Franklin says Houston's mother raised her well

Aretha Franklin says Cissy Houston raised her daughter Whitney Houston well â€" and that an interview where Franklin said parents need to make sure children "leave home prepared" was taken out of context.

Rihanna desconcierta por canciones con Brown

Rihanna es famosa por su atrevimiento, desde su música con mensajes sexuales, a sus tatuajes e incluso el color de su cabello.

AP critics pick 'The Artist' for top Oscar wins

Associated Press movie writers David Germain and Christy Lemire are boringly in lockstep on their picks for this season's top Academy Awards categories, depriving them of their usual snide debate over who's going to win.

Críticos de AP eligen a 'The Artist' como ganadora en los Oscar

Los especialistas en cine de The Associated Press David Germain y Christy Lemire están muy de acuerdo sobre sus pronósticos para las categorías más importantes de los Oscar, lo que les ha hecho abstenerse de su típico debate sobre quién ganará.

Cowell: 'X Factor' wants 2 female judges, 2 hosts

Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumors that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are being considered for "The X Factor."

(VIDEO) American Airlines Flight Attendant Mocks Airline: Funny or Grounds for Firing?

Funny or grounds for firing? That’s the question Gailen David, an American Airlines flight attendant who posted a series of videos mocking his employer, is posing on Facebook. “Be sure to comment about whether I should be fired or not for the Aluminum Lady!” he...

Boston Zoo Takes Politics to the Birds, and Gorillas and Lions Too

The dismal approval numbers facing Congress combined with the ups and downs of the 2012 Presidential race lead many Americans to compare politics to a zoo. Now one New England zoo is out to prove that politics really is for the birds, and gorillas and...

Man's childhood comic collection fetches $3.5M

The bulk of a man's childhood comic book collection that included many of the most prized issues ever published has sold for about $3.5 million.

Quiz: Are You a Compulsive Shopper?

Terrence Shulman is a counselor who works with people suffering from a number of compulsive behaviors related to over-shopping or overspending, from shoplifting addictions to hoarding disorders. Founder of the Shulman Center in Southfield, Mich., Shulman will be featured on “Nightline” tonight at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT. This questionnaire was taken from Shulman’s...

The 25 Words Your Toddler Likely Knows

If your toddler is having trouble building her vocabulary, you’ll want steer him toward the word “dog” rather than, say, “aardvark.” It may be common sense but now there’s a growing body of scientific research to back it up, says psychology professor Leslie Altman Rescorla....

Spirit Award nominees share low-budget secrets

The Spirit Awards celebrate the best in low-budget filmmaking. But within those honors, the John Cassavetes Award goes to films with even lower budgets: those made for under $500,000.

Flash mobs, elegant gowns dominate London fashion

Stella McCartney used a flash mob, Issa relied on colorful floral prints, and Alice Temperley turned to 18th Century paintings for inspiration as London Fashion Week moved into high gear Saturday.

Childhood comic collection expected to fetch $2M

A comic collection that includes a staggering array of some of the most prized issues ever published was headed for auction Wednesday in New York City, where it was expected to fetch more than $2 million.

'Safe House,' 'The Vow' beat out new 'Ghost Rider'

The President's Day holiday weekend box office was too close to call as the action tale "Safe House" and the love story "The Vow" competed for the No. 1 spot.

Adele and Blur lined up for UK music's Brit Awards

Soulful songstress Adele and tousle-haired singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran lead the race for the U.K.'s Brit music awards ahead of Tuesday's ceremony in London.

Despite nod, Sergio Mendes feels snubbed by Oscars

Sergio Mendes will attend the Academy Awards on Sunday, but will do so with mixed feelings.

Mardi Gras revelry, parades take over New Orleans

Revelers hit the streets Tuesday to celebrate Mardi Gras, lured to the French Quarter and stately oak-lined avenues by the chance to snag beads and baubles from seemingly endless parades in the final unfettered party before the somber season of Lent.

Whitney Houston laid to rest at private NJ burial

Whitney Houston was laid to rest Sunday at a brief private ceremony in New Jersey, the end of a weekend that saw the pop star's family and friends gather at a star-studded funeral to mourn her loss while celebrating her career.

Whitney Houston's voice soars at hometown funeral

After all the testimonials from relatives and friends, the songs from legends and pop stars, the preaching and even laughter, the raw emotion of Whitney Houston's funeral came down to just one moment: The sound of her own voice.

Bobby Brown briefly appears at Houston funeral

Whitney Houston's ex-husband, Bobby Brown, briefly appeared at her funeral.

Munch's 'The Scream' to sell in NY; may fetch $80M

One of four versions of Edvard Munch's masterpiece "The Scream" will be sold this spring in New York, Sotheby's auction house announced Tuesday.

Ali smiles as Wonder, others sing Happy Birthday

A casino owner paid more than a million dollars for boxing gloves Muhammad Ali used to defend his title. Samuel L. Jackson dedicated a rendition of "Stand By Me" to the boxer. And President Barack Obama told the icon in a birthday tribute that he inspired the world.

PBS trivia graphic feeds 'Downton Abbey' addiction

PBS is feeding the addiction of "Downton Abbey" fans with an online trivia graphic.