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'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown speaks in NH
Best-selling author Dan Brown made a rare public appearance in New Hampshire on Friday, saying very little about his next novel other than he's well into the writing process.
APNewsBreak: Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
Man pleads not guilty to stalking Mila Kunis
A man charged with stalking Mila Kunis pleaded not guilty Friday to two felony charges and was denied a request to leave jail without having to post bail.
George Clinton, Black Eyed Peas settle song suit
George Clinton and the Black Eyed Peas have settled a lawsuit in which the funk pioneer accused the pop group of using his music without proper permission.
Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
Private family funeral planned for Donna Summer
Donna Summer's funeral will be a private one for family and close friends.
Imprisoned star of 'Reality' impresses at Cannes
The breakout performance at the Cannes Film Festival this year is Aniello Arena's turn as a Naples fishmonger who becomes obsessed with appearing on a "Big Brother"-style TV show in "Reality."
Sales for US print, electronic books up overseas
Sales for U.S. print and electronic books are up overseas, with the digital market increasing fourfold since 2010.
Cannes entry 'Paradise: Love' looks at sex tourism
There's sun, sand and sex in Cannes Film Festival entry "Paradise: Love" — and they add up to a grim and unsettling holiday movie.
Pa. art collection completes controversial move
The Barnes Foundation is no longer the greatest art collection you'll never see.
Disco Queen Donna Summer endured after era faded
the Queen of Disco.
In 'Moonrise Kingdom,' Wes Anderson relocates
In Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom," the famously meticulous director takes his fastidiously fashioned world and flings it into the woods.
Kanye West to debut short film at Cannes festival
Kanye West will debut a short film titled "Cruel Summer" at the Cannes Film Festival.
Chaka Khan to perform Houston tribute at Apollo
Grammy award-winning singer Chaka Khan will perform a tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the Apollo Theater's gala and awards ceremony.
Filipino Christian group protests Lady Gaga shows
Scores of Christian youths in the Philippines chanted "Stop the Lady Gaga concerts" at a rally Friday calling for the pop diva's shows here to be canceled despite assurances from authorities that they won't allow nudity and lewd acts.
'American Idol' down to final 2 singers
"American Idol" finalist Joshua Ledet won't be belting it out on this season's final showdown.
Van Halen postpones summer concert dates
Van Halen is postponing some dates on its summer concert tour.
Miss World boss plans Fiji trip after fiasco
The head of the Miss World beauty queen franchise says she plans to travel to Fiji "as soon as possible" to address the problems that turned last month's pageant in the island nation into a fiasco.
Pavarotti manager Herbert Breslin dead at 87
Herbert Breslin, the hard-driving manager who helped propel Luciano Pavarotti to international fame during the 36 years they worked together, has died, his wife said Thursday. He was 87.
Prosecutors charge man with stalking Mila Kunis
Prosecutors have charged a man with stalking Mila Kunis and violating a restraining order that was issued after he broke into a vacant condo owned by the actress.
Struggling CW network offers big schedule revamp
The young CW network is hoping to turn around a year of disappointing ratings by making changes this fall on each of the five nights it broadcasts.
Disco Queen Donna Summer dies at 63
the Queen of Disco.
PHOTOS: Last Dance, Donna Summer's life
Twirling her leopard-print dress on stage in the '70s, proudly holding many of her music awards and performing in recent years on "American Idol", Donna Summer was the ultimate disco queen
Algerian singer Warda dies in Cairo at 72
The Algerian singer Warda, whose sultry voice and range helped make her one of the giants of Arab song, has died. She was 72.
Larry King says talk show to resume this summer
Larry King said Thursday that his talk show will resume this summer on the new digital network Ora.TV, earlier than he or the network had anticipated.
TV's Joey Lawrence joins Chippendales for 3 weeks
Joey Lawrence is shedding his clothes: The actor has joined the male erotic dancing troupe Chippendales.
AP Photos: Glamour is ageless at Cannes
Jane Fonda gave the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival one of its best looks on Thursday in a stretch, form-fitting, two-tone gown by Stella McCartney.
Judge gives boost to ex-stunt man at 'Spider-Man'
Producers of Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" were ordered Thursday to turn over any relevant information to a stuntman who claims he suffered a concussion, whiplash and two holes in his knees while performing as the comic book hero.
'Game' star Pooch Hall not returning for season 6
BET's hit series "The Game" has lost another star: Pooch Hall isn't returning for the show's sixth season.
Fan Bingbing shows off dynasty dress at Cannes
There's vintage fashion and there's ancient fashion — and Chinese actress Fan Bingbing tapped into the latter for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival.
Blind Chinese activist leaves hospital, says he expects to leave for the U.S. later Saturday.
'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown speaks in NH
Best-selling author Dan Brown made a rare public appearance in New Hampshire on Friday, saying very little about his next novel other than he's well into the writing process.
Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
George Clinton, Black Eyed Peas settle song suit
George Clinton and the Black Eyed Peas have settled a lawsuit in which the funk pioneer accused the pop group of using his music without proper permission.
Hagar: Not surprised at Van Halen tour woes
Right now, Sammy Hagar is awfully glad he's not in Van Halen anymore.
German baritone opera singer Fischer-Dieskau dead
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, the renowned German baritone who performed for more than five decades on stages in Berlin, Vienna, London and New York, died Friday. He was 86.
APNewsBreak: Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
Clint Eastwood's family gets real on new E! series
Dina Eastwood has heard the question repeatedly: Why put her family and superstar husband Clint Eastwood on display for a reality TV show, generally the province of D-list or wannabe celebrities?
French opera hits the right note in the US
French opera seems to be hitting just the right note in the United States.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
