NEW YORK (AP) Madonna doesn't think a wife should withhold sex from a sloppy husband. But she believes a wife should dispose of her late husband's prosthetic leg to spare the feelings of the wife's current mate. This was some of her relationship advice on NBC's "Marriage Ref," where she... more »
LOS ANGELES (AP) Lawyers for legendary music producer Phil Spector have asked an appellate court to throw out his second-degree murder conviction on grounds of judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct. In an extremely detailed 148-page brief filed Wednesday, the attorneys cited multiple reasons they believe Spector was denied his right... more »
LOS ANGELES (AP) Lawyers for legendary music producer Phil Spector have asked an appellate court to throw out his second-degree murder conviction on grounds of judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct. In an extremely detailed 148-page brief filed on Wednesday, the attorneys cited multiple reasons why they believe the 70-year-old Spector... more »
NEW YORK (AP) To believe or not to believe. It's a quandary at the heart of "Next Fall," Geoffrey Nauffts' compassionate exploration of faith that has made a smooth transfer from off-Broadway to the big time of Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre. The play, which had a successful run last summer... more »
NEW YORK (AP) A former model says she's appalled that her nearly decade-old bikini photo became a randy prop in the film "Couple's Retreat." Irina Krupnik filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit Thursday in a New York City court against NBC Universal. It distributed the 2009 Vince Vaughn comedy. Krupnik... more »
NEW YORK (AP) A former model says she's appalled that her nearly decade-old bikini photo became a randy prop in the film "Couple's Retreat." Irina Krupnik filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit Thursday in a New York City court against NBC Universal. It distributed the 2009 Vince Vaughn comedy. Krupnik... more »
NEW YORK (AP) Red carpet regular Tinsley Mortimer is jumping from the New York City social circuit to the national spotlight with her own reality television show. The show is called "High Society." It just started airing Wednesdays on The CW network. Cameras follow the 34-year-old socialite and a few... more »
NEW YORK (AP) Hilary Mantel's "Wolf Hall" has won the fiction prize from the National Book Critics Circle in New York City. Richard Holmes' "The Age of Wonder" received the general nonfiction award Thursday night. Blake Bailey's "Cheever: A Life" won for biography, and Diana Athill's "Somewhere Towards the End"... more »
NEW YORK (AP) A musical celebrating Ray Charles is headed for Broadway this fall. "Unchain My Heart" will open Nov. 7 with preview performances beginning Oct. 8. Producer Stuart Benjamin said Thursday the show would feature a book by Suzan-Lori Parks and direction by Sheldon Epps. Casting will be announced.... more »
NEW YORK (AP) A former "One Life to Live" star has admitted resisting arrest in a plea deal that resolves charges stemming from a fight at a New York City gas station. Nathaniel Marston pleaded guilty Thursday to the misdemeanor charge. He has completed an anger-management program, and his case... more »