Missing Model Found Alive In Belgium
- Waris Dirie, a former model who has campaigned against female genital mutilation, was found alive in Brussels, three days after she disappeared. Officials said she appeared to be in good health.
Patrick Swayze's Career Moves Forward
- Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his rep confirms to The ShowBuzz. But, with two films in the can and a television pilot in contention for a prime time slot, the actor's career is not slowing down.
"American Idol" Down To Final 12
- The top 12 "American Idol" finalists include an actress, a "Star Search" champion, an Australian, a male stripper and someone who already recorded a debut album.
Buzz Briefs: Kelly Rowland, Paris Hilton
- Kelly Rowland gets surgery. Paris Hilton in on paparazzi prank. Barron Hilton may head to jail. Cynthia Nixon talks about being gay. Bai Ling enters plea in shoplifting case. Kevin Costner settles lawsuit. Janet Jackson hits number one.
Britney Spears' Dad To Be Compensated
- Being Britney Spears' father is now a paying gig through most of the summer, at least.
"Tropic Thunder" Pushes Race Envelope
- In "Tropic Thunder," one of three summer films featuring Robert Downey Jr., the actor appears on screen as a black man.
Notorious B.I.G. Film To Start Production
- A film about the life, career and untimely death of Brooklyn native Notorious B.I.G., whose real name was Christopher Wallace, starts shooting in his hometown on March 24.
Swayze Responds "Well" To Cancer Treatment
- Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his rep confirms to The ShowBuzz. His doctor says Swayze is suffering from a "limited amount" of the disease.
Judge: Car And Cash For Britney's Dad
- A Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner has ordered Britney Spears' estate to pay some bills - including weekly payments and a car lease for her father.
"Private Eye To The Stars" Trial On Tap
- Dirty Hollywood laundry may be aired during the racketeering trial of Anthony Pellicano and several others, and several big names could take the stand.
Tribeca Opening With A Laugher
- The Tribeca Film Festival is kicking off with some laughs this year. "Baby Mama," a comedy written and directed by SNL alum Michael McCullers will be unleashed to the world on April 23 as the opening night film of the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.
Barely A Mention Of "Idol" Stripper's Past
- David Hernandez's stripper past didn't come back to haunt him on Tuesday night's "American Idol." Hernandez's three-year stint as a male stripper wasn't even mentioned during the live telecast, except for something Simon Cowell muttered off camera.
Bloody "Dexter" To Morph Into Video Game
- Gamers will be able to go inside the mind of Dexter Morgan as he kills people, chops 'em up and then expertly destroys all the evidence - all for what he sees as the "right" reasons.
Anna Nicole's Daughter To Inherit Estate
- A Los Angeles judge has not only made 18-month-old Dannielynn Hope the sole heir of Anna Nicole Smith's estate, but also set up a trust in the girl's name.
Buzz Briefs: Kevin Federline, Jeri Ryan
- Kevin Federline packs on the pounds. Jeri Ryan gives birth to a girl. Lou Pearlman pleads guilty. Paris Hilton's new TV gig. Carey Hart and Pink still pals. Michael Jackson's lawyers get rich. Steve-O is arrested.
Bob Marley Biopic Announced
- More than 25 years after his death, the story of Jamaican music legend Bob Marley is finally on its way to the big screen.
The Foreigners Who Swept The Actor Oscars
- Jess Cagle told Early Show viewers who might have been in the dark about the roles that preceded the winning ones for Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton, Marion Cotillard, and Daniel Day Lewis.
Lindsay Lohan's Family Gets Reality Show
- It sounds like the ultimate stage mother's dream: Lindsay Lohan's mom Dina gets to be the star of her own reality show.
Chesney Leads ACM Nominations
- Last year's biggest award winners, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, announced nominations for the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Tuesday morning and both were among the nominees. But the biggest winner was Kenny Chesney.
Cotillard Has Regret About 9/11 Remarks
- Just a week after winning a best actress Oscar, French actress Marion Cotillard is in hot water over comments about 9/11 she made in an interview last year.
"Winner Takes All" Is Down A Few Chips
- Christina Binkley, who covered Las Vegas for the Wall Street Journal, had an excellent perch as the city's most powerful men triggered an epic wave of dealmaking. Her new book chronicles the takeover frenzy, but may be a card short of a full deck.
Outrage Over Dutch Anti Quran Movie
- Protesters already have torched Dutch flags in Afghanistan ahead of a new Dutch film portraying Islam's holy book as a "fascist" text that incites violence and preaches the oppression of women and homosexuals.
Soap Protest Favors Gay Kiss
- The love affair between two young men on the venerable CBS soap opera "As the World Turns" has triggered a protest campaign by angry viewers but it's not the sort of protest you might expect.
Princess Di's Ex Doubted Pregnancy Rumor
- The heart surgeon who had a two-year relationship with Princess Diana told police he doubted she was pregnant when she died because she always took her contraceptive pills, a coroner's jury heard on Monday.
"Semi Pro" A Weekend Box Office Slam Dunk
- It topped the list, but the Will Ferrell film fell short of his previous sports-spoofs' debuts. Last week's topper, "Vantage Point," is now looking up, from the No. 2 spot.
Nicholson Backs Hillary Clinton In Video
- He was The Joker in "Batman," but Jack Nicholson says he wasn't fooling around when he said in "A Few Good Men" that there was nothing sexier than saluting a woman.
Russell Simmons Endorses Obama
- Russell Simmons has been pushing young people to vote, but for a while there, it was looking as if the music industry heavyweight would have trouble casting his own ballot.
Clinton Grabs SNL Spotlight
- Sen. Hillary Clinton was in the opening sketch of "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend in response to a skit performed the previous week in which Amy Poehler played Clinton and Fred Armisen portrayed Sen. Barak Obama.
Expert: Taliban Was Targeting Harry
- A royals watcher says it knew the prince was serving in Afghanistan and was trying to "take him out."
A Sidewalk Artist's 3 D Works
- Sidewalk artist Julian Beever concocts exquisite three-dimensional drawings that have won raves when posted on the Internet. But the original chalk drawings? They will be gone with the rain.
The Onion: Making You Laugh Until You Cry
- Most newspapers are reporting financial difficulties these days. So why is THIS paper enjoying a boom? CBS News correspondent Serena Altschul has been investigating the state of The Onion.
Strait's 8 Nominations Lead ACM Awards
- George Strait gets 8 nominations, Brooks & Dunn 7 for Academy of Country Music awards
Britain's Coldplay Working on New Album
- Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin says band is working on new album with quintessential song
Shinn Examines Loss in 'Dying City'
- Christopher Shinn examines ways 2 people handle loss and grief in compelling 'Dying City'
Jackson Charging $3,500 for 30 Seconds
- Michael Jackson arrives in Japan for fan events; admirers pay $3,500 for 30 seconds with him
Book Publishers to Honor `The View'
- ABC's `The View" is named recipient of `Honor' award by the nation's book publishers
Elizabeth Hurley, Spouse Arrive in India
- Elizabeth Hurley, Arun Nayar arrive in India for traditional wedding celebration
2008 Race, 20 Months Away, Dominating TV
- Unusual amount of 2008 presidential campaign coverage for an election 20 months away
Man Apologizes for Fake Piano Recordings
- Man who faked recordings by pianist wife says he is sorry, but would do it again
Kanye West Gets Food Delivery From U.K.
- British restaurant flies curry feast across the Atlantic for musician Kanye West
Biker Romp 'Wild Hogs' Debuts at No. 1
- Middle-aged biker romp 'Wild Hogs' debuts at No. 1 in Disney's biggest March opening