Man fatally shot during Philly rap video filming

A man has been shot in the head and killed during the filming of an amateur rap video in Philadelphia.

Sheriff: Woman throws powder on Kim Kardashian

Sheriff's deputies say a woman threw powder on Kim Kardashian in the lobby of a West Hollywood hotel where the television personality was hosting an event.

Global box office up 3 percent to $32.6 billion

Ticket sales for movies shown around the globe rose 3 percent in 2011 to $32.6 billion, largely because of growth in booming markets like China.

Drowning, coke, heart disease killed Houston

Whitney Houston was a chronic cocaine user who had the drug in her system when she drowned in a hotel bathtub, coroner's officials said Thursday after releasing autopsy findings that also noted heart disease contributed to her death.

AP Review: 'Jesus Christ Superstar' overly flashy

While walking out of the Neil Simon Theatre, one might be forgiven for wondering: Who knew the greatest story ever told needed this much help?

Nevada regulators OK Jimmy Buffett casino license

Nevada gambling regulators have approved a license that will let singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett share in the gambling revenues from his Margaritaville casino in Las Vegas.

Global box office up 3 pct to $32.6 billion

Ticket sales for movies shown around the globe rose 3 percent in 2011 to $32.6 billion, thanks largely to growth in booming markets like China. U.S. and Canadian sales fell.

APNewsBreak: Man to plead guilty for celeb hacking

A Florida man has agreed to plead guilty to hacking into the email accounts of celebrities such as Christina Aguilera, Mila Kunis and Scarlett Johansson, whose nude photos eventually landed on the Internet, according to court documents filed Thursday.

'Hunger Games' vies for US box office record

Teen movie phenomenon "The Hunger Games" is vying to set a US box office record this weekend, after advance sales already put it in the top three, according to a major ticket seller Thursday.

Another 'Idol' finalist trimmed from the contest

Erika Van Pelt didn't cut it on "American Idol."

Troubled family, dark humor, in 'Lost in Yonkers'

Who's afraid of grandma? Only everyone who's related to her, in Neil Simon's dysfunctional Kurnitz family, as created in his 1991 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Lost in Yonkers."

Are Too Many Parents Selling Girl Scout Cookies?

Girl Scout cookie season is in full swing and it’s no surprise that boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas and Trefoils are selling like hotcakes. Approximately 200 million boxes of Girl Scout cookies are sold around the country each year, but how many of those are...

Box Office Preview: 'Hunger' to take huge bite

Lionsgate's much-anticipated adaptation of the bestselling "Hunger Games" book series is about to unleash itself on a ravenous movie-going public.

It's a boy for Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie

Hilary Duff is a new mom.

Online hoodie photos show anger at US shooting

The famous and the unsung are appearing on Facebook and Twitter in hooded sweatshirts to show solidarity with the family of a black teenager shot to death by a Hispanic neighborhood watch captain in Florida.

Online hoodie photos show anger at Fla. shooting

The famous and the unsung took to Facebook and Twitter in hooded sweatshirts Thursday in solidarity with the family of a black teenager shot to death by a Hispanic neighborhood watch captain in Florida.

Houston died from drowning, coroner says

Whitney Houston died from drowning in a hotel bathtub, but coroner's officials said Thursday that heart disease and chronic cocaine use were contributing factors to the singer's death.

5 formidable teenage movie bad-asses

Jennifer Lawrence already proved in 2010's "Winter's Bone" that she could play a girl with strength, wisdom and survival instincts beyond her years. Her performance as an Ozarks teenager searching for her father earned her an Oscar nomination and put her on the map.

'Hunger Games' support cast wowed by story, star

Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Banks jumped at the chance to take supporting roles in "The Hunger Games," a film about children who are forced to compete in a live televised death match in the not-too-distance future.

Group hopes N. Korea concert spurs understanding

Humanitarians trying to organize an unprecedented U.S. visit by North Korea's national orchestra hope to strike a chord of reconciliation between the two enemy nations, but they still face plenty of hurdles before a single note is played on American soil.

Gordon Ramsay Dropped as Restaurant Partner, Sues for $3M

The tables have turned on the notorious “Hell’s Kitchen” chef Gordon Ramsay, who is embroiled in a lawsuit with his former restaurant after he was removed as business partner. Ramsay is suing Montreal restaurant Laurier 1936, formerly Laurier Gordon Ramsay, after co-owner David Lavy changed...

Lawsuits bring scrutiny to Trinity Broadcasting

Televangelists Paul and Jan Crouch have faced plenty of mountains building their religious broadcast empire â€" among them allegations of a homosexual tryst and a prolonged battle with the Federal Communications Commission â€" but the most recent attack on the founders of Trinity Broadcasting Network comes from their own flesh and blood.

Rights groups slam Azerbaijan rock band arrests

International rights campaigners on Thursday criticised Azerbaijan for jailing two rock musicians on hooliganism charges as the country prepares to host the high-profile Eurovision song contest.

Prince Charles makes 1st official visit to Sweden

Britain's Prince Charles made his first official visit to Sweden on Thursday, nearly 40 years after Carl XVI Gustaf became the country's king.

Romney to look for laughs, and votes, on Leno show

Mitt Romney has been a target of Jay Leno jokes, and now he'll get the chance to give the late-night comedian a few jabs in return.

Russian gay activists target Madonna concert

Gay activists vowed Thursday to hold protests during Madonna's concerts in Russia after she defied a call to boycott Saint Petersburg over a new law banning "homosexual propaganda."

Pollock masterpiece loaned from Iran for 1st time

A masterpiece by US artist Jackson Pollock is being exhibited at a Tokyo museum in its first trip outside Iran in more than three decades.

Parents Build Nightclub in Basement to Keep Kids Safe, Lights and DJ Booth Included

  Every parent wants to keep his or her child safe.  One British couple has taken that desire to another level, by building a nightclub in their million-dollar home so their children can enjoy themselves without having to leave the premises. According to a story...

Stella McCartney shows off her UK Olympic designs

How many ways can you stretch Britain's red, white and blue Union Jack over finely toned Olympic athletes?

Esperanza invites pop to her realm with new record

If you didn't know much about Esperanza Spalding â€" and many people didn't before her surprise Grammy win last year â€" you might be inclined to think that her latest album, "Radio Music Society," is the jazz artist's attempt to crossover into the mainstream music world.

Stella McCartney shows her Olympic designs

Designer Stella McCartney has unveiled her designs for Britain's Olympic athletes with uniforms that make imaginative use of the familiar Union flag.

Rani Emaan

The designed outfits of the Fashion brand Rani Emaan reflect the classic, unique and ageless attitude.

Motifz

Fashion house Motifz is now ranked as one of the prominent embroidered fabrics makers of Pakistan.

D Philosophy

D philosophy is an outclass assortment created with rural imagination and fashion iconic mastermind, Deepak Perwani.

Aijaaz Aslam

The Pakistani heartthrob plus an extraordinary fashion designer, Aijaaz Aslam started his career as a model.

Radio campaign next step against Rush Limbaugh

Rush Limbaugh's opponents are starting a radio campaign against him Thursday, seizing upon the radio star's attack of a Georgetown law student as a "slut" to make a long-term effort aimed at weakening his business.

Bio Natural Black Shine Carnival De Couture

Bio Natural Black Shine Carnival De couture recently hit the city of Lahore with a bang.

Buteek

A new women’s fashion wear brand which is run by talented fashion designer Neel Ahmed.

2 people wounded after rowdy Omaha concert by Tyga

Police in Omaha, Neb., are investigating a shooting that followed a rowdy concert by rapper Tyga (TY'-guh).

Playboy Club at Las Vegas casino to close in June

Officials say the Playboy Club at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas will close in June.

Prince William returns to UK after Falklands tour

St. James' Palace says Britain's Prince William has returned to Britain after his deployment to the Falkland Islands.

Debut of Judd's 'Missing' on ABC lands in top 10

If your television show revolves around a search for someone missing, it helps to have Ashley Judd looking.

Oscar winner Octavia Spencer honored by hometown

Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer is being honored at the Alabama Statehouse, where about 400 people turned out to welcome her.

The Civil Wars put family first over tour

Grammy-winning duo The Civil Wars say they are sorry to cancel part of their European tour â€" but family comes first.

Gay-themed movie overcomes Balkan divide

Gays and soldiers usually don't mix in the conservative Balkans. Neither do former foes from the region's ethnic wars. Yet a tale about a Serbian wartime fighter who recruits enemy veterans to protect a gay pride event has become an unlikely movie sensation.

Oprah Winfrey Network lays off 30 workers

Oprah Winfrey's struggling television network, OWN, is laying off 30 workers and restructuring its operations in New York and Los Angeles.

Museum confirms that a still life is by Van Gogh

Researchers say a Vincent van Gogh still life whose authenticity had long been in doubt is by the tormented Dutch impressionist.

Grand jury indicts man in Atlanta rapper's killing

A grand jury in Georgia has indicted a man authorities say fatally shot an Atlanta rapper at a recording studio last year.