NAMES & FACES

LAPD in hot water over Rihanna pic

The Web, television and radio are still buzzing regarding the alleged Feb. 8 altercation between singers Rihanna and Chris Brown. The latest development is the leaking of a photo of Rihanna with injuries from the alleged assault.

February 20, 2009

TMZ says it has photo of Rihanna beaten

LOS ANGELES — A photo that appears to be Rihanna’s face with bruises, scratches and swelling from an attack allegedly at the hands of boyfriend Chris Brown was posted Thursday night by the celebrity Web site TMZ.

NAMES & FACES

Detroit takes off in Playboy

Somehow, someway, Names & Faces was able to read an article in Playboy. It was difficult to get past the headline-making Aubrey O'Day pictorial, but Motor City love comes first.

February 19, 2009

Details cover man Kanye aims to conquer fashion

Love him or hate him, Kanye West is a pop culture icon and groundbreaking musical artist. While he lines up the executive producing slot for Jay-Z's new "The Blueprint 3" and preps his new solo record where he returns to rapping (mostly), Mr.

February 18, 2009

Moss: There's no baby on the way

Kate Moss denies pregnancy rumors in the latest edition of New York magazine, saying that all that big media speculation is actually just a little natural weight gain.

February 17, 2009

JT's No. 1 on GQ's style council

Man, this Justin Timberlake character can do no wrong. The superstar "Sexy Back" performer was just named the top banana in the "10 Most Stylish Men in America" feature in GQ's March issue.

• Fashion Week

February 16, 2009

Jackman aims to enjoy Oscars gig

Hugh Jackman tells the Associated Press he knows the Oscars ceremony isn't about him, but he'd better enjoy it all the same.

February 15, 2009

NAMES & FACES

OzzFest calls it off this year

Heavy metal royalty Ozzy Osbourne's traveling hard-rock tour OzzFest has been officially put on hold for 2009. According to reports, this will allow him to spend more time on his 10th studio album.

February 14, 2009

NAMES & FACES

Chris Brown: single and snarky

After almost a week as the topic of incessant chatter about his alleged assault of girlfriend Rihanna, Chris Brown has broken his silence.

February 13, 2009

NAMES & FACES

White Stripes kiss off Conan

Meg and Jack White are getting together, this time to bid adieu to Conan O'Brien. According to Pitchfork, the White Stripes are slated to perform publicly for the first time since the summer of 2007.

February 12, 2009

Prince Harry in trouble again over his big mouth

It seems Prince Harry should learn to zip it. Back in January, the royal one was criticized for insensitive comments he made about a Pakistani army officer, and now a reported attempt at humor has him under fire again. Black comedian Stephen K.

February 11, 2009

Eminem single tops Billboard chart

Detroit’s superstar rapper has a shot to top of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with “Crack a Bottle,” the first single off of Eminem’s highly anticipated new full-length album, “Relapse.”

WDET dials up more local music

Detroit public radio station WDET-FM (101.9) is adding 10 hours of locally produced music and three hours of live, interactive national news programming, according to general manager J. Mikel Ellcessor.

February 10, 2009

Rihanna postpones concert after alleged assault

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Pop superstar Rihanna has postponed a concert in Malaysia this week, organizers said today, following reports that she accused her longtime boyfriend Chris Brown of assault.

• Celebrities helping UNICEF

Chris Brown hires Jackson lawyer

R&B; hitmaker Chris Brown remains mired in suspicion over an allegation of domestic violence.

February 9, 2009

Jolie, Pitt visit Myanmar refugees

Hollywood heroine Angelina Jolie has called on the Thai government to respect the human rights of Myanmar's Rohinyga boat people, whom Thai authorities have pushed out to sea in recent weeks, a United Nations spokeswoman says.

February 8, 2009

NAMES & FACES

Aniston, Mayer dish on 'Ellen'

Maybe she's just not that into him. On the "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Friday, the star of "He's Just Not That Into You," Jennifer Aniston, kept her much publicized on-again, off-again relationship with Grammy winner John Mayer on the down low.

February 7, 2009

NAMES & FACES

Christian Bale's sorry about outburst

Christian Bale has finally spoken. Yes, we know. It seems as if he's been speaking all week -- well, screaming, really -- but this time he left out the f-bombs.

February 6, 2009

Actor James Whitmore, 87, dies

James Whitmore, the many-faceted character actor who delivered strong performances in movies, television and theater died today, his son said. He was 87.

Etta James says she was mocking Beyonce for laughs

NEW YORK — Etta James says she was joking when she said she "can't stand Beyonce" and would "whip" the singer for performing James' hit "At Last" at an inaugural ball for President Barack Obama.

NAMES & FACES

THAW fund-raiser heating up

Thousands of metro Detroiters each year feel the bitter freeze when they can't pay their bills, leading to their utilities being shut off. Hoping to provide assistance to those folks, WWJ-AM (950) and The Heat And Warmth Fund (THAW) are hosting their sixth annual Winter Survival Radiothon.

Christian Bale says rant 'inexcusable'

LOS ANGELES— Christian Bale says he acted like a "punk" and that his profane tongue-lashing on the set of "Terminator Salvation" was inexcusable.

February 5, 2009

Girlfight: Duff vs. Dunaway

Clearly, the battle of the Bonnies is starting to get prickly. Faye Dunaway, who was Oscar-nominated in the 1967 version of "Bonnie and Clyde," spoke out recently about the planned remake, asking, "Couldn't they at least cast a real actress?"

• Ashton and Demi in Berlin

February 4, 2009

NAMES & FACES

Springsteen, Nine Inch Nails set for Bonnaroo

Voted best festival in 2008 by Rolling Stone, the four-day Bonnaroo Arts & Music Festival has released its 2009 lineup, and it's a good one.

• Ashton and Demi in Berlin

February 2, 2009

Celebrities defend Simpson's size

Jessica Simpson sure has caused a commotion. Photos from her Jan. 25 concert in Florida caused Internet bloggers to criticize her curvaceous new look. Luckily, every celeb seems to be defending her, including ex-husband Nick Lachey.

February 1, 2009

NAMES & FACES

Saxman Scott Peterson on the mend

Scott Peterson, a noted saxophonist who considers himself a Detroiter though he now lives in San Francisco, has always been sort of a miracle man.

January 31, 2009

NAMES & FACES

Hello, Ryan Seacrest; so long, John Tesh

Ryan Seacrest is coming to Detroit, sort of. The producer, radio-TV personality and media mogul will become part of the Magic family at WMGC-FM (105.1) when his syndicated show, "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," debuts at 4 p.m. Monday.

January 30, 2009

Aretha could donate hat to Smithsonian

Aretha Franklin says she's considering donating to the Smithsonian Institution the hat she wore while belting out "My Country 'tis of Thee" at President Barack Obama's inauguration.

• Memorable hats
• Aretha Franklin's hat, Detroit-made, wins global acclaim

NAMES & FACES

Meg White helps out area artist

Looking for a banging set of drums to collect from one of Detroit's most memorable bands? Interested in helping an important figure from the local scene? Meg White's drum kit used in the White Stripes' "The Hardest Button to Button" video will be one of many items up for grabs Feb.

January 29, 2009

Boss' tour starts April 1

Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band will begin a North American tour on April 1 to promote the just-released "Working on a Dream" album. The U.S. shows kick off in San Jose, Calif., and end in New Jersey on May 23, according to Springsteen's Web site.

January 28, 2009

NAMES & FACES

Paparazzo shoots, sues David Beckham

International sex symbol and soccer star David Beckham has been sued by disgruntled paparazzo Emicles Da Mata.

January 27, 2009

Charges filed in Travolta plot

A Bahamas paramedic was charged Monday in an alleged scheme to extort $25 million from John Travolta after his chronically ill son died of a seizure at the family's vacation home.

January 26, 2009

Catching up with radio duo D&D;

It was a long year to not be on the air for Jeff Deminski and Bill Doyle, the dynamic duo most metro Detroit commuters know as D&D.; From the Kwame Kilpatrick scandal to the compelling election of Barack Obama, the two wanted to connect to their longtime audience in 2008 -- badly.

January 25, 2009

NAMES & FACES

'Damages' has local ties

It's pretty amazing when the first season of your show earns four Golden Globe nominations, but that's the good fortune enjoyed by made-in-Michigan brothers Glenn Kessler and Todd A. Kessler. The former West Bloomfield residents and Cranbrook grads are cocreators of "Damages," shown at 10 p.m.

January 24, 2009

NAMES & FACES

Kelly Osbourne back in rehab

Kelly Osbourne, who was charged with assault last week for allegedly slapping a gossip columnist, has checked into rehab, according to People magazine.

January 23, 2009

Bahamas holds 2 in alleged plot to extort Travolta

NASSAU, Bahamas— Authorities in the Bahamas have detained an island lawmaker and a paramedic in an alleged plot to extort money from actor John Travolta after the death of his son, police said today.

NAMES & FACES

'Sex and the City' cast all lined up for sequel

It's official, the fab four are back for more cosmopolitan lovin'. Us Weekly reports in its new issue that Sarah Jessica Parker, 43, Kim Cattrall, 52, Cynthia Nixon, 42, and Kristin Davis, 43, have agreed to appear in the sequel to "Sex and the City: The Movie."