NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nick Carter isn't only writing songs — he's written a book. More »Backstreet Boy Nick Carter to release memoir about substance abuse, tumultuous family Sept. 25
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Lea Michele has stories to share about the many auditions she has passed. More »'Glee'-ful: Lea Michele book 'Brunette Ambition' scheduled for 2014 release
PHILADELPHIA - A newly discovered novel by the late Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck is to be … More »Publisher releasing newly discovered novel by late Nobel-winner Pearl S. Buck in October
MILAN - La Scala has reduced the number of operas it will stage during the 2013-14 season due to Italy's … More »Milan's La Scala theatre scales back on opera productions because of Italy's financial crisis
MOSCOW - A Russian court denied parole on Thursday to a member of the Pussy Riot punk group. More »Russian court denies Pussy Riot's Maria Alekhina parole, despite support from McCartney
CLEVELAND - Over the years, curators at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum have occasionally had … More »It's (Not) Only Rock and Roll: Hall of Fame celebrates 50 years of Rolling Stones with exhibit
OGIDI, Nigeria - Writer Chinua Achebe is being remembered in Nigeria as a fearless writer who bowed to … More »Chinua Achebe, remembered as fearless writer in uncertain times in Nigeria, feted in hometown
PARIS - Georges Moustaki, an Egyptian-born composer, singer and poet who wrote songs for Edith Piaf and … More »Georges Moustaki, composer and crooner who penned for Edith Piaf, dies at 79
MANILA, Philippines - Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's … More »Manila officials hounding Dan Brown for calling city 'gates of hell' in latest novel
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - In the new film "Behind the Candelabra," veteran entertainer Debbie Reynolds … More »Debbie Reynolds: Liberace should be remembered as great entertainer
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A lawyer for the parent company of AEG Live LLC called Michael Jackson a freak … More »Emails: Top AEG lawyers described Michael Jackson as 'freak' before tour contract signed
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama saluted Carole King's five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, … More »Obama celebrates Carole King, 1st woman to receive Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
TORONTO - CBC-TV is resurrecting its campy competition series "Battle of the Blades." More »Campy on-ice competition 'Battle of the Blades' to return to CBC-TV
TORONTO - A tight-lipped Michael Cera is willing to offer only two measly crumbs to "Arrested Development" … More »The Maeby-George Michael saga continues on 'Arrested Development': Cera
TORONTO - Headstones snarler Hugh Dillon has never been particularly gentle with fans — after all, his … More »Headstones return with fan-funded album, so disappointment 'not an option'
IOWA CITY, Iowa - A former Playboy bunny who claims Sammy Hagar fathered her now-deceased child is appealing … More »Ex-Playboy bunny appeals ruling dismissing defamation suit against Sammy Hagar over book claim
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The idea of Michael Douglas playing Liberace might seem nearly as outrageous as Liberace … More »'Candelabra,' starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, sheds light on a steamy showbiz affair
TORONTO - Winnipeg-raised comedy veteran David Steinberg has always held fast to his values, refusing … More »'Quality Balls' doc profiles Winnipeg-born comedy veteran David Steinberg
NEW YORK, N.Y. - U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a favourite among liberals for her forceful advocacy for … More »Publisher: Sen. Elizabeth Warren has book deal; release planned for spring 2014
TORONTO - American talk-show hosts have discovered the joys of a favourite Canadian pastime: cracking … More »Toronto, eh? Late-night TV cracks up audiences with jibes at Mayor Rob Ford
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Candice Glover spent more time on season 12 of "American Idol" than she will on creating … More »'American Idol' winner Candice Glover rolling out debut album in July
CHICAGO - An attorney for an 87-year-old grandmother who accuses Donald Trump of cheating her in a condo … More »Closing at civil trial pitting Donald Trump against 87-year-old begin after delay
NEW YORK, N.Y. - This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catchphrase. Fox is turning the … More »Fox reality show puts employees at risk of being fired on television
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Blake Shelton and NBC are putting together a benefit for Oklahoma tornado vict … More »Blake Shelton says he's putting together benefit show for Oklahoma tornado victims with NBC
LONDON - Shakespeare, the Magna Carta — and now some of John Lennon's finest lyrics. The august British … More »Handwritten lyrics of Beatles classics headed for permanent display at British Library