs hip surgery, cancels remainder of tour
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lady Gaga canceled the remainder of her "Born This Way Ball" concert tour to undergo hip su...
Josh Groban beats Tim McGraw to top of Billboard 200 album chart
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Josh Groban scored his third No. 1 on Wednesday as his latest album shot to the top of the Bil...
Alec Baldwin expecting child with new wife
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Alec Baldwin and his new wife Hilaria Thomas Baldwin are expecting their first child together, ...
Remains found in California cabin after standoff with fugitive
ANGELUS OAKS, California (Reuters) - A massive California manhunt for a fugitive former cop looked to have ended on Wednesday...
Grammys draw 28 million TV viewers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Some 28.1 million Americans watched the Grammy Awards show on television, a predictable 30 percent dr...
'Storage Wars' star found dead in garage
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mark Balelo, a Southern California auction house owner featured on the reality television show "...
Black Keys win three as Grammys spread widely
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Grammy awards were bestowed widely on Sunday as Australian singer Gotye, New York indie-pop trio ...
Whitney Houston's mom says Clive Davis party invite is 'Obscene'
Whitney Houston's mother Cissy has blasted organisers of music mogul Clive Davis' Grammy Awards eve party for invitin...
Boy charged for 9-1-1 prank on Ashton Kutcher
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Prosecutors charged a 12-year-old boy on Thursday with making a false emergency call that sent police...
NBC's 'The Office' to get send-off on May 16
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Emmy-winning comedy "The Office" will pack up its pencils and staplers after eight years wi...
Ex-cop hunted over California vendetta killings
BIG BEAR LAKE, California (Reuters) - A massive manhunt was under way in Californian mountains for a sacked policeman accused...
CBS: Keep breasts, butt under wraps at Grammys
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Grammy performers have been told to cover up at Sunday's big music awards show, and keep their bu...
Two California students lose fingers in tug-of-war
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two Los Angeles-area high school students had fingers severed while taking part in a "spirit wee...
Lance Armstrong will not be prosecuted for doping
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong's public admission that he took performance-enhancing drugs will...
Shrinking labor unions see relief in marijuana industry
WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The medical marijuana shop next to a tattoo parlor on a busy street in Los Angeles looks m...
Robert De Niro cements place in Hollywood movies
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Double Oscar winner Robert De Niro cemented his place in acting history on Monday by placing his hand...
Fall Out Boy ends three-year break with new album, tour
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fall Out Boy unveiled plans for a new album and world tour on Monday, three years after the pop punk ...
Whitney Houston anniversary to be marked with TV Grammy special
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Grammy organizers plan to mark the first anniversary of the sudden death of Whitney Houston with a be...
'30 Rock' closes its doors with a sentimental farewell
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Emmy-winning TV comedy "30 Rock" bowed out after seven seasons on Thursday with bittersweet...
Arab-American groups call Coke Super Bowl ad 'racist'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Arab-American groups have sharply criticized a Coca-Cola Super Bowl ad depicting an Arab walking thro...
Lil Wayne breaks Elvis Presley's Billboard record
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Little Wayne toppled Elvis Presley to become the new King of the Billboard Hot 100 singles cha...
Man behind fake girlfriend says he's in love with Manti Te'o
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California man who has admitted to fabricating Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o's fake girl...
VIDEO: Lindsay Lohan turned away by Los Angeles hotel
Due to appear in court today or risk an arrest warrant, Lindsay Lohan and mom Dina hopped on a late flight to Los Angeles las...
Ashley Judd and race car driver Dario Franchitti split
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American actress Ashley Judd and her Scottish race car driver husband Dario Franchitti are ending the...
LISTEN: Justin Bieber sings about Selena Gomez split on Acoustic album
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Justin Bieber is stripping down. Musically, that is.The Canadian pop phenomenon showcases his vocal a...
Kardashian mom Kris Jenner gets television talk show
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian reality television family, is getting her own daytime TV...
PHOTOS: Jennifer Lawrence suffers wardrobe malfunction
Jennifer Lawrence was left red-faced as she prepared to collect her best actress honour at the Screen Actors Guild Awards whe...
Taye Diggs takes down burglar in his house
Actor Taye Diggs apprehended a man who broke into his home after the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, according to ...
'Argo' boosts Oscar chances with two weekend award
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Iran hostage drama "Argo" won its second big award in two days on Sunday, boosting its chan...
Louis C.K. named funniest U.S. showbiz person: Rolling Stone
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Stand-up comedian-turned U.S. cable television star Louis C.K. was named the funniest person currentl...
Howard hurts shoulder again, Lakers' nightmare continues
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers' crumbling season suffered a new setback on Wednesday as center Dwight Howard aggravat...
Oprah's Lance Armstrong interview viewed by 28 million
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Some 28 million viewers worldwide watched Oprah Winfrey's two-part interview last week in which c...
Kevin Bacon finds his TV niche in 'The Following'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kevin Bacon is hardly the first movie star to make the leap to television. But his new show - serial ...
Dave Grohl's supergroup adds second show
Dave Grohl's new rock supergroup has lined up a second date in Los Angeles after its debut show at the Sundance Film Fest...
Frank Ocean and Adam Lambert nominated for GLAAD awards
Singers Frank Ocean, Adam Lambert and Rufus Wainwright are among the nominees for the 2013 Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Def...
Cheesecake Factory pasta on annual list of caloric "food porn"
By Lisa Baertlein(Reuters) - A Cheesecake Factory pasta dish with 3,120 calories - or more than a day and a half of the recom...
Elton John a father for second time
LONDON (Reuters) - British pop star Elton John announced on Wednesday he had become a father for the second time after the bi...
Golden Globes speech: Jodie Foster retiring?
Jodie Foster has reassured fans she has no plans to quit Hollywood, after sparking retirement speculation with her acceptance...
Obama to push immigration overhaul early in 2013
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is forging ahead on a wide-ranging plan to overhaul the U.S. immigration system...
Politics to blame for 'Zero Dark Thirty' Oscar snub?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kathryn Bigelow's snub by Academy Awards voters stunned her cast and awards pundits on Thursday, ...
'The Hunger Games,' Katy Perry lead People's Choice awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Post-apocalyptic action film "The Hunger Games" was the big winner at the People's Choi...
Rosie O'Donnell adopts baby daughter
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian and chat show host Rosie O'Donnell on Wednesday announced a new addition to her family, ...
Hollywood heats up with Oscars, Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Hollywood award season moves into high gear this week as a slew of televised nominations and awar...
Struggling Fox hopes for better new year in TV ratings
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fox entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly on Tuesday acknowledged that his TV network had struggled to ...
What measures the best teacher? More than scores.
(Reuters) - Effective teachers can be identified by observing them at work, measuring their students' progress on standar...
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian buy $11 million home
Expectant parents Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have bought an $11 million love nest together.The couple, which went publ...
Charges delayed for Lindsay Lohan in nightclub clash
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Actress Lindsay Lohan skipped an optional court appearance in New York on Monday over her role in a Nove...
'Governator' Arnold Schwarzenegger is back
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As he famously droned on-screen in his signature "Terminator" movies, Arnold Schwarzenegger...
Bazinga! Bee name honors 'Big Bang Theory' character
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Big Bang Theory" physicist Dr. Sheldon Cooper has a buzzy new claim to fame. The geeky TV ...
Adele's '21' beats Swift for 2012's top album
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British singer Adele's Grammy-winning "21" scored a rare feat in 2012 as it topped U.S....
George Lucas engaged to marry businesswoman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Star Wars" creator George Lucas will marry his longtime girlfriend Mellody Hobson, the dir...
The most anticipated movies of 2013?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - This year will look a lot like 2012 at the box office, with "The Hunger Games" and Hobbits ...
Taylor Swift's 'Red' holds top spot on Billboard chart
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country-pop star Taylor Swift's "Red" finished 2012 atop the Billboard 200 album chart ...
Elton John, Neil Young to honor Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen's Musicares Foundation gala looks set to be a star-studded affair as Elton John, Neil Young and Sting a...
Elvis Presley, The Beatles top list of most-forged autographs
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Elvis Presley and The Beatles top the list of most-forged celebrity signatures in 2012, with less tha...
'Terminator 3' star arrested for 'lewd act' in adult store
"Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" star Nick Stahl has been arrested on suspicion of lewd conduct in Los Angeles,...
Jack Klugman,'The Odd Couple' star, dead at 90
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Emmy-winning actor Jack Klugman, a versatile, raspy-voiced mainstay of U.S. television during the 197...
Ashton Kutcher files for divorce from Demi Moore
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Two and a Half Men" star Ashton Kutcher filed for divorce from actress wife Demi Moore on ...
It's serious: Harry Styles meets Taylor Swift's mom
Taylor Swift's romance with One Direction star Harry Styles is heating up - the country singer has introduced the Brit to...
List of '100 best towns for men' released
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. men looking for the best place to find happiness, health and a good quality of life might consider ...
'It's a Wonderful Life' is top Christmas film with critics
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When it comes to Christmas films, "It's a Wonderful Life" can still melt critics' h...
'Homeland' star Claire Danes gives birth to first child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Emmy-winning actress Claire Danes has given birth to her first child, a boy, the publicist for the &q...
Taylor Swift keeps Bruno Mars out of Billboard 200 top spot
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country pop star Taylor Swift held her reign at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday...
Naomi Watts pulls off 'The Impossible' to critical acclaim
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Days after the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, actress Naomi Watts took part in a fundraising ...
Orlando Bloom's Legolas bow fetches big money at auction
Orlando Bloom's Legolas bow from "The Lord of the Rings" smashed a pre-sale estimate when it went up for auctio...
'Django Unchained' premiere canceled after shooting
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The premiere for Quentin Tarantino's latest film "Django Unchained," a violent spaghett...
Hollywood quiet so far on gun control after Connecticut
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pick a social cause and you'll often find a Hollywood celebrity speaking out. Gay marriage (Brad ...
One Direction, Rihanna, Adele lead Billboard 2012 charts
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Newcomer British boy band One Direction joined R&B diva Rihanna and British singer Adele to top Billb...
Kelly Clarkson announces engagement
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kelly Clarkson, who became the first contestant to win "American Idol" a decade ago and wen...
'X Factor' judge L.A. Reid quitting talent show
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - L.A. Reid, "The X Factor" judge, says he is leaving the TV talent show next season after tw...
Anthony inspires surging Knicks to big win over Lakers
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Adding more hope to their dream of a long-awaited return to the NBA winner's circle, the New York Kn...
'Bennifer' flop 'Gigli' buried as Ben Affleck's star soars
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It has taken 10 years of hard work and indie movies, but Ben Affleck finally has moved past his "...
'Lincoln' leads Golden Globe nominations
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. Civil War-era drama "Lincoln" led the Golden Globe nominations on Thursday with seven ...
'Modern Family' star's dad granted control of her estate
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The father of "Modern Family" star Ariel Winter was given temporary control over the teenag...
Rush, Heart among 2013 Rock Hall of Fame inductees
Long-snubbed Canadian trio Rush is among the list of 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced Tuesday also includi...
Jennifer Lawrence named 'most desirable' woman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lawrence, you are the world's most desirable woman, according to an international poll r...
Notorious B.I.G.'s autopsy released 15 years after murder
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The autopsy report on murdered hip hop star Notorious B.I.G. has been released by the Los Angeles Cou...
'Gangnam Style' singer Psy apologizes for anti-U.S. songs
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The South Korean pop singer behind the viral smash hit "Gangnam Style" apologized on Friday...
Justin Bieber's manager slams Grammys for snub
Justin Bieber's manager has accused members of the Grammy Awards board of making a terrible mistake by failing to nominat...
Brooke Burke says voice fine after thyroid surgery
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Dancing with the Stars" co-host Brooke Burke said on Thursday that her surgery for thyroid...
Rihanna to star in own fashion reality show
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chart-topping R&B star Rihanna is delving into the world of fashion, starring in a reality television...
Male artists lead 2013 Grammy nominations
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Male artists led the nominations announced on Wednesday for the 2013 Grammys, as fun., Frank...
Little Big Town opens up about family death
Country quartet Little Big Town cancelled two of their California concerts last week to mourn the death of Kimberley Schampma...
For rock legends Fleetwood Mac, it's 'til death do us part
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Do not call it a comeback and don't even think of it as a farewell tour.After more than four deca...
'The Message' deemed greatest hip hop song ever
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The 1982 hit "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five was named the greatest...
Nats bolster pitching staff with deal for Haren
(Reuters) - The Washington Nationals bolstered their already strong pitching rotation by agreeing to a one-year, $13 mill...
'The Hobbit' underwhelms critics in early reviews
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The long-awaited film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" got a mixed response in early rev...
Frankie Muniz, 26, suffers mini-stroke
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former "Malcolm in the Middle" child star Frankie Muniz said on Tuesday he had suffered a m...
Lady Gaga buys Michael Jackson's costumes at auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Lady Gaga purchased 55 items belonging to late singer Michael Jackson in a weekend auction t...
Ashton Kutcher's Steve Jobs among Sundance premieres
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ashton Kutcher's turn as Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directoria...
Lenny Dykstra sentenced in bankruptcy fraud case
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lenny Dykstra, the 1980s World Series hero who pleaded guilty earlier this year to bankruptcy fraud, ...
Carrie Underwood to star in new 'Sound of Music'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country singer Carrie Underwood will perform "My Favorite Things" and other tunes from the ...
'Family Guy' MacFarlane adds his voice to 'Simpsons' gig
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Seth MacFarlane may already have three hit animated television shows, one hit raunchy comedy movie an...
Korean pop rides 'Gangnam Style' into U.S. music scene
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Gangnam Style," the catchy Korean song by rapper Psy, may have danced its way into the Ame...
Berry, Aubry, Martinez call truce after holiday brawl
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Halle Berry, her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry and her current lover Olivier Martinez have called a truc...
Michael Jackson's dad Joe Jackson suffers stroke
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, has suffered a stroke but is OK and resting in a Las Vegas...
Mickey Mouse poster from 1928 sells for more than $100,000
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One of the earliest surviving posters of Mickey Mouse sold for more than $100,000 on Thursday, He...
Mike Tyson to take one-man show on the road
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson plans to take his one-man theater show on the road acro...
Zayn Malik missed Johnny Depp meeting over nerves
One Direction star Zayn Malik missed out on a jam session with Johnny Depp this month because he was "too nervous" ...
'Two and a Half Men' star says no disrespect intended by 'filth' comment
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Two and a Half Men" teen actor Angus T. Jones, who caused a media furor by calling his own...
Piano from 'Casablanca' could sell for $1 million at NY auction
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The piano from the Oscar-winning film "Casablanca" could fetch more than $1 million when i...
Beyonce to direct documentary about herself for HBO
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop superstar Beyonce is stepping behind the camera to direct a behind-the-scenes documentary about h...
Halle Berry's ex claims he was victim in Thanksgiving brawl
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Halle Berry's ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry on Monday won a restraining order against the actress...
Charlie Sheen befriends Lindsay Lohan, gives her $100,000 cash
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood bad boy Charlie Sheen found a kindred spirit in actress Lindsay Lohan when they worked on t...
Halle Berry's ex headed to court after Thanksgiving brawl
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The father of Halle Berry's daughter is headed to court after he was arrested following a fistfig...
Airport shut down after grenade found in Wayne Coyne's bag
An airport was temporarily shut down after officials allegedly found what appeared to be a grenade in Flaming Lips frontman W...
J.R.R. Tolkien estate sues Warner Bros. over gambling, games
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The estate of "The Lord of the Rings" author J.R.R. Tolkien and publisher HarperCollins hav...
Phillip Phillips looks at life beyond 'American Idol'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Like the 10 winners before him, Phillip Phillips faces the uneven road from "American Idol"...
Back together? Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez hold hands at AMAs
Justin Bieber's romance with Selena Gomez appeared to be back on at the American Music Awards on Sunday night - the young...
Lindsay Lohan, Liz Taylor and pages of 'what ifs' for TV's 'Liz & Dick'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Making a movie about Elizabeth Taylor takes courage. Casting wayward starlet Lindsay Lohan as the Hol...
Justin Bieber sweeps American Music Awards with big wins
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Canadian pop star Justin Bieber swept the American Music Awards on Sunday, topping strong competition...
Taylor Swift to headline 'New Year's Rockin' Eve'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country-pop star Taylor Swift will ring in the New Year in the United States as the headline act on T...
Clippers cool Heat with stunning home win
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers embraced their biggest test of the season in triumphant style...
'Twilight Saga' ends with movie love letter to fans
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Twilight" fans bid an emotional farewell this week to Bella, Edward and Jacob in "Bre...
Rough week: Justin Bieber has run-in with police
Justin Bieber had a run-in with the law on Tuesday when his car was pulled over by cops in Los Angeles.The "Boyfriend&qu...
Spurs down Lakers ahead of D'Antoni arrival
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - San Antonio's Danny Green drained a three-pointer with nine seconds remaining and the Spurs' ...
Charlie Chaplin's bowler and cane to hit auction block
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One of Charlie Chaplin's iconic bowler hats and canes, the staple of Hollywood silent-era comedy,...
Accuser recants sex claims against Elmo puppeteer
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The man who claimed he had underage sex with the puppeteer behind "Sesame Street" character...
Anne Hathaway reveals oatmeal paste diet for 'Les Miserables'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood starlet Anne Hathaway credits a strict diet of dried oatmeal paste for helping her shed som...
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have broken up, reports say
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Justin Bieber and his girlfriend, Selena Gomez, a Disney actress and singer, have broken up,...
'Wizard of Oz' dress fetches $480,000 at auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Judy Garland's blue and white gingham dress from "The Wizard of Oz" sold for $480,0...
Pink tops Billboard album chart, 'Gangnam' No. 1 digital song
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop rocker Pink scored her first Billboard No. 1 album on Wednesday, while South Korean singer Psy, w...
Call me JackSUN, says singer Jermaine
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jackson 5 singer Jermaine Jackson has petitioned to change his name, according to court documents fil...
Kings' Robinson suspended two games for elbowing opponent
(Reuters) - Sacramento Kings forward Thomas Robinson has been suspended by the National Basketball Association for two games ...
'Dancing' co-host Brooke Burke has thyroid cancer
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Dancing with the Stars" co-host Brooke Burke said on Thursday that she has been diagnosed ...
'Twilight' fans camp out days ahead of 'Breaking Dawn-Part 2'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dozens of excited "Twilight" fans set up tents in Los Angeles on Thursday ahead of next wee...
Joe Biden guest stars as celebrity crush on 'Parks and Rec'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Someone has a big crush on U.S. Vice President Joe Biden - and now she is getting to meet him.Biden w...
Mom of 'Modern Family' actress denies abuse claims
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The mother of "Modern Family" star Ariel Winter on Wednesday denied that she abused her dau...
Look who's talking! Kirstie Alley calls Travolta 'greatest love'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Kirstie Alley described on Wednesday how she fell in love more than 20 years ago with John Tr...
Cee Lo Green denies sexual assault allegation
Cee Lo Green has dismissed an allegation he sexually assaulted a woman in Los Angeles.A mystery female has filed a police rep...
Rihanna unveils Chris Brown duet 'Nobodies Business'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B star Rihanna unveiled a duet entitled "Nobodies Business" with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown...
Taylor Lautner finds new dawn after 'Twilight'
By Piya Sinha-RoyLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As dusk sets on the "Twilight" saga with the final film, actor Taylor Laut...
Taylor Swift's 'Red' has highest first week sales since 2002
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country-pop star Taylor Swift's latest album "Red" has notched up the highest first wee...
Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood engaged to marry
LONDON (Reuters) - Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood is engaged to be married to a 34-year-old theatre producer named Sall...
Kristen Bell expecting first child with Dax Shepard
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Kristen Bell is expecting her first child with actor Dax Shepard, her spokeswoman said on Mon...
Judge allows Chris Brown to do European tour
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B singer Chris Brown was given the go-ahead to carry out his European tour after a Los Angeles judg...
Klingon goes boldly beyond 'Star Trek' into pop culture
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Why learn French when you could learn Klingon?The language created more than 30 years ago for the &qu...
Jodie Foster to get lifetime achievement award at Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Double-Oscar winner Jodie Foster will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes cerem...
Kardashian boosts 'X Factor' ratings, but wins few fans
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Khloe Kardashian's first outing as the new co-host of "The X Factor" helped boost the s...
'Hunger Games' sticks with director Lawrence for sequels
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Francis Lawrence has signed on to direct the final two installments of the hit movie "The Hunger...
George Clooney is distant cousin of Abraham Lincoln
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Aunt Rosemary was not George Clooney's only famous relative. You can add a certain Civil War Amer...
Weakened Mavericks stun new-look Lakers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The heavily anticipated new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball began with a whimper as their much v...
Ghosts scare off gore for Halloween movies
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After almost a decade in which torture films dominated the box office, horror movies are returning to...
'South Park' takes aim at...Lance Armstrong?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Animated TV comedy satire "South Park" is taking aim at a disgraced icon who seems a lot li...
Arnold Schwarzenegger to reprise 'Conan' movie role
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Arnold Schwarzenegger is reprising one of his most famous movie roles - Conan the Barbarian - for an ...
Tom Cruise files $50 million lawsuit over claims he abandoned Suri
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tom Cruise filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against magazines that claimed he ...
Americans to face tougher 2013 on rising prices, taxes
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Consumers will have to dig deeper into their pockets next year to pay for costlier healthcare, more expe...
Surfer killed in shark attack off California coast
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A shark killed a male surfer at a popular surf spot off California's coast on Tuesday in the seco...
Fewer Americans view third Obama-Romney TV debate
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The number of American TV viewers who watched the last debate between U.S. President Barack Obama and...
Ellen DeGeneres honored for lifetime as entertainer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ellen DeGeneres, an American entertainer and prominent gay rights advocate, received the highest U.S. ...
Filmmaker Tony Scott died with anti-depressant, sleep aid in system
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Filmmaker Tony Scott had an anti-depressant and sleep aid in his bloodstream when he leapt to his dea...
New York court date in Lindsay Lohan car accident case cancelled
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Embattled actress Lindsay Lohan appears to be off the hook after being arrested for leaving the scene of...
'Paranormal Activity 4' haunts top of movie charts
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The fourth "Paranormal Activity" fright flick crept into the No. 1 spot at the weekend box ...
Britney's dad feared singer would die during 2007 meltdown
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The father of pop star Britney Spears was terrified by his daughter's deepening drug addiction as...
Katy Perry out and about with John Mayer
Katy Perry and John Mayer have sparked rumors suggesting their romance is back on after they were spotted enjoying a romantic...
Rihanna, Nicki Minaj lead American Music Awards nominations
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B star Rihanna and rapper Nicki Minaj led nominations for the American Music Awards with four apiec...
Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel marry in Italy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood couple Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have married in southern Italy, People magazine s...
Mumford & Sons hold Billboard 200 No. 1 for third week
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British folk band Mumford & Sons continued their hold at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart on ...
Megan Fox gives birth to baby boy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Megan Fox said on Wednesday that she had given birth to a baby boy, her first child, with hus...
Stars honor Whitney Houston at Grammy tribute
Britney Spears, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and Halle Berry were among the stars who honored the memory of late singer Whitney Hou...
Beyonce confirms she will headline Super Bowl halftime show
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop superstar Beyonce on Tuesday confirmed that she will headline the entertainment at next year'...
Khloe Kardashian, Mario Lopez to host 'The X Factor'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality star Khloe Kardashian will co-host "The X Factor," broadcaster Fox said on Tuesday,...
Michael Jackson's legacy cemented by children
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Late pop star Michael Jackson was immortalized in cement on Thursday when his three children stamped ...
Bye-bye Ricky, hello Tina and Amy for Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedy duo Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host next year's Golden Globe awards in Beverly Hills, b...
Brad Pitt mystifies as first male face of Chanel No.5
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Brad Pitt made his debut as the first male face of Chanel's iconic No.5 fragrance on Monday, in a...
"Lorax" Statue Stolen From Home of Dr. Seuss
By Dan WhitcombLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A 300-pound bronze statue of the Lorax, a character from the Dr. Seuss book and hit mo...
Verlander gem helps Tigers maul A's in decider
(Reuters) - Detroit ace Justin Verlander was close to pitch-perfect as the Tigers advanced to the American League Championshi...
CBS axes 'Made in Jersey' in TV season's first cancellation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - CBS on Wednesday axed its new legal drama "Made in Jersey" after just two episodes, in the ...
Former actor and football star, Alex Karras, dies at 77
(Reuters) - Alex Karras, a hulking giant with a puckish personality who starred on the football field for the Detroit Lions a...
Jason Aldean says family is 'OK' after cheating scandal
Jason Aldean has dismissed rumors of trouble in his marriage after he was photographed kissing another woman last month, insi...
Thriller 'Taken 2' grabs movie box office crown
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Liam Neeson thriller "Taken 2" captured the No. 1 spot on movie box office charts over the ...
Jay-Z goes back to his roots at Brooklyn stadium launch
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rap superstar Jay-Z returned to his home borough for a sold-out concert on Friday night to open Brooklyn...
Jason Aldean caught cheating on wife with 'Idol' star
Jason Aldean has admitted he "acted inappropriately" after pictures of him kissing a woman behind his wife's ba...
Fans to vote for 2013 Rock Hall of Famers
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced this year's nominees on Thursday including hip-hop pioneers...
Alec Baldwin says he offered to take pay cut to save '30 Rock'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Alec Baldwin said on Thursday he offered to take a salary cut to keep NBC comedy "30 Rock&...
Ann Romney to guest host 'Good Morning America'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney, will co-host top U.S. breakfast TV...
Tommy Lee sued over his drum rollercoaster
Motley Crue star Tommy Lee has been hit with a lawsuit by an engineer who claims the rocker stole his idea for a drum kit rol...
Nicki Minaj cusses out Mariah Carey on 'Idol' (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The controversial rap star Nicki Minaj, who recently joined the "American Idol" judging pan...
NBC breaks TV losing streak, orders more 'Revolution'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC won U.S. television's official premiere week with key viewers for the first time since 2003, ...
Mom forces TSA go pay up $3.99 for seized peanut butter
The last thing Stephanie Lambert expected was a refund from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for seized peanu...
Drew Barrymore gives birth to baby girl
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Drew Barrymore has given birth to a daughter named Olive, her first child with husband Will Kopelman,...
'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane to host 85th Oscars
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane will host the 85th Oscars ceremony in February, the Ac...
Rangers, Orioles, Yankees make postseason
(Reuters) - Texas closer Joe Nathan's critical save helped the Texas Rangers clinch a playoff spot with an 8-7 victory ov...
Billie Joe Armstrong headed to rehab after on-stage tantrum (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Billie Joe Armstrong, lead singer and guitarist for the Grammy-winning rock band Green Day, is seekin...
Man behind anti-Muslim film jailed over probation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An Egyptian-American man behind an anti-Islam film that has stoked violent protests across the Muslim...
Reese Witherspoon delivers third child, a boy named Tennessee
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon gave birth to a baby boy on Thursday, her first child with hu...
'Sons of Anarchy' star Johnny Lewis found dead, suspected in killing
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former "Sons of Anarchy" actor Johnny Lewis was found dead on Wednesday in a Los Angeles ne...
Why more Sherlocks? That's 'elementary,' my dear Watson
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - How many times can Sherlock Holmes be reinvented?At least once more, judging by the latest TV incarna...
'Fringe' to end run on Fox with 'love letter' to fans
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Fringe" fans may be feeling bittersweet as the sci-fi TV show enters its final season, but...
Ronnie Wood, ex-wife auction off Rolling Stones memorabilia
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Guitarist Ronnie Wood and ex-wife Jo Wood are auctioning off their shared collection of art and Rolli...
Madonna: 'We have a black Muslim in the White House'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Madonna said on Tuesday she was being deliberately "ironic on stage" when she erro...
Katy Perry named Billboard's woman of the year
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Katy Perry was named Billboard's Woman of the Year on Tuesday, after a whirlwind 12 mont...
'Moon River' singer Andy Williams dead at 84
(Reuters) - Crooner Andy Williams has died at age 84 at his home in Branson, Missouri, his family said on Wednesday.Williams,...
NBC renews 'The Voice' for two more seasons
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC said on Tuesday it had ordered two more seasons of its hit TV singing contest "The Voice&quo...
Schwarzenegger memoir includes 'failures' over love child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Arnold Schwarzenegger says his estranged wife has not read his upcoming memoir in which he discusses ...
'Homeland' triumphs as Emmys go for dose of reality
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Homeland" toppled "Mad Men" to win the top drama prize on Sunday as the Primetim...
Amanda Bynes charged with driving on suspended license
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former child star Amanda Bynes was charged with two misdemeanor counts of driving on a suspended lice...
Def Leppard drummer set for art launch
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen is set to launch his first fine art collection in Los Angeles this month.The rocker's Elec...
The Jacksons to tour America this summer
Jermaine Jackson and his brothers are to hit the road again for a U.S. summer tour.After almost three decades, the existing m...
Shakira pregnant with first child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Colombian singer Shakira said on Wednesday she is expecting her first child, with her Spanish soccer ...
Dave Matthews Band's 'Away From the World' debuts at No. 1
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. rock group Dave Matthews Band's new album, "Away From the World," landed in the to...
One Direction big winner at MTV video awards
By Jill SerjeantLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British boy band One Direction were the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards on ...
Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Bynes offered free driving lessons
Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Bynes have been offered a course of free driving lessons after they both suffered high-profile traff...
Space shuttle Endeavour lands piggyback in California
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, California (Reuters) - The space shuttle Endeavour, carried piggyback atop a jumbo jet, landed at Edw...
Disney film to show how 'Mary Poppins' flew from book to screen
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The tale of how the world's most beloved nanny, Mary Poppins, flew from the pages of a popular bo...
Upsets, drama in store for TV's big Emmy night
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A night of upsets could be on the menu at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, with the countesses an...
Orioles win 18-inning battle, join Yankees at top
(Reuters) - The Baltimore Orioles endured an 18-inning battle against the Seattle Mariners that began on Tuesday night and ra...
Back to school in Chicago as teachers' strike ends
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago students return to school on Wednesday after a teachers' strike ended, thrilling parents who ...
Usher, Shakira shake up judging panel on 'The Voice'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B star Usher and Colombian singer Shakira will replace Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green for the ...
'General Hospital' star John Ingle dies at 84
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - John Ingle, who played the ruthless patriarch Edward Quartermaine for two decades on daytime soap ope...
Family of man linked to anti-Muslim film goes into hiding
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Family members of a California man linked to an anti-Islam film that triggered violent protests acros...
'Sexting' again linked to risky sex among teens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One out of every seven Los Angeles high schoolers with a cell phone has sent a sexually-explicit ...
Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban pump up 'American Idol' panel
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Controversial rapper Nicki Minaj and country singer Keith Urban joined the "American Idol" ...
'Game of Thrones,' Kathy Bates, win early Emmys
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Medieval fantasy "Game of Thrones" lead the winners at the Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday ...
Whitney Houston death tops shock celeb moments so far in 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Whitney Houston's accidental death in February was voted as the biggest "Oh My Gosh" (O...
Led Zeppelin to release reunion concert film
LONDON (Reuters) - British rockers Led Zeppelin will release a concert film based on their 2007 charity performance in London...
Matchbox Twenty get to No. 1 at last with 'North'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop-rock band Matchbox Twenty scored their first No. 1 album with their long-awaited "North"...
Marvel comics kills off beloved Professor X, founder of X-Men
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Professor X, the Marvel comic book character who formed and led the superhero mutant team known as X-...
Ke$ha goes nude in Twitter snap
Pop star KE$HA stunned her online fans on Thursday by sharing a nude photo of herself on Twitter.com.The TiK ToK hitmaker...
Chris Brown's rep says tattoo is not the beaten face of Rihanna
Chris Brown's publicist has fired back at reports the star has had the image of a beaten woman's face tattooed on his...
Amber Rose confirms pregnancy with belly rub on red carpet
Kanye West's ex-girlfriend Amber Rose has confirmed she's pregnant on the red carpet of the MTV Video Music Awards.Ju...
Whitney Houston lands posthumous Guinness World Record
Whitney Houston has landed a posthumous world record after 12 of her tracks rocketed into the U.K. chart following her death ...
'People' names Gwyneth Paltrow best dressed of 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Gwyneth Paltrow was named the "World's Best Dressed Woman" of 2012 by People ma...
Katie Couric crushes rivals in talk show debut
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Katie Couric won the battle of the new daytime TV talk shows, scoring the highest ratings for any suc...
Khloe Kardashian in running for 'X Factor' host
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - TV reality star Khloe Kardashian is in the running to become a host of "The X Factor," the ...
Krayzie Bone pleads not guilty after DUI arrest
Rapper Krayzie Bone has pleaded not guilty following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in July.The...
Stingy A's claim opener over fallen Angels
(Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics drew first blood in a pivotal series against the Los Angeles Angels with a 3-1 victory on M...
'Gossip Girl' Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds tie the knot
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, who co-starred in last summer's "Green Lantern" film, m...
Al Pacino eyes role of coach Joe Paterno in movie bio
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Godfather" star Al Pacino may soon be portraying the late Penn State head football coach J...
Al Pacino eyes role of coach Joe Paterno in movie bio
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Godfather" star Al Pacino may soon be portraying the late Penn State head football coach J...
Wes Scantlin: I was sober during airport arrest
Puddle of Mudd rocker Wes Scantlin has protested his innocence following his arrest for public intoxication on Tuesday, insis...
No Doubt blacked out studio for night owl Gwen Stefani
No Doubt blacked out a recording studio while making their comeback album because Gwen Stefani was convinced she could only w...
Taylor Swift to unveil song dedicated to cancer kid at charity telethon
Country sweetheart Taylor Swift has penned a new song dedicated to a three-year-old boy who died of cancer last year.The Love...
Chris Brown applauded for work at domestic violence center
R&B star Chris Brown has received high praise for his volunteer work at a domestic violence intervention program over the sum...
Vince Gill receives Walk of Fame star
Singer Amy Grant supported her husband Vince Gill in Los Angeles on Thursday as he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk o...
Miley Cyrus delays wedding to finish album
Singer Miley Cyrus is putting her wedding plans on hold as she records her new album.The former Hannah Montana star stunned f...
David Spade looks to life beyond 'Rules of Engagement'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian David Spade, wearing a sleek gray suit, slinks along the set of "Rules of Engagement,&q...
Wes Scantlin arrested in Texas
Puddle of Mudd rocker Wes Scantlin has been arrested at a Texas airport after reportedly quarreling with a flight attendant o...
Orioles fend off Yankees to win 10-6
(Reuters) - The Baltimore Orioles survived a furious five-run fightback by the New York Yankees in the eighth inning on Thurs...
Actors Amy Poehler, Will Arnett separating
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Parks and Recreation" star Amy Poehler and her actor husband, Will Arnett, have split afte...
Amanda Bynes charged with 2 counts of hit-and-run
Actress Amanda Bynes has been charged with two counts of hit-and-run after allegedly fleeing the scene of a car accident twic...
Soda tax war taking shape in two California cities
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two small California cities are the latest battlegrounds in the $111 billion U.S. soda i...
Obama, Democrats to make their case as convention opens
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Democrats launch their case for U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election at his no...
'Green Mile' actor Michael Clarke Duncan dies at 54
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Michael Clarke Duncan, nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of a death row inmate i...
Sylvester Stallone's son died of heart attack: coroner
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sage Stallone, the son of actor Sylvester Stallone, died of a heart attack and a toxicology report sh...
Shia LaBeouf shifts movie gears, goes 'Lawless'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After a string of big-budget Hollywood flicks like the "Transformers" and "Indiana Jon...
Thrills, chills, dramatic films dominate fall season
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fall brings colder weather across the Northern Hemisphere and Hollywood's major studios will ushe...
Will.i.am song blasts to Mars and back, via Curiosity
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NASA's Curiosity rover is making global headlines as it travels uncharted territory on Mars, and ...
Lindsay Lohan not charged in jewelry theft
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles prosecutors on Tuesday declined to charge actress Lindsay Lohan or her assistant with the...
Suspected burglar of LL Cool J's home pleads not guilty
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A man who allegedly broke into the home of rapper and TV actor LL Cool J and was overpowered and held...
Kim Kardashian wants a star on walk of fame
Kim Kardashian is hoping to become the first reality TV personality to land a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The socialit...
Katy Perry, John Mayer romance is off
Katy Perry's rumored romance with John Mayer is over already, according to reports.The "I Kissed A Girl" hitmak...
Beckett suffers rocky debut in Colorado
(Reuters) - The Colorado Rockies dealt Josh Beckett a crushing blow on his Dodgers debut on Monday as the home offense explod...
Oprah tops Forbes' high-paid celebrity list
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Her new television network is struggling, but Oprah Winfrey's bank account is doing just fine, ac...
Usher gains sole custody of two children
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An Atlanta judge on Friday awarded R&B singer Usher primary custody of his two sons with ex-wife Tame...
No motive in film director Tony Scott's suicide note
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Film director Tony Scott was buried on Friday at a Los Angeles cemetery as local media reported that ...
Taylor Swift's 'Never Ever' breaks music chart record
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country star Taylor Swift's latest single made a record-breaking entry in Wednesday's Billboa...
Burglars strike at Kanye West's home
Kanye West's Los Angeles home has become a crime scene after thieves broke in early on Wednesday.One of the rapper's ...
Ice-T sued over documentary 'The Peacemaker'
Rapper/actor Ice-T has been hit with legal action amid allegations he stole the idea for his documentary series about gangs.T...
'Jersey Shore's' Snooki has baby; both doing fine
NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Jersey Shore" reality star Nicole Polizzi, popularly known as Snooki, has given birth to a he...
Film 'Sparkle' recalls a time when Detroit shined
DETROIT (Reuters) - A two-story house on West Grand Boulevard was once a music-makers' paradise, but is now a monument - ...
Rodney King in drug, alcohol delirium when he drowned
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rodney King, whose 1991 videotaped beating made him a symbol of police brutality and racial tension i...
Armstrong ends fight against doping charges, to lose titles
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong said he would no longer fight doping charges by th...
Jolie, Pitt daughter to make film debut as young princess
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - She is only four-years-old but Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, daughter of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, ...
LL Cool J fought and detained burglar at his house
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Grammy-winning rapper and TV actor LL Cool J fought a burglar in the kitchen of his Los Angeles house...
Jimmy Kimmel goes head-to-head with Leno, Letterman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian Jimmy Kimmel will go head to head with late-night talk show hosts Jay Leno and David Letterm...
Coroner: Filmmaker's family ruled out cancer in his suicide
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The family of "Top Gun" director Tony Scott told medical examiners the British-born filmmak...
'The Office' to end run on U.S. TV in 2013
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Award-winning comedy "The Office" will end its run on U.S. television in 2013 after eight y...
Film, TV actors honor Dick Van Dyke with lifetime award
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Screen Actors Guild, which represents film, television and other performers in the United States,...
Michael J. Fox to star in TV comedy as dad with Parkinson's
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Michael J. Fox, who stepped back from full-time acting in 2000 to focus on fighting Parkinson&#...
Rosie O'Donnell says 'lucky to be here' after heart attack
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian and talk show host Rosie O'Donnell said on Monday she suffered a heart attack last week ...
Veteran comedienne Phyllis Diller dies at age 95
By Steve GormanLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian Phyllis Diller, the former housewife whose raucous cackle and jokes about her...
'Top Gun' director Tony Scott jumps to his death
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British-born filmmaker Tony Scott, director of such Hollywood blockbusters as "Top Gun" and...
'Real World' star Joey Kovar found dead
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality television performer Joey Kovar, who starred in MTV's "The Real World: Hollywood&quo...
Sobbing Rihanna recalls confusion of Chris Brown beating
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A sobbing Rihanna has told Oprah Winfrey she felt protective of boyfriend Chris Brown after he beat h...
Robert Downey Jr injured on 'Iron Man 3' set
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Iron Man" star Robert Downey Jr. injured an ankle on the set of the third film in the supe...
Rapper Snoop Dogg now reggae's top cat
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Snoop Dogg conquered hip-hop with his canine-themed moniker and is now taking on the world of ...
Bass player for Elton John found dead of apparent suicide
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Robert Wayne Birch, a backup musician and bass player for Elton John, was found dead in the Los Angel...
Grammy Museum unveils tribute to Whitney Houston
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Grammy Museum unveiled a tribute to Whitney Houston on Wednesday, put together by family members ...
Taylor Swift new single on track for record downloads
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country-pop singer Taylor Swift has shot to the top of iTunes in 25 countries with her new single &qu...
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel engaged to marry
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is heading to the altar to marry Molly McNearney, a co-head writer on his...
Has Teach for America betrayed its mission?
(Reuters) - When Wendy Kopp, just out of Princeton, founded Teach for America in 1989, she dreamed of recruiting 500 elite co...
Fame, failure and rebirth: Jordin Sparks finds all in 'Sparkle'
By Zorianna KitLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Five years after becoming the youngest female to win "American Idol," Jordin...
Kristin Chenoweth pulls out of premiere as she recovers
Kristin Chenoweth skipped the Los Angeles premiere of her new film Hit & Run on Tuesday after undergoing her first physical t...
'Welcome Back, Kotter' actor Ron Palillo dies at 63
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Ron Palillo, who played class joker Arnold Horshack in the 1970s TV comedy series "Welcome...
Mariners rally to sting Rays in ninth
(Reuters) - The Seattle Mariners rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to stun the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 and sn...
Wildfires rage in West, destroy 60 homes in Washington State
By Jonathan KaminskyOLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - Firefighters battled wildfires across the West on Tuesday, including a ma...
Legendary Cosmo editor Helen Gurley Brown dead at 90
(Reuters) - Helen Gurley Brown, the legendary editor of Cosmopolitan magazine who helped usher in the 1960s sexual revolution...
London Olympics biggest in U.S. TV history, despite gripes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC's TV coverage of the London Olympics was the most-watched television event in U.S. history, a...
Rick Springfield gets probation in DUI plea deal
Rocker Rick Springfield has avoided a jail sentence for drink driving after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors.The "J...
Kelly Clarkson visits 'Vampire Diaries' set
Kelly Clarkson lapped up the perks of her pop star life as she was given a behind-the-scenes tour of her favorite TV show, &q...
Jennifer Aniston engaged to actor Justin Theroux
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston is engaged to marry her actor and screenwriter boyfr...
'Willy Wonka' director Mel Stuart dies at age 83
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Filmmaker Mel Stuart, director of the 1971 musical classic "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory&...
Green Day debut new tracks at secret show
Green Day thrilled fans by performing a collection of new tunes from their upcoming album trilogy at a top secret gig in Los ...
Wyoming town sells for $900,000 to Vietnamese buyer
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - The town of Buford, Wyoming - population 1 - was sold for $900,000 to an unidentified buyer fro...
Rihanna, Drake top MTV Video Music Award nominations
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pop singer Rihanna and rapper Drake each grabbed a leading five nominations for the 2012 MTV Video Music...
The Black Keys sue over illegal use of songs in tv ads
Rocking blues duo The Black Keys have filed lawsuits against the bosses of U.S. do-it-yourself chain Home Depot and Pizza Hut...
Rupert Sanders' wife steps out without wedding ring
Rupert Sanders' wife Liberty Ross fueled speculation the director's involvement with Kristen Stewart has wrecked thei...
Women's soccer final set to smash crowd record
LONDON (Reuters) - The women's soccer final between the United States and Japan will smash the Olympic women's attend...
A Minute With: Zach Galifianakis, politics and 'The Campaign'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Zach Galifianakis may be best known as the breakout star of "The Hangover" movie franchise,...
Aerosmith: New album brings 'a little of 1975 back'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Veteran rock band Aerosmith said on Wednesday they were bringing "a little of 1975 back" on...
Usher debuts at top of Billboard 200 for fourth time
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American R&B star Usher scored his fourth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday with &q...
Michael Clarke Duncan remains in hospital after heart attack
Actor Michael Clarke Duncan is still in hospital after suffering a heart attack last month.The "Green Mile" star...
Maroon 5, Adam Levine get 'Overexposed' on new album
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine may have charmed TV viewers as a judge on NBC's hit singing competi...
Justin Bieber's 'Believe' scores year's biggest debut so far
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Canadian pop star Justin Bieber notched the year's biggest debut so far as his latest album, &quo...
'Dark Knight' knocks down newcomer 'Total Recall'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" dominated U.S. and Canadian box offices for a third ti...
Schwarzenegger says tie-up with Stallone was decades in making
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Arnold Schwarzenegger said he and fellow 1980s action star Sylvester Stallone wanted to work together...
NASA rover Curiosity makes historic Mars landing
PASADENA, California (Reuters) - NASA's Mars science rover Curiosity performed a daredevil descent through pink Martian s...
HBO documentary will celebrate 50 years of The Rolling Stones
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Cable channel HBO will air a new documentary about The Rolling Stones this fall to celebrate the 50th...
Bieber spotlights his grown-up side in flashy new video
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has pulled out the Hollywood stops in his latest video for the single...
Katy Perry fuels John Mayer romance rumors
Newly single pop star Katy Perry has fuelled rumors linking her to John Mayer after the singers enjoyed a night out together ...
Kristen Stewart lands role amid cheating scandal
Shamed actress Kristen Stewart is hoping to bounce back from her infidelity scandal with a new role - she has beaten Jennifer...
Bruce Springsteen opens for himself (VIDEO)
Fans who showed up early for Bruce Springsteen's concert in Los Angeles were treated to a surprising opening act - Bruce ...
Colin Farrell totally recalls unease about 'Total Recall'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Twenty-two years after the blockbuster success of the Arnold Schwarzenegger action film "Total R...
Cuba Gooding Jr. reports to police after bar dispute
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An arrest warrant issued for Cuba Gooding Jr. was lifted on Wednesday after the "Jerry Maguire&q...
Steven Tyler: 'American Idol' job 'Not my cup of tea'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rock singer Steven Tyler said he "loved and hated" his two-year stint as a judge on "A...
Robert Pattinson reportedly staying at Reese Witherspoon's ranch
Heartbroken Robert Pattinson has reportedly retreated to Reese Witherspoon's California estate after moving out of the ho...
Iconoclastic American author Gore Vidal dead at 86
By Bill Trott and Bob TourtellotteLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Writer Gore Vidal, who filled his novels and essays with acerbic ob...
Rihanna, Drake top MTV video music awards nominations
Former collaborators Rihanna and Drake look set to steal the show at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards after picking up the lio...
Dee Snider blasts Axl Rose over Hall of Fame snub
Twisted Sister star Dee Snider has slammed Axl Rose for snubbing his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, insisting the Guns N...
Paparazzo charged with crime in Justin Bieber chase
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A freelance paparazzo was charged on Wednesday with driving recklessly after speeding through a Los A...
Henson's early sketches of 'The Muppets' up for auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A handwritten pitch and drawings for the television pilot episode of "The Muppet Show" by c...
'Hobbit' movie adaptation to be a trilogy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Peter Jackson's film adaptation of "The Hobbit" will be split into three movies, the di...
'Homeland' to focus on relationships in 2nd season
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Emmy-nominated psychological thriller "Homeland" will focus more on personal relationships ...
What the medals tally tells us about the G7 and BRICS
(Reuters) - During the Cold War, the relative power of the United States and the Soviet Union were regularly measured in gold...
NBC gets Twitter backlash over Olympics, but record TV audience
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC on Sunday announced more record audiences for its prime-time TV coverage of the London Olympics, ...
'Dark Knight Rises' wins sluggish weekend box office
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" earned $64.1 million at U.S. and Canadian theaters...
Olympics opening watched by record 40.7 million Americans
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A record 40.7 million Americans watched NBC television's coverage of the 2012 Olympics opening ce...
Olympics opening watched by record 40.7 million Americans
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A record 40.7 million Americans watched NBC television's coverage of the 2012 Olympics opening ce...
Michael Jackson's mom denies being kidnapped
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's three children were given a new guardian on Wednesday in an escalating power st...
Justin Timberlake takes marine as his date to awards show
Justin Timberlake made Corporal Kelsey De Santis' dream come true for a second time on Saturday after taking the U.S. mar...
Chris Brown Spends $10,000 on Girlfriend's Birthday
R&B star Chris Brown made sure his model girlfriend Karrueche Tran had a birthday to remember on Wednesdayby spending $10...
Warner Bros. postpones 'Gangster Squad' movie after shooting
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Warner Bros. movie studio postponed until early next year the release of "Gangster Squad,&qu...
Walters, Sawyer and Couric step in for GMA's Robin Roberts
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts expects to take medical leave for a bone marrow...
Adam Lambert boots Carrie Underwood from Billboard No. 1
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert pushed his fellow "Idol" alum off t...
John Mayer wins second week at No. 1 on Billboard
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - John Mayer, in a week of slow sales, notched his second week at the top of the Billboard 200 album ch...
UK's One Direction Sued by US Band with Same Name
(Reuters) - Simon Cowell's British boy band One Direction, among the hottest new acts in the music business, has been sue...
A Minute With: Neil Young on his new album, film
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - At an age, 66, when many of his peers have either slowed down or retired from the spotlight, Neil You...
Sharon Osbourne tweets she is leaving 'America's Got Talent'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "America's Got Talent" judge Sharon Osbourne on Tuesday said on Twitter that she will b...
Selena Gomez quizzed Justin Bieber over baby rumors
Selena Gomez demanded the truth from boyfriend Justin Bieber seconds after false rumors he'd fathered a lovechild surface...
'Modern Family' stars sue over contracts
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The cast of the award-winning TV show "Modern Family" sued the comedy's production company...
Christian Bale visits Colorado shooting victims
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Christian Bale, the actor behind the Batman mask in "The Dark Knight Rises," visited victim...
Herb Reed of vocal group The Platters dead at 83
BOSTON (Reuters) - Herb Reed, the last of the founding members of 1950s R&B crooners The Platters, known for hits such as &qu...
Michael Jackson's mom Katherine missing? Jermaine says no
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jermaine Jackson, brother of late pop singer Michael Jackson, said on Sunday that his mother, Katheri...
Ne-Yo turned down Martin Luther King Jr. role
R&B star Ne-Yo turned down the opportunity to play Martin Luther King, Jr. in a new movie after film bosses asked him to gain...
Cowell calls Spears 'sweet as a lemon' on 'X Factor'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Looks like Simon Cowell has a challenger on his hands in a competition for who can be the most nasty ...
'Twilight,' Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber win big at Teen Choice
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and "The Twilight Saga" continued their runs as teenage fan fav...
'Batman' Christian Bale horrified by Colorado shooting
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Christian Bale, who plays Batman in "The Dark Knight Rises," expressed horror and gri...
'Dark Knight' sales below forecasts after shooting
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Dark Knight Rises" recorded strong ticket sales in its opening weekend, but well below...
The Who hit replay on 'Quadrophenia' for new tour
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Legendary British rockers the Who will hit the road for their first North American concert tour in fo...
Mumford & Sons to release new album 'Babel'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British folk band Mumford & Sons on Sunday said they will release their second album, "Babel,&qu...
Warner Bros pulls 'Gangster Squad' trailer from theaters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Warner Bros studio said on Friday it has pulled promotional trailers for upcoming film "Gang...
TV host Fred Willard fired after lewd conduct arrest
(Reuters) - Comedic actor Fred Willard was arrested in Los Angeles for lewd conduct in a Hollywood adult movie theater, causi...
Zac Brown Band, Frank Ocean debut high on Billboard
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country music group Zac Brown Band scored its second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednes...
New shows join Emmy favorites among nominees
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dramas "American Horror Story" and "Downton Abbey" earned the favor of Emmy award...
Joseph Gordon-Levitt changes masks for 'Dark Knight Rises'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Joseph Gordon-Levitt has come a long way from his television days playing a disguised extraterrestria...
A Minute With: Michael Caine revisiting Batman's Alfred
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - At an age, 79, when most of his acting peers have either long since retired or seen their careers sim...
fugitive caught in Guatemala after 18 years on the run
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California man who spent 18 years on the run from charges that he molested a 4-year-old girl has be...
Madonna sued over 'Vogue' 22 years after release
Madonna is facing legal action after allegedly failing to pay to sample another song in her classic hit "Vogue."Exe...
Paul Stanley says KISS tour 'The Apocalypse!'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Get out your makeup and dust off those platform boots, KISS is hitting the road again with one of the...
Speeding Justin Bieber reported by 10 drivers
Justin Bieber was driving so fast as he fled a group of photographers in Los Angeles, a total of 10 terrified motorists calle...
Christian Bale reflects on years as 'Dark Knight'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Dark Knight rises in movie theaters this Friday on the wings of huge anticipation for the final f...
Charlie Sheen pledges $1 million to support military
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - His rants under control and his life seemingly on the mend, "Anger Management" actor Charli...
Uma Thurman gives birth to girl: manager
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Uma Thurman, star of movies such as "Kill Bill" and "Pulp Fiction," has g...
Sylvester Stallone asks that son's memory to be 'left in peace'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Film star Sylvester Stallone pleaded on Monday for the public to leave his son's "memory and...
Scientologists plan Hollywood TV studio
(Reuters) - The Church of Scientology, the religion whose followers include actors Tom Cruise and John Travolta, plans to sta...
'Ice Age' puts chill on 'Spider-Man' at box offices
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Ice Age: Continental Drift," the fourth film in the animated series featuring a woolly mam...
Tarantino unlocks 'Django's' chains at Comic-Con
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Director Quentin Tarantino unlocked the secrets of his upcoming action flick "Django Unchained&q...
Ozzy Osbourne son diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality television star Jack Osbourne, son of rocker Ozzy Osbourne and "America's Got Talent...
Katy Perry to star in new comic book
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pop star Katy Perry will become the latest celebrity to be depicted in the biography comic book "Fa...
Tom Petty gets guitars back, security guard arrested
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The waiting might have been the hardest part, but rockers Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have gotten...
Brain tissue from former NFL star to be studied for damage
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tissue from the brain of former San Diego Chargers star Junior Seau, who committed suicide in May, ha...
I'm not the man to light Olympic flame, says Beckham
(Reuters) - David Beckham has suggested he is not the right man to light the Olympic flame to officially open the London Game...
Neil Diamond marries for third time
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Neil Diamond has married his manager Katie McNeil in front of family and close friends in Los Angeles, P...
Chris Brown's 'Fortune' tops Billboard album chart
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Chris Brown scored his second No. 1 debut with new album "Fortune" topping the Billb...
Miami Heat, LeBron James score big at the ESPYs
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The worlds of sports and entertainment came together on Wednesday night at the ESPY Awards, where the...
Tom Cruise attorney threatens National Enquirer with lawsuit
(Reuters) - Tom Cruise's attorney has threatened the parent company of the National Enquirer with a multimillion-dollar l...
Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband granted conservatorship
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A judge on Wednesday granted Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband temporary conservatorship of her affairs, en...
"Cash Mobs" Gather to Splurge in Locally Owned Stores
By Kim PalmerCLEVELAND, Ohio (Reuters) - Flash mobs have been blamed as a factor in looting during urban riots. But now a gro...
Kiss, Motley Crue unite for U.S. tour
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two powerhouse bands that have rocked music fans over four decades, Kiss and Motley Crue, on Tuesday ...
Sept. 11 attacks, Katrina top list of memorable TV moments
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Watching news coverage of the September 11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina disaster, and the O.J. Simpson ...
Elijah Wood hints at big 'Hobbit' show for Comic-Con
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comic-Con International rolls into San Diego this week for its annual pop culture convention, and hig...
Martina McBride moving to LA for daughter's dream
Country singer Martina McBride is leaving her family home in Nashville, Tennessee and moving to Los Angeles so her teenage da...
New breed of boy bands takes over airwaves
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Boy band fever is storming the music scene in the United States, led by the Brits who are breaking aw...
Ailing country star George Jones cancels more shows
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country music veteran George Jones has again canceled upcoming tour dates after doctors ordered more ...
Kardashian clan expands with Kourtney's new baby
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star Kourtney Kardashian, sister of Kim and Khloe, gave b...
New 'Spider-Man' comes out swinging in box office win
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The new "Spider-Man" climbed to the top of movie box office charts with weekend sales of &#...
Oscar-winning actor Ernest Borgnine dead at 95
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Ernest Borgnine, whose barrel-chested, bulldog looks made him a natural for tough-guy roles in ...
Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes reach divorce settlement
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise and his actress wife Katie Holmes settled their divorce on Monday in w...
98 Degrees test heat for reunion with summer show
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - 98 Degrees, the 1990s American boy band helmed by brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, said on Wednesday th...
Bieber, Swift big winners at slimy Kids' Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The green slime flowed so much that even first lady Michelle Obama could not escape it at the Kids...
Diddy beats Jay-Z, as Forbes' richest hip hop artist
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs topped a list of hip hop's wealthiest artists compiled by For...
Album sales slump, digital rises in first-half 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. album sales for the first half of 2012 slumped after seeing growth last year, while digital trac...
Wes scantlin pleads guilty to drug possession
Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin has pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine.The rocker struck a deal with prosecutors on We...
'Will & Grace' star returns to TV in 'Perception'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sometimes all it takes to solve a puzzle is a different way of looking at it.Former "Will & Grac...
Axed musicians to protest outside Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Angry musicians will protest outside Sunday's Grammy Awards ceremony over a decision to cut 31 et...
Dodgers place outfielder Ethier on disabled list
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a blow as they battle for the National League West lead by having to place outfi...
Matthew McConaughey and wife expecting third child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila, a Brazilian model, are expecting their third child, h...
UCLA apologizes for erroneous admissions notice snafu
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As if college application season was not stressful enough for high school seniors, nearly 900 student...
Brown, Beyonce win top BET Awards, Houston in spotlight
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The BET Awards on Sunday split top honors among several artists, including Beyonce and Chris Brown, i...
Bruce Springsteen is MusiCares 'Person of the Year'
Bruce Springsteen is to be named "Person of the Year" by officials at the MusiCares Foundation for his glittering c...
Katy Perry fearless in 'warts and all' film portrayal
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It started as just another concert film, but as Katy Perry's marriage to comedian Russell Brand u...
Torres narrowly misses out on London Games
OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - Dara Torres announced her retirement from swimming after she came up agonizingly short in her bid...
Mel Gibson's stepmother seeks stay-away order
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mel Gibson's estranged stepmother filed for a stay-away order against the actor on Monday claimin...
Holmes faces Cruise, Scientology in fight for Suri
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Katie Holmes faces two strong adversaries in her legal fight for sole custody of 6-year-old d...
Alec Baldwin weds Hilaria Thomas in NY
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Alec Baldwin, star of TV show "30 Rock," married his fiancée, Hilaria Thomas, ...
Foul-mouthed 'Ted' takes movie box office crown
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedy "Ted," starring a foul-mouthed teddy bear, won the battle at movie box offices over ...
New 'Spider-Man' spotlights brooding Peter Parker
NEW YORK (Reuters) - He's been in comics, cartoons, on TV and in movies, but when Spider-Man swings into theaters next we...
Tom Petty offers $7,500 reward for stolen guitars
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are offering a $7,500 reward for the return of five gui...
Slash, Adam Levine release song for charity (VIDEO)
Former Guns N' Roses rocker Slash is releasing a special video and song in a bid to raise funds for a homeless shelter fo...
U.S. 'Genius' visa attracts entrepreneurs and Playmates
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Shera Bechard, the Canadian-born former girlfriend of Playboy Enterprises founder Hugh Hefner, woul...
Adele announces she's pregnant with first child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British Grammy-winning singer Adele is expecting her first child with boyfriend Simon Konecki, the si...
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes to divorce
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are to divorce after five years of marriage.The Hollywood couple has been dogged by long-running ...
Another Kings of Leon member and wife expecting baby
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill and wife, singer Jessie Baylin, are expecting their first chil...
Ann Curry gives tearful goodbye on 'Today' (VIDEO)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - In an emotional farewell, Ann Curry confirmed on Thursday she was leaving as co-host of NBC's "...
Everclear, Sugar Ray plans five band tour
Everclear and Sugar Ray have planned a summer tour called "Summerland," which they hope will become and annual tour...
Charlie Sheen winks at bad boy past in 'Anger Management'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The first episode of Charlie Sheen's new comedy "Anger Management" opens with the actor...
Lionel Richie ousts Nicki Minaj for Billboard top spot
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Veteran soul singer Lionel Richie knocked Nicki Minaj off the top spot of the Billboard chart on Wedn...
Michael Jackson's convicted doctor wishes he testified: lawyers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The physician convicted of killing Michael Jackson regrets not testifying on his own behalf while on ...
Uggie the dog plants paw prints in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Uggie, the lively Jack Russell terrier whose antics in Oscar-winning film "The Artist" stol...
'Casablanca' Oscar could fetch $3 million in hot market
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Curtiz's best director Oscar for the movie classic "Casablanca" is going up for...
Elvis Presley's original tomb pulled from auction
The crypt where Elvis Presley was first buried has been pulled from an auction following a backlash from fans.The King was la...
Gatlin secures London return ahead of Gay
EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Justin Gatlin is back. So is Tyson Gay.Eight years after winning Olympic gold and two years after ...
'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek suffers mild heart attack
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. television game show host Alex Trebek is recovering from a mild heart attack he suffered on Satu...
Disney's 'Brave' rides to box office win
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disney's new animated movie, "Brave," about a rebellious, red-headed princess battled t...
ABC the big winner with five Daytime Emmys
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The "Today" show, "General Hospital," "Live With Regis and Kelly" and &...
Bristol Palin trips up with viewers for reality show
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bristol Palin tripped up with TV audiences after less than 750,000 people watched the first episode o...
Travolta sued for libel as gay claims resurface
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Los Angeles man who wrote a book about his alleged gay encounters with John Travolta filed a libel ...
Steve Carell goes from 'Office' to end of the world
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After leaving television's "The Office" last year, Steve Carell immediately began produ...
'Halloween' actor Richard Lynch dies aged 76
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Halloween" actor Richard Lynch, who became a staple in horror and science-fiction movies w...
Gene Simmons' daughter auditions for X Factor
KISS rocker Gene Simmons spent Father's Day cheering on his daughter Sophie as she competed for a spot on TV talent show ...
Justin Bieber wanted to quit pop after paternity scandal
Singer Justin Bieber contemplated quitting music last year after he was sensationally accused of fathering a fan's baby. ...
Kristen Stewart bumps Jolie as highest-paid actress
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kristen Stewart, who shot to fame as Bella Swan in "The Twilight Saga" films and has a starrin...
Tape of 911 call sheds little light on Rodney King death
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Police released a recording on Tuesday of the frantic emergency 911 call placed by Rodney King's ...
Idol champ Phillip Phillips leaves hospital
American Idol winner Phillip Phillips is on the road to recovery after leaving hospital following kidney stone surgery.The 21...
Faulty tests blamed for California nuclear plant leak
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California (Reuters) - Tubes that leaked radioactive steam at a California nuclear power plant, leading ...
Beach Boys go retro on first new single in 20 years (LISTEN)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reunited 1960s pop band The Beach Boys have released a teaser track of their first new single in two ...
LL Cool J honored for charity work
Rapper LL Cool J was honored in Los Angeles on Saturday in recognition of his charity work.The Luv U Better hitmaker was the ...
Kenny Chesney show to be directed by Jonathan Demme
Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme is set to give an upcoming concert by country star Kenny Chesney the Hollywood treatmen...
1991 L.A. police beating victim Rodney King found dead
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rodney King, the black man who came to symbolize racial tensions in the United States after his 1991 ...
Les Paul Guitars, Items Fetch $5 Million at Auction
A rare guitar designed and owned by renowned guitarist Les Paul sold for $180,000 as part of a two-day auction of his ins...
Lungs found on L.A. sidewalk not human
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A pair of lungs found on a Los Angeles-area sidewalk over the weekend came from an animal and were no...
Lindsay Lohan "Fine" after paramedics called
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Paramedics rushed to a Los Angeles hotel on Friday to treat an exhausted and dehydrated Lindsay Lohan...
Lindsay Lohan found unconscious, hospitalized in California
Lindsay Lohan has been hospitalized after she was found unconscious in a California hotel, according to reports.Paramedics we...
Seacrest looking at Dick Clark Productions
By Ronald Grover and Lisa RichwineLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest is considering a bid t...
Bristol Palin returns to reality TV spotlight
By Jill SerjeantLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bristol Palin says she is just a "grounded, normal mom", and is hoping her ...
Elvis Presley to be virtually resurrected
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Elvis Presley, the late king of rock'n'roll, is to be virtually resurrected, following in the...
Mary J. Blige sings for Justice in "Rock of Ages"
By Zorianna KitLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Grammy-winning R&B singer Mary J. Blige has always sung from her heart, telling of per...
International super-rich target California real estate
By Sinead CruiseLONDON (Reuters) - The super-rich investors responsible for London's prime real estate bubble are adding ...
Bristol Palin sued for defamation by bar heckler
By Jill SerjeantLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A man who heckled Bristol Palin in a Los Angeles bar and insulted her conservative po...
Phillip Phillips' family shop burgled
Police in Georgia have launched an investigation after a pawn shop owned by American Idol winner Phillip Phillips' family...
A Minute With: Singer Colbie Caillat and dad, Ken
By Sue ZeidlerLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In his book "Making Rumours," record producer Ken Caillat recounts with humor...
"Darth Vader" boy from Super Bowl ad having heart surgery
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The 7-year-old boy who starred as mini Darth Vader in a popular Super Bowl car commercial will have o...
David Arquette files for divorce from Courteney Cox
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor David Arquette has filed for divorce from "Friends" actress Courteney Cox after 12 ye...
Five new TV shows get early, critical thumbs up
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kevin Bacon's new Fox thriller "The Following", HBO's upcoming "The Newsroom&q...
Cup champions face battle to keep hockey relevant in LA
By Steve KeatingLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The National Hockey League's (NHL) Los Angeles Kings went to bed late on Monday a...
"Gone With The Wind" actress Ann Rutherford dies
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ann Rutherford, an actress most known for a small role playing Scarlett O'Hara's optimistic youn...
Playing J.R. "like coming home," says Larry Hagman
By Jill SerjeantLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Larry Hagman's conniving Texas oil baron J.R. Ewing helped turn "Dallas"...
Glenn Beck signs new $100 million radio contract
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Radio host Glenn Beck has signed a $100 million deal with syndicator Premiere Networks Inc to con...
Californian dream turns real as Kings hoist Cup
By Steve KeatingLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings were finally crowned National Hockey League (NHL) champions on ...
Matthew McConaughey weds Camila Alves in Texas
Actor Matthew McConaughey and Brazilian model Camila Alves tied the knot on Saturday in an intimate wedding at the couple'...
Sheryl Crow says not worried by benign brain tumor
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with a brain tumor last year but she does not worry about it because it is ...
Pink has gallbladder removed: report
Pop star Pink has had her gallbladder removed in hospital, according to U.S. reports.The Trouble singer tweeted fans a photo ...
Crystal Cathedral congregation set for 2013 move
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The congregation of Crystal Cathedral, a mega-church once famous for its "Hour of Power" br...
Samberg says his 'SNL' goodbye in short films
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The season finale of TV sketch comedy "Saturday Night Live" marked the last episode for cas...
'Smash' star Debra Messing files for divorce
Actress Debra Messing has filed divorce papers to officially end her 10-year marriage.The "Smash" star, 43, quietly...
Rihanna visits sick grandmother in hospital
Pop star Rihanna put family first on Saturday after jetting into New York to visit her beloved grandmother in hospital.The &q...
Disney to stop some junk food ads on kids' TV, websites
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co, owner of the ABC broadcast network and a suite of cable channels, will stop accepting...
Graphic 'Mad Men' suicide kept under wraps for months
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Mad Men" actor Jared Harris said on Monday the graphic suicide of his English gentleman TV...
'Hunger Games' scoops up four MTV movie awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Hunger Games" won four MTV Movie Awards on Sunday but a "Twilight" film pick...
Drew Barrymore marries art dealer Will Kopelman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Drew Barrymore has tied the knot for the third time, marrying her art dealer fiance Will Kope...
'Desperate Housewives' actress Kathryn Joosten dies at 72
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Desperate Housewives" actress Kathryn Joosten, who won two Emmy awards for her supporting ...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hoping for role in 'Hangover' sequel
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has sparked rumours he is angling for a cameo role in the next "The Hangover" sequel aft...
Details of Whitney Houston's will revealed
Whitney Houston has left all of her personal belongings to her daughter Bobbi Kristina and the tragic singer's fortune wi...
'Diddy' Combs son criticized for accepting football scholarship
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The son of rap impresario Sean "Diddy" Combs is embroiled in a firestorm for accepting a fo...
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West put homes up for sale
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have sparked rumors they are preparing to move in together after they both put their homes up f...
John Mayer tops Billboard album chart
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - John Mayer earned some redemption from fans after his fifth album "Born And Raised" debuted...
Ricki Lake bids for buzz in packed daytime TV field
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two is company and three's a crowd on any TV show schedule but September will see the launch of f...
Yankees hold on to end Angels winning streak
(Reuters) - The New York Yankees held off a spirited comeback to snap the Los Angeles Angels's eight-game winning streak ...
Jennifer Lopez to take twins on tour
Jennifer Lopez's upcoming summer tour will be a family affair - she's taking her twins with her on the road.The singe...
Gotye aims to avoid being somebody we used to know
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Australian singer Gotye has conquered the United States with his heartfelt pop tune "Somebody Th...
'The Waltons' to reunite for 40th anniversary
The entire cast of "The Waltons" is to mark the hit show's 40th anniversary by reuniting in Los Angeles.The sur...
Judge orders Manson Family tapes turned over to police
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Taped conversations between Manson Family killer Charles "Tex" Watson and a Texas lawyer in...
California's Coronado named No. 1 U.S. beach
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With Americans packing up for travel over the Memorial Day weekend, one coastal hot spot in Southern ...
Angels overcome Weaver injury to beat Yankees
(Reuters) - Mark Trumbo crushed a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Los Angeles Angels a 9-8 vi...
Elvis' crypt, other rock, sports items to be sold
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The crypt in which Elvis Presley's body was first laid to rest before being moved to the grounds ...
'Sex and the City' actress Nixon, girlfriend marry
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former "Sex and the City" actress Cynthia Nixon married longtime girlfriend Christine Marin...
Justin Bieber accused of battering man taking photos
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies are investigating a complaint that Canadian pop sensation J...
'Men in Black' bumps 'Avengers' at box office
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The third "Men in Black" alien action comedy bumped the mighty "Avengers" from th...
'Idol's' Phillips had 8 kidney surgeries during show
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips had kidney surgery eight times during his journ...
World War Two battleship USS Iowa sets off on final voyage
RICHMOND, California (Reuters) - The battleship USS Iowa, which served the United States through victory and tragedy during s...
Kanye West leads BET award nominations
Kanye West is set for a big night at the 2012 BET Awards in July after scoring seven nominations on Tuesday.The rapper is up ...
Justin Bieber mocks girl who made baby-daddy claims
Justin Bieber has publicly mocked the California woman who sensationally accused the singer of fathering her child last year ...
Universal Studios unleashes 'Transformers: The Ride' (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday unveiled its newest attraction, "Transformers: The Ride-...
NBC rises to No. 3 in key age group, ABC fourth
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Broadcast network NBC rose out of the ratings basement for the first time in eight years to claim thi...
"Idol" finale slumps, but Phillips tops iTunes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The "American Idol" finale audience slumped to a record low, but the show's newly crown...
Adam Levine's ex finds another rocker lover
Adam Levine's sexy ex-girlfriend has found a rocking new lover, according to U.S. reports - she's dating 30 Seconds T...
Elton John scraps shows after hospitalization
Elton John was hospitalized in Los Angeles on Wednesday after falling ill with a serious respiratory infection.The "Rock...
Mountain lion wanders into California city center
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A mountain lion ventured into the center of a crowded Southern California city on Tuesday, and was sh...
City 'Hangover 3' set in is revealed
The third "Hangover" movie will be set in Tijuana, according to new reports.An insider close to the top secret sequ...
Will.i.am says crazy clothes saved him from gang life
Will.i.am was spared a life of crime thanks to his quirky fashion sense.The Black Eyed Peas star grew up in a tough neighborh...
Phillip Phillips crowned 'American Idol'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Indie artist Phillip Phillips won "American Idol" on Wednesday, becoming the fifth male sin...
Oprah expands online with Huffington Post
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is expanding her online empire by teaming up with the Huffington Post for a...
Power ballad Sanchez vs. 'genius' Phillips on 'Idol'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jessica Sanchez, the teen with the big voice, chose power ballads while Phillip Phillips went with an...
Comic book 'X-Men' plan same-sex superhero wedding
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Marvel comic book crime fighters X-Men have put down their weapons and picked up wedding rings for th...
CBS declares TV victory, 'Idol' still most-watched
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - CBS on Tuesday declared victory in the 2011-12 television season, saying it was the most-watched U.S....
Thunder close out Lakers, Sixers on brink
(Reuters) - Oklahoma City plunged the final dagger into the Los Angeles Lakers with a 106-90 rout that sent them to their sec...
'Hunger Games' village up for auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Want to live like you were in "The Hunger Games?" Now may be your chance.The North Carolina...
'House' bows out with a funeral and plenty of twists
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Medical drama "House" bowed out on Monday after eight years on television with a funeral, a...
Jessica's got to connect to win, says 'Idol' mentor Iovine
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" finalist Jessica Sanchez must reach viewers emotionally in order to win the...
Explicit Jane's Addiction video to debut
Rockers Jane's Addiction are premiering the explicit video for their new song "Underground" on adult website Pl...
Adele, LMFAO sweep tribute-filled Billboard awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Energetic performances and heart-felt tributes took center stage at the Billboard Music Awards on Sun...
Spurs sweep Clippers, advance to West finals
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs steamrolled into the NBA Western Conference finals after a 102-99 win over the ...
Janice Dickinson hit with eviction lawsuit
Supermodel Janice Dickinson is facing eviction from her Los Angeles home after she allegedly failed to keep up with rent paym...
Mila Kunis' alleged stalker held on $150,000 bail
A man charged with stalking actress Mila Kunis has been placed on $150,000 bail after pleading not guilty to the crime.St...
'Avengers' outguns 'Battleship' at box offices
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - New action movie "Battleship" collided with Iron Man, The Hulk and the rest of "The Av...
All Baby Boomers Should Get Hepatitis C Test -CDC
(Reuters) - All baby boomers should be tested at least once for the liver-destroying hepatitis C virus, according to proposed...
Pacers Give Heat "Butt-Kicking," Spurs Clip LA
(Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers, showing the poise and determination Miami was supposed to have, routed the cold shooting Heat...
Kings Beat Coyotes, Edge Closer to Cup Finals
By Mark Lamport-StokesLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The giant-killing Los Angeles Kings extended their magical playoff run, moving ...
Jennifer Lopez casts doubt on returning to 'Idol'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez is casting doubt on whether she will return to "American Idol" next year as ...
Travolta accuser hires celebrity lawyer Allred
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The masseur whose $2 million sexual battery lawsuit against Hollywood actor John Travolta was dis...
Thunder strike late to beat Lakers, Celtics win
(Reuters) - The Oklahoma City Thunder scored nine unanswered points in the final two minutes to edge the Los Angeles Lakers 7...
Aaron Sorkin to pen screenplay for Steve Jobs film
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Steve Jobs' life will be brought to the big screen by Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin in ...
Stern brings Mr. Nice Guy to 'AGT' but less eyeballs
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Howard Stern brought his Mr Nice Guy act to "America's Got Talent" on Monday, but fewer...
Michael Jackson costumes shown on world tour
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A collection of costumes worn by the late Michael Jackson is going on a global tour starting next mon...
Masseur drops sex assault claim against John Travolta
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One of the two male masseurs who accused John Travolta of sexual assault has dropped his $2 milli...
Cowell vows to 'kick butt' with new 'X Factor' stars
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Britney Spears and former Disney Channel star Demi Lovato officially joined the U.S. version...
Natalie Wood's Mercedes up for auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Natalie Wood's vintage Mercedes Roadster is going up for auction in July, more than 30 years afte...
Lakers oust Nuggets, Celtics hold off 76ers
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers finally put away the Denver Nuggets while the Boston Celtics got their series with the Phi...
'Avengers' rings up $103 million in record weekend
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Avengers," the smash hit movie about Marvel superheroes who team up to save the Earth,...
Chris Brown, Rihanna set to perform at Grammys
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chris Brown will perform at this Sunday's Grammy Awards for the first time since beating his then...
No Time for Romance as Lady Antebellum Plan Valentine's Day Gig
The loved-up stars of Lady Antebellum are struggling to find time for the most romantic day of the year - because they'll...
McCartney Lays Flowers for Houston
Sir Paul McCartney has visited the hotel in Los Angeles where Whitney Houston died on Saturdayto lay flowers at a makeshift m...
Freddie Mercury to 'appear' in Queen anniversary show
Late rocker Freddie Mercury will "appear" on stage during a special performance of West End musical "We Will R...
Celtics and 76ers advance, Nuggets stay alive
(Reuters) - The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics savored playoff joy on Thursday as they advanced with last-gasp wins to...
'House' finale bittersweet: 'Everybody Dies'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - TV medical drama "House" ends on a bittersweet note this month in a series finale titled &q...
Russell Brand to host 2012 MTV Movie Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Russell Brand will host the MTV Movie Awards for the first time when it airs in June, bringing his st...
ABC renews 'Modern Family' and other shows
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - ABC has renewed seven series, including comedies "Modern Family" and "The Middle,"...
Obama talks gay rights at Clooney fundraiser
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called his endorsement of same-sex marriage a "logical extension" of...
London 2012 torch lit in Olympia
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (Reuters) - The countdown to this summer's London Olympics kicked off with the kindling of the Ga...
Nuggets, Hawks stay alive, Pacers win series
LOS ANGELES, May 8 - Denver, Atlanta and Chicago refused to buckle under the threat of elimination from the NBA playoffs on T...
'Avengers' to return to big screen in sequel
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The runaway success of "The Avengers" movie landed the crime-fighting Marvel superhero team...
John Travolta hit with second sexual battery lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A second unidentified masseur has joined a $2 million lawsuit against John Travolta claiming the ...
Duel 'Dancing' elimination sees Fegan, Gilbert depart
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Dancing with the Stars" said goodbye to both Disney actor Roshon Fegan and television actr...
Dustin Hoffman joins roll-call of celebrity heroes
(Reuters) - A London lawyer has credited actor Dustin Hoffman for saving his life when he suffered a heart attack while joggi...
Richie Sambora, Denise Richards rekindle romance
Richie Sambora and Denise Richards went public with their rekindled romance on Monday as they stepped out together at a chari...
Clippers edge Grizzlies in overtime to lead 3-1
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Blake Griffin scored a game-high 30 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers push the Memphis Grizzlie...
John Travolta sued for sexual battery
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - John Travolta is being sued for $2 million by an unidentified masseur who claims the Hollywood st...
'Avengers' muscles to record $200 million in debut
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Avengers" proved that five superheroes are better than one by bursting into Hollywood&...
Fox renames movie in wake of Trayvon Martin death
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Movie studio 20th Century Fox on Friday changed the title of upcoming summer comedy "Neighborhoo...
Jack White scores first No. 1 album with 'Blunderbuss'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jack White scored his first No. 1 album ever on Wednesday as his debut solo "Blunderbuss" t...
Elton John: I could have ended up like Whitney Houston
Elton John is convinced he would have died a premature death like tragic superstar Whitney Houston if he didn't quit his ...
'Hangover' star Ed Helms to record bluegrass album
"The Hangover" funnyman Ed Helms is hoping to follow the success of actor Steve Martin as he launched a bluegrass c...
Hollywood courts women to boost superhero summer
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When Disney's superhero movie "The Avengers" hits U.S. theaters on Friday, the actors w...
Grizzlies keep Clippers at bay, Spurs and Pacers win
(Reuters) - Memphis suffered no ill effects of their stunning Game One capitulation to complete a measured 105-98 triumph ove...
Betty White boosts politician in new ad (VIDEO)
Betty White is using her popularity to rally support for Los Angeles Congressman Howard Berman, who is battling to stay in of...
Bryant haul helps Lakers hold off Nuggets rally
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 38 points as the Los Angeles Lakers held off a late fightback by the D...
'Hunger Games' battles 'Bridesmaids' at MTV Movie Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Hunger Games" and "Bridesmaids" will battle for the upcoming MTV Movie Award...
Dozens arrested during May Day protests across U.S.
NEW YORK/OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - Occupy Wall Street protesters smashed windows in Seattle, were chased through New Yo...
Bob Marley sings again in new film documentary
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Director Kevin MacDonald has enjoyed a distinguished career making both documentaries - "One Day...
'Octomom' files for bankruptcy in California
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The California mother of octuplets, dubbed "Octomom," filed for bankruptcy on Monday, after...
Bobby Brown: Don't blame me for Whitney's death
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Whitney Houston's ex-husband Bobby Brown struck back at claims he was responsible for getting the...
Hollywood hopes rise as Blu-Ray, digital offset DVD decline
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood may be seeing a turnaround in a seven-year decline of home video sales, thanks to double-di...
Jennifer Lopez gives boyfriend new car for birthday
Jennifer Lopez made sure her boyfriend's 25th birthday was one to remember by surprising him with a brand new truck.The s...
Lionel Richie keeps Jason Mraz off Billboard top spot
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lionel Richie staved off stiff competition to hold onto the top spot of the Billboard 200 album chart...
Lane Garrison charged with domestic violence
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former "Prison Break" star Lane Garrison was charged on Thursday with misdemeanor battery a...
'Octomom:' Leaked photos of her home were a 'set-up'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California mother of octuplets dubbed "Octomom" defended herself on Thursday against pict...
Jack White earns own stripes on solo album 'Blunderbuss'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jack White has earned his own stripes after early reviews of his solo debut album "Blunderbuss&q...
'Avengers' costumes left stars with skin conditions
Scarlett Johansson and her "Avengers" co-stars all set up meetings with dermatologists when the summer blockbuster ...
Ryan Seacrest to stay on 'American Idol'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest will remain on the top-rated U.S. TV singing contest, th...
Lohan comeback forges ahead with Liz Taylor role
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lindsay Lohan is set to play iconic screen legend Elizabeth Taylor in a new TV movie, Lifetime Televi...
'Think Like a Man' ends 'Hunger Games' streak
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The box office competition finally overwhelmed "The Hunger Games" as the romantic comedy &q...
Under pressure, Disney film boss Ross resigns
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rich Ross resigned under pressure as chairman of Walt Disney Co's movie studio after a less than ...
At 25, maverick Fox TV enjoys hits, faces challenges
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fox, the start-up broadcast network of 1987 that within a few years changed the face of U.S. televisi...
Lindsay Lohan allegedly in bar fight
Lindsay Lohan became embroiled in a bar bust-up on Wednesday after a woman reportedly threw a drink over the actress.The &quo...
Spurs give Lakers taste of their own medicine
(Reuters) - San Antonio made amends for last week's stinging home loss to Los Angeles by trouncing the Lakers 112-91 on t...
Demi Moore makes first public appearance since rehab
Troubled actress Demi Moore returned to the spotlight on Tuesday by making her first public appearance since her recent stint...
Axl Rose declines Hall of Fame induction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Axl Rose, the mercurial front man for rockers Guns N' Roses, has declined his induction into the ...
Alice Cooper asks fans for help after burglary
Alice Cooper has asked his fans to help track down priceless items of memorabilia which were stolen from his storage facility...
'Captain America' costume grabs $228,000 at auction
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Captain America isn't just saving the nation from bad guys - the patriotic superhero is also ...
Celine Dion to return to singing
Celine Dion has been given the go-ahead by doctors to start recording her new album after recovering from a nasty viral infec...
Travel Picks: Top 10 scenic workouts
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As spring begins to bloom, it's easy to suddenly remember the New Year's Resolutions made a f...
Seven years, six kids, Brad and Angelina agree to wed
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, one of the world's best known couples, are engaged to marry, ending...
Mel Gibson fires back at anti-Semitism claim
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mel Gibson fired back Thursday at screenwriter Joe Eszterhas for accusing the "Braveheart" ...
Mass murderer Charles Manson denied parole again
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mass murderer Charles Manson, one of America's most notorious convicts, was denied parole on Wedn...
Marc Anthony files for divorce from Jennifer Lopez
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Latin pop singer Marc Anthony has filed for divorce from singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, ending th...
Case closed: Police say Houston death not criminal
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Beverly Hills police said on Wednesday they had closed their investigation into the death of singer W...
Paul McCartney finally gets Walk of Fame star
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Paul McCartney finally got his own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Thursday, becoming the las...
'Simpsons' Creator Reveals the Real Springfield
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The tales of Homer Simpson and his family have become embedded in television lore, but ever wonder wh...
Lindsay Lohan says club battery claim 'one big lie'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lindsay Lohan, on the comeback trail after being released from formal probation last month, on Monday...
Amanda Bynes arrested in LA for drunk driving
(Reuters) - Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested early Friday morning in the Los Angeles-area community of West Hollywood on sus...
Heidi Klum files for divorce from Seal
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Supermodel and TV host Heidi Klum on Friday filed for divorce from her husband, the singer Seal, foll...
DeAndre Brackensick shown the door on 'American Idol'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - DeAndre Brackensick, a curly-haired contestant adored by judge Jennifer Lopez, on Thursday became the...
Sick Kershaw leaves early as Dodgers beat Padres
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their Major League Baseball season with a 5-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Thu...
Older, raunchier 'American Pie' gang back for 'Reunion'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It's been 13 years since the hit teen comedy "American Pie" introduced a pack of horny ...
Keith Olbermann sues Current TV over ouster
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fired TV commentator Keith Olbermann on Thursday filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Current T...
Houston drowned in very hot water, cocaine in system
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Whitney Houston drowned in a hot bathtub in a Beverly Hills hotel room with cocaine in her system and...
Buy your own zip code: towns for sale in Montana, Wyoming
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - Buford, Wyoming, the nation's smallest town, will lose its long-time - and only - resident on T...
Prison time for ex-cops in post-Katrina killings
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Four former New Orleans policemen convicted of shooting unarmed people following Hurricane Katrina we...
Trump overrules rejection of transgender beauty queen
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Businessman Donald Trump has overturned a decision by the Miss Universe Organization, which he owns, ...
Bruce Willis and second wife welcome baby girl
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Bruce Willis welcomed a new child to his growing brood when wife Emma Heming-Willis gave birth ...
Trailer for Whitney Houston's final film debuts (VIDEO)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The trailer for Whitney Houston's final film, "Sparkle" debuted on Monday, offering a brie...
Ashton Kutcher to portray Steve Jobs in movie
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ashton Kutcher will play Steve Jobs in a movie about the late Apple co-founder from his early days as...
Heejun Han voted off 'American Idol,' eight remain
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Heejun Han, known for his goofy sense of humor, was kicked off of TV singing contest "American I...
Smiles and a warning as Lindsay Lohan ends probation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A smiling Lindsay Lohan was released on Thursday from almost five years of formal probation, and told...
'Lorax' statue stolen from home of Dr. Seuss
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A 300-pound (136-kg) bronze statue of the Lorax, a character from the Dr. Seuss book and hit movie of...
Bobby Brown charged with drunk driving
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Bobby Brown, ex-husband of the late Whitney Houston, was charged on Wednesday with drunk drivi...
Charlie Sheen's comeback: A starring role as himself
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A year after his public meltdown, Charlie Sheen is returning from Hollywood's purgatory with a fl...
Jet Blue Pilot Suspended Following Distrubance on Flight
By Dan WhitcombLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A JetBlue pilot who caused a disturbance on board a flight to Las Vegas, forcing the p...
Michelle Williams Dating Jason Segel
Actress Michelle Williams is dating Jason Segel, according to a U.S. report.Us Weekly has obtained photographs of the blonde ...
Magic Johnson Group to Buy Dodgers
By Ronald Grover and Sue ZeidlerLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group spear-headed by former basketball great Earvin "Magic&qu...
Aerosmith Announces North American Tour
Aerosmith is hitting the road again. They kick off the first leg of their 2012 Global Warming North America Tour on June 16th...
Dolly Parton Helps Cast 9 to 5
Country legend Dolly Parton has signed up to oversee casting of her 9 To 5 musical in Britain.The stage show, based on Parton...
Scarlett Johansson Celebrity Hacker Pleads Guilty
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A 35-year-old Florida man pleaded guilty on Monday to hacking into the email accounts of movie stars ...
'Hunger Games' gorges on $214 million global debut
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Post-apocalyptic action movie "The Hunger Games" opened with a staggering $155 million ...
Starbucks goes beyond coffee with first juice bar
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp opened the first store in its new Evolution Fresh juice bar chain on Monday, its bigge...
Don Draper in 'a different place' as 'Mad Men' returns
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The creator of stylish Emmy-winning drama "Mad Men" is full of anticipation. And also a tee...
Florida man to plead guilty in celebrity hacking case
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Florida man accused of hacking into the email accounts of film stars Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis...
Coroner: Whitney Houston drowned with cocaine in system
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Whitney Houston died of accidental drowning due to the effects of cocaine use and heart dise...
Hugh Hefner's son Marston pleads to domestic violence
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The 21-year-old son of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has pleaded no contest to a charge of domestic vio...
Daughter of ailing Zsa Zsa Gabor seeks court help
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The estranged daughter of ailing screen legend Zsa Zsa Gabor is set to ask a Los Angeles court on Tue...
Jennifer Lawrence fires up 'The Hunger Games'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lawrence earned an Oscar nomination for playing a tough young woman in a gritty drug drama, ...
Disney projects $200 million 'John Carter' loss
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co shares fell 1 percent in after hour trading on Monday after the company said it expect...
Oprah Winfrey's OWN lays off 30 in restructuring
(Reuters) - Oprah Winfrey's Network, OWN, the iconic talk show host's 15-month old cable network, has laid off 30 sta...
Hostile takeover: Parents seek control of failing school
(Reuters) - Desert Trails Elementary School in the impoverished town of Adelanto, California, has been failing local kids for...
'Hippie freakout' film brings upbeat end to SXSW
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Three bands on a vintage train, a documentary filmmaker and long stretches of gorgeous American lan...
Alice Cooper receives honorary doctorate
Rocker Alice Cooper was the special guest at Los Angeles' Musicians Institute on Saturday as he picked up an honorary doc...
Neil Diamond doubles up 'Hot August Night' shows
Neil Diamond has doubled up his "Hot August Night" anniversary shows at the venue where the classic live album was ...
Meghan McCain talks sex and politics in Playboy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Meghan McCain, daughter of 2008 Republican presidential candidate John McCain, always has been outspo...
Leann Rimes takes sick youngster to Disneyland
Leann Rimes fulfilled her promise to a sick little girl by taking the youngster on a trip to Disneyland on Monday.Cadence Cog...
'Scream' actress Neve Campbell pregnant
"Scream" star Neve Campbell is pregnant with her first child.The actress surprised photographers in Los Angeles on ...
Betty White tops, Tyler Perry drops in celebrity poll
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Betty White, the 90-year-old queen of comedy, remained the star with the most audience appeal in 2011...
'Desperate Housewives' actress suffers court setback
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday dismissed former "Desperate Housewives" cast member Nicollet...
'Man vs. Wild' star Bear Grylls fired by TV network
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bear Grylls, the British adventurer and star of survival show "Man vs. Wild", has been fire...
Jack Wagner choked up about meeting lost daughter
Former "Melrose Place" star Jack Wagner fought back tears on national TV on Monday morning as he recalled the momen...
Kobe's late jumper helps Lakers beat Celtics
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant displayed his customary late-game heroics and newfound trust in his team mates to help th...
French actor confirms engagement to Halle Berry
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - French actor Olivier Martinez has confirmed that he and Oscar winner Halle Berry are engaged to be ma...
Whitney Houston's daughter hears mom talk to her
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Whitney Houston's daughter on Sunday said she still hears her mom encouraging her "keep movi...
Homeless serial killer suspect to be tried in Sept.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An Iraq war veteran accused in the serial killings of four Orange County homeless men and the stabbin...
Tattooed women outnumber men in a new poll
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Think tattoos are mostly for tough-looking men and only a few women? Think again. The fair sex is get...
Celine Dion scraps 10 shows due to voice issues
Celine Dion has cancelled another 10 dates in Las Vegas as she recovers from a viral infection that has ravaged her voice.The...
Toni Braxton, Eddie Murphy spark romance rumors
A representative for Toni Braxton has downplayed reports linking the singer to funnyman Eddie Murphy.The "Unbreak My Hea...
Foreigner set for choir treat at California gig
Rockers Foreigner are set for a very special live rendition of their hit "I Want To Know What Love Is" in Californi...
Black Sabbath guitarist Iommi diagnosed with cancer
LONDON (Reuters) - Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, according to a st...
La Toya Jackson: Jermaine and Whitney Houston had affair
Singer La Toya Jackson has confirmed her brother Jermaine briefly romanced Whitney Houston when she was starting out as a sin...
Gomez flies to L.A. to surprise Bieber on birthday
Selena Gomez took a break from filming a movie in Florida on Friday and flew to Los Angeles to attend a surprise birthday par...
Ex-Met Lenny Dykstra sentenced to prison in car theft
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former New York Mets star and World Series hero Lenny Dykstra was sentenced to three years in state p...
Aretha Franklin to sing at Whitney Houston memorial
Aretha Franklin will pay tribute to her tragic goddaughter Whitney Houston by performing at her funeral, according to a new r...
Angry Nicollette Sheridan loses temper in trial
Actress Nicollette Sheridan was ordered to "calm down" by a Los Angeles judge on Friday after becoming frustrated a...
Bryant fires Lakers to win over Heat
(Reuters) - Kobe Bryant exacted revenge for his broken nose with a game-high 33 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami H...
Animated 'Lorax' leads box office with big debut
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A big-screen version of classic Dr. Seuss children's book "The Lorax" rang up a massive...
Rush Limbaugh apologizes to student for 'insulting' comment
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Right-wing talk-show host Rush Limbaugh, roundly criticized for branding a law student a "slut&q...
Kardashians named in $5 million QuickTrim lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and two of her sisters have been slapped with a $5 million lawsuit...
Toni Braxton hospitalized in Los Angeles
Soul star Toni Braxton has been hospitalized in Los Angeles after her immune system started to shut down.The "Un-Break M...
Nicki Minaj, Foo Fighters to perform at Grammys
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Nicki Minaj will make her debut Grammy performance next month, joining Foo Fighters, Bruno Mar...
Conservative media mogul Andrew Breitbart has died
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. conservative activist Andrew Breitbart, a larger-than-life author and publisher, died unexpectedl...
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck welcome son: report
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Star couple Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have welcomed their third child, a baby boy, People magaz...
Kobe Bryant breaks nose in West's All-Star win
(Reuters) - Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant paid a price for becoming the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star...
Billy Crystal, Jolie's leg boost Oscar audience
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Billy Crystal, Angelina Jolie's leg and French silent film "The Artist" brought the Osc...
Meryl Streep takes third career Oscar (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Meryl Streep, who holds the record with 17 for the most Academy Award nominations by any actor, won t...
Octavia Spencer wins supporting actress Oscar (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An emotional Octavia Spencer won her first Oscar on Sunday for her supporting actress role as a sassy...
Oscar's red carpet shows off white gowns, bold colors
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - For a black-tie affair, it was the color white that dominated the red carpet fashion at the Academy A...
'The Artist' paints golden picture at Oscars
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood showed some love for its history at the Oscars on Sunday, giving its best film award and fo...
Billy Crystal back to basics in Oscar host comeback
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Making a comeback as Oscar host after an eight-year absence, comedian Billy Crystal poked fun on Sund...
On Oscar red carpet, fewer jewels make stars shine
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - For weeks, Hollywood's actresses fret over what gowns to wear on the Oscar's red carpet, but ...
Oscars 2012: A year of comfort
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When the curtain rises on the Oscars this Sunday, nervous anticipation will, as usual, fill the theat...
Simon Cowell: I've learned to keep my mouth shut
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television entrepreneur Simon Cowell says he's learned one lesson from the U.S. launch of his TV ...
Lindsay Lohan pleases judge on "home stretch" of probation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Lindsay Lohan got high marks from a Los Angeles judge at her penultimate progress hearing on ...
Jennifer Aniston puts name in star on Walk of Fame
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Jennifer Aniston was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Wednesday, the fi...
A Minute With: Uggie, scene-stealing star of "The Artist"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - At 10 years old, Uggie has a long show business resume. But it wasn't until the lively Jack Russe...
'The Help:' Bold, black and bidding for Oscar glory
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Viola Davis knew she had big shoes to fill when she agreed to play the role of a lowly black maid to ...
Designers save a few fashion surprises for Oscars
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Big films. Big stars. Big Fashion. When the red carpet rolls out for the Oscars Sunday night, it won&...
Prosecutors want Michael Jackson doctor kept in jail
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's doctor should not be freed pending an appeal of his involuntary manslaughter co...
Denzel Washington's 'Safe House' grabs box office crown
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The weekend box office title landed securely in Denzel Washington's hands as his thriller, "...
Houston funeral security tight, fans told stay home
NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Police on Thursday said they plan to lock down streets near Saturday's private funeral for...
Immigration agent killed in LA office shooting
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and wounded a colleague in the agency's off...
Plane carrying marijuana strays into Obama airspace
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A small plane with more than 20 pounds of marijuana strayed into restricted airspace around President...
California economy to slowly improve in 2012: study
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California's economy, the biggest in the United States and the ninth-largest in the world, will s...
TV network aims for new viewing audience: dogs
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Nielsen isn't tracking the network's ratings and broadcasters aren't copying its programs...
Julian Assange joins Simpsons for 500th episode
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Wikileaks comes to Springfield as controversial figure Julian Assange joins the cast of "The Sim...
Whitney Houston's medical records sought
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Officials investigating the death of singer Whitney Houston have issued subpoenas for her medical rec...
Charlie Sheen's 'Men' days come back to haunt him
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The makers of TV comedy "Two and a Half Men" have told Charlie Sheen to stop using their ph...
Corruption still rife in Chicago years after Al Capone
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The city where gangster Al Capone once kept the mayor on his payroll ranked first in public corruption co...
Oscar red carpet off limits for 'Artist' dog Uggie
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Uggie, the canine star of "The Artist", won't be taking part in the Oscars or appearing...
Private funeral planned for Whitney Houston
NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A private funeral for Whitney Houston will be held on Saturday in her hometown of Newark, New ...
A Minute With: Reese Witherspoon on going to 'War'
LOS ANGELES, Feb 15 (Reuters.com) - In her new romantic comedy "This Means War" Reese Witherspoon portrays a woman ...
Obama Greets China's XI with Friendly Words, Firm Stance
By Matt Spetalnick and Chris BuckleyWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping o...
Kate Upton on Cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sports Illustrated magazine on Monday unveiled its annual swimsuit issue with model Kate Upton on the...
Houston Couldn't Wait to Start Work on 'Waiting to Exhale' Sequel
Whitney Houston was "excited" to start work on a sequel to hit 1995 movie Waiting to Exhale and couldn't wait t...
Whitney Houston's Funeral Confirmed
Whitney Houston's funeral will take place on Saturdayat her former childhood church in New Jersey.The I Will Always Love ...
LeBron Helps Heat Get Butter of Bucks
(Reuters) - LeBron James helped Miami finally find a way past the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 35 points in the Heat's 114-96...
Whitney Houston's Body Arrives Home in New Jersey
By Dan Whitcomb and Jonathan AllenLOS ANGELES/NEWARK (Reuters) - Whitney Houston's body arrived in her home state of New ...
UPDATE: Whitney Houston found underwater in tub
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Whitney Houston was found "underwater and apparently unconscious" when she was dis...
Mortgage problems? Turn your house into a billboard
BUENA PARK, California (Reuters) - When they saw the house on El Dorado Drive in this Los Angeles suburb being painted a star...
Coroner confirms Whitney Houston found in bathtub
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Coroners on Sunday completed their autopsy on the body of singer Whitney Houston and confirmed that s...
Second round Dodgers bids due around Feb 23
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The second round of bids for the highly sought after Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team is due around ...
Lakers cool red-hot Celtics in OT scrap
(Reuters) - Pau Gasol came up big for the Los Angeles Lakers as they beat the red-hot Boston Celtics 88-87 in overtime for a ...
Frisbee beach ban overblown, LA officials say
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles County officials who have been widely mocked since reports surfaced that they had imposed...
Death threats from escapee prompt Halle Berry's move
A psychiatric patient who has allegedly threatened Halle Berry's life has escaped from a U.S. mental institution.Robert H...
TV medical drama 'House' to end after 8 years
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hospital drama "House" will end in April after eight seasons, producers said on Wednesday, ...
'American Idol' producer attacks rivals
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe came out fighting against rival TV shows o...
A minute with: Rachel McAdams on 'The Vow'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Eight years ago, Rachel McAdams hit Hollywood's map in teary, romantic drama "The Notebook.&...
76ers spoil Kobe milestone with win over Lakers
(Reuters) - Kobe Bryant moved past Shaquille O'Neal to become the NBA's fifth highest scorer Monday but it was a bitt...
'The Voice' gets off to superstar ratings for NBC
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC's singing contest "The Voice" got its second season off to a supersize start, attra...
Oldman Needs Help Regaining British Accent for Tinker Tailor
Hollywood actor Gary Oldman had to enroll in voice classes to perfect his speech for the film adaptation of classic British s...
Radcliffe Admits Being Drunk During "Harry Potter" Series
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Daniel Radcliffe admitted he was drunk while filming some scenes for the "Harry Potter" mov...
Will 'Smash' splash or crash for NBC?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC's new musical drama "Smash" could hardly have a stronger pedigree: Idea by Steven S...
Muhammad Ali trainer Dundee dies at 90
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Celebrated boxing trainer Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali's cornerman in his greatest fights, died We...
Dr. Dre, Radiohead, Black Keys headline Coachella
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rappers Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, rock duo The Black Keys and alternative rock band Radiohead will head...
Vanity Fair picks Hollywood's leading ladies
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Vanity Fair unveiled the cover of its annual Hollywood issue on Tuesday, featuring "fresh stars ...
Jessica Alba goes toxin-free with The Honest Company
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Working mom Jessica Alba is adding entrepreneur to her many titles, shifting from movie star to busin...
'Biggest Loser' host, dog Winky battle pet obesity
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Alison Sweeney, host of the NBC network's weight loss TV series "The Biggest Loser," ha...
Merle Haggard recovering from pneumonia
NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - Country singer Merle Haggard, who was admitted to a Georgia hospital last week after illness forc...
Julian Assange to guest star on 'The Simpsons'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Controversial WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be a guest character and voice on animated TV com...
Brady would join elite bunch with fourth Super Bowl win
BOSTON (Reuters) - Possessing 'All-American' good looks, married to a supermodel and one of the most successful quart...
Fur flies in snub of Scorsese 'Hugo' dog
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It's no secret that during Hollywood's awards season, complex character roles often get overl...
'The Help' gets Oscar boost with big SAG wins
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Civil rights drama "The Help" got a leg up in the Oscar race on Sunday when the movie won t...
Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Got 48 hours in Los Angeles? Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors make the most ...
Spinoff for 'The Office' in the works at NBC
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Quirky workplace TV comedy "The Office" may be headed for greener pastures.A source close t...
Pat Sajak: Vanna White and I were drunk on 'Wheel of Fortune'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak has said in a broadcast interview that he and fellow host...
Halle Berry visited by child protective services
Halle Berry has been interviewed by officials from Los Angeles' child protective services over allegations her ex-boyfrie...
John Travolta's stolen Mercedes recovered in pieces
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - John Travolta's vintage Mercedes-Benz, stolen from a Los Angeles suburb, has been recovered in pi...
Katy Perry exits show after split from Brand
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Katy Perry on Monday pulled out of this week's People's Choice Awards show and what would ...
Kiss' Peter Criss lands drumming award
Kiss star Peter Criss is to be honoured for his drumming skills with an award from instrument retail chain Guitar Center.The ...
Demi Moore seeks help for exhaustion, health issues
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Demi Moore is seeking professional help to treat "exhaustion" and "overall hea...
Red Hot Chili Peppers postpone tour
The RedHot Chili Peppers have rescheduled their next tour to allow frontman Anthony Kiedis time to recover from foot surgery....
'The Artist,' 'Hugo' lead Oscar nominations
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Silent-era film "The Artist" and Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" led the pack of Osc...
Marine pleads guilty, ending final Haditha trial
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The U.S. Marine sergeant accused of leading a massacre of 24 Iraqi civilians in Haditha pleaded guilt...
Melissa Rivers to mom: Time for 'skintervention'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In the second season premiere of WE TV's reality program "Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?,&...
Adele joins 'Titanic' in her 16-week chart reign
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British singer Adele's multi-platinum selling album "21" scored its 16th week at No. 1 on t...
Judge clears Bruno Mars of cocaine charge
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Las Vegas judge on Wednesday dismissed the cocaine possession case against pop star Bruno Mars afte...
LL Cool J to host Grammys
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper and "NCIS: Los Angeles" actor LL Cool J will be the first official host of the Gramm...
Man pleads no contest to stalking Halle Berry
(Reuters) - A man with a criminal history who showed up at Oscar winner Halle Berry's house in the Hollywood Hills pleaded no...
Michelle Obama: From kids TV to late night with Leno
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After showing off her acting and dancing skills on kids TV show "iCarly" this week, Michell...
Family's needs made Beckham's decision easy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - David Beckham's decision to spurn lucrative club offers in Europe and return to the LA Galaxy on a fr...
Mark Wahlberg apologizes for 9/11 comments
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Mark Wahlberg apologized on Wednesday for saying events may have turned out differently had he ...
Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis near split
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Johnny Depp's 14-year romance with French actress and singer Vanessa Paradis has hit the rocks, Peopl...
Golden Globes viewership off slightly from 2011
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - All the hype surrounding British comedian Ricky Gervais's return to host Sunday night's Golden Globe ...
Fisher hooks Mavs with late three
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Derek Fisher's game-winning three-pointer put a pretty ribbon on a workmanlike 73-70 victory for the ...
'Work It' pulled by ABC after 2 episodes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Work It," the cross-dressing comedy despised by critics and transgender activists, has bee...
Golden Globes crown new galaxy of TV stars
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Golden Globes crowned a new galaxy of television stars on Sunday, honoring a slew of shows in the...
Hollywood Golden Age a hot look at Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Timeless elegance, fitted bodices and mermaid trains ruled the Golden Globes' red carpet on Sunday as...
Heather Locklear in hospital after 911 call
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Melrose Place" actress Heather Locklear was taken to the hospital on Thursday after emerge...
Films? Stars? Who Cares. Globes' spotlight on Gervais
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - What will Ricky Gervais say and about whom will he say it? Those are the two most pressing questions ...
Brittany Murphy's dad demands more answers about death
Brittany Murphy's father has demanded Los Angeles law officials take a closer look at the actress' death because he is not sa...
Lindsay Lohan hit with lawsuit, tax lien
The New Year has brought Lindsay Lohan new legal and financial woes - she has been hit with a lawsuit from an injured paparaz...
Justin Bieber seeks Jackson-like fame, and no drugs
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Teen idol Justin Bieber turns 18 in March with a long and ambitious to-do list -- to still be around ...
Kirsten Dunst's stalker ordered to stay away
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A French fan accused of stalking "Spider-Man" actress Kirsten Dunst was ordered on Monday t...
Russell Brand gets late night comedy show
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Irreverent British comedian Russell Brand has signed up for a new late night TV comedy show on the FX...
Directors Guild chooses film award nominees
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Filmmakers Woody Allen, David Fincher, Martin Scorsese, Alexander Payne and France's Michel Hazanavic...
Kings of Leon frontman expecting first child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill and his wife, Victoria's Secret model Lily Aldridge, said on T...
'Idol' producers unconcerned about competition
LOS ANGELES (Reuters)- "American Idol" producers and judges said on Sunday they were unconcerned about competition ...
Fox says no 'Glee' spin-off, changes to 'X Factor'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fox television network said on Sunday there were no plans for a spin-off of its television musical co...
NBC chief: Fall season 'worse than I hoped for'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC entertainment chief Robert Greenblatt admitted on Friday that the struggling TV network got off t...
'Blair Witch' star details how life went to pot
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Heather Donahue is best known for 1999 horror film "The Blair Witch Project" that showed he...
Harry Potter conjures up a Golden Tomato
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It's no Oscar, not even a Golden Globe. But in some circles in Hollywood, it's just as good, and on F...
Jeremy Renner unscathed in bloody bar brawl
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Mission: Impossible" star Jeremy Renner emerged unscathed from a bar fight in Thailand, hi...
Jon Heder brings Napoleon Dynamite to TV
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Geek chic will soon be back when Napoleon Dynamite returns in an animated TV show and joins "Fam...
Barbie to get some Kardashian gal pals?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Is Barbie cosying up with the Kardashians?Celebrity magazine Us Weekly reported on Wednesday that the...
Demi Moore fears being unlovable
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Demi Moore, who recently ended her six-year marriage to Ashton Kutcher, says her worst fear i...
'Rage against Americans' cited in L.A. arson case
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A German citizen was charged on Wednesday with setting dozens of fires across Los Angeles over the Ne...
Kobe finds shooting touch as Lakers down Rockets
(Reuters) - Kobe Bryant rediscovered his scoring touch to tally 37 points and lead the Los Angeles Lakers to top spot in the ...
Beckham turns down French move, stays in LA
The Beckhams are staying in Los Angeles - soccer star and model David Beckham has turned down a deal to end his career in Fra...
Cruise, 'MI4' lead box office at end of weak year
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tom Cruise's fourth "Mission: Impossible" movie held on to the top of box office charts ove...
Celebs may temper Tweets after 2011 blunders
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Celebrities may want to resist the urge to send a stream of consciousness on Twitter in the new year ...
Zooey Deschanel finds music a (Pooh) bear necessity
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Writing a song for a Disney animated film puts a songwriter into a long and legendary line that has p...
Van Halen Unveils New Tour with Roth
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Veteran rockers Van Halen unveiled plans on Monday for a tour with original lead singer David Lee Rot...
Family of jet crash victims awarded $17.8 million
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The surviving relatives of four family members killed when a Marine fighter jet crashed into their Sa...
'Tarzan' star chimp dies at 80 in Florida
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Cheetah the Chimp, co-star of the 1930s "Tarzan" films with Johnny Weissmuller and one of t...
'Hunger Games' trumps 'Twilight' in 2012 buzz: poll
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Is "The Twilight Saga" beginning to lose its grip on movie fans?The latest installment of t...
People says gay Taylor Lautner cover a fake
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - People magazine said on Tuesday that a cover apparently featuring "Twilight" actor Taylor L...
Artists Set to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards
Dianna Ross, Glen Campbell, and the Allman Brothers Band are among the musicians set to receive special Grammy Awards in reco...
Thatcher's "Iron Lady" Image Softened by Movie
By Jill SerjeantLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Making a film about an iconic politician like Britain's Margaret Thatcher is akin to ...
Matthew McConaughey Proposes to Girlfriend
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood leading man Matthew McConaughey has proposed to his longtime girlfriend and the mother of t...
Brees Breaks Marino's Record
(Reuters) - New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees broke Dan Marino's 27-year single-season passing record as the Saints beat the...
"We Found Love" Tops Charts for Rihanna
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rihanna's single "We Found Love" on Thursday held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 sin...
Pink Pays for Puppy Surgery
Pop star Pink came to the rescue of a badly injured dog by reportedly paying for the puppy to undergo life-saving surgery.The...
Van Halen Auctioning Guitar for Charity
Rocker Eddie Van Halen is auctioning one of his guitars to raise funds for a children's charity based in Los Angeles.Van Hale...
Parton Planning New Broadway Musical
Legendary country music star Dolly Parton is taking her life story to the stage in a new Broadway musical.The veteran singer ...
"MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE" Cruises To Top Of Box Office
By Bob TourtellotteLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" cruised to No. 1 at box offices o...
Britney Spears engaged to boyfriend
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Britney Spears is engaged to her boyfriend Jason Trawick, celebrity media outlets reported o...
Lady Gaga crushes rivals in 2011 music earnings
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lady Gaga towered over other female musicians in 2011, heading a list of top earning women with an es...
Singer Etta James terminally ill
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Grammy-winning R&B singer Etta James is terminally ill, her live-in physician said in an interview th...
Contents of Michael Jackson's home fetch $1 million
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The contents of the mansion where Michael Jackson's lifeless body was found went under the auction ha...
Melanie Amaro Wins First U.S. Season of "X Factor"
By Jill SerjeantLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An emotional Melanie Amaro won the TV singing contest "The X Factor" on Thu...
Canucks Defeat Wings for Another Western Win
(Reuters) - The Vancouver Canucks took down another leading Western Conference team on Wednesday with a 4-2 victory over the ...
"X Factor" Finalists Return to Roots
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The three finalists of TV contest "The X Factor" went back to their roots on Wednesday, eac...
Rose agrees five-year contract extension with Bulls
(Reuters) - MVP point guard Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Chicago Bulls, the National Ba...
"Hobbit" trailer has film fans buzzing
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Lord of the Rings" movie fans were given an early holiday treat this week with the release...
Chaz Bono, fiancee call off engagement
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Transgender celebrity activist Chaz Bono and his fiancee Jennifer Elia have broken off their engageme...
Cocky Simon Cowell vows 'X Factor' will improve
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "X Factor" creator Simon Cowell said on Monday he was probably "too cocky" when h...
'Sherlock Holmes' sequel leads slower box office
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Action adventure film "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" led a trio of sequels at the box...
Kobe Bryant's wife file for divorce
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and his wife Vanessa have filed for divorc...
Bruised 'X Factor' limps toward finals
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American viewers have chosen the three singers who will compete in the finals of "The X Factor&q...
Out with old, in with new in Golden Globe TV race
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Golden Globe organizers shook up the television industry on Thursday, snubbing old favorites and nomi...
Howard Stern gets 'America's Got Talent' gig
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Controversial radio shock jock Howard Stern will be the new judge on TV show "America's Got Tale...
Janet Jackson puts new 'face' on weight loss
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It's no secret that Janet Jackson has battled weight issues her entire life, but what her fans may no...
Lindsay Lohan makes good progress on probation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Lindsay Lohan, who is on probation for drunk driving and theft convictions, pleased a judge f...
Chili Peppers, Guns N' Roses in Hall of Fame
(Reuters) - Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beastie Boys were among this year's inductees into the Rock and Roll...
'The Help' tops list of SAG film nominees
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The actors of civil rights drama "The Help" led the list of nominees for Screen Actors Guil...
'Artist,' 'Hugo' pile up nominations ahead of Oscars
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Silent film "The Artist" and animated movie "Hugo" led nominations for Hollywood'...
Sky's the limit for Elizabeth Taylor gem sales
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wealthy jewelry collectors, movie fans and the just plain curious are training their eyes on this week's...
Welles' 'Citizen Kane' Oscar returns to auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Orson Welles' Oscar for writing "Citizen Kane" -- regarded as one of the best films ever ma...
Judge to Decide Lane's Legacy
The fate of WARRANT star JANI LANE's fortune will be decided by a court judge as the rocker died without leaving a will.The 4...
Contents of Jackson's final home reach auction
BEVERLY HILLS (Reuters) - Contents of the mansion where Michael Jackson's lifeless body was found by convicted killer Dr. Con...
Playboy advances Lohan issue due to leaked photos
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Playboy magazine is advancing the newsstand date for its upcoming issue with nude pictures of actress...
Taylor Swift dreams of Nicki Minaj duet
Taylor Swift is planning to record with Nicki Minaj after the hip-hop star made her "dream come true" by joining he...
Kanye West, Adele, Bruno Mars lead Grammy choices
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West led the field of Grammy contenders on Wednesday with seven nominations, including f...
Daniel Radcliffe named 'Entertainer of the Year'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe was named Entertainment Weekly's "Entertainer of ...
Harry Morgan of TV comedy 'M*A*S*H' dies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Prolific character actor Harry Morgan, who appeared in more than 100 films but was best known for tele...
Alec Baldwin abandons Twitter after airline flap
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Alec Baldwin was unusually quiet Wednesday -- at least on Twitter.The usually outspoken "30 ...
Alec Baldwin kicked off flight for playing game
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Alec Baldwin was involved in a dispute with an American Airlines flight attendant on Tuesday an...
NBA releases schedule ahead of union agreement
(Reuters) - The National Basketball Association (NBA) does not yet have a ratified labor agreement but the league moved full ...
'X Factor' host to angry fans: 'Chill out'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "X Factor" host Steve Jones on Tuesday pleaded with angry fans to "chill out" aft...
Rosie O'Donnell gets engaged to girlfriend
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television talk show host Rosie O'Donnell is engaged to girlfriend Michelle Rounds, her spokeswoman s...
Charlie Sheen's ex-wife arrested in Colorado
DENVER (Reuters) - Brooke Mueller, the ex-wife of actor Charlie Sheen, was arrested for cocaine possession and assault in Asp...
Michael Jackson doctor plans to appeal conviction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's doctor filed court papers on Friday indicating he plans to appeal his involuntary m...
Comic author claims 'Cowboys & Aliens' idea stolen
(Reuters) - The author of a 1995 comic story titled "Cowboys & Aliens" on Thursday sued the producers of a summer a...
Judge dismisses non-U.S. claims against Toyota
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp has won the dismissal of a U.S. lawsuit brought by vehicle owners in 14 other count...
Harry Potter theme parks set to expand
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Harry Potter fans could be getting a second theme park in the United States, and possibly further att...
'Jersey Shore' star Vinny apologizes for rape song
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Jersey Shore" star Vinny Guadagnino has apologized for a song published earlier today ...
Best Buy a winner as holiday weekend sales surge
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. retailers racked up a record $52.4 billion in sales over the Thanksgiving weekend, a 16.4 perce...
Stand-up comic Patrice O'Neal dead at 41
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Stand-up comedian Patrice O'Neal died on Tuesday at the age of 41 following a stroke last month, his ...
Anne Hathaway gets engaged
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) Actress Anne Hathaway, known for roles in "The Princess Diaries" and "The Devil Wears Pr...
Bieber Fever dominates online search engine
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Teen singing sensation Justin Bieber was named the most searched person this year on Internet search ...
Police arrest occupy LA protesters who blocked traffic
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Police in riot gear closed in before dawn Monday on anti-Wall Street activists who defied a midnight ...
Cyrus' 'stoner' remark was sarcasm, says rep
A representative for Miley Cyrus has insisted the teen star was joking when she told revellers at her birthday party last wee...
Unseen Jackson film valued at $6-8 million goes unsold
LONDON (Reuters) - Previously unseen footage of Michael Jackson's 1993 "Dangerous" tour, which had been expected to...
Christian Bale hanging up his Batman cape: report
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Dark Knight Rises" may be Christian Bale's final performance as crime-fighting superhe...
Taylor Swift wins big at American Music Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country sensation Taylor Swift came up the big winner at the American Music Awards on Sunday, claimin...
Black Friday shopper pepper sprays rivals
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The holiday shopping season got off to an ugly start as a shopper pepper-sprayed rivals in a battle for ...
Prosecutors seek four years in jail for Jackson doctor
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Prosecutors on Wednesday asked a judge to sentence Michael Jackson's former doctor to the maximum fou...
Radcliffe's parents turned down his Potter role
Daniel Radcliffe's parents initially turned down his role in the Harry Potter franchise as movie bosses planned to shoot all ...
Carolina Herrera to sell 'Twilight' wedding dress
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Twilight" fans can have their very own fairytale wedding experience next year when Carolin...
Jackson doctor trial judge says no more tests
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A judge on Monday rejected a request for additional tests on a bottle of the anesthetic propofol deem...
Donovan strikes gold for high-flying LA Galaxy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - David Beckham's LA Galaxy captured the MLS Cup championship with a 1-0 triumph over the Houston Dynam...
Wagner not a suspect in Wood's death: police
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Homicide detectives who have reopened an investigation into the death of Natalie Wood after three dec...
Mila Kunis keeps her date with soldier
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mila Kunis made a Marine's YouTube wish come true on Friday night, when the actress kept her promise ...
Natalie Wood's 1981 death to be reexamined
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Homicide detectives will reopen an investigation into the death of screen icon Natalie Wood three dec...
Ricky Gervais vows more outrage at Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ricky Gervais says he wants to improve on his controversial performance at the 2011 Golden Globe Awar...
Authorities foil NY protest bid to shut Wall Street
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police prevented protesters from shutting down Wall Street on Thursday, arresting more than 200...
Demi Moore to divorce Ashton Kutcher
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Film and television stars Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher said on Thursday they are ending their marria...
'Ricky's Back!' as host of Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hold onto your award-winning seats Hollywood. Ricky Gervais will return as host of the upcoming Golde...
Judge dismisses case against Selena Gomez stalker
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A judge on Wednesday dismissed the case against an Illinois man who was accused of stalking actress a...
Lawsuit dropped, but Bieber baby claim lingers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The woman who claimed teen singer Justin Bieber fathered a baby with her has dropped her paternity la...
Justin Bieber paternity suit dropped
The woman who accused teenage singer JustinBieber of fathering her baby has dropped her paternity lawsuit.Single mother Maria...
Robert Pattinson couldn't sit through premiere sex scenes
Robert Pattinson planned to walk out of the premiere of the latest "Twilight" movie on Monday so he wouldn't have t...
Baywatch star Michael Newman battling Parkinson's
Baywatch star Michael Newman has been secretly battling Parkinson's Disease for the past five years.Newman, who was the only ...
Online auction added to Elizabeth Taylor sale
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fans of Elizabeth Taylor will have a chance to buy an item from the vast collection of the Hollywood act...
Oprah Winfrey receives 'unimaginable' Oscar
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oprah Winfrey received an honorary Oscar for her charitable work on Saturday in what she called an un...
Justin Timberlake keeps date for Marine Corps Ball
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Justin Timberlake's date with a Marine combat instructor on Saturday night was "one of the most ...
Action movie 'Immortals' wins weekend box office
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Action movie "Immortals" slayed its competitors at the weekend box office, taking the top s...
Advertisers pull ads from Penn State games
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Beyond the profound embarrassment and ethical questions surrounding the sexual abuse scandal at P...
Kirsten Dunst rises out of 'Melancholia'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kirsten Dunst steps out of her comfort zone and deep into a paralyzing depression in her latest film ...
Protesters vow to 'occupy' Rose Parade
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Anti-Wall Street protesters hoping to commandeer a worldwide television audience to air their grievan...
Billy Crystal takes on Oscar hosting duties
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar organizers on Thursday brought back funnyman Billy Crystal to host the film awards after recent...
'Breaking Dawn' advance tickets selling out fast
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Twilight" fans appear very hungry for the upcoming fourth film in the vampire romance fran...
Zsa Zsa Gabor returns to hospital
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday for the second time in less than a month ...
Eddie Murphy bows out as Oscar host
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian Eddie Murphy bowed out on Wednesday as host of the upcoming Oscars, one day after producer B...
'J. Edgar' turns tables on FBI keeper of secrets
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - J. Edgar Hoover, America's revered and feared controversial top cop for five decades, was one of the ...
It's Bieber vs Monroe at Hollywood auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - She was among the most photographed celebrities of her day, and he is among the top pop stars of his....
Brett Ratner out as Oscar producer after gay slur
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Film director Brett Ratner is out of a high-profile job as Oscar producer, submitting his resignation...
'Harry Potter' is top People's Choice nominee
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Nominations for the annual People's Choice Awards were announced on Tuesday, with popular films like ...
Conrad Murray could be free within months
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's doctor may spend as little as a few months behind bars despite being convicted on M...
Justin Bieber to take paternity test
Justin Bieber has offered to take a paternity test in a bid to disprove allegations he fathered a child with a 20-year-old wo...
Michael Jackson's doctor guilty of manslaughter
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's personal doctor was found guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the pop s...
Michael Jackson's doctor guilty of manslaughter
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's personal doctor was found guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the pop s...
Avril Lavigne and boyfriend attacked in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Canadian singer Avril Lavigne and her boyfriend are recovering after being attacked outside of the Ro...
LA Galaxy to meet Houston Dynamo in MLS Cup
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - David Beckham and Robbie Keane helped LA Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 in the Western Conference cha...
Justin Bieber on baby claim: '100 percent not true'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber is finding out the price of fame.The Canadian singer, 17, has spent the...
Jury to return for more Jackson trial deliberation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The jury in the trial of the doctor accused of involuntary manslaughter in the 2009 death of pop star...
Former CBS News commentator Andy Rooney dies
(Reuters) - Andy Rooney, the curmudgeonly commentator who pondered everything from shoelaces to the existence of God on CBS's...
Keith Urban to undergo throat surgery
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country music singer Keith Urban will undergo throat surgery later this month, forcing the star to po...
Selena Gomez stalker pleads not guilty
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An Illinois man pleaded not guilty on Thursday to stalking teenage actress Selena Gomez, best known f...
Coldplay's 'Mylo Xyloto' tops Billboard album chart
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Coldplay debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday with "Mylo Xyloto,&quo...
Adele dismisses throat cancer rumors
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British singer Adele has dismissed rampant speculation in the media that she has throat cancer follow...
Fan rushes Robert Pattinson, tackled by bodyguard
Robert Pattinson suffered a scare on Wednesday when his quick-thinking security guard tackled an unruly fan who rushed the &q...
'X Factor' to return for second season on Fox
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Simon Cowell's new talent show "The X Factor" will return for a second season on television...
Woman claims Justin Bieber fathered her child
Teen heartthrob JustinBieber allegedly lost his virginity and impregnated a young woman during a 30 second meeting after a Lo...
Hugh Grant is new father of baby girl
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Hugh Grant, known for films such as "Notting Hill" and "Bridget Jones's Diary,&q...
Kim Kardashian denies profiting from TV wedding
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality TV star Kim Kardashian on Tuesday dismissed reports that she profited from her televised wedd...
Kelly Rowland recovering from mystery illness
Kelly Rowland has vowed to return to the U.K. for next Saturday's "The X Factor," after a "rare" illness ...
Photographer files battery report against Demi Moore
A paparazzo has filed a police report against DemiMoore after she allegedly lashed out at the snapper following a trip to a n...
Stuntman killed on set of 'The Expendables 2'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One stuntman was killed and another one seriously injured in an explosion the set of action film &quo...
Michael Douglas says can't forget cancer diagnosis
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Veteran actor Michael Douglas said in a recent interview with Alec Baldwin that he will never forget ...
Justin Bieber gets date idea from Adam Sandler movie
The romantic cinema surprises Justin Bieber has set up for girlfriend Selena Gomez in recent weeks were inspired by a scene i...
Paula Abdul doesn't miss living in haunted house
Paula Abdul was glad when she moved out of her California mansion in 2008 because the place was haunted.The singer-turned-TV ...
Justin Bieber stopped by cops in 'Batmobile'
JustinBieber had a brush with the law this week after his car was stopped by cops as he was driving around Los Angeles.The 17...
Charlie Sheen brings 'Anger Management' to FX
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Charlie Sheen, fired from his previous role on TV's "Two and a Half Men," will return...
Justin Timberlake goes rogue for 'In Time'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Justin Timberlake may be riding a new wave of movie stardom as his new film, "In Time," see...
Chaz Bono returns to OWN, blasts 'penguin' jibes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chaz Bono may have been booted off "Dancing With the Stars" this week, but he will be back ...
Michael Jackson doctor's patients vouch for him
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Patients of Michael Jackson's doctor described the physician on Wednesday as generous and kind as the...
Michael Jackson top earner among dead celebrities
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson was named this year's top-earning dead celebrity on Tuesday in a list compiled by fin...
Lindsay Lohan's father jailed in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (Reuters) - Actress Lindsay Lohan's father Michael Lohan was jailed in Florida on Tuesday on a domestic b...
Pattinson offers to take fans to movie night
Robert Pattinson is planning to host a special screening of the new Twilight film for charity.The Brit will join 20 fans at t...
Prosecution rests in Michael Jackson doctor trial
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Prosecutors rested their case against Michael Jackson's doctor on Monday after nearly four weeks of t...
Gas pump handles top study of filthy surfaces
(Reuters) - Just when you thought filling up your car could not hurt any more, researchers may have found another reason to a...
Robin Williams marries for third time
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Robin Williams married his girlfriend Susan Schneider over the weekend in Napa Valley, the section of...
'Paranormal 3' breaks weekend box office record
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Horror movie "Paranormal Activity 3" jolted awake a sleepy movie box office with an estimat...
Pregnant Bellas, Capt Jacks top Halloween costumes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pregnant Bella Swans and swaggering Captain Jack Sparrows will haunt the streets in droves this Hallo...
Lindsay Lohan adds to troubles with morgue mishap
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan was late to her court-ordered community service at a morgue on Thursda...
'X Factor' judge: Chris Rene will emerge a star
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Recovering drug addict Chris Rene will become a star thanks to "The X Factor" but he needs ...
Mariska Hargitay adopts second child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Law and Order: SVU" actress Mariska Hargitay and her husband have adopted a baby boy just ...
Mets star Dykstra pleads no contest to car theft
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former New York Mets star Lenny Dykstra pleaded no contest on Wednesday to grand theft auto charges s...
Man given restraining order over Ne-Yo threats
Bosses at Sony Music Entertainment have obtained a temporary restraining order against a man accused of making threats agains...
Angry judge revokes Lindsay Lohan probation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An angry Los Angeles judge on Wednesday revoked the probation for Lindsay Lohan because she failed to...
McCartney's ex-wife sued by hairdresser
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills has been sued by a Los Angeles hairdresser who claims the form...
Selena Gomez obtains restraining order against man
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Selena Gomez has obtained a temporary restraining order against a 46 year-old man who her attorney cl...
Bette Midler to auction iconic stage costumes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bette Midler's famous mermaid stage costume, the Valentino gown she wore to the 1992 Oscars and a col...
Grammer felt destined to marry fourth wife
Kelsey Grammer is convinced he was destined to meet new wife Kayte on a business flight to London because he had vowed to &qu...
Susan Sarandon calls Pope Benedict a Nazi
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress and social activist Susan Sarandon was reported to have called Pope Benedict a Nazi during a ...
Jackson doctor trial on hold until Wednesday
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's doctor was put on hold until Wednesday to all...
Lopez, Cooper spotted together again
Jennifer Lopez has fuelled rumors she's moved on from her failed marriage to Marc Anthony by romancing Bradley Cooper after t...
Lohan: Leave me be, 'I am working hard'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Lindsay Lohan on Friday struck back at suggestions she was shirking tasks assigned to her und...
Steven Seagal to go from Hollywood to border law
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - It's been said that what the world knows about the United States is what people see in Hollywood movi...
Suspect identified in CA hair salon shooting
SEAL BEACH, Calif (Reuters) - Mourners laid flowers at a hair salon in Seal Beach on Thursday, a day after a gunman, identifi...
Defense drops propofol claim in Jackson trial
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dr Conrad Murray's defense in the death of Michael Jackson suffered major blows on Wednesday when his...
FBI charges man in celebrity hacking case
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Federal officials on Wednesday arrested a Florida man and charged him with 26 counts of cyber-related...
Eight dead in California hair salon shooting
SEAL BEACH, Calif (Reuters) - A gunman opened fire at a busy hair salon in the Southern California coastal town of Seal Beach...
Autopsy doctor doubts Jackson caused own death
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson probably did not give himself the powerful anesthetic propofol that caused his death ...
Rosie's viewers top Oprah on OWN TV launch
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rosie O'Donnell beat talk show queen Oprah Winfrey on Winfrey's OWN channel, according to viewership ...
Bardem takes villain role in new Bond movie
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - He's known as a genuinely nice guy in Hollywood, but Oscar-winning Spanish actor Javier Bardem transf...
Taylor romance puts sparkle in diamonds auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but for Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor they were a lifelong pa...
Jackson's legacy survives odd trial revelations
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In the final weeks of his life, Michael Jackson slept with a toy doll on his bed, was so heavily drug...
Fox renews 'The Simpsons' for two more seasons
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fox said on Friday it had renewed animated TV series "The Simpsons" for another two seasons...
Zsa Zsa Gabor undergoes stomach surgery
(Reuters) - Zsa Zsa Gabor had surgery on Sunday to reattach a feeding tube to her stomach after being hospitalized in Los Ang...
Murray: Michael Jackson begged for help sleeping
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's doctor told police he left the "Thriller" singer for about two minutes af...
Jackson children dance to his music at tribute
CARDIFF (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of fans rocked to the hits of Michael Jackson on Saturday at a tribute concert his brot...
Black Eyed Peas drop out of Jackson concert
LONDON (Reuters) - The Black Eyed Peas will not take part in a Michael Jackson tribute concert being held in the Welsh city o...
Oakland Raiders owner Davis dies aged 82
(Reuters) - Al Davis, the long-time owner of the National Football League's Oakland Raiders, died Saturday at the age of 82, ...
All Bieber wants for Christmas is...Mariah Carey?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It's official. Justin Bieber is getting under the mistletoe with Mariah Carey.Bieber, 17, has finally...
Protests spread to more than a dozen cities
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Protests against corporate greed and economic inequality spread across America on Thursday and found unl...
ESPN, Hank Williams Jr. part ways on 'MNF'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - ESPN and country music artist Hank Williams Jr. have parted ways, both parties announced on Thursday,...
Defense criticizes Jackson scene investigation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An attorney for Michael Jackson's in-house doctor challenged a crime scene investigator on Thursday a...
Jennifer Aniston says not desperate for a baby
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Aniston says she has "no desperation" to start a family, following rampant media s...
Johnny Depp apologizes for 'rape' comment
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Johnny Depp apologized on Wednesday for comparing photo shoots to being raped.The "Pirates of th...
Wall Street protest grows as unions swell ranks
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of anti-Wall Street demonstrators converged on New York's financial district on Wednesday, the...
CBS picks up '2 Broke Girls' for full season
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - New TV comedy "2 Broke Girls" will be picked up for a full season, CBS said on Wednesday.Th...
Leonardo DiCaprio and Blake Lively split up
Leonardo DiCaprio is single again after splitting from girlfriend Blake Lively.The couple started dating earlier this year, w...
Hungry Muppet to appear on 'Sesame Street'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A new poverty-stricken Muppet will highlight the issue of hunger struggles on an episode of "Ses...
More iconic Marilyn Monroe costumes up for auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A selection of Marilyn Monroe's costumes from films such as "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and ...
'Nemo,' 'Little Mermaid' swim back in 3D
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hot on the heels of the box office success of "The Lion King 3D," Disney and Pixar are revi...
Hank Williams Jr. apologizes for Hitler comment
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country music singer Hank Williams Jr. canceled a Fox News Channel interview on Tuesday and said he w...
Fox says can't afford more 'Simpsons' without cuts
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The future of animated TV comedy "The Simpsons" was up in the air on Tuesday after 20th Cen...
'X Factor' moves into demanding boot camp stage
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Almost 200 acts survived their first encounters with Simon Cowell on "The X Factor", but th...
Anti-Wall Street protesters vow to keep up fight
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anti-Wall Street protesters vowed to keep up their fight on Sunday despite the arrests of more than 700 ...
Fox News marks 15 years, still the underdog
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Fox News Channel marks its 15th anniversary this week having changed the face of television news ...
Jackson doctor never mentioned propofol at hospital
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Prosecutors in the manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's doctor sought to prove Monday that his phy...
'Knocked Up' star Seth Rogen weds Lauren Miller
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Seth Rogen married his long-term girlfriend, screenwriter Lauren Miller, in a ceremony on Sunda...
Jenna Fischer gives birth to baby boy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Office" actress Jenna Fischer gave birth to a baby boy on September 24, her spokeswoma...
Gene Simmons, Shannon Tweed tie the knot
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kiss frontman Gene Simmons and his girlfriend of 28 years, the actress and former Playmate Shannon Tw...
Actor Jeff Conaway's death ruled accidental
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Autopsy results show that Jeff Conaway, the star of "Taxi" and "Grease" who strug...
Week 1: winners, losers in Michael Jackson trial
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The trial of the doctor accused of responsibility for the June 2009 death of pop star Michael Jackson...
Kutcher still wearing his wedding ring
Ashton Kutcher is letting his jewellery speak for him amid reports he and his wife Demi Moore are facing marriage woes - he s...
Witnesses describe chaotic scene at Jackson home
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A former bodyguard for Michael Jackson testified on Thursday that the pop star's doctor asked him to ...
Tweets lead to speculation about Moore, Kutcher's marriage
Twitter users are reading between the lines of Demi Moore's most recent tweets in a bid to seek out clues about the state of ...
Frantic calls, crying kids at Jackson death
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Witnesses on day two of the Michael Jackson death trial told of a panic-stricken doctor and the pop s...
Fox's 'New Girl' invited to stay for full TV season
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It looks like Fox television's "New Girl" will be around for awhile.The TV comedy starring ...
Obama West Coast swing shows fundraising strength
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - President Barack Obama topped up his re-election war chest with a string of successful West Coast fun...
Ed Helms becomes new boss of 'The Office'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Ed Helms had no idea his character Andy Bernard on television's "The Office" would be...
Anna Faris on men: What's her number?
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Anna Faris has been tickling the funny bones of audiences in films such as "The House Bu...
Judge sets bond in ex-NBA player's murder case
ATLANTA (Reuters) - A judge on Tuesday set bond at $230,000 for former professional basketball player Javaris Crittenton,...
Michael Jackson images dominate opening of trial
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Images of Michael Jackson lying dead in a hospital and rehearsing the day before his death, along wit...
Trial to begin in death of Michael Jackson
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - More than two years after Michael Jackson went into cardiac arrest at his mansion, the doctor who was...
Ellen DeGeneres is 'fine' after chest pain scare
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres called paramedics on Monday after feeling pains and tightness in her c...
Charlie Sheen settles lawsuit over 'Men' firing
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Charlie Sheen has settled a lawsuit with the makers and creators of "Two and A Half Men" ov...
Jury selected for Jackson doctor's trial
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A 12-person jury was selected on Friday to hear the manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's former do...
Obama slams Republicans in West Coast money swing
ATHERTON, California (Reuters) - President Barack Obama harshly criticized Republican opponents on Sunday as he began a West ...
Pastor Ted Haggard and Gary Busey to swap wives
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disgraced pastor Ted Haggard and actor Gary Busey will trade partners in an upcoming episode of "...
Porn magnate seeks to embarrass Perry
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Pornographic magazine publisher Larry Flynt offered $1 million on Thursday to anyone with proof...
Americans prefer 'Modern Family' to 'X Factor'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Big, brash new singing contest "The X Factor" was thumped on its U.S. TV debut, with Americ...
Kiefer Sutherland returns to TV in Fox's 'Touch'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "24" actor Kiefer Sutherland is set to return to television early next year in a new progra...
'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers up for auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A pair of the iconic ruby red slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" is going up for auction with...
Defensive Brad Pitt calls Aniston a 'dear friend'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Brad Pitt is seeking again to distance himself from apparently negative remarks about his marriage to...
'Glee' debut loses TV fans but wins over critics
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television musical comedy "Glee" returned to smaller audiences but warm reviews after a sum...
Taylor Lautner's career sees new dawn with movie
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - To legions of teenage girls and fans of the "Twilight" films, Taylor Lautner will always be...
'Housewives' star Taylor Armstrong details abuse
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In her first interviews since her husband's suicide, "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" sta...
Sheen draws record viewers for 'Men' and roast
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dead or alive, Charlie Sheen ruled the TV airwaves on Monday, pulling in record audiences for his Com...
'Royal wedding,' 'winning' deemed top TV words
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Royal wedding" and "winning" (as in Charlie Sheen's catch-phrase) were the two m...
Emmy viewers down, mixed reviews for host
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Viewership for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards fell 8 percent from last year to just over 12 million A...
Sheen, Warner Bros. near deal on 'Men' lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Charlie Sheen and Warner Bros are close to a settlement on the actor's $100 million lawsuit again...
Violent crime falls, murders up in Northeast
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Violent crime in the United States dropped sharply in 2010 for the fourth straight year, but the murde...
Emmy fashions lean toward bright colors
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Playing up one of the most popular colors of the fall season, the red carpet was awash in a variety o...
'Modern Family' wins big at Emmys; shocks abound
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Mad Men" and "Modern Family" won television's top drama and comedy prizes again ...
Sen. Feinstein's approval falls to new low in CA
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California voters give Senator Dianne Feinstein the lowest approval rating of the powerful Democrat's...
Casey Anthony's dad: Caylee died of drug overdose
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The father of Casey Anthony said in a TV interview that aired on Wednesday he believes his daughter o...
Hollywood rolls out red carpet for 'X Factor'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - There aren't many reality TV shows that stage their own world premiere.But this is Simon Cowell and h...
Brad Pitt says thoughts on Aniston misunderstood
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A story posted on Parade magazine's website on Thursday in which Brad Pitt talks about his life with ...
Klum deemed most dangerous celeb in cyberspace
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Supermodel and TV host Heidi Klum was named on Thursday as the most dangerous celebrity in cyberspace...
VIDEO: 'Twilight' trailer reveals vampire baby bump
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - So much for chastity in the world of the "Twilight" vampires.The movie trailer for "Th...
Michaele Salahi abducted? No, just on a Journey
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Are they up to their old tricks again?Tareq Salahi and his wife Michaele Salahi, reality TV stars who...
Scarlett Johansson naked pictures leaked on web
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Scarlett Johansson has become the latest celebrity to fall victim to apparent leaked nude pho...
Few sure winners seen at the Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If there are any sure bets at this year's Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, they are "Modern Fami...
Charlie Sheen on NBC: Tiger Blood was 'silly'
LOS ANGELES - NBC News has released excerpts from "Today" host Matt Lauer's upcoming interview with Charlie Sheen, ...
Clooney ex Elisabetta Canalis gets naked
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis is the latest celebrity to strip down for animal ri...
Trust fund request made for Jackson beneficiaries
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The executors of Michael Jackson's estate asked a judge on Tuesday to allow them to put aside $30...
Tyler Perry is Hollywood's highest paid man
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Tyler Perry, who has his own film and TV studio in Atlanta, ranks atop the list of Hollywood's ...
Casey Anthony's mom raises possibility of seizure
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Casey Anthony may have suffered a seizure on the day her 2 year-old daughter Caylee died, Casey's mot...
Giffords to share story with ABC's Diane Sawyer
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Gabrielle Giffords, the Arizona congresswoman who survived an assassination attempt in January, will ...
Amy Winehouse likely died of seizure, dad says
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The father of British singer Amy Winehouse said he believed his daughter died of a seizure brought on...
Detroit Sept 11 airline passengers no threat: FBI
DETROIT (Reuters) - Three airline passengers questioned after their "suspicious activity" prompted a military fight...
Charlie Sheen's "winning" ways get roasted on TV
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - He may have looked like he was "winning," but actor Charlie Sheen took it on the chin on Sa...
Timberlake, "Boardwalk Empire" win at Creative Emmys
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Justin Timberlake took home two more Emmys on Saturday in his burgeoning career as a comedic a...
"Spartacus" star Andy Whitfield dies at age 39
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Andy Whitfield, the former star of TV show "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," died on Sunda...
Wimps and wusses? Men flounder in new shows
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Wimps, wusses, or just plain weaklings -- men are in for a tough time in the next few months on U.S. ...
Huge blackout hits Southern California
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - A massive blackout caused by "human failure" left nearly 5 million people without power in pa...
Tom Hardy: 'Warrior' battles to Batman brawls
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It is an understatement to say that actor Tom Hardy's star is rising fast.Last year, the 33 year-old ...
Russell Armstrong sober at time of death
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Russell Armstrong, the husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Taylor Armstrong,...
Starbucks CEO campaigns to end political gridlock
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp Chief Executive Howard Schultz called on Americans on Tuesday to deluge U.S. lawmakers...
'Real Housewives' draws fire from TV critics
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The tragedy-marred "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" reality show went ahead with a 'life ...
9/11 has few rewards for Hollywood
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It was a disastrous attack that played out live on television 10 years ago, riveting a horrified nati...
Eddie Murphy to host the Oscars
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar organizers on Tuesday said they had picked comedian Eddie Murphy to host the Academy Awards in ...
Doctor's trial may avoid Michael Jackson's past
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's former doctor faces a tough challenge clearing himself of involuntary manslaughter ...
Gene Simmons of Kiss to wed longtime girlfriend
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kiss frontman Gene Simmons will marry his girlfriend of 28 years, the actress and former Playmate Sha...
Cher slam 'stupid bigots' over son Chaz Bono
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Cher has slammed the "stupid bigots" who have attacked the casting of her transgender son C...
Rapper T.I. out of prison, gets TV show
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Grammy Award-winning rapper T.I. was released after almost a year in prison Wednesday, and a TV network s...
Oscar De La Hoya says recently hit 'rock bottom'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former boxing champ and Olympic gold medalist Oscar De La Hoya says he is battling addictions to coca...
Robert Downey, Jr. and wife expecting first child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-nominated Actor Robert Downey, Jr., star of the "Iron Man" movies, and his wife Susan...
Hollywood films take on serious edge for fall
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After a summer filled with superheroes, apes running amok and trash-talking comedians, Hollywood's up...
Mel Gibson settles for $750,000 with Grigorieva
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Mel Gibson will pay the mother of his 22 month-old daughter $750,000 and get joint custody ...
Revamped 'Real Housewives' to go ahead after suicide
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A re-edited version of reality TV show "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" will premiere...
Kids of 9/11 shared their experience on TV
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lucas Brody was just 10 years-old when he watched the Twin Towers fall to the ground one block from h...
Angelina Jolie dismisses talk of marriage, babies
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Angelina Jolie has dismissed ongoing speculation about marriage and more kids with her partner Brad P...
Kids of 9/11 shared their experience on TV
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lucas Brody was just 10 years-old when he watched the Twin Towers fall to the ground one block from h...
AT&T to bring back 5,000 jobs if merger approved
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Telecommunications giant AT&T Inc, whose proposed buy of T-Mobile USA is under scrutiny by U.S. regul...
Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono among 'Dancing' cast
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Legal commentator Nancy Grace, Cher's daughter Chaz Bono and basketball player Ron Artest are among t...
Judge bars testimony from longtime Jackson doctor
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's dermatologist will not testify in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, a judge ruled on ...
Angels' long bombers sink Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Angels launched five home runs in a crucial 8-4 victory over Texas on Saturday t...
Mel Gibson, ex-girlfriend settle child custody
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mel Gibson and his ex-girlfriend on Friday settled a deeply bitter custody dispute over their young d...
MTV VMAs honor Britney Spears, Katy Perry
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Lady Gaga opened the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday dressed in drag and singing her "...
Michael Jackson crowned king of MTV VMAs: poll
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - King of Pop Michael Jackson is gone, but he is not forgotten -- not by MTV Video Music Award voters.T...
Lenny Dykstra charged with indecent exposure
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former New York Mets star Lenny Dykstra was charged on Thursday with exposing himself to a string of ...
Will Smith, Jada Pinkett all smiles in public
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One day after a magazine claimed that their marriage was in trouble, Hollywood super couple Will Smit...
VIDEO: Nancy Reagan stumbles at California event
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former first lady Nancy Reagan is "fine" despite stumbling at an event in southern Californ...
Paul Rudd is nobody's 'Idiot Brother'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Thanks to hits such as "Knocked Up," "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "The 40...
Katie Holmes talks 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It sounds like a latter-day version of "The Odd Couple" -- petite, American actress Katie H...
No illegal drugs in Winehouse toxicology report
LONDON (Reuters) - Toxicology tests showed there was alcohol, but no illegal substances in British singer Amy Winehouse's sys...
Tiger Woods contemplates extra event
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tiger Woods said on Monday he was considering playing in a PGA Tour Fall Series event later this year...
'Hound Dog' songwriter Jerry Leiber dies at 78
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Celebrated lyricist Jerry Leiber, who partnered with composer Mike Stoller to write such iconic hits ...
California fugitive arrested after 36 years: FBI
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A convicted murderer who escaped from a California prison camp over three decades ago has been recapt...
Angels tie up Weaver before free agency looms
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Angels have secured the services of their ace pitcher for the next half a decade afte...
Country singer Chely Wright weds girlfriend
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chely Wright, the first mainstream country performer to come out as lesbian, married her partner, act...
'The Help' outflexes 'Conan' to win box office
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The maids of "The Help" proved far mightier than muscle-flexing "Conan the Barbarian&q...
'Real Housewives' to be tweaked after suicide
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality show "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" is being re-edited following the suicid...
Two shot, one attacked, at NFL pre-season game
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Two men were shot and wounded in the parking lot of Candlestick Park after a preseason National Foo...
Reality star Kim Kardashian weds Kris Humphries
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality star Kim Kardashian married basketball player Kris Humphries on Saturday in a lavish made-for...
'Housewives' husband feared being 'crucified' on show
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The mother of Russell Armstrong said her son feared being "crucified" in the upcoming seaso...
Betty White voted America's most trusted celebrity
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Seems like former "Golden Girls" actress Betty White really does have the Midas touch.White...
Peyton Manning is highest paid player in NFL
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning will end this year as the National Football League's (N...
California court turns down Phil Spector appeal
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The California Supreme Court declined on Wednesday to review the 2009 murder conviction of music prod...
Coroner confirms 'Real Housewives' husband suicide
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The husband of Beverly Hills "Real Housewives" television star Taylor Armstrong committed s...
Police find stolen tombstones at California home
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Deputies searching a suspected California meth house found some two dozen granite tombstones stolen f...
Dr. Phil lands interview with Casey Anthony parents
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The parents of Casey Anthony, who was acquitted in July of charges that she killed her young daughter...
Dr. Phil lands interview with Casey Anthony parents
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The parents of Casey Anthony, who was acquitted in July of charges that she killed her young daughter...
Suicide rocks Beverly Hills 'Real Housewives'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The estranged husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast member Taylor Armstrong ha...
Jessica Alba puts new baby kick in 'Spy Kids'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It's been a busy week in the home of Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren, and it's about to get ...
'Breaking Bad' to end after fifth season
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Emmy-award winning drama "Breaking Bad" has been renewed for a fifth and final season, brin...
Weddings for 'View' hosts take place days apart
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Morning talk show "The View" has a two newlyweds on its panel of co-hosts, with Joy Behar a...
Former Warrant rocker Jani Lane found dead
Former Warrant star Jani Lane has been found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room.The troubled rocker's body was discovered at th...
Aguilera, Cee Lo to sing at Jackson tribute concert
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Motown veteran Smokey Robinson will perform at a Michael Jackson...
Film producer Jon Peters accused in harassment case
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood producer Jon Peters' former personal assistant testified on Friday that he crawled into bed...
Hilary Duff pregnant with first child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hilary Duff and her husband are expecting their first child.The 23-year-old singer and actress announ...
Tina Fey gives birth to second child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "30 Rock" creator and star Tina Fey gave birth to a girl on Wednesday, People magazine has ...
Brooke Burke, David Charvet tie the knot
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Dancing With the Stars" co-host Brooke Burke and former "Baywatch" star David Ch...
Don't Stop Believin': 'Glee' cast will be back
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Laying low" must not be in the vocabulary for the television musical comedy "Glee.&qu...
Miranda Cosgrove breaks ankle in tour bus crash
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Miranda Cosgrove, the 18-year-old star of Nickelodeon's "iCarly" TV show, broke her ankle w...
Stephen Colbert aims comedic political ad at Iowa
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian Stephen Colbert is putting his political action committee cash to work with advertisements t...
Cryer happy to put Sheen controversy behind him
"Two and a Half Men" star JonCryer is relieved the drama surrounding his former co-star Charlie Sheen is all over, ...
Justin Bieber denies acting like a brat
Justin Bieber has denied reports he acted like a "brat" on a recent flight after a fellow passenger accused the pop...
'Idol' producer says Jennifer Lopez coming back
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It is not quite official, but it is pretty close. Singing star Jennifer Lopez will return as a judge ...
Kim Kardashian sues Old Navy over look-alike ads
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality TV star Kim Kardashian sued retailer Old Navy on Wednesday to force the clothing store chain ...
Emmy organizers honor John Walsh
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh, whose TV crime show has helped police capture 1,50...
Gloria Steinem hopes for boycott of 'Playboy Club'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Veteran women's rights campaigner Gloria Steinem said on Friday she hoped TV viewers would boycott &q...
'Dirty Dancing' to get Hollywood remake
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The classic 1987 film "Dirty Dancing" is getting a remake, adding songs from the 1960s and ...
Tim Allen searches for real men in return to TV
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tim Allen is headed back to television in his first network comedy in 12 years, feeling like the last...
Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez win big at Teen Choice
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country sensation Taylor Swift and actress/singer Selena Gomez caught major waves at the Teen Choice ...
"Apes" take box office with $77 milllion globally
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chimps reigned over humans, Smurfs and aliens at movie theaters over the weekend as "Rise of the...
Ethan Hawke welcomes his fourth child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ethan Hawke and his wife, Ryan Shawhughes, have welcomed their second child together, a baby girl nam...
'Charlie's Angels' find solid ground in TV remake
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If you thought "Charlie's Angels" were just kick-ass female superheroes, think again."...
ABC announces end to 'Desperate Housewives'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - ABC on Sunday said it is ending "Desperate Housewives" when the current, eighth season wrap...
'Lucy' look-alikes honor Lucille Ball's 100th birthday
JAMESTOWN, New York (Reuters) - More than 900 red-lipsticked, redheaded women -- and men -- gathered near a "Vitameatave...
MTV adds social activism category to VMAs
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - MTV on Thursday said it has added a new category highlighting social activism to its popular Video Mu...
Michelle Williams in 'Marilyn' film gets NY debut
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "My Week with Marilyn," starring Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams as 1950s sex sym...
McCartney appears to be phone hacking victim
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Beatle Paul McCartney said on Thursday that he appears to be a victim of the newspaper phone h...
Too early to talk Oscar? Not for Dominic Cooper
NEW YORK (Reuters) - It's still very early. In fact, it's not yet awards season in Hollywood, but already movie fans might ha...
Football star, actor Charles 'Bubba' Smith dies
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Charles "Bubba" Smith, an NFL lineman who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Colts and had...
Football star, actor Charles 'Bubba' Smith dies
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Charles "Bubba" Smith, an NFL lineman who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Colts and had...
Earth's moon shaped by impact with another: study
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A primordial collision of two moons that once orbited Earth explains why the present-day moon is a bi...
Amy Winehouse duet with Tony Bennett going to charity
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A duet between jazz great Tony Bennett and the late singer Amy Winehouse is being released as a singl...
Marg Helgenberger is saying goodbye to 'CSI'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Long-running TV series "CSI:Crime Scene Investigation" will take on a less serious tone thi...
King abstains from 'Sex and the City' prequel
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The man behind the "Sex and the City" TV series and movies said on Wednesday he is not work...
Jerry Lewis will not appear in telethon this year
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jerry Lewis will not appear in the annual muscular dystrophy telethon that he has hosted since 1966, ...
Oprah, James Earl Jones to receive Oscars
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor James Earl Jones will receive an honorary Oscar this year and Oprah Winfrey will be presented w...
J.Lo says loved herself enough to quit marriage
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez remains a romantic despite her recent split with husband Marc Anthony, but she said fi...
NBC calls 'Playboy Club' a 'fun soap opera'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC executives on Monday defended the network's controversial new drama "The Playboy Club",...
Judge extends order against Halle Berry intruder
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A judge on Monday ordered an alleged stalker who was arrested outside Halle Berry's home to stay at l...
'Entourage' creator says movie of show will happen
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It seems only fitting that Vince Chase and his buddies may soon be seen on movie theater screens afte...
Joe Pesci accuses Gotti producers of yanking role
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Joe Pesci has sued the makers of a movie about crime boss John Gotti and his son, accusing prod...
Former Yankees pitcher dead in apparent suicide
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former Major League Baseball pitcher Hideki Irabu, who started for the New York Yankees for three sea...
Bush explains slow reaction to Sept. 11 attacks
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former President George W. Bush says his apparent lack of reaction to the first news of the September...

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