White House hastens concert to beat snow

Facing another wintry wallop, the White House decided to move a concert celebrating civil rights music from Wednesday to Tuesday night to beat what could be a second crippling storm in a week.

New Feb 09, 2010 | 4:55 pm

Beyonce, Alicia Keys shoot music video in Rio slum

Grammy Award-winning singers Beyonce and Alicia Keys are filming a music video in Rio de Janeiro.

New Feb 09, 2010 | 4:50 pm

Jamie Foxx brings kids music, donated instruments

Oscar and Grammy winner Jamie Foxx says music got him where he is today.

New Feb 09, 2010 | 4:50 pm

'Lost' premiere sets encouraging note for ABC

By DAVID BAUDER

Fans still found "Lost," even on a busy television week dominated by the Super Bowl.

Feb 09, 2010 | 4:20 pm

`Survivor' host Probst signs deal for next season

Jeff Probst is sticking with "Survivor" next season as host and an executive producer.

Feb 09, 2010 | 4:10 pm

Louis Gossett Jr. diagnosed with prostate cancer

Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. says he is being treated for prostate cancer.

Feb 09, 2010 | 4:05 pm

DeGeneres says Cowell is 'meaner than I thought'

Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and various guest judges kicked off the ninth season of the Fox singing competition last month. DeGeneres begins her stint Tuesday night.

Feb 09, 2010 | 4:05 pm

Top 20 prime-time TV programs

By The Associated Press

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for Feb. 1-7. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.

Feb 09, 2010 | 3:55 pm

Jackson celebrity turns doctor case into spectacle

By JOHN ROGERS

There's no bloody glove this time, no smoking gun, no faded music icon showing up in court wearing a wig that made it look like he plugged his finger into an electrical socket.

Feb 09, 2010 | 3:30 pm

'Lost' star cast in 'Hawaii 5-0'

"Lost" star Daniel Dae Kim is the first actor cast for the remake of the hit cop series "Hawaii Five-0."

Feb 09, 2010 | 3:25 pm

Sinatra, Martin to receive stars in Las Vegas

By OSKAR GARCIA

Sin City is paying homage to iconic singers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin by giving them each a place on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars.

Feb 09, 2010 | 2:30 pm

UK group urges Elton John to cancel Israel show

A British academic group that supports Palestinian rights is urging singer Elton John to cancel a summer concert in Israel.

Feb 09, 2010 | 2:25 pm

Leno to Letterman: Thanks for Super Bowl ad invite

By DAVID BAUDER

Jay Leno has a message for David Letterman: Thanks.

Feb 09, 2010 | 1:40 pm

Kate Gosselin to release personal new book

Kate Gosselin has a new book, "I Just Want You to Know," scheduled for release in April.

Feb 09, 2010 | 1:25 pm

Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing

By LINDA DEUTSCH

Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case _ a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death.

Feb 09, 2010 | 1:20 pm

Perez Hilton, Black Eyed Peas manager settle suit

A judge is dismissing a civil lawsuit filed against a Black Eyed Peas manager who punched blogger Perez Hilton in a nightclub last year.

Feb 09, 2010 | 1:15 pm

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes

By The Associated Press

iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Feb. 8, 2010:

Feb 09, 2010 | 12:35 pm

TV show fined in Australia for killing, eating rat

By TANALEE SMITH

A British broadcaster has been convicted of animal cruelty after two reality show contestants skinned, cooked and ate a rat during filming in Australia.

Feb 09, 2010 | 8:40 am

Ringo Starr honored with Walk of Fame star

By DERRIK J. LANG

A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of the sidewalk attraction's groundbreaking.

Feb 09, 2010 | 8:20 am

HK studio behind 'TMNT,' 'Astro Boy' shuts down

By MIN LEE

The Hong Kong studio behind "TMNT" and "Astro Boy" has shut down as its parent company tries to recover from losses.

Feb 09, 2010 | 4:45 am

Attorney: Brooke Sheen wants case dismissed

By P. SOLOMON BANDA

Charlie Sheen and his wife were reunited Monday after a judge modified a restraining order and allowed them them to work out their differences following a Christmas Day domestic violence dispute in which the actor allegedly pinned his spouse on a bed with a knife to her throat.

Feb 08, 2010 | 7:30 pm

Del Toro says he has soft spot for monsters

Actor Benicio del Toro says he signed on for the lead role in "The Wolfman" remake because he has a soft spot for monsters.

Feb 08, 2010 | 7:10 pm

Andre Leon Talley to judge 'Top Model'

Andre Leon Talley will help crown "America's Next Top Model."

Feb 08, 2010 | 6:30 pm

`Dear John' delivers No. 1 debut with $30.5M

By DAVID GERMAIN

The romantic drama "Dear John" has knocked the sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" off its No. 1 box-office perch.

Feb 08, 2010 | 5:25 pm

Keith Carradine's ex-wife sentenced for perjury

Keith Carradine's ex-wife has been sentenced to community service for trying to cover up illegal wiretapping by former Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano.

Feb 08, 2010 | 5:20 pm

Actor Gary Coleman pleads guilty in Utah court

By JENNIFER DOBNER

Former child television star Gary Coleman pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April.

Feb 08, 2010 | 4:25 pm

Lawyer: Pitt and Jolie sue over split claim

By DAVID STRINGER

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple was going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed Monday.

Feb 08, 2010 | 4:05 pm

Miley Cyrus, other celebs auction items for Haiti

By JOHN CARUCCI

Miley Cyrus has organized an online auction to benefit the relief effort in Haiti, and Britney Spears, Hugh Jackman, Ellen DeGeneres, Julianne Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Lovato and others will donate items and experiences.

Feb 08, 2010 | 3:05 pm

Super Bowl sets record with 48 minutes of ads

By EMILY FREDRIX

Think Sunday night's Super Bowl seemed like it had a lot of ads? You're right. Commercials took up nearly 48 minutes of the game _ the most for any Super Bowl.

Feb 08, 2010 | 1:35 pm