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Conan O'Brien (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
Former 'Tonight Show' host will kick off the 'Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television' tour on April 12.
Conan O'Brien is ready to take his act on the road. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:41:56 GMT - Permalink
Aaron Kelly performs on Wednesday (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Michael 'Big Mike' Lynche shined, while Aaron Kelly gets an 'unsatisfactory' grade on this week's 'Idol' report card.
Who surprised us, who disappointed us and who's in danger of going home? (more)...
Posted By: Eric Ditzian  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:48:55 GMT - Permalink
Crystal Bowersox on Tuesday (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Katie Stevens and Paige Miles appear to be headed home.
The first grade in this week's "American Idol" women's report card goes to the producers for lopping 60 minutes off the show's running time. (more)...
Posted By: Eric Ditzian, with additional reporting by Gil Kaufman  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:42:30 GMT - Permalink
Crystal Bowersox last week (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
Paige Miles and Didi Benami need to step it up, while Crystal Bowersox and Lilly Scott should keep doing their thing.
Here's what we do (and don't) want to see from these "Idol" hopefuls, starting with those who need the most work. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:39:21 GMT - Permalink
Simon Cowell appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (Photo: NBC)
'American Idol' judge brings his fiancée onstage during lengthy 'Tonight Show' interview.
"I tell you who I like, I like this girl Crystal," Cowell said. (more)...
Posted By: Kyle Anderson  Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:44:10 GMT - Permalink
D'Angelo (Photo: MTV)
Singer reportedly offered undercover police woman $40 for sex.
A rep for the singer had not responded to MTV News' requests for comment at press time. (more)...
Posted By: MTV News staff, with additional reporting by Jayson Rodriguez  Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:31:00 GMT - Permalink
Crystal Bowersox on "American Idol" on Wednesday (Photo: Fox)
Top 10 women are hit and miss, with Lilly Scott and Katelyn Epperly also scoring praise from the judges.
"American Idol" needed a shakeup, and on Wednesday night, Crystal Bowersox provided just the kick season nine has been missing. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:10:31 GMT - Permalink
Crystal Bowersox (Photo: FOX)
Executive producer Ken Warwick says only one girl will be eliminated Thursday if Bowersox is a no-show.
Spokespeople for "Idol" had not given an update on Bowersox's condition at press time. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:26:54 GMT - Permalink
Jessica Simpson and Oprah Winfrey (Photo: George Burns/Harpo Productions)
'I guess it could have been a lot worse,' singer tells Oprah about Mayer's 'sexual napalm' comment.
"I tried to read the article, and I was so disappointed in him," she says on the show. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:36:18 GMT - Permalink
Lee Dewyze (Photo: Fox)
Lee Dewyze and Alex Lambert make an impression, while Jermaine Sellers and John Park still don't get it.
The top 10 women were supposed to perform, but due to an undisclosed illness for Crystal Bowersox, the men had to step it up and take the stage. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:24:21 GMT - Permalink
Michael Jackson (Photo: Sony)
Children and Family Services called in after Jermaine Jackson's son obtains stun gun in home where Michael Jackson's children live.
According to TMZ, DCFS workers first arrived on Monday night after a tip that 13-year-old Jaafar was playing with a stun gun at the home. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:45:00 GMT - Permalink
Lil Wayne (Photo: Louis Lanzano/Getty Images)
A fire broke out at the New York courthouse where Wayne was to be sentenced.
It looks like Lil Wayne will get at least one more day of freedom before beginning his yearlong prison sentence for gun charges. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:56:36 GMT - Permalink
Jessica Simpson (Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
'I don't want people to know how I am in bed!' Simpson says in interview airing Wednesday.
He also discussed personal aspects of his relationship with Jennifer Aniston. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:22:14 GMT - Permalink
Andrew Koenig (Photo: Zuma Red West Photos)
'Rest in peace, Andrew Koenig. Please, don't let our loved ones slip through our fingers,' Armando writes.
The death of "Growing Pains" actor Andrew Koenig has prompted an outpouring of heartfelt responses from his family members, friends, co-stars and fans. (more)...
Posted By: Josh Wigler  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:09:07 GMT - Permalink
Howard Stern (Photo: MTV News)
Radio host says he'll bring his 'own people' on board.
Rumors about controversial radio host Howard Stern joining the "American Idol" judges' table have been swirling for awhile. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:13:35 GMT - Permalink
Casey James on "American Idol" Wednesday (Photo: Fox)
Casey James emerges as one of only standouts during the boys' first performance night.
It was starting to feel like Simon Cowell's prediction that a female would win this year's "American Idol" was a bit premature. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:15:39 GMT - Permalink
Conan O'Brien (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
'Today I interviewed a squirrel in my backyard and then threw to commercial,' former 'Tonight Show' host joked.
Conan O'Brien has been lying low since his final "Tonight Show" appearance on January 22. (more)...
Posted By: Joel Hanek  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:24:19 GMT - Permalink
Lady Gaga on the cover of Q magazine (Photo: Q/Q4music.com)
'I consider myself quite the lady,' Lady Gaga says in interview with magazine.
Gaga talks all about arguably the most infamous rumor of the many that have followed her around: that she is a hermaphrodite. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:37:33 GMT - Permalink
"Jersey Shore" cast (Photo: Scott Gries/Picture Group)
Snooki, the Situation and company talk about fame, season two and beyond.
When Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi was asked when she knew she was famous, she quickly responded, "Pretty much at birth." (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:33:00 GMT - Permalink
Andrew Koenig (Photo: IMDB)
Police have reportedly tracked electronic info indicating he is alive and in the area.
While the search for missing actor Andrew Koenig continues, the Vancouver Police Department remains hopeful that the actor is alive. (more)...
Posted By: Joel Hanek  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:34:01 GMT - Permalink
Travis Barker (Photo: Jordan Strauss/WireImage)
'I'm not a socialite out begging for that kind of attention,' Blink-182 drummer tweets.
Travis Barker took to his Twitter account to defend himself on Sunday after a run-in with the paparazzi that ended with a scuffle and accusations of slashed tires. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:48:54 GMT - Permalink
Jay-Z and Beyoncé (Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
Jay cracks jokes on BBC show about his wife stealing her most famous moves from him.
"I actually created that dance [from 'Single Ladies']," he deadpanned. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:26:37 GMT - Permalink
Smashing Pumpkin's Billy Corgan (Photo: MTV News)
Smashing Pumpkins frontman doesn't say whether he's dating Simpson, but they collaborated on TV-show theme song.
Recently, tabloids and gossip blogs have been speculating on whether Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and pop star Jessica Simpson are an item. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:22:04 GMT - Permalink
Angela Martin on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Friday (Photo: Warner Bros.)
DeGeneres surprises Martin by promising her a Kara DioGuardi song, aims for label deal.
Martin made it to the Hollywood round of the show, but wasn't selected to continue on to the final competition. (more)...
Posted By: Hillary Crosley  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:12:41 GMT - Permalink
LMFAO's Sky Blu and Red Foo (Photo: Steven Lawton/FilmMagic)
Party rocker says the former Massachusetts governor started the scuffle.
When news first broke that Romney had gotten in a fight on a plane, the identity of the other man wasn't revealed. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:19:08 GMT - Permalink
Selena Gomez
'I wasn't even about to attempt her dance moves,' Selena Gomez joked about Shakira's cameo.
Selena Gomez is growing up. And the same can be said of her onscreen persona on "Wizards of Waverly Place," Alex Russo. (more)...
Posted By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Christina Garibaldi  Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:27:00 GMT - Permalink
Wyclef Jean, Kanye West and Jennifer Hudson (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Director Paul Haggis and producer RedOne give a preview of the Haiti benefit single and video.
The song features appearances by a number of artists including Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, Jordin Sparks, and Kanye West. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:34:21 GMT - Permalink
Kid Cudi
'It's just really dope,' MC says of his starring role in 'How to Make It in America.'
Over the last year Kid Cudi has made quite a name for himself. (more)...
Posted By Steven Roberts  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:50:40 GMT - Permalink
John Mayer
'I've created somewhat of a monster,' singer says on Twitter about his open demeanor in interviews and arguably racist comments.
Not surprisingly, given his copious use of Twitter in the past, John Mayer tweeted Wednesday about the uproar over his controversial interview with Playboy, in which he talked freely about sex, former girlfriends Jennifer Aniston and Jessica Simpson, and — most controversially — made comments about black women and his lack of a " 'hood pass" that many have perceived as racist. (more)...
Posted By MTV News staff  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:41:59 GMT - Permalink
John Mayer and Jessica Simpson in 2007
Singer talks freely — probably too freely — about Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston, his non-attraction to black women.
John Mayer has never been one to hold his tongue, whether freely tweeting his innermost thoughts or confessing his insecurities in the middle of a concert. (more)...
Posted By MTV News staff  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:29:54 GMT - Permalink
Sarah Silverman
'I watch it for the singers and for Simon,' the comedian tells MTV News.
Tuesday night marked the beginning of the Ellen DeGeneres era on "American Idol." (more)...
Posted By Eric Ditzian, with reporting by Josh Horowitz  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:44:00 GMT - Permalink
Jay Leno on "The Jay Leno Show" Tuesday
Surprise guests Donald Trump and Kurt Warner join Ashton Kutcher and others to close out Leno's prime-time experiment.
With his return as the host of "The Tonight Show" just a few short weeks away, Jay Leno's final outing on "The Jay Leno Show" was something of a subdued affair. (more)...
Posted By Josh Wigler  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:40:09 GMT - Permalink
Michael Jackson
At the time of his death, Jackson was suffering from multiple ailments and using half a dozen medications.
Following the filing Monday of an involuntary-manslaughter charge against Conrad Murray in connection with the death of Michael Jackson, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office released its full autopsy report on the King of Pop, according to multiple reports. (more)...
Posted By MTV News staff  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:28:33 GMT - Permalink
Michael Jackson's parents Katherine and Joe Jackson arrive to the Los Angeles Airport Courthouse on Monday
'He's lying. He's guilty. Nobody was there but him,' Katherine Jackson says.
After appearing together at Monday's arraignment for Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's family issued a series of statements decrying the doctor's not-guilty plea to the charge of involuntary manslaughter. (more)...
Posted By Gil Kaufman  Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:30:42 GMT - Permalink
Dr. Conrad Murray arrives for his arraignment of at the Airport Los Angeles Courthouse today
Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter earlier in the day; bail was set at $75,000.
Hours after Dr. Conrad Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Michael Jackson's 2009 death, the embattled physician pleaded not guilty Monday afternoon (February 8) during an arraignment hearing at a Los Angeles courthouse, according to The Associated Press. (more)...
Posted By Eric Ditzian  Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:15:06 GMT - Permalink
Sarah Silverman
'Conan did a lot for NBC,' she says of the former 'Tonight Show' host.
Some folks in the comedy world have moved on from the 2010 late-night wars. (more)...
Posted By Eric Ditzian  Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:12:09 GMT - Permalink
Kanye West (Photo: Michael Caulfied/WireImage)
'I could really care less about where I sit on the plane,' he blogs about a rumored altercation over plane seats.
"Man, this is not true. I really feel bad that people believe this kind of stuff or any random rumor that is taken as fact," West wrote. (more)...
Posted By: James Montgomery  Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:18:54 GMT - Permalink
Taylor Swift (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images) taylorswift2_244x182.jpg
Fearless fans put the haters on the defensive.
Below are some of the most interesting comments, lightly edited for grammar and content. (more)...
Posted By: MTV News staff  Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:31:35 GMT - Permalink
Stars gather for "We Are the World" remake (Photo: Getty Images)
Usher, Celine Dion and even Vince Vaughn unite for epic recording session.
"I feel like a kid in a candy store," Wyclef Jean said, speaking to the press about the idea of remaking such an iconic song. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:50:16 GMT - Permalink
Taylor Swift (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
With her Album of the Year Grammy win, there's not much the country star hasn't accomplished yet.
Swift is currently working on a follow-up to her 2008 release, Fearless. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:52:05 GMT - Permalink
Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
MTV News guest correspondent snags interviews with Miley Cyrus, Fergie and other 'Shore'-loving stars.
When "America's Best Dance Crew" host Mario Lopez wanted a moment, Snooks was off and running. (more)...
Posted By: Gil Kaufman  Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:25:14 GMT - Permalink
Justin Bieber and Snooki (Photo: MTV News)
'When you get 18 or something, give me a call,' the 'Jersey Shore' starlet tells the 15-year-old singer.
Without further ado, we give you a meeting of the minds for the ages... (more)...
Posted By: Eric Ditzian  Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:42:52 GMT - Permalink
Lady Gaga (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
Organizers Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones reportedly recruited big-name participants at the Grammys.
They will join Usher, Jason Mraz, Jennifer Hudson, Carlos Santana, and other undisclosed artists. (more)...
Posted By: Jocelyn Vena  Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:10:34 GMT - Permalink
Kristen Stewart, Joan Jett, Dakota Fanning and Cherie Currie (Photo: C Flanigan/Getty Images)
'It was amazing,' Joan Jett says.
The all-teen-girl '70s rock band walked the red carpet with the stars portraying them. (more)...
Posted By: Eric Ditzian  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:39:55 GMT - Permalink
Lupe Fiasco
Rumors have been floating around since the pair climbed Mount Kilimanjaro together.
Lupe Fiasco said there is no truth to the rumors that he and Jessica Biel are hooking up. (more)...
Posted By Shaheem Reid  Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:33:00 GMT - Permalink
Jasmina Anema and Rihanna
The 6-year-old lost her yearlong battle with leukemia on Wednesday.
Jasmina Anema, the spirited 6-year-old New York girl whose courageous fight against leukemia won her visits and praise from Rihanna and President Obama, died on Wednesday night. (more)...
Posted By Gil Kaufman  Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:30:00 GMT - Permalink
A Haitian boy sits in a makeshift camp in Port-au-Prince on Thursday
More than two weeks after the earthquake, we're still reading about miraculous rescue efforts.
While it's heart-wrenching to consider the devastation that occurred in Haiti in the wake of the earthquake, there have also been many miraculous stories of rescue and survival (more)...
Posted By Alexandria Bradshaw  Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:23:00 GMT - Permalink
J.D. Salinger in 1951
Reclusive 'Catcher in the Rye' author was 91.
The literary world lost a giant Thursday (January 28), as author J.D. Salinger — the reclusive genius who crafted one of the most iconic and important pieces of youth fiction in "The Catcher in the Rye" — died at age 91. (more)...
Posted By Kyle Anderson  Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:15:32 GMT - Permalink
Jennifer Lopez
Actress/singer is also rumored to be guest-starring on 'Glee' this season.
Jennifer Lopez will attempt to "break" prime-time's most infamous womanizer, Barney (Neil Patrick Harris), when she guest-stars on "How I Met Your Mother" this season. (more)...
Posted By Jocelyn Vena  Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:52:37 GMT - Permalink
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