
Nov 16 - By Ree Hines, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Given that his last romance ended with a sentence of six months of community labor and five years probation, it’s no surprise that singer Chris Brown hasn’t been lucky in love lately. Just don’t get the wrong idea. Any dating dry spell since Brown’s February attack on ex-girlfriend Rihanna is strictly due his choice to “chill,” rather than a lack of willing women.
Oct 1 - By Associated Press
Dublin's traffic is often snarled, but this could be the first time that llamas are to blame.
Sep 28 - By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Writer
A popular Philippine actress cried out for help from a rooftop as a tropical storm roared and floodwaters rose menacingly. Then an actor emerged from nowhere on a speedboat and swept her to safety.

Aug 26 - By Andy Dehnart, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Reality stars are almost expected to create just as much drama in their regular lives as they do when they're being filmed. Their on-screen selves are, of course, heavily edited, and only the most interesting footage makes it to television, which fuels the expectation that they really are crazy.

Mar 1 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Is there a more anticipated movie than ? This story of masked vigilantes who uncover a plot to kill and discredit superheroes is based on the celebrated graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. The film is helmed by “300” director Zach Synder. After almost a year of Internet hype and a prolonged battle between studios over who owned what, can this film possibly live up to the hype? Not to get all Obama, but yes it can. (Opens March 6)

Jan 18 - By David B. Caruso, Associated Press Writer
The birds flew majestically, in perfect formation, and the co-pilot saw them coming.

Dec 18 - By Frazier Moore, AP Television Writer
Michael Chiklis didn't lose any money in the escalating Bernard Madoff scandal. But he did fall victim to another Ponzi scheme early this year. And now, sadder but wiser, he's developing a TV series fueled by his experience.

Nov 19 - By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Writer
The public adored him, but the judges hated him. One called him a "dancing pig in Cuban heels."
Nov 4 - By Ree Hines, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Carrying on after a cast member exits is standard protocol on “ER,” but losing George Clooney amounted to more than de rigueur revolving door action for the hospital drama. When Clooney’s on-screen alter ego, Doug Ross, pulled up stakes in season five, it packed a punch. Dr. Doug was the perfect combination of compassionate pediatrician and dashing bad-boy rule-breaker. Couple that with the fact that he was knee-deep in the major storylines at the time, including his impending parenthood with Carol Hathaway (played by soon-to-follow “ER” exile Julianna Margulies), well, it was no wonder diehard fans mourned the loss the resident hunk when Clooney left to pursue his A-list career. Still, with the show’s hefty drama to ensemble ratio, those fans didn’t tune out.
Sep 5 - By Lee Keath, Associated Press Writers
It's the Mideast version of a sordid soap opera. A Lebanese pop star is brutally murdered in her luxury Dubai apartment, her throat slashed. Arrested in her death: One of Egypt's most politically connected businessmen, accused of paying $2 million to have her killed.

Jul 9 - By NBC Nightly News
Emmy’s almost here, so be prepared to wonder just what, exactly, the TV Academy is watching. Certainly, it’s not the same shows that I’m invested in.

May 10 - By Michael Marot, AP Sports Writer
Danica Patrick watched contentedly from Indianapolis' pit wall as the first day of qualifying ended. With fans shouting her name and crew members hustling to put away her equipment, Patrick shook her head and reflected on the opportunity that had just slipped away — winning the Indy 500 pole.
Mar 15 - By Associated Press
A 15-year-old girl who stopped an out-of-control school bus she was riding on was handed a Saturday detention instead because she was skipping school.

Aug 31 - By Associated Press
A British television network plans to broadcast a dramatic, documentary-style film about a fictional assassination of U.S. President George W. Bush, the network's head said Thursday.

Jul 1 - By Beth Fouhy, Associated Press Writer
The Clintons are no strangers to political soap opera, yet all the drama in New York revolves around the Republicans.