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Robin Gibb Funeral Set for Next Week—Will There Be a Public Memorial?

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:03:39 GMT

Close family and friends will have a chance to say goodbye one last time to Robin Gibb. The funeral for the Bee Gees singer, who passed away on May 20 at the age of 62, is scheduled to...

Elton John "Doing Incredibly Well" After Health Scare, Says David Furnish

Wed, 30 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Elton John is back in business! Last week, the 65-year-old singer was hospitalized due to a serious respiratory infection and forced to cancel a week's worth of shows. Fortunately,...

Bob Dylan: White House Revisited for Presidential Medal of Freedom

Wed, 30 May 2012 02:47:14 GMT

Bob Dylan found himself knocking on the White House's door once again today. Calling the revered singer-songwriter one of his individual heroes, President Barack Obama awarded Dylan...

Kanye West and Jay-Z's "No Church in the Wild" Video—and Is Watch the Throne 2 in the Works?

Wed, 30 May 2012 01:22:00 GMT

Leave it to Jay-Z and Kanye West to give us an exceptionally epic music video loaded with political undertones. The rap duo released their video for "No Church in the Wild"...

Doc Watson, Folk-Music Legend, Dead at 89

Wed, 30 May 2012 01:20:53 GMT

With Doc Watson goes a piece of Americana. The folk-music legend, blind since infancy and known for his mastery of the acoustic guitar, died today at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center...

Is Britney Spears Qualified to Judge Singing on The X Factor—or Totally Not?

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:02:00 GMT

Why would Britney Spears get paid to judge a live singing competition like The X Factor when she's known for not always singing live herself? —James L.,...

No Doubt Reunites for Teen Choice Awards…and "Virtual Karaoke" Video Game Trial

Tue, 29 May 2012 22:45:00 GMT

No Doubt is gearing up for their comeback all right—onstage and in court. On the same day a Los Angeles judge gave their lawsuit against video game maker Activision permission...

Justin Bieber Accuser Interviewed by Detectives—but Singer Is Busy Globetrotting Right Now

Tue, 29 May 2012 22:25:00 GMT

Is Justin Bieber trying out for The Amazing Race or something? Detectives from the Malibu-Lost Hills Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tell E! News that they...

Randy Travis Accuses Ex-Wife of Damaging His Good Name and Rep

Tue, 29 May 2012 20:50:00 GMT

For Randy Travis, there will be "no holdin' back" when it comes to severing all business ties with his ex. The country crooner has filed a reply and counterclaim to a lawsuit...

First Look: André 3000 Experiences Jimi Hendrix

Tue, 29 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT

How's this for a flashback? André 3000 (aka André Benjamin) was spotted for the first time channeling Jimi Hendrix as he began shooting the upcoming biopic All Is by My...

The Justin Bieber-Mike Tyson Connection: Ex-Champ Tweets Biebs Boxing Pics Post-Paparazzo Incident

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:19:00 GMT

Is Justin Bieber trying to prove he's a tough guy? On Sunday, the teen idol allegedly got into a scuffle with a paparazzo. But two weekends ago, he was getting fighting lessons from...

Jennifer Lopez Juggles Marc Anthony & Casper Smart in Las Vegas

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:51:00 GMT

Jennifer Lopez wasn't only holding hands with her ex, Marc Anthony, this weekend in Las Vegas. J.Lo also had her boyfriend, Beau "Casper" Smart, by her...

Ray J Steps Out for the First Time Since Hospital Stay

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:35:27 GMT

It looks like Ray J is incorporating a little retail therapy into his recovery. Just days after being sent home to L.A. from a Las Vegas-area hospital, the singer was spotted over the...

Transgender Punk Rocker Tom Gabel Makes Stage Debut as Laura Jane Grace

Tue, 29 May 2012 15:45:02 GMT

It looks like Tom Gabel's fans have nothing against his decision to come out as a transgendered person. Amid cheers and screams of support from the audience during his band's...

Justin Bieber to "Focus on the Music" After Paparazzi Encounter, Releases New Single, "Die in Your Arms"

Tue, 29 May 2012 14:47:07 GMT

Justin Bieber is ready to put the drama behind him. The pop star and girlfriend Selena Gomez have both spoken out in the wake of their headline-grabbing encounter with paparazzi over the...

Madonna Covers Lady Gaga's "Born This Way": Tribute or Dig?

Tue, 29 May 2012 11:53:00 GMT

Madonna wanted to express herself, all right. But was it to give props or poke fun? The pop superstar was caught on video this past weekend in Israel rehearsing for her upcoming world...

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Reunite on Stage in Las Vegas

Mon, 28 May 2012 02:35:00 GMT

The definition of friendly exes? Sharing the stage together! This is exactly what Jennifer Lopez and former hubby Marc Anthony did in Las Vegas on Saturday night at...

Ace Young Dishes on Engagement to Diana DeGarmo!

Sun, 27 May 2012 16:19:00 GMT

Just days after Ace Young hijacked Wednesday's American Idol finale with a tearful proposal to Diana DeGarmo, he is spilling all the details that went into the night's big engagement...

Matthew Fox, Madonna, Sly Stallone: Is There Such a Thing as Being Too Ripped?

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:01:00 GMT

I've seen more than a few stars walking around with very cut arms these days. Even Sly Stallone is still extremely, weirdly ripped. Is this a trend? —Michael E., via...

Oh Say Can You Sing! Pia Toscano, Toni Braxton and More Belt Out the National Anthem in Style

Sun, 27 May 2012 02:18:00 GMT

Singing the national nnthem has become practically a singer's true test—from American Idol alum Pia Toscano to Idol judge Steven Tyler and even Christina Aguilera, who flubbed the lyrics...