Fri Nov 06 18:31:07 EST 2009

Joe Jackson seeks stipend from son Michael's estate

Joe Jackson leaves the Jackson family home in Encino, Calif., Monday, June 29, 2009. (AP / Carolyn Kaster)

Court records show Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate.

Fri Nov 06 14:25:46 EST 2009

Rihanna says Chris Brown 'had no soul in his eyes' during assault

Rihanna on Friday described the horror she felt as her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was biting and punching her during a violent argument in February, saying she saw "no soul in his eyes."

Fri Nov 06 14:42:08 EST 2009

'Girls Gone Wild' founder sentenced for filing false tax returns

A judge sentenced "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis on Friday to 301 days already served and a year of probation for filing false income tax returns and bribing Nevada jail workers.

Fri Nov 06 08:25:44 EST 2009

Elton John released from hospital, plans to resume US shows with Billy Joel

Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.

Thu Nov 05 22:26:14 EST 2009

'Golden Girls' star Rue McClanahan recovering after heart bypass surgery

Rue McClanahan, who played sexy Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on "The Golden Girls," was recovering Thursday from heart bypass surgery at a New York City hospital.

Thu Nov 05 19:41:37 EST 2009

Questioned about double standard, Winfrey takes Winans off air

Oprah Winfrey is removing gospel singer BeBe Winans from her show's "karaoke challenge" until charges against him for allegedly pushing his ex-wife to the ground are resolved.

Thu Nov 05 15:06:20 EST 2009

Liam Redhead of North Bay to play Billy Elliot on Broadway

Another Canadian teenager has been chosen to star in the hit Broadway production of "Billy Elliot the Musical."

Thu Nov 05 11:14:54 EST 2009

Big Bird's still huge as 'Sesame Street' marks 40th anniversary

Big Bird -- that towering, yellow-feathered 6-year-old -- has been calling Sesame Street home for four decades, ever since the show premiered on Nov. 10, 1969.

Thu Nov 05 07:28:05 EST 2009

New single by former skating champion Elvis Stojko to be released today

Two-time Olympic silver medallist Elvis Stojko releases the first single from his new album today, called "Let Me Be The One."

Thu Nov 05 11:07:52 EST 2009

Sykes, Lopez bring new comedy, new colours to white men's late-night domain

In the blink of an eye, late-night TV is shifting from a white men's club to the start of a rainbow coalition.

Wed Nov 04 20:21:40 EST 2009

Chris Brown says some people want to see him 'in jail'

Chris Brown says he's unsure about how the public perceives him since he attacked Rihanna.

Wed Nov 04 14:32:53 EST 2009

Sarah Palin book tour to start Nov. 18, includes Oprah and Barbara Walters

Sarah Palin's book tour is a gift for her base.