
Oct 16 - By Solvej Schou, Associated Press Writer
The bright, eye-popping colors shown for the spring season at L.A. Fashion Week stood in contrast to a somber question: Will this city have a fashion week again?

Apr 9 - By Tom Davies, Associated Press Writer
Chelsea Clinton is spending long days on the campaign trail telling college crowds about her mother's positions on everything from health care and student-loan costs to the Darfur crisis and gay rights.

Feb 11 - By MSNBC contributor
There’s trouble brewing between celebrity siblings Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, as one twin’s bad behavior threatens to drive the other one away.

Jan 11 - By Paul Alexander, Associated Press Writer
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova aren't too concerned about Justine Henin's 28-match winning streak.

Sep 18 - By Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer
In her latest movie, Jessica Alba falls into a penguin pond, stabs Dane Cook with a dental tool and accidentally tears off her skirt by closing it in a car door.

Aug 28 - By Associated Press
This time, the question was a little easier for Miss Teen South Carolina.

Aug 25 - By Bill Cormier, Associated Press Writer
An Argentine couple captured the stage category at the World Tango Championships on Saturday, followed by Chilean and Japanese pairs.

May 28 - By Julie Watson, Associated Press Writer
A 20-year-old dancer from Japan was crowned Miss Universe 2007 on Monday night, marking only the second time her country has won the world beauty title.

Apr 23 - By Ali Akbar Dareini, Associated Press Writer
With the arrival of spring, Iranian police have launched a crackdown against women accused of not covering up enough, arresting nearly 300 women, some for wearing too tight an overcoat or letting too much hair peek out from under their veil, authorities said Monday.

Apr 19 - By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP Music Writer
Avril Lavigne has gone through a few changes since she released her last CD three years ago.

Apr 16 - By Associated Press
Madonna, make way for Kylie Minogue. The Australian pop singer is the newest star to join with Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz, inspiring a limited swimwear line to debut in mid-May.

Feb 14 - By Elizabeth White, Associated Press Writer
An Air Force drill sergeant who posed nude for Playboy magazine has been removed from active duty, she and the Air Force said Wednesday. Michelle Manhart, who appeared in a six-page spread in Playboy's February issue, said she got word Friday that she was removed from "extended active duty" and was also told that she was demoted from staff sergeant to senior airman.

Feb 8 - By Associated Press
Anna Nicole Smith, the former Playboy playmate whose bizarre life careened from marrying an octogenarian billionaire to the untimely death of her son, died Thursday after collapsing at a South Florida hotel, one of her lawyers said.

Jan 17 - By Associated Press
Lindsay Lohan has checked into rehab. "I have made a proactive decision to take care of my personal health. I appreciate your well wishes and ask that you please respect my privacy at this time," said the 20-year-old actress in a statement issued Wednesday through her publicist, Leslie Sloane Zelnick.

Jan 11 - By Elizabeth White, Associated Press Writer
An Air Force staff sergeant who posed nude for Playboy magazine has been relieved of her duties while the military investigates, officials said Thursday.

Jan 11 - By Chris Lehourites, AP Sports Writer
David Beckham has conquered the rest of the world as the most recognized soccer player around. Now, he's beginning his march across America.

Jan 4 - By Associated Press
Lindsay Lohan was to have surgery to remove her appendix, her publicist, Leslie Sloane Zelnik, said Thursday.

Dec 21 - By Associated Press
Hilary Duff is a real doll. A real Barbie doll. Duff is the latest Hollywood star to take on 12-inch proportions as the world's most popular fashion doll. She joins other famous (doll) faces such as Reese Witherspoon, Beyonce Knowles and Lucille Ball.

Dec 21 - By Associated Press
Unhappy with her second try at paying tribute to Dolly Parton for the "Kennedy Center Honors," Jessica Simpson has pulled out of the show.

Dec 20 - By Jaymes Song, AP Sports Writer
Fire destroyed the rented home of "Lost" star Evangeline Lilly in coastal Kailua on Oahu island Wednesday, officials said. Lilly was not at home, and no one was injured.

Dec 20 - By Associated Press
The Miss USA partying episode has led to a war of words between Rosie O'Donnell and Donald Trump.

Dec 19 - By Associated Press
Donald Trump gave Miss USA a reprieve Tuesday, allowing the boozing beauty queen to retain her title after she agreed to enter rehab and undergo drug testing.

Dec 19 - By Associated Press
Tawny Kitaen, who starred in the 1984 Tom Hanks comedy, "Bachelor Party," has entered a drug rehabilitation program after pleading guilty to possessing 15 grams of cocaine.

Dec 16 - By Min Lee, AP Entertainment Writer
Gong Li says the biggest challenge she faces in Hollywood isn't the language barrier, but rather tackling non-Chinese characters.

Dec 14 - By Adam Goldman, Associated Press Writer
The organizers of the Miss USA pageant said Thursday they are evaluating the "behavioral and personal issues" of the reigning winner and will decide her future within a week.