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Bynes in court over bong toss

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out of her Manhattan apartment building.

Late Nobel winner's lost novel set for release

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

A newly discovered novel by the late Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck is to be released this fall.

Blige facing tax lien

Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Mary J. Blige and her husband have been hit with a $3.4 million tax lien in New Jersey. Court documents show the Internal Revenue Service filed a notice of a lien on the nine-time Grammy Award winner Feb. 7.

Beatles lyrics in British Library

Associated Press — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

and now some of John Lennon's finest lyrics.

Back home: Stars help Okla. tornado victims

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Blake Shelton and NBC are putting together a benefit for Oklahoma tornado victims.

Burnett to receive top humor prize

Katherine Boyle — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Carol Burnett, the award-winning actress, comedian and Broadway performer, has been chosen by the Kennedy Center for the 2013 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the center announced Tuesday.

Museum to exhibit Muppets

Associated Press — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Muppets may have taken Manhattan, but they're getting a spiffy new home in Queens. Muppet creator Jim Henson's family is donating about 400 puppets, costumes, props and other items to the Museum of the Moving Image.

Pickler new Dancing' champion

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first. The 26-year-old country singer won the show's mirrorball trophy Tuesday.

Singer Kellie Pickler named new 'Dancing' champ

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:21:58 EST

LOS ANGELES Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first.

Carol Burnett wins Mark Twain Prize

Brett Zongker — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:52:16 EST

WASHINGTON - Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, was named the winner of the nation's top humor prize on Tuesday.

Chris Harrison, Lara Spencer to host Miss America

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:56:20 EST

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The Bachelor and The Bachelorette host Chris Harrison will again emcee the Miss America Pageant this September in Atlantic City, N.J.

Pot smoke leads to rapper Chief Keef, police say

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:20:13 EST

DUNWOODY, Ga. - Police in suburban Atlanta say rapper Chief Keef, whose name is Keith Cozart, has been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

Toby Keith talked to sister as twister hit Moore, Okla.

Chris Talbott — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:21 EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tornadoes are a part of life in Moore, Okla., something country star Toby Keith was reminded of when a deadly, devastating one leveled parts of his hometown on Monday.

MacFarlane won't host Oscars: I need sleep'

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014. The multitalented comedian says on Twitter that he "tried to make it work schedule-wise, but I need sleep."

University to honor Streisand

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

A leading Israeli university says it will present singer Barbra Streisand with an honorary Ph.D. when she visits Israel next month.

Justin Bieber’s monkey to become German property

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:01:18 EST

BERLIN - Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.

Hawn, Hudson say beauty starts from inside

Alicia Rancilio — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

When Kate Hudson first burst onto the scene with the movie "Almost Famous," her uncanny resemblance to her mother, Goldie Hawn, had everybody talking.

Obama to present King with Gershwin Prize

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

President Obama is putting on a show at the White House next week for singer-songwriter Carole King. She's the first woman to receive the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress.

R&B singer chosen newest American Idol'

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Candice Glover was crowned the new "American Idol" on Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison.

Kennedy Center revamps process

Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Kennedy Center is unveiling a new process to select artists who receive one of the nation's top arts prizes after an outside group said Latinos have been largely excluded.

Dr. Dre donates to USC

Associated Press — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine donate $70 million for USC center

Associated Press — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:05:22 EST

LOS ANGELES – Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California, the school announced Tuesday night.

Sole survivor of 1987 Mich. jetliner crash breaks silence

MIKE HOUSEHOLDER — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:27:59 EST

Cecelia Crocker's body provides her with a constant reminder of the most traumatic event of her life — one that she doesn't otherwise remember.

Hader exiting after 8 years on SNL'

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Bill Hader is leaving "Saturday Night Live" after an eight-year run. His spokesman confirms that the 34-year-old comedian will depart "SNL" after this weekend's season finale.

Beyonce cancels concert

Associated Press — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Beyonce canceled her concert in Belgium last night because of dehydration and exhaustion.

Angelina Jolie says she had double mastectomy

Associated Press — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:04:09 EST

LOS ANGELES - Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.

Guthrie to wed for 2nd time

Associated Press — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Bradley Cooper presented her with a dozen roses on the air but, oddly enough, that isn't why "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie is so happy.

Barbara Walters to announce her retirement Monday

FRAZIER MOORE — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:48:48 EST

Barbara Walters is retiring.

Tyson to be featured as animated detective

Sat, 11 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Adult Swim says it's turning Mike Tyson into a cartoon detective. The network announced a new animated series Friday called "Mike Tyson Mysteries" that will feature the retired boxing champ.

Jackson plans to exit Idol'

Associated Press — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Randy Jackson out. The original "American Idol" judge says he won't be returning to the Fox talent competition.

Harris returning to host Tony Awards for 4th time

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Neil Patrick Harris will be back for his fourth turn as host of the Tony Awards.

No profanity allowed on rapper’s headstone

Associated Press — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:05:21 EST

LYNN, Mass. - Commissioners at a Massachusetts cemetery have said no to profanity on headstones.

As I Lay Dying singer accused of trying to hire hitman to kill wife

Julie Watson — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:08:24 EST

SAN DIEGO - The lead singer of heavy metal band As I Lay Dying has been charged with plotting to kill his estranged wife.

Series to explore Chicago

Associated Press — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

CNN is planning an unscripted series about Chicago that will be executive-produced by Robert Redford. The eight-part series, "Chicagoland," will premiere in 2014.

Young and the Restless star dies

Lynn Elber — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:41:24 EST

LOS ANGELES - CBS says soap opera star Jeanne Cooper has died. She was 84.

Jones concert to go on

Associated Press — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Before he passed away last month, George Jones had scheduled a star-packed final concert for November. It turns out the show will go on.

3 months in prison for singer

Associated Press — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill has been sentenced to three months in prison for failing to pay taxes on about $1 million in earnings. She was also sentenced Monday in Newark to three additional months of home confinement.

Writers allege copyright infringement in suit

Tue, 07 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Two Virginia songwriters are suing Justin Bieber and Usher for $10 million for copyright infringement. Devin Copeland and Mareio Overton claim Bieber's song "Somebody to Love" contains numerous lyrical and stylistic similarities to the song they wrote in 2008 by the same name.

Kurtz apologizes for story

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Media critic Howard Kurtz used his CNN show Sunday to point a finger at himself, apologizing for a story on gay basketball player Jason Collins that he said was riddled with errors and shouldn't have been written in the first place.

Keira Knightley says 'oui' to rocker James Righton

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sun, 05 May 2013 10:14:04 EST

PARIS - A French mayor says Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley has said "oui" to rocker James Righton in a small wedding ceremony in southern France.

Witherspoon agrees conduct was disorderly

Sun, 05 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

A lawyer for Reese Witherspoon says the actress has pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge resulting from a heated confrontation with a state trooper in Atlanta.

AWOL Lohan checks into a different rehab

Sat, 04 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Lindsay Lohan has checked into a rehab and will not face a probation violation for leaving another treatment facility after a few minutes, a prosecutor said Friday.

Lindsay Lohan checks into Betty Ford Clinic

Anthony McCartney — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:03:06 EST

LOS ANGELES – Lindsay Lohan has checked into a rehab and will not face a probation violation for leaving another treatment facility after a few minutes, a prosecutor said Friday.

Parenthood' star Graham pens 1st novel

Alicia Rancilio — Fri, 03 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Lauren Graham has a day job as Sarah Braverman on the NBC drama "Parenthood," but she decided to fill up her free time by writing a novel.

Reese addresses arrest

Associated Press — Fri, 03 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Reese Witherspoon recalled that she panicked, said some "crazy things" and even claimed to be pregnant the night she was arrested in Atlanta on a disorderly conduct charge.

Lindsay Lohan checks into rehab, lawyer says

Anthony McCartney — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:44:54 EST

LOS ANGELES - A California official says the facility where Lindsay Lohan's lawyer says she is staying is not licensed to offer recovery or rehab treatments.

Early Hollywood superstar Deanna Durbin dies at 91

ANDREW DALTON — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:02:26 EST

Deanna Durbin, a star whose songs and smile made her one of the biggest box office draws of Hollywood's Golden Age with fans that included Winston Churchill, has died.

The Civil Wars set to release follow-up album

Thu, 02 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Civil Wars are returning with a new album.

Albom's next novel due in fall

Staff, news services — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Mitch Albom, one of the country's most popular authors, has a new publisher and a new novel coming this fall.

Shriver headed back to NBC News, will focus on women

Wed, 01 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

After nearly a decade away, former California first lady Maria Shriver is returning to NBC News for a job where she will concentrate on the roles of women in American life.

Zeta-Jones in care for disorder

Staff, news services — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

A spokeswoman for Catherine Zeta-Jones says the actress has "proactively" checked into a mental health facility for treatment of her bipolar condition.

Singer Aldean files for divorce from wife

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Jason Aldean has filed for divorce. The country music star filed the complaint for divorce against his wife, Jessica, on Friday afternoon in Williamson County, Tenn., citing irreconcilable differences. The two have been married since August 2001.

Hope items to be sold for charity

Staff, news services — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Hundreds of personal items, including antiques, artwork and furniture once owned by Bob Hope and his wife, Dolores, will be auctioned to benefit a Southern California charity.

Ex-Ms. magazine editor Mary Thom dies in NY crash

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:13:08 EST

Prominent feminist Mary Thom, a writer and former editor of Ms. magazine who also was an avid motorcyclist, crashed while riding on a highway and was killed, her nephew said Saturday. She was 68.

Braff raises $2 million for movie

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Zach Braff has met his goal on Kickstarter, raising $2 million in three days to fund his follow-up to "Garden State."