A 'Spore' Sequel -- Up to Fans
You say you want some evolution? Well, "Sims" creator Will Wright's got the game for you. His hotly anticipated "Spore" hits shelves soon. AP's weekly Video Game Video offers a preview. (Aug. 25)
J.J. Abrams on the 'Fringe' With New Fox Show
Bodies awry, questioning the dead - these are just a few things to expect from J.J. Abrams' new, jaw-dropping show 'Fringe.' The AP talked to the stars on set about the new horror, sci-fi thriller - that premieres September 9th on Fox. (Aug. 27)
'The Wackness,' a Tale of Lost Souls
Award winning indie film 'The Wackness' harks back to '90s New York for an offbeat, druggy tale of two lost souls. (Aug. 27)
Clooney, Pitt 'Burn' Down Venice
The Venice Film Festival kicks off with the arrival of George Clooney and Brad Pitt by water taxi on Wednesday. They star in the Coen Brothers' latest comedy, 'Burn After Reading.' (Aug. 27)
Daughtry, Moby Join Forces for Dems in Denver
Entertainers at all levels of political seriousness - from Moby to 'Obama Girl' - are finding their niches on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention. (Aug. 27)
ShowBiz Minute: Spears, Pitt, Clooney, More
Britney Spears' manager says she won't perform at the MTV VMAs; George Clooney, Brad Pitt and two of his sons arrive in Venice; Haley Joel Osment will make a Broadway debut. (Aug. 27)
Selena Gomez: First Lady?
Disney Channel darling Selena Gomez may not be old enough to vote, but that's not stopping her from getting her feet wet in politics. Watch out Michelle Obama - Gomez has first lady aspirations of her own. (Aug. 27)
Turning Obama Politics Into Art
At the Democratic Convention in Denver, a man is putting his politics where his paintbrush is. An L.A.street artist,- whose Obama image has become the campaign's unofficial emblem, put together a whole Obama-inspired exhibit. (Aug 26)
Fall Out Boy Rocks Voters
Fall Out Boy and Pharrell William's rock band NERD play a gig for the non-partisan Rock The Vote group at Denver's opera house. (Aug. 26)
Madonna Kicks Off World Tour
Madonna kicked off her 27 date 'Sticky and Sweet' world tour Saturday, with a performance at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales (Aug. 20.)
Music Videos Take a Turn for the Simpler
So much for music fans wanting their MTV. The newest trend in music videos are stripped down, intimate, videotaped performances. (Aug. 26)
'Idol,' 'Dancing' Welcome New Faces This Fall
Fox announced Monday that songwriter and producer Kara DioGuardi will be a new judge for 'American Idol's eighth season. Susan Lucci, Toni Braxton and Lance Bass are among new contestants on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars.' (Aug. 25)
Paris Hilton Time Bandit
American celebutante Paris Hilton celebrates the launch of her latest hair extension line, and talks about her satirical election ad and her upcoming dance album. (Aug. 23 )
Musicians Help Democratic Convention Go Green
Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews and Sugarland were among the musicians who played Colorado's Red Rocks amphitheater Sunday night to kick off the Democratic National Convention. (Aug. 25)
Chileans Protest RBD Break-up
Fans in Santiago, Chile, march to protest the breakup of the Mexican music group RBD. (Aug. 25)
For Sharapova, Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
Though she's missing out on the Olympics and the U.S. Open, the injured Maria Sharapova is keeping busy. She unveils the limited edition Canon PowerShot Diamond Collection. (Aug. 22)
Has Kevin Smith Made an R-rated Porno?
The title suggests it might break a Hollywood taboo or two. 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' hits U.S. theaters in October. But just how pornographic is it? AP Entertainment questions the cast. (Aug. 22)
From 'Girl Power' to Motherhood
Melanie Chisholm, aka Sporty Spice, is the last of the Spice Girls to embrace motherhood. The singer announced Friday she's expecting. (Aug. 22)
Kerrang! Awards Rock London
Metallica and Rage Against The Machine were both given special awards at the annual Kerrang Awards in London Thursday night. (Aug. 22)
Stars Gather for Obama Fundraiser
Jamie Foxx, Lucy Liu, Nia Long and Spice Girl Melanie Brown were among the stars showing their support for Barack Obama Thursday night, at a fundraiser held at a private Beverly Hills mansion. (Aug. 22)
Gwen Stefani Gives Birth to Second Child
It's Love, Angel, Music and Baby No. 2 for Gwen Stefani, who on Thursday gave birth to a boy. Zuma Nesta Rock weighed 8 pounds and 5 ounces. (Aug. 20)
Review: Wilson Almost Rocks in 'The Rocker'
AP Movie Critic Christy Lemire says 'The Rocker' tries hard, but never quite measures up to 'This is Spinal Tap' or 'School of Rock.' (Aug. 21)
