Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun case

By JENNIFER PELTZ

Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap's pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, "Rebirth," was officially released Feb. 2.

New Feb 09, 2010 | 8:35 am

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 | 7:40 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 | 7:20 am

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 | 5:30 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 | 3:45 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 | 6:30 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 | 6:10 pm

Actress Jolie visits Haiti survivors in DomRep

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has met with hospitalized Haitian earthquake victims in the Dominican Republic.

Feb 08, 2010 | 5:50 pm

Andre Leon Talley to judge 'Top Model'

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

Feb 08, 2010 | 5:30 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 | 4:25 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 | 4:20 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 | 3:25 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 | 3:05 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 | 2:05 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 | 12:35 pm

`Up' wins best animated feature at Annie Awards

The travel adventure "Up" was the winner of the best animated feature at the 37th annual Annie Awards.

Feb 08, 2010 | 11:50 am

Daughtry brings Saints, Colts fans together

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY

They are on opposing sides, but Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints fans found something to bond over at the Super Bowl _ a Daughtry concert.

Feb 08, 2010 | 7:25 am

Wyclef keeps Haiti in his heart amid Super Bowl

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY

The contrasts are stark: As Haiti grapples with chaos, death and despair after last month's earthquake, the world's most famous VIPs party in luxurious fashion in preparation for a football game.

Feb 07, 2010 | 12:15 pm

Florez and his 9 high C's return to Met Opera

By MIKE SILVERMAN

There were plenty of high notes but not quite enough heart as Donizetti's comic romp "La Fille du Regiment" ("The Daughter of the Regiment") returned to the Metropolitan Opera.

Feb 07, 2010 | 10:10 am