Japan pop icon marries man almost 20 years younger

One of Japan's best-known pop stars said on Wednesday that she has married a fellow musician nearly 20 years her junior, setting off a frenzy in the country's tabloid press.

Correction: Story on Mike Daisey and Apple

In an Oct. 13 profile of artist Mike Daisey, The Associated Press reported that Daisey's investigations in China found horrific labor conditions at factories that make Apple products. Daisey detailed the conditions in a one-man show.

Correction: Review of Mike Daisey's Apple show

In an Oct. 17 review of artist Mike Daisey's one-man show "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs," The Associated Press reported that Daisey's investigations in China found "horrific" labor conditions at factories that make Apple products.

Kevin Smith offers life advice in new book

"Tough Sh-t: Life Advice From a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good" (Gotham Books), by Kevin Smith: Film director and comic-book geek extraordinaire Kevin Smith dispenses wisdom in his new book, a touching reflection on his life and career.

Travel writer details saga of young outlaw

"The Barefoot Bandit: The True Tale of Colton Harris-Moore, New American Outlaw" (Hyperion), by Bob Friel: It's not often that a travel and adventure writer who hopscotches the globe for good stories stumbles upon a riveting tale on his own doorstep, especially when he lives on a sparsely populated island in the far reaches of Washington state's Puget Sound.

Dutch children's author wins Astrid Lindgren prize

Dutch children's author Guus Kuijer on Tuesday won the 2012 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, named after the Swedish creator of Pippi Longstocking, said the fund that awards the prize.

Worried About Bus Safety? Now There’s an App for That

Ever want to monitor the bus you’re riding in up-to-the-minute fashion? There’s a new app for that, and it allows you to check the safety record of a bus company before booking that summer trip. The National Transportation Safety Board says discount bus lines are...

Muppets get their own Hollywood star

The Muppets were honored with their own star on the storied Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, right outside the theater where their recent movie was made and premiered.

Dutch museum discovers new Van Gogh

A still life depicting a bouquet of flowers painted by Dutch master Vincent Van Gogh in 1886 has been authenticated in a study which used a new x-ray technique, a Dutch museum spokeswoman said Tuesday.

Why a Rising Women’s Basketball Star Left Hoops Heaven for the Home Team

When 6-foot-5 Elena Delle Donne, the number one recruit in the country, chose the University of Connecticut, it seemed like a perfect fit of star player and powerhouse team, but just 48 hours after she arrived on campus, Delle Donne left.  Nearly four years later,...

Celebrate Macaron Day With Free Macarons in New York City

As colorful and flavorful as a cupcake, the macaron has hit Manhattan by storm.  If you’re in the New York City area today and have a sweet tooth, stop by one of the 16 participating bakeries and mention “Macaron Day NYC” for a free treat. ...

Gwyneth Paltrow and Rachael Ray Hit Back at NY Times

Rachael Ray and Gwyneth Paltrow are fighting back after an article in the New York Times accused them of using cookbook ghostwriters. Paltrow tweeted on Saturday, “Love @nytimes dining section, but this weeks facts need checking. No ghostwriter on my cookbook. I wrote every word myself.”...

6 Easy Ways to Fill Your Gas Tank for Less

This early burst of warm weather across the country is a reminder that summer, and peak driving season, is looming. But with gas prices already ticking over the $5 a gallon mark for regular, families are feeling the pinch in their budgets more than ever....

Betty White wishes happy 90th to Carl Reiner

Betty White has a suggestion for longtime friend Carl Reiner as he marks his 90th birthday: "Milk it."

Michael Bay tells 'Ninja Turtles' fans to 'chill'

Michael Bay thinks "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" fans need to chill.

Can 'Hunger Games' do 'Twilight'-type $140M debut?

Fans are so hungry for "The Hunger Games" that Hollywood's buzzing about an opening weekend to rival the $140 million debuts of some of the "Twilight" movies.

Tanning, Sleeping and More: Hotel Concierges Specialize

Hotel concierges: There to suggest restaurants, make reservations, score hard-to-get tickets and so much more. They’re often the best resource at your hotel for everything under the sun. But would you ask the concierge to help you tan? Get a good night’s sleep? Suggest a...

Tornado-hit Ind. school wins Lady Antebellum show

An Indiana high school wrecked by tornadoes won a free concert by country music trio Lady Antebellum on Tuesday following an online campaign that saw students in other states advocating on the school's behalf.

German composer Heiner Goebbels wins Ibsen prize

German composer and music director Heiner Goebbels has won the International Ibsen Award for creating new insights in theater that have influenced producers and musicians.

NYC office: Ex-Miss Russia hoarding pills in rehab

Prosecutors say a former Miss Russia has been hoarding pills to try to get high while in court-ordered drug treatment.

Zsa Zsa Gabor's daughter files for conservatorship

The daughter of Zsa Zsa Gabor is asking a Los Angeles court to place her mother in a conservatorship that will independently control the ailing glamor queen's medical care and financial needs.

Tornado-hit Ind. school seeks Lady Antebellum prom

Students from an Indiana high school wrecked by tornadoes awaited word Tuesday about whether on online campaign supported by other schools in their state and beyond will land them a prom-night performance by Grammy-winning country trio Lady Antebellum.

German composer Heiner Goebbels wins ISBN prize

German composer and music director Heiner Goebbels has won the International Ibsen Award for creating new insights in theater that have influenced producers and musicians.

Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' movie restored for DVD

The animated Beatles movie "Yellow Submarine" has been carefully restored frame-by-frame for DVD release this year.

Linda Lavin to lead 'Prince of Broadway' cast

Linda Lavin knows what she'll be doing after she takes "The Lyons" to Broadway â€" another Broadway show.

'Real Housewife' Kim Zolciak expecting baby No. 2

Bravo reality star Kim Zolciak and husband Kroy Biermann are expecting their second child.

Team Peeta or Team Gale? Hutcherson won't pick

Move over Edward Cullen and Jacob Black, there's a new love triangle causing spirited debate and girls to swoon.

2 shot in disturbance after Tyga concert in Omaha

Two people have minor injuries after a shooting following a rowdy concert by rapper Tyga (TY'-guh) in Nebraska.

Chris Rock, Midler set as Rock Hall presenters

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will likely be a little more irreverent this year: Chris Rock is set to be one of the A-list presenters for the April event.

Financier's art collection coming to NYC auction

Works of art collected by the late Wall Street financier Theodore Forstmann are set to be sold at auction this spring and could fetch as much as $75 million, Sotheby's announced Tuesday.

Dutch museum: Still life IS by Vincent van Gogh

It was, it wasn't, it is: A still life once thought to be by Vincent van Gogh but later downgraded to being the work of an anonymous artist is indeed by the tormented Dutch impressionist himself, researchers announced Tuesday.

'3rd Rock From the Sun' actress spills her 'Guts'

"Guts: The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster" (Gallery Books), by Kristen Johnston: Kristen Johnston is best known as the brash, tough-talking alien in "3rd Rock From the Sun," which aired on NBC from 1996 to 2001. But that character's toughness has nothing on Johnston, who discusses her lonely childhood, rise as an actress and battles with addiction in a candid new memoir.

New Israeli law bans underweight models in ads

A new Israeli law is trying to fight the spread of eating disorders by banning underweight models from local advertising and requiring publications to disclose when they use altered images to make women and men appear thinner.

Call it a comeback: Boy bands back on music scene

It seems like we can never say goodbye, bye, bye to boy bands.

Lyricist Tim Rice looks back and forward this year

This spring, Tim Rice will have written the lyrics to three shows on Broadway.

First lady talks to Letterman about Target visit

First lady Michelle Obama says she thought for sure her cover was blown during an undercover visit to Target last year when a woman approached her in the detergent aisle.

'Talent' winner builds Miss. home for grandparents

A Mississippi couple is moving into a new home thanks to their grandson, singer Michael Grimm, who promised to build them a house when he won "America's Got Talent" in 2010.

Stage rigging builder seeks Sugarland depositions

The company that built stage rigging involved in August's Indiana State Fair stage collapse wants a judge to order members of country band Sugarland to provide depositions in lawsuits filed over the deadly accident.

FAA Taking ‘Fresh Look’ at Gadget Policy? Sort Of.

  It’s the dreaded moment on many a traveler’s journey: The flight attendant announces that everyone on  board must turn off their electronic devices. “Power down anything with an on or off switch,” is one of the least-liked statements among frequent fliers. Mostly, it’s so...

Museum confirms still life it holds is by Van Gogh

A still life once thought to be by Vincent van Gogh but later downgraded to the work of an anonymous artist because of doubts about its authenticity is indeed by the tormented Dutch impressionist, researchers said Tuesday.

China's rise driving Hollywood interest in Asia

China's economic rise and growing international profile are spurring Hollywood's interest in movies using Asian themes and production money, U.S. movie industry veterans said Tuesday.

Dame Edna Everage bids 57-year stage career adieu

Dame Edna Everage, the Tony Award-winning drag act known for her purple hair and oversized rhinestone eyeglasses, will soon open her final stage show tour in Australia. It comes 57 years after her debut.

South Dakota's top court hears Costner art appeal

A lawyer for actor Kevin Costner has asked the South Dakota Supreme Court to affirm a ruling that he did not breach a contract with an artist whom he commissioned to produce a bronze sculpture of bison and American Indians.

'21 Jump Street' cops seize box office gold

The youthful policemen of 1980s remake "21 Jump Street" seized the head of the North American box office this weekend, according to data released Monday.