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Obama fetes staffers at final inaugural ball
President Barack Obama is thanking White House aides and his re-election campaign staffers at the final celebration of his inauguration. Obama told ...
Shakira gives birth to baby boy
Shakira is a mama. A spokeswoman for the 35-year-old Colombian singer says Shakira Mebarak and 25-year-old soccer star Gerard Pique of FC Barcelona ...
Disney's 'Aladdin' to sweep into Broadway
A stage musical of the animated film "Aladdin" is riding a magic carpet to Broadway and the president of Disney Theatrical Productions promises it ...
Pa. ex-pastor convicted of murdering his 2nd wife
A former pastor awaiting trial in the 1999 death of his first wife was convicted Tuesday of fatally bludgeoning his second wife nine years later.
AP Photos: Celebrities turn out for inauguration
It's a rare event where Beyonce, Katy Perry and Jennifer Hudson aren't the headliners. The divas were happy to play supporting roles over the ...
Did or didn't she? Beyonce questioned on lip sync
There's no question Beyonce's rendition of the national anthem was a roaring success. The mystery: was it live or lip synced? On Tuesday, a ...
Al Green: Turned down 'Together' time with Obamas
Al Green says if things had worked out, it would have been him serenading President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle at the inaugural ball.
Steve Harvey to host Feb. 1 NAACP Image Awards
Steve Harvey is hosting next month's NAACP Image Awards. The organization said Tuesday that presenters will include "Django Unchained" nominees Samuel ...
Ke$ha: The all-American girl at charity concert
Ke$ha is an all-American girl — or at least she was following Inauguration Day at a concert Monday night. The pop singer sported a bright red suit, ...
London Olympic Park to host 2013 rock concerts
London's Olympic Park will partly reopen to the public this year for a series of summer rock concerts, officials announced Tuesday. The London Legacy ...
Police sent to Chris Brown home in latest hoax
Police have responded to Chris Brown's home after they received a call about a domestic violence situation that turned out to be false. The Los ...
Police sent to Chris Brown home in latest 911 hoax
Police have responded to Chris Brown's home after they received a call about a domestic violence situation that turned out to be false. The Los ...
Beyonce, Hudson do star turns at inauguration
Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four ...
The inaugural do-over: chomping gum, savoring view
Let's hear it for the do-over. Inaugurations are always moments of great ceremony and pageantry. But, hey, everybody can rel-a-a-a-ax a little the ...
Obama starts inauguration day with visit to church
President Barack Obama began inauguration day listening to a church pastor counsel him to use his power to benefit others, and the nation. It was part ...
Russia moves to enact anti-gay law nationwide
Kissing his boyfriend during a protest in front of Russia's parliament earned Pavel Samburov 30 hours of detention and the equivalent of a $16 fine ...
Legend, 2 Chainz, MC Lyte honored at Hip-Hop Ball
John Legend believes hip-hop played its part in helping Barack Obama become president, and he's proud at how the genre has matured over the years.
Latinos take on bigger role in Obama inauguration
Latinos are taking a more prominent role in President Barack Obama's second inauguration, from the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice swearing in ...
Will.i.am, Legend take part in young voters event
Will.i.am says though he's an active supporter of President Barack Obama, don't expect the Black Eyed Peas leader to become a politician. "Nope.
Eagles talk about new Showtime documentary
The Eagles picked the producer of their new Showtime documentary "The History of the Eagles" — but they insist that's about all the control they had ...
AP source: Inaugural ball to feature Lady Gaga
Watch out Beyonce and Katy Perry. There's another diva set to perform during the inauguration festivities — Lady Gaga. A person familiar with the ...
Obama girls rock out with military kids at concert
Usher sang "Yeah!" Katy Perry donned star and stripes for "Firework." And a ballroom full of lucky kids got to rock out with Sasha and Malia Obama at ...
Nicks, Fogerty, more join Grohl for Sundance gig
As Dave Grohl took to the stage at the Park City Live, he gave the audience an expletive-laced warning: "It's going to be a long night." But fans were ...