‘American Idol’ pares down to 12 finalists

Teen power won out on “American Idol” as Katie Stevens claimed a place in the top 12 while a more experienced singer got the ax. Stevens, 17, earned viewer support even though the show’s... Read more

Pete Townshend: Nice to be part of spectacle

Pete Townshend is used to playing in front of stadiums filled with rabid fans who know every note of The Who’s songs. He didn’t get that at the band’s Super Bowl halftime performance,... Read more

Met Opera opens to boos with muddled new ‘Tosca’

When was there last an opening night quite like this at the staid old Metropolitan Opera? It had just about everything: a new production of a beloved work, Puccini’s “Tosca”; a starry... Read more

Jay-Z more than a rockstar at 9/11 concert

Since the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11, many people have helped rebuild New York City in different ways. Rapper Jay-Z did it his own way: headlining a star-studded concert at Madison Square... Read more

Autopsy set after Michael Jackson’s sudden death

Michael Jackson, defined in equal parts as the world’s greatest entertainer and perhaps its most enigmatic figure, was about to attempt one of the greatest comebacks of all time. Then his life was... Read more

Prosecutor calls Phil Spector ‘demonic maniac’

A prosecutor told a jury that Phil Spector’s history of violence against women was like a game of Russian roulette that ended with the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson at his hilltop mansion. Deputy... Read more

Britney’s Circus Takes Off in New Orleans

Britney Spears is back, and the good news is, she’s stronger than yesterday. The Circus Starring Britney Spears kicked off tonight at New Orleans Arena, where her adoring hometown fans—and members... Read more

Michael Jackson seeks comeback in London

Michael Jackson is making his first live appearance in years, but will it still be a thriller? The King of Pop is due to meet the press at a London concert arena this week to announce the mother of all... Read more

Britney Spears sued by former “manager”

The former self-styled manager of Britney Spears sued the pop star and her parents on Tuesday, accusing them of slander and failing to pay his fees. Sam Lutfi, Spears’ constant companion in late... Read more

Court agrees to pay Spears’ father $75/hour

A court has put a higher value on being Britney Spears’ father this year: about $75 an hour. For helping his daughter through her turbulent period, Jamie Spears on Monday was awarded an additional... Read more

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