Britney makes triumphant return to VMAs
Britney Spears' appearance at the Video Music Awards this year was brief, but she didn't embarrass herself as she did at last year's show. In fact, she came back to win all three of the awards for which she was nominated.
Review: Brand hosts VMAs with candor
British comic Russell Brand brought a refreshing slant to the MTV Video Music Awards: He wasn't afraid to voice his opinions.
TV preview: Dramas to offer something for everyone
New fall dramas are all over the map. Longing for the good old days of the 1990s? "90210" is calling your zip code. More interested in reliving the mid-1980s? Rev up the engine for the "Knight Rider" remake.
Test Pattern: Hurry back, ‘House’
The new fall shows are a snooze. Instead, I'm setting my TiVo for a trio of returning programs — “House,” “The Office,” and “My Name Is Earl.”
'Bangkok Dangerous' tops slow box office week
The Nicolas Cage thriller "Bangkok Dangerous" needed just $7.8 million to take the top spot at the box office in what was the slowest movie weekend in five years, according to studio estimates.
'Rent' brings down curtain on Broadway run
Fans cheered, cried and gave the final performance of "Rent" a standing ovation even before the first note was sung.
Tidbits: Battle brews between Jamie Lynn, Casey
Relationship woes just keep mounting for Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge. Sources tell the Star the young parents are officially on the outs.
'Towelhead' is week's Can't Miss movie
"Towelhead" finally hits theaters. Also hot this week: Packers and Vikings kick off Monday Night Football; Little Feat tribute album.
Stephen Colbert's DNA to be shot into space
Should this world ever cease to exist, Stephen Colbert will live on. The comic's DNA will be digitized and sent to the International Space Station
Madonna dedicates 'Like a Virgin' to pope
Italian news reports say pop star Madonna dedicated "Like a Virgin" to Pope Benedict XVI when she sang the song in concert just a few miles from the Vatican.
Silent screen siren Anita Page dies at 98
Silent-screen star Anita Page, who appeared in films with Lon Chaney, Joan Crawford and Buster Keaton during the transition from silent movies to talkies, is dead at 98.
Police say Gary Coleman involved in accident
Utah authorities say a truck driven by actor Gary Coleman hit a man on his foot after the two argued in a bowling alley.
Donny and Marie bring sincere to Sin City
Sibling entertainers Donny and Marie Osmond will bring their wholesome entertainment to Sin City as the duo begin a half-year stint in Las Vegas.
Tommy Lee Jones sues makers of 'No Country'
Actor Tommy Lee Jones says he is owed more than $10 million for starring in 2007's "No Country for Old Men."
Woody Allen makes opera directing debut
Shy 72-year-old filmmaker Woody Allen would take no bows after his successful debut as an opera director despite prolonged applause from the crowd.
Jessica Simpson sings at Grand Ole Opry
Pop star turned country singer Jessica Simpson told a crowd during her Grand Ole Opry debut that it was an honor to be on the famous stage.
Ron Reagan, son of president, returns to radio
Ron Reagan, son of the late President Ronald Reagan, will broadcast from a studio in Seattle for syndication through Air America Radio.
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Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings
Johnny Rotten bugs out in Holland, Posh pushes her perfume, Sam spins records with Lindsay and more
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