
'Modern Family' actress' mom denies abuse claims
The mother of "Modern Family" actress Ariel Winter has denied accusations she was physically and emotionally abusive to her 14-year-old daughter and ...

'Disaster after the disaster': Unwanted donations
Superstorm Sandy has brought out generosity far and wide in the biggest U.S. relief effort for the American Red Cross and other groups since Hurricane ...

Rachael Ray donates $500,000, food to Sandy pets
Rachael Ray is donating $500,000 to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to help pets and families who are struggling to ...

As mom to Bond, Dench reflects on her 007 reign
Nothing is so much of a boys' club as a James Bond movie. That is, except when Judi Dench is on screen. As MI6 head M, Dench has been the Bond ...

Kenneth Branagh knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
Kenneth Branagh, who has played royalty on stage and screen, has been made a real-life knight by Queen Elizabeth II. The British actor said he was ...

Broadway's Peter Pan meets 2 iconic Peters
Plenty of VIPs have come backstage to cheer the cast of "Peter and the Starcatcher." The prequel to "Peter Pan" has attracted the likes of Tyra Banks, ...

Miley Cyrus talks music, movie and marriage
Miley Cyrus is working hard to finish her new album so she can take some time off to enjoy being engaged. The 19-year-old entertainer plans to marry ...
Election officials defend special voting for Usher
Election officials in the Atlanta area are defending their decision to allow singer Usher to bypass long lines and cast his ballot on Election Day, ...

Marilyn Monroe photos on auction in Poland
Who doesn't want a picture of Marilyn Monroe? Hundreds of photographs of the blonde bombshell and other celebrities, including famous ones of Monroe ...

Roger Waters plays with band of wounded veterans
Roger Waters honored wounded veterans in New York by performing with them at the annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit, Thursday night. The founding ...

'Dancing' co-host Brooke Burke has thyroid cancer
"Dancing with the Stars" co-host Brooke Burke says she has thyroid cancer. Burke posted a video message Thursday on YouTube disclosing her condition ...

Pope to join celebs, presidents with Twitter feed
He already has a billion followers. Now, Pope Benedict XVI will join the Twitter-sphere, tweeting from a personal account along with the world's ...
MSG to hold benefit concert for Sandy aid Dec. 12
Madison Square Garden will hold a special concert next month to benefit those affected by Superstorm Sandy. No performers have been announced for the ...

Kardashians bring clothing 'Kollection' to the UK
American TV reality stars Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are celebrating the U.K. launch of their clothing line — The Kardashian Kollection — with a VIP ...
Bob Woodward to receive award from Colby College
Washington political reporter Bob Woodward will receive Colby College's annual Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award for courageous journalism. Woodward will ...

Songwriter Diane Warren's music optioned for stage
The big hooks and soaring melodies of Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren are heading to Broadway. Tony Award-winning producer Dede Harris tells ...

Man pleads no contest in 'Bling Ring' case
A man who had been accused of burglarizing Paris Hilton's home pleaded no contest on Thursday to receiving jewelry stolen from the house during a rash ...

Blythe Danner joins 'Nice Work If You Can Get It'
Blythe Danner is jumping into the Broadway show "Nice Work If You Can Get It," playing the mother of Matthew Broderick's wealthy playboy character.

US man jailed for Thai insult says law must change
A Thai-born American who spent more than a year in prison on charges of insulting Thailand's king says the country's harsh laws outlawing criticism ...

Marshall Tucker Band uses tour bus for Sandy aid
The Marshall Tucker Band is using its tour truck to collect donations for victims of superstorm Sandy. The truck was parking outside of the ...

Rihanna a rock star on Victoria's Secret catwalk
Rihanna rocked lingerie at Wednesday night's Victoria's Secret fashion show in New York, providing the highlight of the live-music soundtrack and ...

Adam Lambert to host 'VH1 Divas' show
"VH1 Divas" will be getting some testosterone this year: Adam Lambert is joining in. Lambert will host and perform at the Dec. 16 event. Miley Cyrus, ...
The Hollywood Reporter's best of the week
The Hollywood Reporter's list of its 10 best stories of the week: HOW PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ELECTION WIN IMPACTS HOLLYWOOD (ANALYSIS) What the president's ...

Diaz, Firth in London for 'Gambit' world premiere
In the trailer for their new movie "Gambit," Britain's Colin Firth and American co-star Cameron Diaz are shown in various states of undress. But the ...

Insurance broker charged with defrauding Tom Hanks
A Southern California insurance broker pleaded not guilty Wednesday to allegations he overcharged Tom Hanks, the former guitarist of The Police and ...