First lady to salute Swift at Kids' Choice Awards

The first lady is making an appearance at The Kids' Choice Awards to celebrate Taylor Swift for her charity work.

Erotic novel acquired by film producers

Universal Pictures and Focus Features have acquired the rights to E.L. James' bestselling erotic novel, "Fifty Shades of Gray."

'Hunger Games' claims No. 3 ranking with $152.5M

"The Hunger Games" shot near the top of the blockbuster list with a $152.5 million opening weekend domestically, the third-best revenue haul ever.

UK police drop hacking probe against suspect

British police investigating a phone hacking scandal that led to the closure of a leading tabloid said Tuesday they have released a suspect from bail.

Sound film pioneer's NY mansion OK for vets' home

A nonprofit organization in central New York has been given approval to turn a sound film pioneer's former mansion into a shelter for homeless veterans.

James Cameron back from the deep for 'Titanic' 3D launch

"Titanic" director James Cameron hit the red carpet in London for the launch of the Oscar-winning film's 3D version, as the 100th anniversary of the legendary ship's sinking approaches.

First star bounced from new season of 'Dancing'

Martina Navratilova has done her last dance on "Dancing With the Stars."

Octomom poses in semi-nude photos for cash

Financial struggles have led "Octomom" Nadya Suleman to pose semi-nude in photographs to run alongside a paid interview in a British magazine, her attorney said Tuesday.

Sony offers EU concessions in EMI Music deal

The European Union's antitrust regulator says a consortium led by Sony has offered concessions to get approval for its acquisition of part of iconic British music company EMI.

Staind bassist's gifts helps buy new ambulance

An ambulance company that serves six rural western Massachusetts towns has purchased a new ambulance thanks to a $150,000 gift from the bass player for the hard rock band Staind.

Lebanese author wins prize for Arabic fiction

Organizers say a Lebanese author has won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction for his novel depicting life of a Christian egg seller after war, in exile and during imprisonment.

Torani Debuts Chicken ‘n’ Waffles-Flavored Syrup

Instead of the traditional vanilla latte, would you try a chicken ‘n’ waffles flavored latte or cappucino? Torani, the San Francisco-based company known for its flavored coffee syrups, will release a chicken ‘n’ waffles flavor next month. For 80 calories and 19 grams of sugar...

Review: 'Bully' focuses on intolerable cruelty

The documentary "Bully" is essential to see, whether you're a parent or a kid, whether you've been on the giving or receiving end of such increasingly pervasive cruelty.

Refrigerator Magnet Offers One-Tap Pizza Delivery

If you thought delivery couldn’t be more convenient than picking up your phone or using an app, think again:  a pizza restaurant in Dubai is offering refrigerator magnets that enable one-touch pizza delivery. The Red Tomato in Dubai has released a VIP refrigerator magnet that...

Fox's Geraldo Rivera: I'm sorry for hoodie comment

Fox News Channel commentator Geraldo Rivera said Tuesday that he's sorry for suggesting that a hoodie worn by unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin was as much responsible for his death as the neighborhood watch captain who shot him.

NYC Bans Halloween, Birthdays, Aliens and More on School Tests

Students in New York City’s public schools cramming for tests can delete words like birthdays, junk food, Halloween, dinosaur and even dancing from study lists. References to such words have been banned from city-issued tests in an edict issued by the city’s Department of Education...

Review: Earle offers self-reflection on new album

Justin Townes Earle, "Nothing's Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now" (Bloodshot)

NJ gov urges Springsteen to play Atlantic City

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is calling on native son Bruce Springsteen to step up and help Atlantic City by performing at the new Revel casino on Labor Day weekend.

Weinstein Co. to release 'Bully' without rating

The Weinstein Co. is moving past the R rating earned by its documentary "Bully" and plans to release the film unrated.

Photo albums related to Nazi art theft unveiled

Two albums documenting works of art and furniture stolen by the Nazis during World War II were unveiled Tuesday after being discovered by a Dallas-based foundation that was contacted by relatives of two soldiers who had taken them from Adolf Hitler's home.

New Met 'Manon' stars Netrebko, Beczala

Unlike some recent productions that bury the music in hyperactive theatrics, the Metropolitan Opera's new production of "Manon" comes alive amid bold but minimalist sets that keep the focus on its stars â€" soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Piotr Beczala.

Kate Winslet, James Cameron at Titanic 3D premiere

Actress Kate Winslet and director James Cameron have walked the red carpet in London for the premiere of the movie "Titanic," re-released in 3D.

Judge praises Redmond O'Neal for recovery progress

The son of Ryan O'Neal and the late Farrah Fawcett earned high praise Tuesday for his progress in drug treatment from a judge who urged him to keep making healthy, smart decisions.

June Ambrose: The woman behind the celebrity

Stylist June Ambrose helped remake the image of Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey as they were preparing major comebacks, but there's one icon she didn't get to remake â€" Whitney Houston.

Rare Cezanne watercolor study coming to NY auction

A rare watercolor study by Paul Cezanne believed lost and last seen in 1953 will be auctioned in New York City where it's expected to fetch up to $20 million.

Ziggy Stardust spot marked with heritage plaque

London authorities have put up a plaque to commemorate a small street with a big place in rock history.

Deborah Cox to join 'Jekyll & Hyde' in 2013

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have found their love interest â€" Deborah Cox.

Staind bassist's gift helps buy ambulance in Mass.

An ambulance company that serves six rural western Massachusetts towns has purchased a new ambulance thanks to a $150,000 gift from the bass player for the hard rock band Staind.

Harry Potter adventures go on sale in e-book form

At last, Harry Potter's adventures are available electronically.

Material related to Nazi art theft to be unveiled

The U.S. National Archives is set to unveil newly discovered material related to art works stolen by the Nazis during World War II.

Hutcherson of 'Hunger Games' to toss Reds pitch

Happy Reds' games! A star of the hit movie "The Hunger Games" will throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Miami Marlins-Cincinnati Reds game April 7.

Brains! London exhibition looks inside our skulls

A new exhibition in London is putting the brain under a microscope â€" literally.

Lost Lempicka art deco painting to be sold in NYC

A New York City auction will feature a painting by art deco artist Tamara de Lempicka that vanished from public view after it was created in 1925.

Oprah Winfrey interviews SC mom who killed kids

Talk show host and media mogul Oprah Winfrey has conducted a jailhouse interview with a South Carolina mother who pleaded guilty to killing her two sons.

Man pleads guilty in celeb email hacking

An unemployed Florida man pleaded guilty Monday to hacking into the email accounts of celebrities, including Christina Aguilera, Mila Kunis and Scarlett Johansson, whose nude photos eventually landed on the Internet.

Now a cable news host, Sharpton remains activist

Al Sharpton's activism on the Trayvon Martin case has given him a unique role â€" some would say unique conflict â€" on MSNBC. The news network host is in the middle of a story he's been featuring every evening on the air.

Julie Otsuka wins PEN/Faulkner prize

Julie Otsuka's "The Buddha in the Attic," a brief, poetic novel about young Japanese women who emigrate to the U.S. and marry men they have never met, has won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.

Duchess of Cornwall visits TV set in Denmark

Britain's Duchess of Cornwall has visited the set of the TV series "The Killing," where she was greeted by Danish actress Sofie Graaboel in her trademark off-white-and-black sweater.

Review: 'Truth' is intense historical thriller

"The Truth of All Things" (Crown), by Kieran Shields: Kieran Shields creates a pitch perfect atmosphere in "The Truth of All Things," a tale set in Portland, Maine, during the summer of 1892. Two hundred years earlier in Salem, Mass., the Salem witch trials brought about a period of paranoia and insecurity.

'Hunger Games' sets US box office record

The highly anticipated action film phenomenon "The Hunger Games" set a record at the North American box office with debut weekend sales of $152.5 million, industry figures confirmed Monday.

Review: Richie's classics freshly done on new CD

Lionel Richie, "Tuskegee" (Mercury Nashville)

Martina McBride to sing as a couple weds at ACMs

Martina McBride is taking on a new role at the Academy of Country Music Awards this Sunday: wedding singer.

Japan classic paintings, pop idols hit US

Japan is presenting to the United States highlights of its culture both old and new, with a rare exhibition of elaborate centuries-old nature scrolls and performances by a top-selling pop band.

Bugging Out: Chocolate Allergy Linked to Roaches

Allergy sufferers who react to chocolate might be shocked to learn their allergy could be linked to something other than the cocoa bean: an allergy to cockroaches. An average of 8 insect parts are found in a chocolate bar and deemed safe, according to the...

Lions Gate shares up on 'Hunger Games' huge debut

Lions Gate Entertainment seized a pot of gold.

Jennifer Lopez announces first concerts in Brazil

Jennifer Lopez is in Brazil this week for her show "Q'Viva," but she's never performed in the country. That will soon change when she headlines a music festival there this summer.

Bobby Brown arrested on suspicion of DUI

Officials in Southern California say Bobby Brown has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.