Reuters: Entertainment News

"Idol" champ Allen's CD reflects life on the road

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:39:07 -0500

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" champion Kris Allen, who once traveled the world on church missionary trips, took an equally wayfaring approach to record his new album, working in studios across the United States.

John King to replace CNN's departing Lou Dobbs

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:10:58 -0500

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - CNN reporter John King will replace controversial departing host Lou Dobbs in a new weeknight political program on the 24-hour cable news network, CNN said on Thursday.

Jackson's "This Is It" passes $200 million worldwide

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:25:13 -0500

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's concert movie "This Is It" has taken more than $200 million at box offices worldwide in the first two weeks of release, the studio behind the movie said on Thursday.

Owl City, Rihanna shine on U.S. singles chart

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:47:09 -0500

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Electronica artist Owl City reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on Thursday, while Rihanna earned her 12th career top 10 as "Russian Roulette" soared up the rankings.

Golden Globes to honor Scorsese with DeMille award

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:41:56 -0500

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Golden Globe organizers on Thursday said they will honor director Martin Scorsese with their Cecil B. DeMille award at their upcoming ceremony, signifying his contribution to entertainment.

Mike Tyson arrested after L.A. airport scuffle

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:23:46 -0500

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was arrested on Wednesday after brawling with a celebrity photographer at Los Angeles International Airport and injuring the man's head, police said.

Taylor Swift makes history at Country Music Awards

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:29:28 -0500

NASHVILLE (Reuters) - Teenage singing sensation Taylor Swift claimed a piece of music history on Wednesday when she became the youngest artist ever to win the coveted title of Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Awards.

Britney Spears tells critics read my lips: it's for fans

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:17:49 -0500

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Britney Spears has a message for the critics who savaged her performance during her first tour of Australia -- it's all for the fans.

Aerosmith future still in doubt despite reunion

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:41:01 -0500

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler joined estranged bandmate Joe Perry on stage in New York in hopes of setting the record straight about the future of the feuding rock group.

Harrelson vs. Harrelson at weekend box office

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:57:09 -0500

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Woody Harrelson rarely fails to surprise.