Ringo Starr honored with Walk of Fame star

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of the sidewalk attraction's groundbreaking....

Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun case

NEW YORK (AP) -- Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap's pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, "Rebirth," was officially released Feb. 2....

Jackson hearing mirrors past for family

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The scene was eerily familiar, Katherine Jackson and her family walking grimly into a courtroom, occupying a special family row, demonstrating their love for their beloved son and sibling, Michael....

Philippines asks `American Idols’ to check for flu

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Even "American Idols" are not exempted from swine flu checks....