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Judge to Lohan: Keep up good work
Lindsay Lohan drew praise Wednesday from a judge who said the actress was one court hearing away from putting a long-running drunken driving case behind her. "Ms. Lohan, you're in the home stretch," Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner told the actress. "The probation officer is pleased with your progress." The ...
Jason Crabb leads Dove Awards nominations with 8
Singer Jason Crabb has earned eight nominations for the Dove Awards, the gospel and Christian music show that will be held in Atlanta for the second year in a row. Laura Story drew the second-most with six nominations and rapper LaCrae got five nods for the 43rd annual show, which ...
British queen honors actress Helena Bonham Carter
Actress Helena Bonham Carter, whose regal roles include the Red Queen in "Alice in Wonderland" and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II in "The King's Speech," has been honored by the British monarch for services to drama. Bonham Carter was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, ...
Rihanna could draw criticism for songs with Brown
Rihanna is known for making bold statements, from her often sexually charged music to her tattoos to even the hue of her hair. But her latest decision — a musical pairing with the man who three years ago left her bloodied and bruised — has left some questioning her judgment. ...
Obama campaign names 35 national co-chairs
President Barack Obama's re-election campaign has named 35 national co-chairs, including elected officials, campaign volunteers and a few celebrities. Among the Democratic politicians serving as co-chairs are Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin. Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee, a Republican-turned-Independent, will also serve as a co-chair. The ...
Judge dismisses AEG Live from Joe Jackson lawsuit
A judge granted a motion Tuesday to dismiss concert promoter AEG Live from a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson's father. City News Service said Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos agreed with AEG attorneys who said Joe Jackson should have joined a separate suit filed by his wife, Katherine. The ...
Prosecutors oppose Jackson doctor's bail bid.
Michael Jackson's doctor was properly sentenced to four years behind bars in the star's death and should not be released on bail, prosecutors argued Tuesday in a response to his bid for release while his case is appealed. Dr. Conrad Murray would be a danger to the community and a ...
What's next for the Soul Train brand?
Before the death of Don Cornelius stirred pangs of "Soul Train" nostalgia in the American public, a group of black entrepreneurs already had begun working to revive Cornelius' creation and carry it beyond the continued popularity of the show's dances and television reruns. What, exactly, can be done with "Soul ...
Justin Bieber's 2nd book set for September release
He's only 17, but pop sensation Justin Bieber is back with his second book. HarperCollins announced Tuesday that it will publish "Justin Bieber: Just Getting Started." The book is described as "the second official photographic book" from the multiplatinum-selling superstar. The company says it will be released worldwide in September. ...
Colbert to release kids' book about a flag pole
With the blessing of Maurice Sendak, Stephen Colbert is releasing a children's book. Grand Central Publishing said Tuesday that it will publish "I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)" on May 8. In a two-part "Colbert Report" segment that aired last month, Colbert previewed the book with "Where the ...
Sugarland attorneys: Injured Ind. fans share blame
Attorneys for country duo Sugarland said concertgoers were at least partly to blame for injuries suffered in a stage collapse, drawing a sharp reaction from fans Tuesday and prompting the band's manager to issue a statement criticizing the finger-pointing. Members of the band expressed shock and sadness after last summer's ...
Adele and Ed Sheeran win at UK music's Brit Awards
Soulful songstress Adele capped a momentous year of Grammy Awards triumph and medical woes with a double win at the U.K.'s Brit music awards Tuesday, taking prizes for album of the year and best British female solo artist before making an obscene gesture after the show's host cut her acceptance ...
Idol's Adam Lambert to sing with rock band Queen
Adam Lambert has nabbed his dream gig: Singing vocals for the iconic British band Queen as they headline the second day of the U.K. rock festival Sonisphere 2012. The former "American Idol" singer-songwriter will step into the late Freddie Mercury's shoes for the band's July 7 set at Knebworth Park ...
Costumes, beads give way to ashes in New Orleans
Officers on horseback cleared Bourbon Street early Wednesday, declaring an end to Carnival 2012 in New Orleans as Mardi Gras revelers began to prepare for the beginning of Lent, the period of fasting and repentance before Easter. Streams of people poured into the French Quarter as the sun began to ...
Chris Brown, Rihanna collaborate on 2 song remixes
Chris Brown and Rihanna are back together, musically speaking. Two songs featuring the singers hit the Internet on Monday. Brown sings on the remix of Rihanna's sexually charged song "Birthday Cake," and she's on the remix of his upbeat tune "Turn Up the Music." Brown tweeted a link to the ...
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