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Middle finger 'malfunction' mars Super Bowl halftime show

Ahead of her Super Bowl halftime show, singer Madonna promised there would be no "wardrobe malfunction." What she didn't guarantee was no obscene gestures. Read More »

How Don Cornelius became the 'pope of soul'

Don Cornelius never led a civil rights march, launched a boycott or gave a speech before a cheering crowd of protesters. But his impact on America was as profound as virtually any civil rights leader, says Shayne Lee, a sociologist who grew... Read More »

'Most desirable' list includes Sofia Vergara, Rihanna

Looking at the world's most beautiful women, from actresses to musicians to models, AskMen.com wanted its users to consider one thing above all else: Would you date them? Read More »

Etta James remembered at funeral

About 300 mourners remembered legendary singer Etta James on Saturday as an authentic voice whose velvety vocals bridged genres from blues to rock. Read More »

Why Seal is still wearing his wedding ring

Seal may have just had a very public split from his wife, Heidi Klum, but don't expect to see him without his ring anytime soon. Read More »

Michael Jackson's children sink his glove, shoes into cement at Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Michael Jackson's three children sank their famous father's shoes and a sequined... Read More »

Marching to the 'Drum' of his own beat

When speaking to Christopher James Gholson, better known as the multi-platinum, award-winning record producer and rapper Drumma Boy, his deep voice verges on raspy. Read More »

Hip-hop newcomer harkens back to the old school

Oakland is well-known for hip-hop icons like Tupac and Digital Underground, and 2012 could be a year where they add a new name to the mix — one who sees it as his mission to build a better community and return rap to its old-school roots. Read More »

Obama channels Al Green at Apollo Theater

Campaigning in Harlem, president sings a few lines of "Let's Stay Together" shortly after the soul legend performs for a thrilled crowd. Read More »

Anonymous strikes back after feds shut piracy hub Megaupload

"Hacktivist" collective Anonymous on Thursday took credit for taking down U.S. Department of Justice, FBI and entertainment company websites, following arrests in one of the federal government's largest anti-piracy crackdowns. Read More »

DA drops effort to get $100 million restitution from Conrad Murray

The prosecution's effort to force Dr. Conrad Murray to pay Michael Jackson's family $100 million in restitution for the singer's death has been dropped, a court spokeswoman confirmed Thursday. Read More »

'The Help' leads Image Award nominations

The civil rights drama "The Help" collected eight nominations Thursday for the 43rd annual NAACP Image Awards, honoring the achievements of people of color in television, music, literature and films. Read More »

Nick Cannon: I'm back, and feeling 100 percent

Two weeks following his hospitalization in Aspen due to kidney troubles, Nick Cannon is back at work and on the mend. Read More »

Will.i.am has game — like, literally

Will.i.am is a huge gamer and techie. When it comes to technology, he's much more than just a gear head. He actually visits NASA for rocket launches and works with nonprofits such as FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). Read More »

Pitt, Jolie pay visit to White House

A big slice of Hollywood came to the White House Wednesday when President Barack Obama greeted Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in the Oval Office. Read More »

Blue Ivy gets gifts from friends of Jay-Z, Beyonce

What do you buy for the baby whose parents have everything? If you are Blue Ivy Carter, not only are you liable to receive cool gifts, but they are probably going to come from some pretty high profile folks. Read More »

Coachella 2012 lines up Dre, Snoop, Black Keys and Radiohead

Coachella has announced its full 2012 lineup, and festival goers can expect to see The Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg headline when the music fest kicks off in Indio, California in April. Read More »

Drug dog busts Snoop Dogg's bus

Rapper Snoop Dogg faces a drug charge after border agents searched his tour bus along the same stretch of a west Texas highway where singer Willie Nelson was busted in 2010, a Texas sheriff said. Read More »

Fans speculate on meaning behind Beyonce name 'Blue Ivy'

Beyonce reportedly delivered a baby girl named Blue Ivy Carter in New York on Saturday, and the rumored name has sparked plenty of online conversation as fans tried to dissect the meaning. Read More »

Singer Etta James leaves hospital

Terminally ill singer Etta James was released Thursday from a Southern California hospital, her manager said. "She is home with her husband and family by her side," said Lupe De Leon. "Her condition remains stable." Read More »

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