'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.