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Jackson Family Meltdown: Who's Who in This Whole Mess

 July 26, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 42 weeks ago

Keeping tabs on the clowns in the Jackson family's latest circus

  

Michael Jackson's Son Speaks Out on Family Meltdown: 'I'm Really Angry and Hurt'

 July 26, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 42 weeks ago

Michael Jackson's oldest child tweeted his dismay about his family drama Thursday

  

Michael Jackson's Nephew Awarded Guardianship of MJ's Kids

 July 25, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 42 weeks ago

Judge's order temporarily strips Katherine Jackson of custody of her grandchildren

  

Lady Gaga Hit With $10M Lawsuit Over Doll in Her Likeness

 July 25, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 42 weeks ago

Toy manufacturer claims that "Born This Way" singer Lady Gaga deliberately stalled the release of her doll to coincide with her new album and perfume

  

Katherine Jackson Reported Resting Under Doctor's Orders

 July 22, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 42 weeks ago

Family members had reported the matriarch of Michael Jackson's family missing amid a dispute over the late singer's estate

  

Cee Lo Green Puts Off Vegas Residency for 'The Voice'

 July 20, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 43 weeks ago

Originally scheduled to kick off in August, "Cee Lo Green Is Loberace" will now premiere in February

  

Glen Campbell Pulls Plug on Australia, New Zealand Tour

 July 18, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 43 weeks ago

"Rhinestone Cowboy" singer Glen Campbell, performing his farewell tour after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, bows out of road jaunt with Kenny Rogers

  

Bobby Rydell, 'Wild One' Singer, Recovering After Liver and Kidney Transplants

 July 18, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 43 weeks ago

"Wild One" singer Bobby Rydell says he will now spread word about organ donation

  

Bruce Springsteen Fires Back at London Authorities for Shutting Down His Show

 July 18, 2012 By Kasia Anderson 43 weeks ago

The Boss starts off his Dublin show exactly where he and Paul McCartney got the hook Saturday in Hyde Park

  

Hasselhoff, Bolton, Imbruglia: Middle-Aged Rockers Rock Russia

Movies
 July 18, 2012 By Jordan Riefe 43 weeks ago

The “White Nights of St. Petersburg” music festival -- three days of '80s rock and a musical competition hosted by Paula Abdul

  

Coachella to Launch Musical Sea Cruise

 July 17, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 43 weeks ago

As Coachella organizers ponder whether to stay in Indio, Calif., plans to launch the party at sea are announced

  

Madonna Now Told: You'll Be Cut Off If London Show Runs Long (Report)

 July 17, 2012 By Kasia Anderson 43 weeks ago

After the plug was pulled on Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney, Live Nation warns Madonna she must follow local laws at Tuesday night's show in Hyde Park

  

Dick Zanuck -- He Left Us the Way He Would Leave a Working Lunch at the Palm

Movies
 July 17, 2012 By Tom Benedek 43 weeks ago

Guest Blog: I had never been in the offices of legends until Bob Zemeckis brought me to the Zanuck-Brown Company to pitch my take on an unpublished novel, "Cocoon"

  

Bob Dylan's Next Album Slated for Sept. 11 Release

 July 17, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 43 weeks ago

"Tempest," Bob Dylan's first album of new material in three years, will contain 10 fresh tracks from the "Blowin' in the Wind" icon

  

Beyoncé Sings Michelle Obama's Praises in New Campaign Video

 July 16, 2012 By Kasia Anderson 43 weeks ago

Beyoncé makes a special tribute in a new campaign video, callling Michelle Obama “the ultimate example of a truly strong African-American woman”

  

Why Politicians' 'Theme Songs' Often Hit the Wrong Notes

 July 15, 2012 By Frank Scibilia 43 weeks ago

Guest Blog: Adopting a popular tune as a campaign theme song is risky for candidates, especially if their politics are out of step with the artist's 

  

'Godzilla' Makes a Surprise Appearance at Comic-Con

 July 14, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 44 weeks ago

Legendary Entertainment and director Gareth Edwards screened a never-before-seen clip for the upcoming reboot

  

Who Will (or Should) Be the New 'American Idol' Judges (Slideshow)

Television
 July 13, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 44 weeks ago

Who'll fill the "American Idol" judges' seats next? Here's who's reportedly in the mix -- and a few suggestions of our own.

  

Taylor Swift Beats Out Justin Bieber, Rihanna to Top Forbes' Highest-Paid List

 July 12, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 44 weeks ago

"Speak Now" singer Taylor Swift racked up $57 million in the past year

  

Canada Supreme Court Rules Against Music Industry: No Separate Copyright for iTunes Previews, Game Downloads

 July 12, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 44 weeks ago

Music owners should not get royalties for 30- to 90-second iTunes song samples or for music in video game downloads

  

Justin Bieber Hit With $9M Lawsuit - and It's a Real Scream

 July 12, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 44 weeks ago

Woman who attended Justin Bieber concert claims to have suffered hearing loss due to shrieking fans

  

Frank Ocean Album Banned by Target Because He Came Out ... on iTunes Early

 July 12, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 44 weeks ago

Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" won't be sold at Target because of digital release, despite suggestions of homophobia

  

'Dark Knight Rises' Trailer Dubbed by 'Pee-wee Herman': Even Funnier Than You Think (Video)

 July 12, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 44 weeks ago

Jimmy Fallon pulls off an uncanny Pee-wee Herman impression to bring some humor to the superhero flick

  

After 7 Years and 3 Lawsuits, 'Margaret's Extended Cut Comes to DVD

Movies
 July 10, 2012 By Steve Pond 44 weeks ago

Rescued by an internet cult, Kenneth Lonergan's indie epic "Margaret" gets a home video release that includes its three-hour version

  

Cookie Monster Covers “Call Me Maybe” on Sesame Street

 July 10, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 44 weeks ago

“Share It Maybe” is the new take on Carly Rae Jepsen’s catchy tune

  

Run-DMC Reuniting for Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin

 July 10, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 44 weeks ago

Old school hip-hop will grace the stage as Run-DMC joins Rakim and others

  
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