'Idol' Bans David Archuleta's Meddlesome Dad Backstage meddling has caught up "American Idol" favorite David Archuleta's dad, who's been banned from rehearsals, a person working for the TV talent contest said Friday.

Police: DMX arrested after brief standoff Rapper DMX was arrested in his home near Phoenix Friday after allegedly ignoring police officers' attempts to serve a search warrant, police said....

Aguilera poised to launch new perfume Christina Aguilera has announced plans to launch another addition to her perfume range later this year.

Cyndi Works It All Out Cyndi Lauper's got a new CD, "Bring Ya to the Brink," and she's going on her "True Colors" tour. She spoke to Ramin Setoodeh.

O.J. Simpson Confessed, Ex-Manager Says In a new book, a memorabilia dealer who profited from O.J. Simpson for many years contends that Simpson confessed to killing his ex-wife.

Thousands protest Israeli focus at Turin book fair About 4,000 people filled the streets of Turin, Italy, on Saturday to protest against the Turin Book fair's celebration of Israeli writers.

Officials Seek 'SpongeBob' Vandals The U.S. Forest Service is looking for the "SpongeBob fanatics" who painted the cartoon character on the chimney of a historic building.

'Iron Man' soars over 'Vegas' Front Page: 'Speed Racer' settles for third-place finish -- Paramount's "Iron Man" continued to hammer out box office gold in its second Friday of the summer season with $15.3 million, however, Fox-Regency's "What Happens in Vegas" trumped Warner Bros.' "Speed Racer" for second place.

Celebrity-Mad Moms Shell Out for Designer Baby Duds Sales of designer baby clothes are booming as parents keep a close eye on what the offspring of the famous are wearing, the Wall Street Journal reports. Stores are getting cleaned out of outfits after pics appear of a celebrity tot like Suri Cruise wearing them.

Nick Bollea Jailed for Eight Months Hulk Hogan's son Nick Bollea has been jailed for eight months for felony reckless driving, after the August 2007 car crash that left his friend critically injured.

Reuters: Lindsay Lohan Walks Away from Manson Movie Lindsay Lohan passed up a role in a movie about convicted killer Charles Manson in order to accept two other offers, including a guest star turn on the TV comedy Ugly Betty , her publicist said on Friday.

Judge Denies Motion To Delay R. Kelly Trial Kelly is accused of having sex with a girl as young as 13, an act allegedly captured on video some time between 1998 and 2000....

Haitink, CSO capture Shostakovich's anguish The general euphoria that greeted the announcement of Riccardo Muti's appointment as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is not likely to die down any time soon. You could read it in the audience's response to Thursday night's subscription concert.

Credit goes to rewrite man for this 'Comedy of Errors' illiam Shakespeare must have a much better agent than Ron West.

Phil Donahue's new battle Former talk show host makes truth his mission, now on other side of the camera That emphatic, empathetic baritone voice, still familiar after all these years, echoes off the walls of the penthouse apartment.

Shakespeare's 'Comedy of Errors' seen through the prism of wartime Britain William Shakespeare suffered no aversion to the device known as a play-within-a-play. He employed it himself.

Greg Kot: Ordinance could hurt city's music clubs On Wednesday, the City Council is scheduled to vote on an ordinance that would make Chicago's most responsible music clubs pay a steep price for a tragedy they had nothing to do with.

Commentary: Ricardo Muti, CSO a potent combination New conductor brings energy, experience I wouldn't blame the orchestra players for gloating up a storm right now.

Review: Dolly Parton still gives life to her legend No denying talent amid glitz, jokes Every singer has a dream. Dolly Parton's is to drop dead in the middle of a song. "That way, y'all could say, 'I was with her the night she died'," Parton said at the end of Thursdays nearly sold-out Chicago concert.

Geldof curbs Peaches' wild ways Bob Geldof has made his troubled daughter Peaches move back home - because she was surrounded by "bad influences" at her pad in North London, according to reports.

Ant & Dec 'considering leaving' ITV ITV may lose Ant & Dec following the premium rate phone-in scandal.

Adams: 'Red hair changed my life' 'Enchanted' star Amy Adams is convinced her life changed when she dyed her hair red - because she never received any major movie roles as a blonde.

Plaque unveiled in honour of The Bee Gees The Bee Gees were honoured for their contribution to pop music with the unveiling of a special plaque in London today.

Globe, La Presse dominate National Newspaper Awards The Globe and Mail and La Presse led Canada's 59th National Newspaper Awards Friday night, with many prizes handed to stories concerning Canada's involvement in Afghanistan.

'Toonattik' helps Geri to fulfill ambition Geri Halliwell finally gets her chance to become a kids' TV host.

Fox picks up 'The Inn' Front Page: Network gives third season to 'Til Death' -- Fox is starting to put the pieces of its 2008-09 season sked in place with a pickup for comedy "The Inn."

Hilton makes second return to Letterman Paris Hilton jumped at the chance to make a fresh start with US talk-show host David Letterman - because she has so many products to sell.

Friel forced to put off pregnancy British actress Anna Friel has been forced to postpone plans to extend her family with partner David Thewlis - as she can't get pregnant while starring in US TV show 'Pushing Daisies'.

Family Of Notorious B.I.G. Moves Ahead With Wrongful Death Lawsuit The rapper, whose real name is Christopher Wallace, died in 1997.

Seal's icy proposal to Klum British pop star Seal proposed to his supermodel wife Heidi Klum in an igloo.

Johansson 'dreamed' of becoming a bride: Friend Scarlett Johansson has always dreamed of becoming a bride, according to her close friend and designer Roland Mouret.

Cruise and Holmes surprise 'Hairspray' cast The cast of Broadway musical 'Hairspray' got a big surprise after they finished last Friday's show - walking off stage to find Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes waiting in the wings.

Lohan withdraws from movie Lindsay Lohan has withdrawn from an upcoming movie about convicted murderer Charles Manson, her publicist says.

Walters 'hates' Harry Potter 'Harry Potter' actress Julie Walters hates JK Rowling's books - and only skims through them to check her character is not killed off.

Dempsey struggled to overcome dyslexia Hollywood heartthrob Patrick Dempsey almost quit acting before he landed his comeback role in hit TV series 'Grey's Anatomy' - because he was fed up with losing parts as a result of his dyslexia.

Pink denies dating Piven Representatives for pop star Pink and 'Entourage' actor Jeremy Piven have denied the pair are dating.

Houston dazzles with rare live performance Whitney Houston has taken her first step toward a career comeback with a well-received live performance at a charity ball in London.

Movie bosses praise Downey Jr Paramount Pictures boss Brad Grey has praised Robert Downey Jr for overcoming his personal problems and resurrecting his film career - insisting he is a real life 'Iron Man'.

Kutcher is king of hearts Movie-makers took a safe bet when they cast Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz in What Happens in Vegas.

Thurman backlash in cosmetics row US actress Uma Thurman countersues French cosmetics firm Lancome for $15m over the use of her image in ads.