LOS ANGELES---- Punk musician Travis Barker on Friday sued companies linked to a plane that crashed in South Carolina, injuring him and killing two friends.
When actor Nelsan Ellis is on the set of HBO's vampire saga "True Blood," show producer Alan Ball says, "We all just stand back and point the camera in his direction.'' Ellis, Ball has said, "channels from his own planet.'' Ellis is, of course, from this planet. He grew up in the south suburbs -- metamorphosing from troublemaker to an artist commanding critical acclaim and expanding parts.
She might be one of the wealthiest celebrities with an estimated worth of $2.5 billion, but that doesn't mean that Oprah Winfrey can't be frugal in these difficult economic times. Naysayers who still think we aren't in a recession need look no further than Winfrey's annual "Favorite Things" list of gifts.
PHILADELPHIA---- The Federal Communications Commission has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the indecency case over Janet Jackson's breast-baring performance at the 2004 Super Bowl.
NEW YORK — Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz are the proud parents of a baby boy, and they’re celebrating with some Bronx cheer.
The show-business marriage that began in a Scottish castle came to an
end in a drab London courtroom today as Madonna and Guy Ritchie were
granted a preliminary decree of divorce. The case of ‘‘Ciccone M.L. v Ritchie G.S.’’ was one of 17 decrees
granted by Judge Caroline Reid in a hearing that lasted just a few
minutes.
Well, it's officially over. It was predicted Madonna and Guy Ritchie's divorce would be finalized before Christmas, but now it will beat a Thanksgiving deadline.
LONDON -- Michael Jackson has agreed to appear in person at a London court to respond to a Bahraini sheik's $7 million lawsuit.
Illinois now has a trifecta of "America's Next Top Model" winners, and the current reigning beauty thinks she knows why. "If you've ever driven in Chicago, you know we're kind of aggressive," says McKey Sullivan, a 20-year-old Lake Forest native who lifted Tyra Banks in delight on Wednesday's finale. "We don't just sit back. We get out there and make it happen."
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- A Malaysian technology conglomerate pledged Friday to repay $900,000 to Hollywood star Bruce Willis, but denied any wrongdoing after he took legal action to demand a refund of his investment.
Bill Zwecker: Thanks to her ''Hannah Montana'' bonanza, Miley Cyrus has jillions of young fans, but we keep hearing the teen sensation's diva behavior is often now in high gear. Maybe it's because she she was under the weather with a bit of a flu bug at the Hollywood premiere for her new ''Bolt'' film, co-starring John Travolta, but sources backstage say Cyrus ''was really ugly'' when talking about her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus.
THE SCOOP: DUE to the recent Hudson tragedy, singer Jennifer Hudson will not be performing with Brian McKnight on Nov. 28 at Star Plaza in Merrillville. Brian is still set to perform.
Paris Hilton and her boyfriend of nine months, Benji Madden, have broken up. Hilton publicist Alanna McCarthy said Wednesday that the two ''remain very good friends.'' She wouldn't say more. Hilton and Madden have been photographed wearing rings with each other's initials. The 27-year-old socialite also joined her boyfriend when he toured with his rock band, Good Charlotte.
LONDON---- Michael Jackson has agreed to appear in person at a London court to respond to a Bahraini sheik's $7 million lawsuit, the singer's lawyer said Thursday.
GOMA, Congo---- Ben Affleck is visiting refugee camps in war-torn eastern Congo, where at least 250,000 people have been displaced by recent fighting, and says more aid money is needed.
NEW YORK---- Rapper 50 Cent is facing a challenge to his street cred -- from Taco Bell.
A Sun-Times special report: On Sept. 15, 1978, the night Muhammad Ali made boxing history by defeating Leon Spinks to win the heavyweight championship for a record third time, a security guard was robbed and killed while on duty at a Masonic temple in Harvey. Four days later, Harvey police detectives said Anthony McKinney, 18, had confessed to killing Donald Lundahl with a single shotgun blast to the head.
Ever since Oprah held up the Nov. 5 copy of the Sun-Times on her show and declared it the best post-election front page in the world, calls have been coming in from around the globe with requests for copies. Now that front-page image is available for auction at eBay.com as a limited edition high-gloss giclee print.
Hugh Jackman says wife Deborra-Lee Furness teased him after finding out he’d been named People magazine’s ‘‘Sexiest Man Alive.’’ Recalling Furness’ reaction, Jackman says: ‘‘God bless her, she said,
‘I could’ve told them that years ago! And then she said, ‘Obviously
Brad [Pitt] wasn’t available this year.’ And I said, ‘That was a joke,
right?’ ’’
Suri Cruise is the most popular kid on the playground. The 2-year-old daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes tops Forbes.com’s second annual list of ‘‘Hollywood’s 10 Hottest Tots.’’ The list ranked celebrity children 5 years old and younger based on media attention and their parents’ popularity.
Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds are keeping mum about their relationship, but friends of the stars say the newlyweds already are thinking about kids.
LONDON---- Actress Winona Ryder was briefly hospitalized after falling ill on a flight to London's Heathrow Airport Wednesday, her publicist said.
The pilot of a private jet warned air traffic controllers that his plane was ''going off the end'' of a runway before it crashed, killing him and three others and injuring celebrity DJ AM and former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
There are conflicting reports from inside the ''Dancing With the Stars'' camp about Cody Linley, but two sources do agree on one thing: The youngest-ever competitor on the show has changed dramatically from when the show's seventh season began.
It was hot and dusty during filming in one of the world’s most remote locations. But Nicole Kidman says the prospect of a smooch with Hugh Jackman eased the troubles of working on the Outback romance, ‘‘Australia.’’
THE SCOOP: State Sen. Rickey Hendon has written a book on President-elect Barack Obama titled Black Enough, White Enough: The Obama Dilemma, coming out in January and published by the Third World Press.
Prosecutors in Santa Barbara, Calif., have charged Heather Locklear with misdemeanor driving under the influence, citing prescription drugs.
LONDON---- Michael Jackson's attorney said Tuesday that the pop star might be too sick to travel to London to testify in a suit claiming he owes an Arab sheikh $7 million.
NEW YORK -- Even a make-believe psychic couldn't spot the scam when the star of "Borat" disrupted a scene being shot for the NBC drama ''Medium."
Reader Nick Valenzio of Palm Springs, Calif., wonders if "the California wildfires might just be God showing his displeasure at the outcome of Proposition 8?"
NEW YORK---- A perfume company is claiming Prince and his music publisher failed to honor a contract to help market a fragrance named for the album ''3121.''
No need to grieve, tweens: Miley Cyrus is not dead. The ‘‘Hannah Montana’’ star, who is alive and well, was the victim of
an Internet hoax over the weekend when someone hacked into her YouTube
account and posted a video alleging she’d been killed by a drunken
driver.
Bill Zwecker: One thing's for sure: Since Bill Murray's ugly split with ex-wife Jennifer, the Wilmette native's mood certainly has brightened. Though it took the actor some time to work through the depression he experienced due to the breakup of his 11-year marriage, lately Murray has appeared much happier.
NEW YORK---- Climbing Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro is no weekend hike, and the ''Today'' show's Ann Curry was feeling it on Saturday.
Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series has a staggering 17 million teen readers, many of whom will be lined up neck and neck to see the film version of the first book that will be unleashed on Friday.
PARIS---- U.S. actress Lindsay Lohan has been pelted with a flour bomb on arrival at a Paris nightclub wearing a fur stole.
LAS VEGAS---- Comedian Wanda Sykes says the passage of a same-sex marriage ban in California has led to her be more outspoken about being gay.
LONDON---- Paul McCartney says it's time an experimental Beatles track saw the light of day.
Winfrey, Lowe commiserate as paradise burns Jennifer Hudson thanks fans on MySpace 'Idol' runner-up David Archuleta adjusts to the limelight
Kanye West arrested, released outisde club in England Kitty Kelley claims Oprah book won't be hatchet job Shields might get some sleep with 'Jungle' cancellation
Kanye West: 'I am the voice of this generation' Brad's beef is with Jen Barbara Walters 'Most Fascinating': Tom Cruise, Tina Fey, Miley Cyrus, more Kanye says mom a victim of his success King family seeks to cash in on MLK-Obama items TV set for ad dive Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato
Will girls go wild here? Lindsay Lohan refers to Obama as 'colored' Fan found dead near Paula Abdul's home Trump: Hudson safe at my hotel Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato
Jen to Angelina: The gushy talk is way outta line Madonna likes a player Britney Spears' son released from hospital Urban Leaguers bask in golden glow of victory Where to visit future historic Obama sites Newspaper a piece of history Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato
'W.' star says Bush saw film Britney Spears' son hospitalized in Mississippi Beyonce amazed by money offered for her wedding pix Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato
Olga Kurylenko accents the positive 'View' co-host Sherri Shepherd thinks globally
This is Sam the Hanky's time O.J. denied new trial, release on bail Billy Graham would like to meet, pray with Obama
Britney and Justin together again — well, not quite Oprah, 'human hankie' reunite on show Janet looks for bailout Pop culture moments that defined Election '08 Prop 8 nixes my taxes, Etheridge says Oprah's human hankie revealed Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato
Oprah, Pitt, Kanye, celebs react to Obama's win Spike does Obama thing Museum unveils Michelle Obama portrait Amy's hubby says yo, yo, yo to rehab Beyonce gushes with pride over Obama victory Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato
'Anatomy' of firing: not for lesbian role Behind the curtain Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato
Diddy, Pete Wentz, other celebs rock their vote Star power not the ticket Patrick Swayze at local police station during HazMat Reeves jury finds paparazzo's suit bogus Hudson tribute Relatives, celebs, city mourn Hudson victims Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato
He burns, burns burns out on film Jane Fonda returns to Broadway in '33 Variations' Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato
Exploring Chicago's fashion history 'Madagascar 2': It's a zoo in here Joaquin Phoenix confirms he's done with movies Celine Dion postpones Chicago show Samuel L. Jackson recalls Bernie Mac's last movie
Chicago icon Studs Terkel dies Studs taught Chicago to stop and think Chicagoans remember Studs
New at-bat for A-Rod? Police rush to test gun found in trash Martha has designs on Chicago Slain boy's photo brings apology Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato
'Good' friendship forms More of Denise Richards' reality on the way Halloween costume turns profit for Capt. Jack mimic 'Iron' hot, so Downey strikes Ladies' Page dodges felony count
Stay in 'School' and earn Guy Ritchie's his own man without Madonna Barenaked Ladies' Page gets reduced drug charges Pinkett Smith enjoys feel of director's chair Court extends Spears' conservatorship indefinitely Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Reeves, photog face off on the stand
Clashing points of 'View' Tragedy leaves Jennifer Hudson's career at a crossroads
Jennifer's greatest champion Hudson family, community continue search for Julian Gun violence film features T.I., Andrew Young
Community pays respects to Hudson family
Amy Poehler gives birth Hudson's family pleads for safe return of Julian King Hudson shared special bond with mother
