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Speed up to 94 singled out in actor's deadly crash

"Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker and friend Roger Rodas were going up to 94 mph in a 45 mph zone in a Porsche with two 9-year-old tires when they lost control, hit a light pole and died immediately when the car burst...

BookCon, fan-based book event, to launch in May

For at least one day, publishing's annual national convention is going pop.

Tiger that injured Roy of Siegfried & Roy dies

Mantecore, the white tiger that injured Roy Horn on a Las Vegas stage over a decade ago, has died. He was 17.

'Fifty Shades,' 'Fast,' 'Dumber' teased in Vegas

Universal Pictures had a strong start at the box office this year, with "Lone Survivor" grossing more than $124 million and "Ride Along" bringing in nearly $146 million globally.

Investigators: Unsafe speed caused Walker crash

The Porsche carrying "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker was traveling up to 94 mph when it went out of control on a suburban street and crashed, killing the actor and his friend, according to an investigation by law...

'The Young and the Restless' celebrates 41 years

"The Young and the Restless" took a break from love, deception and backstabbing to celebrate the soap's 41st anniversary on Tuesday.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin announce separation

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, one of Hollywood's highest profile couples, are separating after more than a decade of marriage, according to a message posted on the "Iron Man" actress's blog Tuesday.

Jolie surprises CinemaCon to tout 'Unbroken'

Angelina Jolie took to the stage at CinemaCon, the annual convention of theater exhibitors, on Tuesday to reveal footage from the upcoming survival saga "Unbroken," which she directed and produced.

Disney's purchase of Maker a boon for LA startups

Disney's $500 million purchase of YouTube video producer Maker Studios is a sign that the entertainment industry's content and technology startups are coming of age and proving to be as valuable to Hollywood as app...

Funeral held for L'Wren Scott in California

L'Wren Scott was mourned on Tuesday by family, friends and her longtime companion, Mick Jagger, at a small, private funeral in Los Angeles.

'Fifty Shades,' 'Fast,' 'Dumber' teased in Vegas

Universal Pictures had a strong start at the box office this year, with "Lone Survivor" grossing more than $124 million and "Ride Along" bringing in nearly $146 million globally.

Fox's 'American Idol' hits rating low

A recent time slot switch hasn't paid dividends for Fox's lurching "American Idol," which reached a smaller audience last week than for all but one episode of its rookie season in the summer of 2002.

Patrick Dempsey's mother dies of cancer at age 79

Patrick Dempsey's mother has died of cancer six years after inspiring him to help create a cancer support organization at a hospital in Maine. Amanda Dempsey was 79.

Jim Nabors to make final Indy 500 performance

Actor Jim Nabors says this year's Indianapolis 500 will be the last time he performs "Back Home Again in Indiana" live to a global audience of race fans.

Israelis get satisfaction with Rolling Stones show

Israeli fans of the Rolling Stones have complained for years that they can't get no satisfaction. Until now.

Man ordered to stay away, not contact Taylor Swift

A man accused of saying he is married to Taylor Swift and threatening to harm her family was ordered Tuesday to stay away from the Grammy-winning singer for three years.

Flavor Flav's New York speeding case is postponed

Entertainer Flavor Flav must return to his native New York at least one more time to answer charges stemming from his arrest as he raced to his mother's funeral.

Capt. Phillips to attend Mass. Maritime graduation

Richard Phillips, whose real-life ordeal as a hostage of Somali pirates was the subject of the movie "Captain Phillips," has been selected to address graduates at Massachusetts Maritime Academy's commencement.

Kourtney Kardashian talks up new kids line

It's no secret the Kardashian family loves fashion. They have a women's clothing line called Kardashian Kollection at Sears, Dash boutiques in Los Angeles, Miami and New York, and have now launched a clothing line...

Rihanna to be honored with CFDA Fashion Icon award

Rihanna earned an icon award at the American Music Awards last year. Now she's receiving a similar honor from the fashion world.

Actor writes his own obituary

Actor James Rebhorn is having the last word.

Robin Roberts will guest judge on ABC's 'Dancing'

Robin Roberts is taking on some night work as a guest judge on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."

Ex-Animal Planet host sentenced for lizard sale

The former host of Animal Planet's "Wild Recon" show has been sentenced to two years' probation and 200 hours of community service after admitting to trying to sell two endangered Iranian desert monitor lizards...

Carter: Russian invasion of Crimea 'inevitable'

Former President Jimmy Carter says the Crimean annexation was "inevitable" because Russia considers the peninsula to be part of its country and so many Crimeans consider themselves Russian.

Convicting 5, jury nixes Madoff claim he was alone

Imprisoned financier Bernard Madoff's claim that he carried out a nearly $20 billion fraud by himself has been firmly rejected by a jury that convicted five of his former top employees of all charges that they aided...

Wahlberg guarantees a hit with 'Transformers'

Mark Wahlberg, star of the upcoming "Transformers: Age of Extinction," is promising the fourth installment of the Michael Bay-directed franchise will be a huge hit.

Fukushima nuke worker life gets recorded as manga

First off, no one who works at Japan's wrecked nuclear power plant calls it Fukushima Dai-ichi, comic-book artist Kazuto Tatsuta says in his book about his time on the job. It's ichi efu, or 1F.

How Dwayne Johnson kept 'Hercules' look a secret

It was extremely hard for Dwayne Johnson to keep his "Hercules" look under wraps while filming the Brett Ratner-directed movie in Hungary last year. But he did it for the greater good of the big reveal.

Rare Tennessee Williams story published

Before his mother became the model for Blanche DuBois of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and his sister the inspiration for Laura Wingfield of "The Glass Menagerie," Tennessee Williams drew upon a college girlfriend - if only...

David Cassidy sentenced to rehab in DUI case

A judge has sentenced 1970s teen heartthrob David Cassidy to three months in rehab and five years of probation in a drunken driving case.

Ex-TV Judge Joe Brown arrested in Tennessee

The star of the television show "Judge Joe Brown" has been arrested and charged with five counts of contempt of court in Tennessee, court officials in Memphis said Monday.

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban wins Pritzker Prize

The Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, who has combined a talent for innovative design and experimental use of everyday materials with extensive humanitarian efforts around the globe, has won the 2014 Pritzker Architecture...

Box office: 'Divergent' tops while 'Muppets' flop

With sequels already in the works, the young-adult franchise-in-the-making "Divergent" opened with $54.6 million.

Nielsen poll: Film reviews still influential

Social media has made inroads into shaping moviegoers' choices at the multiplex, but a new poll finds that an overwhelming majority of moviegoers still count on movie reviews.

'Thunder' shooting suspect appears in Vegas court

A man accused of firing a gun as he tried to make off with costumes and props used by Thunder From Down Under male performers in Las Vegas appeared in court Monday.

Patrice Wymore Flynn dies at age 87 in Jamaica

Patrice Wymore Flynn, a Hollywood actress and cattle rancher who was the widow of swashbuckling screen legend Errol Flynn, has died at her seaside home in northeastern Jamaica. She was 87.

Stacy Keibler says she's pregnant with 1st child

Stacy Keibler and her husband, Jared Pobre, are expecting their first child together.

'Good Wife' leaves viewers shocked, bereaved

The shocking death of dashing attorney Will Gardner on "The Good Wife" on Sunday's episode was driven by actor Josh Charles' desire to leave the CBS drama in its fifth season.

Plimpton comes to London in 'Other Desert Cities'

Martha Plimpton is an American in London, grappling with all that ails the United States.

Pistorius trial: Cell phone texts show tensions

Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp argued fiercely in the turbulent weeks before he killed her, and the athlete's girlfriend told him she was sometimes scared by his behavior, which included jealous outbursts in front...

Adam McKay to direct finance drama 'The Big Short'

In a shift to drama, Adam McKay will write and direct an adaptation of Michael Lewis' financial crisis best-seller "The Big Short: The Doomsday Machine."

GWAR frontman Brockie found dead in Virginia home

Dave Brockie, who as "Oderus Urungus" fronted the alien-costumed heavy metal band GWAR during graphic and fake-blood-soaked stage shows for more than three decades, has died. He was 50.

ABC News head Sherwood to replace Disney's Sweeney

Disney says ABC News President Ben Sherwood will replace Anne Sweeney, the longtime Disney/ABC Television Group president who announced two weeks ago that she was quitting to direct TV shows.

Review: Lost Cash album shows love for good songs

By MICHAEL McCALL Associated Press Johnny Cash, "Out Among The Stars" (Columbia Legacy)

Crayon Pop thinks they'll mesh well with Lady Gaga

Korean pop newcomers Crayon Pop are set to make waves again after Lady Gaga announced the quintet will open for her on her upcoming North American tour.

Cops: Man trespassed at Taylor Swift's beach house

A Massachusetts man has been ordered to stay away from Taylor Swift's vacation home on the Rhode Island shore.

Old cloth ties blamed for theater ceiling collapse

Weakened, century-old cloth and plaster ties caused a partial ceiling collapse that injured almost 80 audience members at London's Apollo Theatre, investigators said Monday.

AC/DC's Johnson surprises Billy Joel audience

In a rare and unusual mix of rock legends, AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson made a surprise appearance at Billy Joel's concert at Madison Square Garden and played the metal band's classic, "You Shook Me All Night...

Aretha Franklin celebrates birthday with Denzel

The fellas love Aretha Franklin: Denzel Washington helped the Queen of Soul celebrate her 72nd birthday in style, and Andre 3000 and Babyface are working on new music for the icon.

Search for old Atari games to go on in New Mexico

Organizers say a planned dig into a New Mexico landfill for a rumored cache of what some consider the worst Atari video game of all time is expected to proceed despite state environmental regulators' concerns.

'How to Poo on a Date' wins odd book-title prize

A guide to coping with an awkward romantic moment has been awarded a prize for the year's oddest book title.

Actor Chris Hemsworth, wife welcome twin sons

Two more Hemsworths have arrived.

Rep: Bronchitis sidelines Gregg Allman for shows

Bronchitis has sidelined Gregg Allman for at least two dates of the Allman Brothers Band's annual shows at the Beacon Theatre, but his rep says the musician hopes to return to the stage in a few days.

'Homeland' actor James Rebhorn dies at 65

James Rebhorn, the prolific character actor whose credits included "Homeland," ''Scent of a Woman" and "My Cousin Vinny," has died. He was 65.

Teen sci-fi franchise 'Divergent' debuts with $56M

To go with "Twilight" and "The Hunger Games," Lionsgate now has a trio of young-adult franchises with the box-office leading "Divergent."

De Niro's Tribeca sells 50 percent stake to MSG

Tribeca Enterprises, the film company co-founded by Robert De Niro and the presenter of the Tribeca Film Festival, has sold a 50 percent stake to the Madison Square Garden Company.

Plotter in Calif. killing that led to TV show dies

A man who masterminded the 1985 murder of his wife in a plot that inspired two books and a TV miniseries has died in a central California prison hospital.

John Lennon's artwork coming to NYC auction

A collection of John Lennon's drawings and manuscripts is going up for auction.

Put the scalpel down and turn up the volume. Now.

By JIM LITKE AP Sports Writer Welcome back to BracketRacket, the one-stop shopping place for all your offbeat NCAA tournament needs. In today's edition, we make the rounds at a Memphis hospital, look...

Firm downplays problems at L'Wren Scott's company

A public relations firm that focuses on the fashion and beauty industries is denying reports that fashion designer L'Wren Scott's company was on the verge of shutting down.

Martha Wainwright working on memoir due in 2016

A member of folk music royalty, singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright, is working on a memoir.

Firing of officer who shared Rihanna photo upheld

A police officer who distributed an evidence photo depicting Rihanna's injuries after she was attacked by Chris Brown was properly fired for her actions, a judge ruled Thursday.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West cover Vogue magazine

Kanye West's campaign to get fiancee Kim Kardashian on the cover of Vogue magazine has finally paid off. They appear in a photo by Annie Leibovitz on the April issue.

StubHub becomes a partner to 'The Book of Mormon'

The sheer gravitational pull of Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has attracted a new huge fan - StubHub.

A heads-on look at Sony's virtual reality googles Video included

The promise of virtual reality in the living room is coming closer to, well, reality.

Jesus' "Crown of Thorns" shown at Notre Dame

An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ's "Crown of Thorns" has made a special public appearance at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Man's claim to Yale's Van Gogh painting is tossed

A federal judge in Connecticut has dismissed the claims of a man who said he was the rightful owner of a Van Gogh painting that's been on display at Yale University for about 50 years.

Michigan tourist returns stolen Hulk Hogan shoe

Police in Florida say a Michigan tourist has returned a wrestling shoe autographed by Hulk Hogan that she took from a store in Clearwater.

'Thunder' case suspect balks at Vegas court trip

A man accused of firing a gun as he tried to make off with costumes and props used by the Thunder From Down Under male revue refused Friday to attend an initial court appearance.

Finnish gibberish talker finds fame, heads to US

A 19-year-old Finnish supermarket cashier with millions of Internet fans of her language imitation YouTube video is heading for America hoping her gibberish hit will open up a new career.

$5-million stolen Rembrandt found after 15 years

A stolen Rembrandt masterpiece valued at more than $5 million has been found in Nice and returned to its rightful owners after 15 years in the wilderness.

Rockettes' postpone new show until 2015

The Rockettes' are kicking the debut of their new spring show into next year.

Kate Bush sets stage return after 35 year absence

Singer Kate Bush is coming back to the London stage after a 35-year break in performing.

Norwegian museum agrees to return looted Matisse

A Norwegian museum says it has agreed to return a Matisse once looted by Hermann Goering to the family of Jewish art dealer Paul Rosenberg.

Israeli Miss World's anti-rape crusade goes global

When 18-year-old Israeli beauty queen Linor Abargil was crowned Miss World in 1998, the tears streaming down her cheeks appeared to be the overwhelming joy of a young woman fulfilling a childhood dream. Few knew the...

Police release new photos from Kurt Cobain suicide

With the 20th anniversary of the suicide of Kurt Cobain coming up next month, Seattle police knew they'd be getting plenty of questions about the Nirvana frontman.

'Last of Us' wins big at Game Developers Awards

"The Last of Us" won the top honor at the Game Developers Choice Awards.

Police release new photos from Kurt Cobain suicide

Seattle police on Thursday released previously unseen images showing drug paraphernalia from the scene of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's suicide 20 years ago.

Suspect ID'd in Las Vegas 'Thunder' shooting case

A man accused of firing a gun near the head of a performer in the Thunder From Down Under male revue during a backstage robbery attempt was identified by authorities Thursday as a Las Vegas resident with a history of...

Fantasia Barrino to return to 'After Midnight'

Sad you missed Fantasia Barrino on Broadway in "After Midnight"? Well, good news: She can't stay away.

Landfill search for 'E.T.' video game is halted

New Mexico environmental regulators are blocking two companies from digging up an Alamogordo landfill in search of a rumored cache of what some consider the worst Atari video game of all time.

Denis Johnson, Tobias Wolff to enter arts academy

Fiction writers Denis Johnson, Ha Jin and Tobias Wolff are among this year's inductees into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Jury selection continues in comedian's Vegas suit

A jury was being picked Thursday for comedian George Wallace's trial seeking $9 million from a posh Strip resort for a leg injury he received when he fell over stage wiring during a private performance for a corporate...

Katie Holmes and Jeanne Yang close fashion line

Katie Holmes and celebrity stylist Jeanne Yang knew it would happen one day: They've shut down the fashion company they started together.

Workers occupy Paris opera in protest

Union members have occupied Paris' Opera Garnier in a protest over proposed changes to labor rules for theater workers.

Judge tosses lawsuit by radio host 'Piolin'

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit Spanish-language radio host Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo filed against six former Univision employees accusing them of a $4.9 million extortion plot and false accusations of sexual harassment and...

UK legislator pans no-guitar prison policy

A guitar-loving British legislator has challenged a policy that he says makes it impossible for prisoners to play steel-stringed or electric guitars.

In Fla., Obama calls for equal pay for women

Amid grappling with crisis in Ukraine, President Barack Obama made a pitch for women's pocketbook issues Thursday, calling for legislation requiring equal pay for equal work and saying Congress would get more done if...

Salman Rushdie, Twitter CEO to receive PEN awards

One writes novels and likes to tweet. The other is Twitter's CEO. Both men, Salman Rushdie and Dick Costolo, will be honored May 5 in New York at the annual gala of the PEN American Center.

A heads-on look at Sony's virtual reality goggles Video included

The promise of virtual reality in the living room is coming closer to, well, reality.

Superman artwork of JFK makes it to his library

Superman has finally soared into the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston.

It's a drag: NYC mayors mock selves in annual show

Rudolph Giuliani donning drag. Ed Koch stepping out of the mouth of a man-eating plant. Michael Bloomberg wearing a harness and flying 20 feet in the air while dressed as Spiderman.

'Phantom of the Opera' welcomes first black lead

Norm Lewis has been tapped to be Broadway's next Phantom in the megahit "The Phantom of the Opera," a move that makes him the first African-American to slip behind the famous mask on the Great White Way.

'Walking with Dinosaurs' eyes North America return

The dinosaurs are ready to roar across America again - but they're sporting a new look.

Mick Jagger begins arrangements for Scott funeral

Mick Jagger has started making funeral arrangements for fashion designer and celebrity stylist L'Wren (luh-REN') Scott, his longtime girlfriend.

Salman Rushdie, Twitter CEO to receive PEN awards

One writes novels and likes to tweet. The other is Twitter's CEO. Both men, Salman Rushdie and Dick Costolo, will be honored May 5 in New York at the annual gala of the PEN American Center.

Rome's iconic Spanish Steps getting a face-lift

Rome's iconic Spanish Steps are getting a makeover.

Guardianship sought for Paul Walker's daughter

Paul Walker's mother has petitioned to become the legal guardian of the late actor's teenage daughter in accordance with his final wishes.

TV show to profile late Alaska serial killer

An upcoming special episode of Investigation Discovery's "Dark Minds" TV series says it has new information about confessed Alaska serial killer Israel Keyes, including the identity of a potential victim.

Ralph Fiennes to return to UK's National Theatre

New plays by theatrical giants Tom Stoppard and David Hare and the stage return of Ralph Fiennes are highlights of the next year at Britain's National Theatre.

DreamWorks, Chinese partners unveil Shanghai plan

DreamWorks Animation and Chinese partners unveiled designs on Thursday for a 15 billion yuan ($2.4 billion) entertainment complex in Shanghai, expanding Hollywood's growing ties with China.

3 sons unite to create new Roy Orbison song

Roy Orbison's three sons are all musicians but never really got to play music with their dad - until now.

Indian writer, editor Khushwant Singh dies at 99

Khushwant Singh, a journalist, editor and prolific writer whose work ranged from serious histories to joke collections to one of post-Independence India's great novels, died Thursday at his New Delhi apartment, his...

Attorney: Calling Tyler show a riot 'inaccurate'

By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer An attorney for Tyler, The Creator, says the Odd Future rapper did not incite a riot at a show during South By Southwest last week and would not deliberately put fans at...

Cat behaviorist heading to Oregon after attack

The large cat that attacked a baby and trapped an Oregon family in a bedroom touched off an Internet uproar that worries Jackson Galaxy, star of Animal Planet's "My Cat from Hell."

Police: Gunshot in 'Thunder' case narrowly missed

A man who tried to make off with a suitcase full of costumes and props used by the all-male revue Thunder From Down Under fired a shot at the head of one cast member before being subdued and left with a black eye, police...

Hugh Jackman stalker freed from New York jail

A California woman who admitted stalking Hugh Jackman has been released after a guilty plea and nearly a year in jail in New York City.

Death of designer L'Wren Scott is ruled a suicide

The death of fashion designer L'Wren Scott, the longtime girlfriend of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, was suicide, the New York City medical examiner's office said Wednesday.

Hillary Clinton addresses gathering of publishers

Hillary Rodham Clinton's next book, scheduled for release later this year, remains a work in progress.

FX network orders comedy starring Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal has agreed to star in a new television series in which he's paired with Josh Gad in a story about two comics in a generational clash.

National Geographic series to chronicle the 1990s

Nostalgia gets closer and closer to real time. The National Geographic Network says it will air a miniseries this summer on the 1990s.

Fonda and Tomlin to reteam for a Netflix sitcom

Netflix says it's reuniting Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin for a new comedy series.

Oprah chai tea to be sold at Starbucks stores

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz brought Oprah Winfrey on stage Wednesday at the shareholders meeting in Seattle to announce a drink named after the media mogul.

Native American works appraised at $3.8M for sale

A large collection of paintings, photos and sketches that includes images of survivors of the Battle of the Little Bighorn is for sale.

Reporter: Editor Coulson set up hacking payments

A former News of the World reporter who was convicted of phone hacking told a British court Wednesday that the tabloid's editor, Andy Coulson, authorized payments for the illegal eavesdropping.

No pope meeting for Russell Crowe, 'Noah' makers

Actor Russell Crowe and the makers of the big-budget film "Noah" attended Pope Francis' general audience Wednesday but didn't get what they most wanted: a papal meeting and photo-op.

Autism-friendly NYC show offered for younger kids

Families of young autistic children have a new place to engage their sons and daughters - a live Disney show.

Coldplay's Chris Martin to help on 'The Voice'

Coldplay singer Chris Martin is bringing his expertise to NBC's music competition show "The Voice."

Lansbury wows critics in London stage return

Angela Lansbury has British critics spellbound with her performance as a dotty mystic in "Blithe Spirit" on the London stage.

Bill Cunningham's 'Facade' photos at NYC museum

Bill Cunningham is a familiar presence on the social and fashion pages of The New York Times, and the streets of New York City, riding a bicycle with a small camera bag strapped to his waist.

New 'Star Wars' set 30 years after 'Jedi'

The new "Star Wars" has an official timeline and one confirmed returning character: robot R2-D2.

Jagger pays tribute to companion, Stones halt tour

Mick Jagger paid poignant tribute to his late companion, designer L'Wren Scott, on Tuesday, calling her his "lover and best friend" and saying he was struggling to understand why she might have taken her own life.

Charlie Brown, Snoopy back in 3-D 'Peanuts' movie

Good ol' Charlie Brown and Snoopy are going 3-D.

Police: Bieber claimed foot fracture in Florida

Justin Bieber claimed after a shaky sobriety test in Florida that he was suffering from a hairline fracture in his right foot and made condescending comments to officers, according to a Miami Beach police document released...

Gettysburg book wins $50,000 history prize

A book about the Civil War conflict in Gettysburg has won a $50,000 prize.

'The Walking Dead' tops Nielsen dramas

The broadcast television networks showed some 20 original dramas among the 50 most-popular programs last week, yet cable's sensation "The Walking Dead" beat them all.

Stones call off tour after L'Wren Scott's death

The Rolling Stones have called off tour dates in Australia and New Zealand following the death of Mick Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott.

Judge allows lawsuit over Kardashian-West proposal

A lawsuit by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West over leaked footage of their marriage proposal can proceed because it does not violate the free speech rights of the co-founder of YouTube, a judge ruled Tuesday.

'Two Fat Ladies' star Dickson Wright dies at 66

Clarissa Dickson Wright, a vivid and outspoken British television personality who found fame as half of the food-loving duo "Two Fat Ladies," has died at the age of 66.

Italian musical 'Rugantino' eyes New York return

Brush up on your Italian - "Rugantino," one of Italy's most successful musicals, is returning to New York after 50 years.

Elizabeth Warren pens book about life, Senate work

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has written a book chronicling her life story, from her working-class roots in Oklahoma to a seat in the Senate representing Massachusetts.

MTV launches memorial site for character's death

Thousands of young fans of MTV's "Teen Wolf" series are turning to a website set up by the network to offer a gathering place for people to collectively mourn the sudden death of one of the show's main characters.

Jagger posts tribute to companion L'Wren Scott

Mick Jagger has posted a poignant tribute on Facebook to his late companion, L'Wren Scott, saying he is still struggling to understand her death and will never forget her.

Rolling Stones scrap show after L'Wren Scott death

The Rolling Stones on Tuesday canceled the first date on their Australian tour after the death of fashion designer L'Wren Scott, Mick Jagger's girlfriend.

Toy company settles suit against Beastie Boys

A California toy company has settled its lawsuit against the Beastie Boys over its parody of their song "Girls" in a promotional video that went viral.

A 'bad day' in rehab costs Chris Brown his freedom

With a roll of his eyes and a comment that he was good at using guns and knives, Chris Brown may have cost himself weeks of freedom and his chance to get back to making music anytime soon.

Arts patron, heiress Rachel 'Bunny' Mellon dead

Rachel "Bunny" Mellon, a wealthy arts and fashion patron, friend of first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and political benefactor who funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to former presidential candidate John Edwards that...

Kanye West pleads no contest in battery case Video included

Kanye West pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery against a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport in a special plea in which he maintains his innocence.

Poll: People still seek meaty news on media buffet

A new study finds Americans of all ages are charting their own paths across a media landscape that no longer relies on front pages and evening newscasts to dictate what's worth knowing.

Judge orders Chris Brown to remain in jail

Chris Brown will spend another month in jail after a judge said Monday he was told the singer made troubling comments in rehab about being good at using guns and knives.

Stooges drummer Scott Asheton dies at 64

Scott Asheton, drummer for the influential punk rock band the Stooges, has died. He was 64.

Some of Mick Jagger's past wives and girlfriends

Since becoming famous 50 years ago, Mick Jagger has had a series of high-profile relationships, most tragically with designer L'Wren Scott, who was found dead in New York on Monday in what was being investigated as an...

Designer Scott, girlfriend of Jagger, found dead Video included

L'Wren Scott, who left her small-town Utah home as a teenager to become a model in Paris, then a top Hollywood stylist and finally a high-end fashion designer best known as the longtime girlfriend of Mick Jagger, has...

Kanye West pleads no contest in battery case Video included

Kanye West pleaded no contest Monday to misdemeanor battery against a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport in a special plea in which he maintains his innocence.

Arts patron, heiress Rachel 'Bunny' Mellon dead

Rachel "Bunny" Mellon, a wealthy arts and fashion patron, friend of first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and political benefactor who funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to former presidential candidate John Edwards that...

3rd person dies from South By Southwest crash

A third person struck by a suspected drunken driver in Austin last week during the South By Southwest festival died Monday, police and family said.

'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' takes weekend box office

The animated, time-traveling adventures of a dog and his son beat out action heavy tales at the weekend box office.

NYC mayor makes cameo on 'The Good Wife'

Is an Emmy Award next for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (dih BLAH'-zee-oh)?

It's a boy for 'Intelligence' star Josh Holloway

It's a boy for Josh Holloway, who says "everything's calmer" with his second baby.

Defendant in LA 'Bling Ring' case arrested again

A man who pleaded no contest to stealing from Lindsay Lohan and reality star Audrina Patridge has been arrested on suspicion of having a gun - a violation of his parole.

'Today' host Savannah Guthrie married, expecting

"Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie has gotten married, and she used the occasion to announce she's expecting her first child.

Prison sentence in Miss Teen USA extortion case

A Southern California computer science student has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for hacking the computers of a future Miss Teen USA and other young women to try to force them to send nude photographs or...

Corporate capital, a new SXSW paradigm

Rapper ScHoolboy Q had a great time at his first South By Southwest a few years ago, but found himself getting angry this year as he played a series of shows at the annual music conference and festival.

Firearms expert tells of Pistorius' love of guns

Oscar Pistorius once said he mistook the sound of a washing machine for an intruder and went into "combat mode" in his house, a South African guns expert testified Monday at the athlete's murder trial. Months later,...

For Palestinians, Arab Idol offers welcome escape

Hundreds of Palestinian youths lined up outside a luxury hotel at the crack of dawn on Monday for a chance to compete in the Arab world's premier talent show, hoping to follow the unlikely example of last year's...

'The Bold and the Beautiful' lands in the Emirates

The American soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" is taking the show on the road again, this time all the way to the money-soaked shores of the Arabian Peninsula.

'50-1' follows journey of Kentucky Derby winner

The improbable journey of Mine That Bird from southern New Mexico to the Kentucky Derby winner's circle has made it to the silver screen.

Kiss, Def Leppard pair up for summer tour

Kiss and Def Leppard are joining forces for a summer tour.

Oprah Winfrey to sell Harpo Studios in Chicago

Oprah Winfrey is selling Harpo Studios in Chicago to a developer, but the studio will remain on the property for another two years.

Game makers to explore social issues at conference

The video game industry is taking itself more seriously.

B-52s' Fred Schneider says don't eat the lobster

One of the founders of the quirky rock band The B-52s is using the 35th anniversary of its hit "Rock Lobster" to reiterate his opposition to eating them.

Rick Ross talks 5th No. 1, own mortality at SXSW

Rick Ross still gets excited by No. 1 albums, but as he celebrates his fifth he takes satisfaction in different ways.

'Best of best' of Ansel Adams' photos on display

During the last years of his life, Ansel Adams pored over the tens of thousands of negatives he'd carefully stored since his teens, setting aside 70 he determined would stand as his greatest works of art.

'Star Trek' actor Chris Pine pleads guilty to DUI

Hollywood actor Chris Pine, known for playing Captain Kirk in the "Star Trek" movies, pleaded guilty Monday in a New Zealand court to a charge of drunken driving.

Fetching 'Peabody & Sherman' tops box office

Street racers couldn't catch a time-traveling dog and his son at the multiplex this weekend.

Future has his mind on the future at SXSW

Future had one last spot to fill on his upcoming album and he wanted Kanye West to guest. He sent over a few tracks and what happened next was completely unexpected.

Malaysian jet mystery a big TV ratings draw

The mystery of the missing Malaysian Airlines jet has become a hot television story, particularly on CNN.

Kevin Spacey responds to Toronto mayor attack

Kevin Spacey on Saturday tweeted a Photoshopped image of himself between Toronto mayor Rob Ford and his brother in response to the siblings' criticism that he won't take photos with them.

Paul Stanley: Kiss miffed at Rock Hall over snub

Paul Stanley of Kiss wants to shout it out loud: The band is miffed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for not inducting members Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer along with the original lineup.

Fetching 'Peabody & Sherman' top box office

Chasing down the top spot at the box office after debuting at No. 2 last week, "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" took the lead in its second weekend.

De La Soul talks free downloads, new music at SXSW

Get ready for a lot of new De La Soul music.

Odd Future rapper played sold-out show after jail

Rapper Tyler, the Creator, played a sold-out show in Dallas just hours after being released from jail in connection with a misdemeanor charge of inciting a riot.

Oscar Pistorius trial enters popular culture

Children chatter about the Oscar Pistorius murder trial at South African schools, startling parents with details about how the athlete fatally shot his girlfriend. Big audiences in South Africa are watching a 24-hour...

David Brenner, frequent 'Tonight' guest, dies

Other veteran comics could head straight to "The Tonight Show" couch to banter with Johnny Carson, but David Brenner had to do a stand-up routine when he was a guest.

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