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Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51
James Gandolfini's lumbering, brutish mob boss with the tortured psyche will endure as one of TV's indelible characters. But his portrayal of criminal Tony Soprano in HBO's landmark drama series "The Sopranos" was just one facet of an actor who created a rich legacy of film and stage work in ...
Woody Harrelson launches tree-friendly paper brand
Woody Harrelson is putting his paper where his passions are. The 51-year-old actor is the co-founder of Prairie Pulp & Paper Inc., which launched its brand of environmentally friendly paper Wednesday. The company spent 15 years researching and developing its Step Forward Paper. It's made of wheat-straw waste and wood ...
'Voice' winner calls it 'incredibly overwhelming'
Danielle Bradbery has "The Voice" — and the microphone-holding trophy to match. The 16-year-old country singer said she was "overwhelmed with emotion" when she was crowned the winner of the NBC singing competition Tuesday. "I mean confetti and fireworks in the background and being handed this really heavy trophy. It ...
Cher credits luck for her lengthy career
Cher is no stranger to tabloid fodder. The 67-year-old singer who has spent most of her life in the spotlight offered this advice to young artists on navigating the world of paparazzi attention: "You're screwed. That's my advice." "You don't deal with it. You just try to get a place ...
Officials: Unattended campfire caused Calif. fire
An unattended campfire near a main route into Yosemite National Park grew into a blaze that led to the evacuations of 1,500 people from 800 homes, but nearly half were allowed to return as firefighters gained ground late Tuesday. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection officials released the cause ...
Selma Blair abruptly exits 'Anger Management'
Selma Blair is making a sudden exit from the Charlie Sheen sitcom "Anger Management." In a statement Tuesday, producer Lionsgate says the actress won't be returning to the FX comedy. The company says it wishes her "the very best" but has no further comment. Blair's departure comes while the comedy ...
Sentencing in theft of 'Idol' contestant's iPhone
A woman has been sentenced to eight days in jail for stealing a former "American Idol" contestant's iPhone while the singer was performing at a California elementary school. City News Service reports 47-year-old Bertha Alicia Avalos, of Santa Ana, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft charges Monday and was sentenced immediately. ...
Edward Furlong charged with assault in LA
'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been charged with assault after a May 21 incident in which his girlfriend called police and reported he attacked her. Deputy District Attorney Linda Loftfield says Furlong pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Tuesday. Furlong already has two pending misdemeanor battery cases. He allegedly ...
Chef describes kids' grief over Jackson's death
Michael Jackson's personal chef described for jurors the home lives of the children during the final months of the singer's life and their ongoing grief over their father's death nearly four years ago. Gone are the freewheeling days when the children, Prince, Paris and Blanket Jackson played with their father ...
Playmate admits helping boyfriend in US illegally
A former Playboy Playmate has admitted helping her Canadian boyfriend after he illegally entered the United States in northern New York last summer. Syracuse's The Post-Standard newspaper (http://bit.ly/16esc3V) says Colleen Shannon pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to a felony charge and faces a sentence ranging from no jail time ...
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