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NFL will hear Adrian Peterson's appeal Dec. 2

Adrian Peterson's hearing for the appeal of his suspension will be held on Dec. 2. And it will not be in front of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Morocco to celebrate birth of its royal twins

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco are expecting twins next month and the first one born will be the prince's royal heir.

Woman on "My Five Wives" accuses father of abuse

A woman featured in a reality TV show about a polygamous family is going public about sex abuse she claims she suffered as a child in hopes of changing a culture of secrecy plaguing plural families in Utah.

Handler apologizes again, calls his remark racist

Daniel Handler apologized again for racial comments he made while hosting the National Book Awards and promised to back up his words with his wallet.

Hitler watercolor sold for $162,000 at auction

A watercolor of Munich's old city hall believed to have been painted by Adolf Hitler a century ago was sold for 130,000 euros ($162,000) at an auction in Germany on Saturday.

Shifting attitudes at play in Cosby allegations

By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer Tamra Wade struggled mightily over whether to go to the police more than a decade ago, when, she says, a trusted professor forced himself on her in an empty classroom....

As Cosby allegations spiral, fallout mounts

By The Associated Press Since renewed allegations of sexual assault erupted in late October, Bill Cosby has seen a career resurgence begin to crumble. Here's what's happened since Oct. 31:

AP PHOTOS: A look at Greece's Macedonian legacy

They were the ancient world's ultimate social climbers.

Bill Cosby controversy: A decade in the making

By The Associated Press The sexual assault allegations that recently resurfaced against Bill Cosby first became public in 2005 when a former employee of his alma mater, Temple University, claimed he had...

Britain still grappling with celebrity sex abuse

A growing scandal of decades-old sexual assault allegations against television icon Bill Cosby has shocked many in the United States. Across the Atlantic, Britain has been struggling for more than two years to come to...

For 1 night on stage, embattled Cosby his old self

The protesters didn't show, the would-be hecklers didn't take the bait, the weeks of headlines about sexual assaults disappeared and Bill Cosby, for 90 minutes at least, regained the revered status he long enjoyed.

Florida crowd cheers comedy from embattled Cosby

As Bill Cosby's standup tour crumbled with cancellations, the embattled entertainer joked about his usual subjects of family, wives and childhood Friday to a cheering audience that greeted him with a standing ovation...

'Wizard of Oz' Cowardly Lion costume up for sale

Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion costume from the classic film "The Wizard of Oz" is up for sale.

Statement: Bill Cosby's lawyer criticizes media

A statement issued Friday by Bill Cosby's lawyer, Martin Singer, in response to allegations of sexual assault against the comic:

South Carolina man wins 'Jeopardy!' tournament

A technology consultant from Florence, South Carolina, has bragging rights as the king of kings on "Jeopardy!"

More Cosby shows canceled as women allege rape

Performances by Bill Cosby in Nevada, Illinois, Arizona, South Carolina and Washington State have been canceled as more women come forward accusing the entertainer of sexually assaulting them many years ago.

Billy Joel to set Madison Square Garden record

Billy Joel will set a record for the most performances by any artist at Madison Square Garden with his upcoming 65th show scheduled for this summer.

'Queen Latifah Show' to end after its 2nd season

"The Queen Latifah Show" will be ending after this season.

James Cagney's 1942 Oscar fails to sell at auction

In the world of auctions, there's always a chance no one will bite. Such was the case for James Cagney's 1942 best actor Oscar for his role in "Yankee Doodle Dandy."

Swift to receive Dick Clark award for excellence

Taylor Swift is getting a special - and new - award from the American Music Awards.

German art collector's cousin claims inheritance

A cousin of the late German collector Cornelius Gurlitt is laying claim to his priceless art trove, raising the possibility of a legal battle as a Swiss museum that Gurlitt named as his heir prepares to announce whether it...

ABC to celebrate Disney on Broadway in TV special

Disney will celebrate 20 years of making Broadway magic with a prime-time, hour-long special next month on ABC that highlights many of its musicals, including "Beauty and the Beast," ''The Lion King,"...

Enrique Iglesias, Calle 13 own Latin Grammys

By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer Enrique Iglesias picked up his first Latin Grammy in more than a decade Thursday, winning three trophies including song of the year for his platinum hit, "Bailando," while...

Alison Krauss to perform at Emmylou Harris tribute

Alison Krauss is set to pay tribute to Emmylou Harris at a concert in January.

Amusement parks challenged by home entertainment

Your local fun zone, amusement center and theme park is facing an existential challenge these days.

Spanish singer goes to jail for money laundering

Popular Spanish folk singer Isabel Pantoja has begun serving a two-year sentence for money laundering after her court appeals were rejected.

Billboard ranking to include streams, track sales

Billboard's chart is getting a makeover.

New Egypt comic artists push limits of expression

A new feminist comic book, the Jewelry Box, has emerged in Egypt, the latest addition in a blossoming scene of alternative comics, as artists seek freer outlets of expression in a country where independent voices are...

Afghanistan's first fun park brings joy amid war

Excitement builds in the queue forming behind the barbed-wire security fence outside Afghanistan's first amusement park as children in bright clothes clutch their parents' hands and hop from foot to foot in...

Cosby takes show to Bahamas amid trouble at home

Bill Cosby took his comedy show on the road Thursday in the Bahamas as controversy surrounds him at home.

Florida woman latest to accuse Cosby of forced sex

A Florida woman who came forward Thursday became the fourth in recent weeks to say Bill Cosby gave her pills that made her feel groggy then forced himself on her sexually.

Kelsey Grammer's daughter is Miss Golden Globe

Kelsey Grammer's daughter Greer is the new Miss Golden Globe.

Judge: Monroe letter belongs to auction buyer

A Los Angeles judge has ruled that a letter by Marilyn Monroe in which she described the difficulties of performing belongs to a buyer who purchased it at auction for $130,000.

Jay Leno cancels gig at Vegas firearms trade show

Comedian Jay Leno canceled a planned appearance at a firearms trade show on the Las Vegas Strip after learning that a group representing victims of gun violence was gathering signatures urging him not to attend, his...

ABC, CBS, NBC won't carry Obama

ABC, CBS and NBC decided against covering President Barack Obama's speech on immigration live on Thursday, although the Spanish-language Univision network is delaying its telecast of the Latin Grammy Awards to show the...

Master of all mediums Mike Nichols dead at 83

A legend of film, theater and comedy in nearly equal measure, Mike Nichols was an unquestioned fixture of smart, urbane American culture across a relentlessly versatile, six-decade career that on stage or screen, reliably...

Nike nixes tribute shoe plan after Iverson protest

Nike is pulling back on plans for a shoe that sneakily honors Allen Iverson after the former NBA superstar questioned whether the company could use his old number and team colors while he's endorsed by rival Reebok.

CBS news chairman stepping down

CBS News Chairman Jeff Fager, who has been running the network's news division along with "60 Minutes" for the past four years, said Thursday that he's stepping down from the chief executive role to concentrate on...

Yo-Yo Ma, new BSO director hold joint performance

Yo-Yo Ma and Andris Nelsons got a chance to make some beautiful music together.

Handler apologizes for watermelon joke at awards

Daniel Handler is apologizing for comments made at the National Book Awards that have been criticized as racist.

Mysterious sculpture recovered from River Seine

French authorities have found a mysterious stone sculpture at the bottom of the River Seine, which may have been there for centuries.

Swiss museum to decide future of Gurlitt art trove

A Swiss museum and German officials plan to announce Monday what will happen to a priceless collection of long-hidden art bequeathed to the museum by German collector Cornelius Gurlitt.

Modern, surrealist art auction aims to fetch $100M

Two dozen modern and surrealist art works amassed by a private collector, including important paintings by Joan Miro and Rene Magritte, are expected to fetch at least 64 million pounds ($100 million) when they go on...

John Cameron Mitchell to star in 'Hedwig' on B'way

John Cameron Mitchell, the writer and original star of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," is returning to her miniskirt, wigs and high heels.

Correction: Billy Joel-Gershwin Prize story

In a story Nov. 19 about Billy Joel receiving the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, The Associated Press reported erroneously the spelling of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's first name. The spelling is Sonia,...

O'Keeffe painting sells for record $44.4M in NYC

A Georgia O'Keeffe painting of a simple white flower has sold for $44.4 million, more than triple the previous auction record for a work by a female artist.

James Nesbitt as a father whose child disappears

"The Missing" is a thriller etched into a portrait of the parents of a 5-year-old boy who, with his family on holiday in a quiet French village, disappears without warning.

Scientists record thud of Philae's comet landing

Scientists have released a brief recording of the sound that Europe's space probe Philae made when it became the first to land on a comet last week.

LL Cool J, Chaka Khan help honor Quincy Jones

Though Quincy Jones and LL Cool J never collaborated musically, the rapper-actor says Jones has played a major role in his life.

Thai students detained at 'Hunger Games' opening

Police detained three students Thursday at the opening of the latest "Hunger Games" movie in Thailand, where opponents of May's military coup have adopted the film's three-finger salute as a sign of defiance.

Metrosexuals be gone: Europe is agog for beards

Jakub Marczewski grew a beard six years ago because he was too lazy to shave. Now he finds himself in the middle of a global trend.

NBA's Silver sends message on domestic violence

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wanted to send a strong message on the league's lack of tolerance for domestic violence.

Affleck praises wife, talks Maher spat before gala

Ben Affleck feels more comfortable speaking his mind than pretending to say what people want to hear. So before receiving his award at Wednesday's Save the Children Illumination Gala, he praised wife Jennifer Garner on...

NBA's Silver sends message on domestic violence

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wanted to send a strong message on the league's lack of tolerance for domestic violence.

TV Land pulls 'Cosby Show' from lineup Video included

NBC has scrapped a Bill Cosby comedy that was under development and TV Land will stop airing reruns of "The Cosby Show," moves that came a day after another woman came forward claiming that the once-beloved comic had...

Cornell professor unlocks mysteries of paintings

Richard Johnson can see right through the masterpieces of Rembrandt and Van Gogh.

Motown singer Jimmy Ruffin dies at age 78

Jimmy Ruffin, the Motown singer whose hits include "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" and "Hold on to My Love," died Monday in a Las Vegas hospital. He was 78.

Phil Klay wins National Book Award for fiction

Phil Klay's "Redeployment," a debut collection of searching, satiric and often agonized stories by an Iraq war veteran, has won the National Book Award for fiction.

Police: Miss Honduras, sister slain in jealous fit Video included

The dark-haired beauty was to have flown to London Wednesday to compete in the Miss World pageant - the high point of her reign as Miss Honduras. But the beauty queen and her sister were found shot dead on a remote river...

NBA suspends Hornets' Jeffery Taylor 24 games

The NBA has suspended Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor for 24 games without pay after he pleaded guilty last month to misdemeanor domestic violence assault and malicious destruction of hotel property.

Mike Love has book deal; memoir due out in 2016

Mike Love, a founding member of the Beach Boys and lead singer on such hits as "Surfin' U.S.A." and "Little Deuce Coupe," has a book deal.

Lawsuit settlement in death of film worker in Ga.

The family of a film worker killed when she was hit along train tracks while shooting a biographical movie about singer Gregg Allman announced a settlement Wednesday with several defendants.

Don Lemon regrets comments to alleged Cosby victim

CNN newsman Don Lemon apologized Wednesday for his sexually charged interrogation of one of the women who has accused Bill Cosby of assault.

Multiple fractures for Bono in NY bicycle accident

An injury to U2 singer Bono after what was described by the group as a "cycling spill" left him with multiple fractures that required him to undergo two surgeries, a doctor said Wednesday.

Big & Rich to play halftime of Liberty Bowl

Country duo Big & Rich will play the halftime show of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Dec. 29 after being honored with the bowl's Outstanding Achievement Award.

De Niro ends assessment fight with upstate NY town

Robert De Niro says he'll reimburse a town nearly $130,000 in legal fees it spent defending its assessment of the actor's upstate New York property.

Bono, Affleck stay silent in ad on Ebola response

Bono, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman and "The Walking Dead" actress Danai Gurira are among the celebrities playing the waiting game in a new online campaign calling for a unified response to the Ebola epidemic in...

NBC scraps Cosby television project Video included

NBC says it has scrapped a Bill Cosby comedy that was under development, the second outlet within a day to put off or abandon a Cosby project as another sexual assault allegation against the comic has emerged.

Protest plan derails Thai showings of Hunger Games

A cinema chain in Thailand's capital has canceled all screenings of the latest "The Hunger Games" movie after a student group planned a protest at a theater against the country's military coup. Activists said...

Stephen Colbert to host Kennedy Center Honors

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts says Stephen Colbert will host this year's Kennedy Center Honors, bringing a new touch to the annual awards show.

Massive movie poster collection going to auction

A massive single-owner collection of vintage movie posters covering nearly the entire history of feature films - from 1907 to the present - is going on the auction block as one lot next month.

Ruben Blades tangos his way to Latin Grammys

Ruben Blades says he never imagined his CD "Tangos" would be nominated for a Latin Grammy.

Paddington Bear film gets parental guidance rating

British film authorities have managed to find dangerous behavior and sexual innuendo in a film about Paddington Bear - a development that the bear's 88-year-old creator says leaves him "totally amazed."

Timberlake becomes co-owner of audio tech company

Justin Timberlake wants to make sure you have a 20/20 sound experience when you listen to music: He's now a co-owner of the audio technology company AfterMaster Audio Labs, Inc.

Adrien Brody fashion forward for Pirelli calendar

Adrien Brody has long had a flair for fashion, but don't mistake the beard the actor is currently sporting as a bow to trend. It's for his latest movie role as Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in "Emperor."

London exhibit examines history of human sexuality

Curators at London's Wellcome Collection will not be surprised if lines form outside their new "Institute of Sexology" exhibition.

Spanish singer to go to jail for money laundering

A Spanish court has ordered popular folk singer Isabel Pantoja to jail after her appeals against a two-year sentence for money laundering were rejected.

Model-TV host Dickinson accuses Cosby of assault Video included

Model and TV host Janice Dickinson added her name to the women who have accused comic Bill Cosby of sexual assault.

Netflix postpones launch of Cosby comedy special Video included

Netflix said it is postponing Bill Cosby's upcoming standup comedy special, a decision that followed a growing number of allegations that the famed entertainer sexually assaulted women.

People mag names Hemsworth 'Sexiest Man Alive'

People magazine has named Chris Hemsworth the "Sexiest Man Alive" of 2014, cheering the Australian actor's rise as hammer-wielding, bone fide hunk in the "Thor" films.

Bob Marley heirs join US firm to launch pot brand

A U.S. private equity firm announced Tuesday it has joined the family of late reggae star Bob Marley in hopes of building what it touts as the "world's first global cannabis brand."

Lawyer: Tracy Morgan battling severe brain injury

Tracy Morgan is fighting to recover from a severe brain injury suffered in a highway crash more than five months ago, and it's uncertain if he will be "the Tracy Morgan he once was," his lawyer said Tuesday.

Bin Laden documentary is tops for Fox

Fox News Channel's two-part documentary on the former Navy SEAL who claims to have fired the shots that killed Osama bin Laden is the network's most popular documentary ever.

Shubert Organization buys off-Broadway complex

The Shubert Organization, Broadway's largest landlord, has extended its off-Broadway reach by buying the lease for the five-theater complex New World Stages.

Nielsen's top programs for Nov. 10-16

By The Associated Press Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Nov. 10-16. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.

Play in NYC based on deadly Conn. school shooting

A new play about the massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in will have a benefit reading in December in New York City to commemorate the second anniversary of the tragedy.

10 home-video releases to give for the holidays

Are you worried there will be nothing to look at once the holiday decorations come down?

Stevie Wonder headlining fundraiser for Landrieu

Stevie Wonder is lending a hand to endangered Democratic U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu.

Rocky love: Letters by great women are auctioned

An unprecedented collection of 1,500 documents from some of history's greatest women is being auctioned in Paris, including everything from Catherine the Great's imperious letter shunning her lover, to Brigitte...

NTSB: Gov't aircraft regulations apply to drones

The government has the power to hold drone operators accountable when they operate the remote-control aircraft recklessly, a federal safety board ruled Tuesday in a setback to small drone operators chafing under Federal...

We network offering prizes for fast viewing

The WE television network is offering prizes to people who watch, as long as they watch promptly.

Cheyenne Jackson, Debbie Harry to perform in NYC

Cheyenne Jackson and Debbie Harry will make their debuts this winter at a storied New York nightclub.

'Rock of Ages' will close on Broadway in January

It's the final countdown for Broadway's only hair metal musical.

Prague wall dedicated to John Lennon painted over

Prague's colorful wall dedicated to the memory of John Lennon has been painted over, leaving just a single message: "Wall is over!"

Reality-based networks reaching into scripted TV

Can a zebra change its stripes?

Director Jolie wants 'Unbroken' to be tale of hope Video included

Angelina Jolie says she took on the challenge of filming "Unbroken," which has defeated many before her, because she wanted to create a story of hope.

Ireland's gay bull Benjy saved from slaughterhouse

He faced execution for failure to perform. But Benjy, the gay bull of Ireland, has been saved following a worldwide appeal backed by "The Simpsons" co-creator Sam Simon.

Producer moves to dismiss part of Kesha lawsuit

A hit-making music producer has asked a judge to dismiss allegations that he sexually abused pop singer Kesha from a civil lawsuit, court filings show.

Melanie Griffith, Amanda Seyfried frantic onstage

Some two dozen celebrities - including Melanie Griffith, Amanda Seyfried, Peter Dinklage and Pablo Schreiber - threw themselves onstage Monday with little rehearsal and little sleep - and survived.

Japan actor Takakura, known for stoic heroes, dies

Ken Takakura, a craggy-faced, quiet star known for playing outlaws and stoic heroes in scores of Japanese films, has died of lymphoma. He was 83.

Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel honored by ASCAP

Stevie Wonder gave an emotional speech that silenced the crowd, Garth Brooks was misty eyed and Billy Joel was classic when he performed "New York State of Mind."

AP Exclusive: Charles Manson gets marriage license

Mass murderer Charles Manson plans to marry a 26-year-old woman who left her Midwestern home and spent the past nine years trying to help exonerate him.

Elaine Stritch given a starry Broadway tribute

Actors Nathan Lane, Bernadette Peters, Laura Benanti and Holland Taylor and writer Liz Smith led a tearful and raucous tribute Monday to Elaine Stritch, the funny and irascible theater star who put the broad in Broadway.

LA times film critic Charles Champlin dies at 88

Longtime Los Angeles Times film critic Charles Champlin has died at age 88, the newspaper said Monday.

Bill Cosby hunkers down as scandal rages Video included

After Bill Cosby settled a civil lawsuit in 2006 alleging that he'd repeatedly sexually assaulted a woman, his image as America's dad may have been temporarily tarnished, but was far from destroyed.

New 'Today' executive out after brief tenure

An ESPN executive brought to NBC to take charge of the "Today" show is exiting after less than three months.

Mo'ne Davis memoir coming next March

A memoir when you're still a teenager may seem premature, but not for Mo'ne Davis, the first female pitcher to win a Little League World Series game.

Stephen King wraps up book tour in Maine

Stephen King has wrapped up his six-city book tour by signing hundreds of books in his home state of Maine.

Wendy Williams 'proud' of 'Aaliyah' TV movie

Though the Lifetime movie "Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B" drew criticism from fans upset with casting and the way it depicts Aaliyah's life, executive producer Wendy Williams says she wouldn't do anything...

Man who damaged Banksy art in Utah gets probation

A California man who pleaded guilty to defacing two murals believed to have been created by the mysterious British graffiti artist Banksy was sentenced to five years' probation Monday.

'So You Think You Can Dance' renewed with changes

Fox has renewed "So You Think You Can Dance" for a 12th season.

Shop top finalists for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

Luxury shoe designer Paul Andrew walked away the winner Nov. 4 for the Council of Fashion Designers of America/Vogue Fashion Fund Award, but there were 10 top finalists spanning many areas of the industry.

Soap opera actor charged with DUI after Ohio crash

Soap opera actor Freddie Smith has been charged with felony vehicular assault and misdemeanor driving under the influence after a single-vehicle crash that injured his girlfriend in northeast Ohio.

Box office top 20: 'Dumber To' tops 'Big Hero 6'

"Dumb and Dumber To" gave Jim Carrey his best box-office debut in a live-action film since 2003's "Bruce Almighty."

BET's '106 & Park' to end on-air run, go digital

BET says its long-running music-variety series "106 & Park" is airing its last daily episode next month, then going digital.

Cumberbatch 'bowled over' by engagement reaction

Benedict Cumberbatch fans might be weeping on the inside over the "Sherlock" star's engagement - but he's seeing nothing but their love, he says.

In Puerto Rico, charges dropped against Don Omar

Domestic violence charges have been dropped against Puerto Rico reggaeton star Don Omar.

An oft-elusive yet gifty treat: coffee table books

As self-purchases, coffee table books may seem like pricey indulgences, but as gifts they're an easy way to please a connoisseur, hobbyist or wannabe.

Cosby clarifies statement on rape accusations Video included

A blanket denial from Bill Cosby's lawyer dismissing allegations of sexual abuse by the comedian against several women has been clarified with a subsequent statement.

New Franzen novel coming in 2015

Jonathan Franzen has a new novel coming - just five years after his previous one.

Oral history backer Dave Isay wins TED Prize

The founder of the oral history project StoryCorps has received a $1 million award.

NYC show focuses on portraits of Madame Cezanne

New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is opening an exhibition that focuses on the portraits Paul Cezanne made of his most frequent model - his wife.

New late-night host Corden visiting Letterman

Before he begins his own late-night show, James Corden is paying a visit to David Letterman.

Review: One Direction's 'Four' teen dream in song

By MELINDA NEWMAN Associated Press One Direction, "Four," (Syco/Columbia)

Review: A fine family album from the Thompsons

By STEVEN WINE Associated Press Thompson, "Family" (Fantasy/Concord)

Review: 'Prizefighter' shows Yearwood's range

By MICHAEL McCALL Associated Press Trisha Yearwood, "Prizefighter: Hit After Hit" (Gwendolyn/RCA Nashville)

Celeb birthdays for the week of Nov. 23-29

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By The Associated Press Nov. 23: Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas ("Basic Instinct," ''Showgirls") is 70. Comedy writer Bruce Vilanch ("Hollywood Squares") is 67. Singer Bruce Hornsby is 60. "Good...

Polish board game mocks communist rationing system

A new Polish board game that ridicules the communist-era rationing system was launched Monday, with high school students straining their brains and then laughing at their own wins and losses.

Media mogul, fashion designer to fund NY pier park

A New York City riverfront park and open-air performance space is being planned with funding from media mogul Barry Diller and his wife, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg.

Baldacci's new novel thrills _ and tugs at heart

By WAKA TSUNODA Associated Press "The Escape" (Grand Central Publishing), by David Baldacci

Disney to help New York theatergoers with tickets

Disney is giving an early Christmas present to theatergoers in New York - the gift of flexibility.

Solange Knowles weds video director

Solange Knowles is known for her fashion as much as her music, and her weekend wedding didn't disappoint.

Bono hurts arm in NYC cycling accident

U2 frontman Bono has injured his arm while riding a bicycle in New York City.

Chopin's heart exhumed in secret, like a relic

As Frederic Chopin gasped for air on his deathbed in Paris in 1849, he whispered a request that became the stuff of musical legend: Remove my heart after I die and entomb it in Poland. He wanted the symbol of his soul to...

ICYMI: NFL teams checked by DEA, clock malfunction

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Pro Football Writer When it comes to the NFL, the off-field developments are as intriguing as what happens on the field lately, and the latest example was the unannounced check-in on...

Dropkick Murphys tour bus involved in fatal crash

The Dropkick Murphys have canceled a concert after a tour bus carrying the band struck and killed a pedestrian near Austin, Texas.

Actor Patrick Dempsey honored for cancer care

Maine-born actor Patrick Dempsey returned home to accept an award for his work helping cancer patients.

Jordan supports friend Hamlin at Homestead

Michael Jordan was one of Denny Hamlin's biggest fans in the pits, rooting on the NASCAR star as he fell short of winning the Sprint Cup championship.

Lawyer: Cosby won't address 'decade-old' claims Video included

Bill Cosby will not dignify "decade-old, discredited" claims of sexual abuse with a response, his attorney said Sunday, the first comment from the famed comedian's lawyer on an increasing uproar over allegations that...

Aniston ready for a 3rd 'Horrible Bosses' movie

Jennifer Aniston said she pushed her sex-crazed dentist character as far as she could in in "Horrible Bosses 2," but she's willing to try again in a third installment.

'Dumb and Dumber To' tops box office with $38.1M

At the movies, idiocy never goes out of style.

Film Awards honor Oscar hopefuls; ratings dismal Video included

About halfway through the first televised Hollywood Film Awards, Chris Rock took the stage to accept a trophy for his film "Top Five." ''Wow, do you feel the excitement in the room?" he asked facetiously. The...

Amateurs learning how to clown around for parade

If you're going to be a clown in the Thanksgiving Day Parade, you can't just go out there and fool around. There are rules.

One Direction, Bono sing to raise Ebola funds

Pop singers and musicians including One Direction, Bono and Ellie Goulding have joined forces to record a charity song to raise funds to ease Africa's Ebola crisis.

Jennifer Lawrence: Privacy loss takes heavy toll

Jennifer Lawrence says she knew being a movie star would bring with it a certain loss of privacy. What she didn't know, she says, was the deep emotional and even physical toll it would take.

Bill Cosby's guest shot with Letterman canceled

Bill Cosby's upcoming appearance on CBS' "Late Show with David Letterman" has been canceled amid a growing uproar over allegations that he sexually assaulted several women in past decades.

Glen Larson, TV producer, dead at 77

Glen A. Larson, the writer and producer behind well-loved TV series such as the original "Battlestar Galactica," ''Knight Rider," ''Magnum, P.I." and "Quincy, M.E.," has died. He was 77.

Mbatha-Raw says 'Beyond' film shows power of self

British actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw has had a busy 2014.

Spokeswoman: Rolling Stones legal battle resolved

A spokeswoman for Mick Jagger says the Rolling Stones have settled a legal battle that brought insurance underwriters to Utah looking for evidence about the mental health of his girlfriend before she took her life in March...

MTV 'Challenge' star Diem Brown dies at 32

Diem Brown has lost a long battle with cancer.

Toys talk to kids about Velvet Revolution

The Velvet Revolution that kicked off in Prague 25 years ago Monday was a seminal event in the collapse of communism. Try explaining that to children who have only known democracy.

Stars serious and silly at Hollywood Film Awards Video included

The first televised Hollywood Film Awards was like a dressy, drawn-out advertisement for Oscar hopefuls.

List of recipients of Hollywood Film Awards Video included

By The Associated Press Recipients of Hollywood Film Awards presented during the inaugural telecast Friday on CBS:

NASCAR waits to act on Busch after assault claim

NASCAR chairman Brian France said Friday no disciplinary action will be taken against Kurt Busch while police in Delaware investigate a claim of domestic assault made by the driver's former girlfriend.

'Choose Your Own Adventure' author Montgomery dies

An author of the popular children's book series "Choose Your Own Adventure" has died in Vermont. Raymond Almiran Montgomery was 78.

Driver in Tracy Morgan crash seeks delay of case

The truck driver charged in a New Jersey highway crash that injured comedian-actor Tracy Morgan and killed another man filed a request Friday to delay a federal lawsuit while his criminal case proceeds in state court.

Prince William, Kate to visit New York next month

British royal officials say Prince William and his wife, Kate, are traveling to the United States next month on a trip that includes visits to the National September 11 Memorial and an NBA basketball game.

Delays remain for some Hachette books on Amazon

The Amazon.com-Hachette Book Group conflict is over, but the restoration of normal service will take at least a few days.

New screenwriters honored with Nicholl awards

Five screenwriters new to Hollywood have already earned the film academy's stamp of approval.

Argentina judge: There's evidence against Bieber

There's enough evidence against Justin Bieber to question him in a criminal case, an Argentine investigative judge said Friday.

Bret Michaels returns to the stage after surgery

Former Poison frontman Bret Michaels made a return to the stage Thursday, just one week after a string of six hospital visits and kidney surgery.

'Side Show' song to be broadcast free on Monday

Visitors to Times Square on Monday night can catch a big Broadway number without paying a cent.

NBC's Al Roker completes marathon weathercast

His voice reduced to a croak, Al Roker completed a 34-hour marathon weather forecast Friday on NBC's "Today" show.

AC/DC members not in touch with Rudd since charges

Angus Young of AC/DC says his band mates have not been in touch with Phil Rudd since he was charged with threatening to kill and possessing methamphetamine and marijuana last week.

LeBron on social media: You have to be real

Even with almost 17 million followers on Twitter and nearly 22 million on Facebook, LeBron James didn't hesitate when asked his preferred method of connecting with fans.

James Gandolfini enters New Jersey Hall of Fame

New Jersey inducted the late "Sopranos" star James Gandolfini into its Hall of Fame on Thursday, hoping no one will ever fuhgeddaboudhim.

Amazon, Hachette end monthslong dispute

One of publishing's nastiest, most high-profile conflicts, the monthslong standoff between Amazon.com and Hachette Book Group, is ending.

Sound design Tony Award snub to be reviewed

A Tony Award committee will look into the decision earlier this year to scrap the handing out of awards for best sound design.

Longtime MLB player, manager Alvin Dark dies at 92

Alvin Dark, a player and manager on World Series champions who sparked perhaps the most famous rally in baseball history, died Thursday. He was 92.

Wilder autobiography to be released Monday

Laura Ingalls Wilder's autobiography that will give fans a more realistic view of frontier living will be released Monday.

Denver assembles sparkling show of Cartier jewels

In one corner of the gallery, Grace Kelly polishes her engagement ring on screen in the 1956 musical "High Society." In a case just steps away sits a dazzling 10.5-carat Cartier emerald-cut diamond given to her by her...

Sam Smith, the sad singer? Not really Video included

If you go to a Sam Smith concert, you'll probably hear his stories of unrequited love and how he's never been in a relationship.

Family of Ebola victim look for closure in deals

The fiancee and family of Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan hope a settlement and a book deal will provide closure after his death and opportunities to bolster his legacy.

'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro charged with DWI

New York City prosecutors have charged "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro with three misdemeanor counts of drunken-driving.

Dead 'Car Talk' host won't be listed on column

"Car Talk" co-host Tom Magliozzi won't be dispensing automotive advice from the grave as some newspapers feared.