CULTURE

If Dr. Gregory House, M.D. got put to work figuring out what doesn't quite gel about actor Hugh Laurie's debut album, Let Them Talk, he'd run through a checklist trying to get at the core malady.

The family of Amy Winehouse will give their first major television interview since the British singer's death in June to American journalist Anderson Cooper for the September 12 launch of his new TV program.

Buddy Holly never lived to see his 23rd birthday, but that isn't stopping anyone from celebrating his 75th this week, with the rather belated installation of a star on Hollywood Boulevard and the release of yet another all-star tribute. Maybe now he'll finally be recognized by the youth of America for something other than stealing Elvis Costello's look, right?

George Strait named his 39th studio album Here for a Good Time, after the hit single that preceded it. But, oddly enough for a collection with that title, it's the bad times that work best.

Chaz Bono Tuesday brushed off critics of his inclusion on Dancing with the Stars, saying TV viewers would not catch gender disorders by watching him dance as a transgender man.

Former William Morris Endeavor board member John Fogelman has launched the new FactoryMade Ventures, with Lost producer J.J. Abrams as the company's principal investor, FactoryMade announced on Tuesday.

The culinary-driven outbursts of Gordon Ramsay helped Fox win the night Monday -- not that the end of the Labor Day weekend offered much competition in terms of original programming.

On September 11, 2001, when I was driving, I received a message from my friend, Heather Mac Rae: Sorry to hear about Berry Berenson, but she was in one of the planes that crashed into the trade towers.

Perhaps Anthony Michael Hall was attempting to re-assert his status as a member of the Brat Pack over Labor Day weekend.

The tragedy-marred Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reality show went ahead with a 'life must go on' attitude Monday night, but the newly-edited version left an uncomfortable taste in the mouth of many TV viewers and critics.

Michael Jackson's former doctor faces a tough challenge clearing himself of involuntary manslaughter charges in the pop star's death as his trial, which promises to avoid many dark aspects of Jackson's life, begins with jury selection due this week.

During a press conference, Madonna appeared ungrateful when a fan gave her a bouquet of hydrangeas, muttering under her breath about how she hates the particular flower. I absolutely loathe hydrangeas, Madonna said. He [the fan] obviously doesn't know that.

A look at past Oscar hosts.

Tiger Woods' former mistress is suing the New York Post for printing damaging quotes about the death of her fiancee on 9/11

Find out why airports lose luggage and how to avoid it on your next trip.

Lady Gaga has joined a long line up of celebrities to remember 9/11 in a national day of service campaign that asks what will you do to remember?

Thinking of a last minute trip? Southwest, Air Tran, and Frontier offer fall travel deals for tickets purchased before September 8.

Ever since the hippies flocked to Kathmandu in the 1960's, the town has held an almost mythical appeal in the Western mind. But, what's the Kathmandu of 2011 really like?

Television talk show host Regis Philbin on Tuesday announced the final day, November 18, for taping his Live! with Regis and Kelly, ending his run on the popular program after nearly 28 years.

The interview turned steamy when Usher was discussing his hot tub

A JetBlue flight was cancelled after two flight attendants discovered a suspicious powder on the plane Tuesday morning.

The son of film director Oliver Stone -- who angered some Americans with a recent movie about anti-U.S. Latin American leaders -- is in Iran doing the groundwork for a documentary, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.

Wuthering Heights male protagonist Heathcliff is portrayed by a black actor for the first time in Andrea Arnold's remake of one of English literature's best-known classics, screening in competition at the Venice film festival.

The Telluride Film Festival wrapped up on Monday after a long weekend of screenings, seminars and other programs, with George Clooney and Tilda Swinton receiving top honors.

A Southwest Airlines passenger was arrested after he refused to turn off his cell phone.

An Alaska Airlines passenger bit a crew member at the taxiing gate of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

New Zealand's famously lost Emperor penguin, Happy Feet, has been returned to the Southern Ocean, and we can all track his journey back to Antarctica online.

Lauren Bush dazzled her stunning surroundings at Ralph Lauren's ranch this weekend, as she married the fashion designer's son in an intricately embroidered Victorian-style gown.

The near 50,000 revelers packed up and left Black Rock City in the Nevada desert Monday, leaving behind a pile of ashes for next year's week-long party. This year marked the 25th annual Burning Man, the festival where people gather to celebrate music, the arts and self-expression.