
Jul 24 - By The Associated Press
Best-selling author E. Lynn Harris has passed away, his publisher, Doubleday, has confirmed. He was on a book tour of the West Coast for his latest novel, “Basketball Jones,” when he died.
May 6 - By Bobbie Thomas, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
She may not be famous, but your mom is a shining star who deserves to be showered with celeb-worthy gifts! Included here are some favorite finds, along with special selections that come directly from Justin Timberlake’s mom, Lynn Harless. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make mom feel like she’s on the A-list with these thoughtful gifts. Bobbie Thomas, TODAY style editor and author of the Buzz column for In Touch Weekly, shares the inside scoop on Hollywood’s hottest gifts.
Jan 29 - By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press Writers
President Barack Obama's decision to waive his own ethics requirements for Pentagon nominee William Lynn caused problems anew Thursday, as Republicans sharply demanded more details on Lynn's lobbying ties.
Sep 5 - By Erin Carlson, AP Entertainment Writer
Many stylish women worship the color black, but not Jamie-Lynn Sigler.

May 5 - By NBC Nightly News
With well-stoked pregnancy rumors and a wedding on the way, Ashlee Simpson’s enjoying her moment in the spotlight. But if the younger Simpson sibling thinks big sis Jessica’s going to sit back in the shadows, she couldn’t be more wrong. Star magazine reports Jessica’s hot on her sister’s matrimonial heels, and may just beat her down the aisle.

Mar 11 - By Ree Hines, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
While Britney Spears and sister Jamie Lynn have always been close with their mother, Life & Style reports it’s at best a love-hate relationship. Sources tell the publication both stars resent Lynne’s transition from stage mom to real mom.

Mar 3 - By Courtney Hazlett, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
If a recent trip to swank baby goods store Petit Tresor in West Hollywood is any indication, it looks like Jamie Lynn Spears is having a boy.

Feb 4 - By MSNBC contributors
Forget the parenting classes these two allegedly attended. Jamie Lynn Spears and her mom, Lynne, are no longer sticking together during the teenager’s unplanned pregnancy, reports National Enquirer. According to the tabloid, the “Zoey 101” star is leaving Lynne’s luxurious Kentwood, La., estate and hightailing it to her other parent’s pad.

Jan 27 - By NBC Nightly News
A recent report that Jamie Lynn Spears lost her baby turned out to be untrue. Britney’s little sister “was not rushed to the hospital, nor did she suffer a miscarriage,” her rep told Life & Style. But according to the magazine, those around Jamie Lynn still fear for her unborn child’s safety.
Jan 8 - By MSNBC contributors
Publishers put the kibosh on a child-rearing book by Lynne Spears, but her pregnant teenage daughter thinks Mom’s done a bang-up job. Jamie Lynn Spears “takes time to hit back at critics who question the way she was raised by her mother” in OK!

Dec 30 - By MSNBC contributors
As if teenage pregnancy and train-wreck big sis Britney weren’t troubles enough, Jamie Lynn Spears can now add a cheating baby-daddy to her list of woes. According to National Enquirer sources, Casey Aldridge strayed from his young love a number of times, even dating another woman days before the 16-year-old “Zoey 101” star told the world she’s expecting.