TSA Modifies Screening Procedures for Elderly

By MATT HOSFORD The Transportation Security Administration is hoping to give travelers over the age of 75 a more hands-off experience as they pass through airport security. As part of a pilot program, passengers over age 75 will be allowed to go through what the...

Fiona Apple makes return to spotlight at SXSW

At turns frenetic, contemplative and whimsical, Fiona Apple made her return to the stage Wednesday at the South By Southwest Music Conference and Festival.

British soul singer Michael Kiwanuka hits SXSW

Michael Kiwanuka found the perfect combination to cut through the ceaseless din at the South By Southwest Music Conference: an angelic voice and an acoustic guitar.

Huggies Pulls Ads After Dads Insulted

Dads complain. Huggies listens. The diaper company changed its “Have Dad Put Huggies To The Test” campaign after the controversial commercials depicting dads as inattentive caregivers sparked outrage — among dads. Last week, Huggies posted several videos to their Facebook page as a part of a campaign...

Frontier Airlines Asks Public to Choose Next ‘Spokesanimal’

Frontier Airlines has decided to let the public choose its next “spokesanimal.” The winner, to be announced at the end of April, will be the next animal to appear on a Frontier aircraft tail. Each of Frontier’s planes has a “spokesanimal” on its tail, with...

Clooney uses star power to spotlight Sudan crisis

George Clooney used his Hollywood celebrity Wednesday to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in the volatile border area between Sudan and South Sudan, offering a firsthand account of the suffering as thousands are forced to take refuge in caves because of daily aerial bombardments.

Jermaine Jones disqualified from 'American Idol'

Jermaine Jones was dismissed from "American Idol" â€" and not because of viewer votes.

Saint still changing lives in 'Teresa's Ecstasy'

Beware of having unintended spiritual epiphanies. Begonya Plaza's new play, "Teresa's Ecstasy," is about the unexpected influence of St. Teresa of Avila, a 16th-century Carmelite nun, on modern-day Carlotta, a Spanish writer.

Lohan tweets it's a 'lie' that her car grazed man

Lindsay Lohan said Wednesday that allegations that her car grazed a man's knee outside a Hollywood nightclub are "a complete lie."

Big White House do mixes celebs, political money

Wednesday's giant state dinner for British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wifeâ€" the biggest ever thrown by Barack and Michelle Obama â€" dished up a potent mix of celebrity glamor, corporate heft and political money under a giant tent on the South Lawn. It is an election year, after all.

Stylists behind the stars celebrated at luncheon

Even though Katie Holmes, Zoe Saldana and new mom Charlize Theron were among the guests, the real stars at the inaugural 25 Most Powerful Stylists luncheon were the experts who dress them.

Deliberations begin in 'Desperate Housewives' case

Jurors heard alternate plotlines Wednesday about Nicollette Sheridan's departure from TV "Desperate Housewives."

HBO cancels horse racing series 'Luck'

The horseracing series "Luck" was canceled by HBO after a third thoroughbred died during production of the series starring Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte, the channel said Wednesday.

John Legend, Mumford & Sons to play state dinner

There's something special for the Obamas and something special for the Camerons in the entertainment lineup and guest list for Wednesday's state dinner for the British prime minister and his wife.

School's back in session for 'Community'

Even the star's mother thought her son's NBC sitcom had been canceled: the low-rated but widely acclaimed quirky cult-favorite "Community."

Musical harmony: NKorean, French orchestras play

A North Korean and a French orchestra performed a landmark concert on Wednesday, adding a note of harmony to longstanding tensions between the isolated nation and the West.

Taos begins yearlong celebration of women, arts

In the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, at the edge of the Rio Grande Gorge and amid the seemingly endless fields of sage, nature has been a steadfast witness to a remarkable legacy of women and the arts in Taos.

Jury hears final arguments in 'Housewives' case

Jurors considering Nicollette Sheridan's wrongful termination case were urged Wednesday to award her millions of dollars after her attorneys alleged her bosses on "Desperate Housewives" lied and conspired against the actress.

Charlize Theron adopts baby boy named Jackson

Actress Charlize Theron is a mother: The actress has adopted a child.

John Legend, Mumford & Sons to play US dinner

There's something special for the Obamas and something special for the Camerons in the entertainment lineup for Wednesday's state dinner for the British prime minister and his wife.

ABC attorney calls Sheridan's case 'desperate'

An attorney for ABC television and the creator of "Desperate Housewives" says Nicollette Sheridan's attorneys are resorting to desperation to try to prove her wrongful termination case.

Final arguments begin in 'Housewives' firing case

Nicollette Sheridan's attorney said Wednesday that ABC officials and the creator of "Desperate Housewives" lied about when and why they fired the actress from the series.

Domingo to sing title role in 'Nabucco' in London

Placido Domingo will sing the title character in Verdi's "Nabucco" for the first time at The Royal Opera next year.

Charlize Theron adopts baby joy named Jackson

Actress Charlize Theron is a mother: The actress has adopted a child.

Suspect in slaying of singer arrives in Guatemala

A Costa Rican man who authorities say may have links to Mexico's powerful Sinaloa drug cartel arrived Wednesday in Guatemala to face charges in last year's fatal shooting of Argentine folk singer Facundo Cabral.

3 decades of LA art go on show in Berlin

A primer on three decades of post-World War II art from Los Angeles, including iconic images from Ed Ruscha and David Hockney, abstract works by Sam Francis and conceptual pieces from the 1960s and 1970s, is going on show in Berlin.

Belfast wagers on Titanic's unsinkable appeal

To most of the world, the name Titanic means tragedy, spiced with romance, sacrifice and luxury. But in Belfast, where it was built, the doomed ship is a triumph of industry, enterprise and engineering.

Español Juan Goytisolo gana premio Formentor de las Letras

El escritor español Juan Goytisolo fue galardonado el lunes con el premio Formentor de las Letras 2012, que reconoce los méritos literarios de la totalidad de una obra.

Hollywoon Reporter: Portman stylist most powerful

Kate Young, the stylist responsible for some of Michelle Williams' and Natalie Portman's most memorable red carpet moments, tops The Hollywood Reporter's countdown of the 25 most powerful stylists in showbiz.

THR names Natalie Portman's stylist most powerful

Kate Young, the stylist responsible for some of Michelle Williams' and Natalie Portman's most memorable red carpet moments, tops The Hollywood Reporter's countdown of the 25 most powerful stylists in showbiz.

Clooney highlights Sudanese humanitarian crisis

Actor and human rights activist George Clooney is highlighting the humanitarian crisis in the volatile border region between Sudan and South Sudan.

Obama to open anti-bullying film debuting Sunday

President Barack Obama will deliver an opening message before the debut of "Speak Up," a Cartoon Network documentary about bullied youth across America and those who have helped them.

Colombia arrests suspect in folk singer's murder

Colombian authorities said they have arrested the man suspected of ordering the murder of Argentine folk singer Facundo Cabral, who was gunned down last year in an ambush in Guatemala.

Popular romance trilogy gets US publisher

E.L. James' "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy, a word-of-mouth romance smash so erotic it's sometimes labeled "mommy porn," has been signed up by a paperback division of Random House Inc.

Start spreading the news on Jeremy Jordan

Growing up in Texas, one videotape that got a serious workout in Jeremy Jordan's home was the film "Newsies."

Chill and thrill to Discovery's 'Frozen Planet'

"The best stories on our planet are natural ones," says Alastair Fothergill.

Arab-Muslim comedy finding voice after 9/11

The comedian who made his name on the "Axis of Evil Comedy Tour" made one thing clear when he opened a recent set at Michigan State University: "Tonight, it's not Islam 101."

Top 10 Outrageous Potato Chip Flavors

In honor of National Potato Chip Day, we’ve found the craziest potato chip flavors from around the globe.  From Thailand’s Hot Chili Squid to the UK’s Prawn Cocktail, we’ve found flavors that put sour cream and onion to shame.  Whether you like your chips savory...

Mexican city bans Tigres del Norte for drug songs

The capital of Mexico's Chihuahua state has indefinitely banned the famous norteno group Los Tigres del Norte from playing in the city after the band sang ballads glorifying drug traffickers during a weekend concert.

'Suge' Knight lawyer gets new date in Vegas case

A lawyer for rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight is working on a plea deal with a Las Vegas city prosecutor on unpaid tickets that led to Knight's arrest last month on traffic warrants.

Russian punk rockers in jail for anti-Putin prayer

A court in Moscow has extended the arrest of two members of a female punk rock band that has performed in Russia's main Orthodox cathedral praying to Virgin Mary to deliver the nation from Vladimir Putin's third presidency.

Dugard to remain in hiding to protect daughters

Kidnapping survivor Jaycee Dugard, who first made national headlines three years ago, said in a TV interview that she plans to live in seclusion with her daughters until they are mature enough to understand what happened to them.

Attorneys to make last pitch to 'Housewives' jury

An attorney for Nicollette Sheridan will make his last attempt Wednesday to convince jurors that the actress was fired from "Desperate Housewives" because she complained she was hit by the series' creator.

Not guilty plea in LA from alleged Fla. art forger

A Florida man has pleaded not guilty to defrauding a Los Angeles art collector out of more than $2 million by selling him forgeries of the work of Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh and Jackson Pollock.

Correction: Colombia-Facundo Cabral story

BOGOTA - In a March 12 story, The Associated Press inaccurately reported that a man arrested in the murder of Argentine folk singer Facundo Cabral was suspected of having ordered the singer killed. Authorities say they believe the attack in Guatemala last July was aimed not at Cabral but rather a Nicaraguan businessman who was driving him to the airport.

Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack dies at 65

Michael Hossack, whose drumming underpinned a raft of hits for the Doobie Brothers, has died at the age of 65, the chart-topping California rock band said Tuesday.

Direct Air Suspends Operations

Direct Air announced today on its web site it will suspend flight operations until May 15.  The airline began cancelling flights on Monday. The carrier serves 17 cities in the Midwest, East and South. The timing of the announcement is sure to affect spring breakers; several...

'70s music revisited in varied SXSW documentaries

Whether reggae, soft rock, hardcore punk or power pop, the music of the '70s is playing again at South By Southwest.