Entertainment

Piers Morgan to replace Larry King on CNN; wants King as first interviewee

Larry King, television broadcaster, is soon going to be replaced on CNN channel. All set to takeover the famous chat show of King is ex-editor of a newspaper and 'Britain’s Got Talent’s' judge Piers Morgan.

Kanye West apologizes to Taylor Swift, writes song for her

American rapper Kanye West put his Twitter account to good use on Saturday by offering his apologies to singer Taylor Swift, whom he offended last year.

Researcher blasts 'Sex Week' events

Bridgewater, Mass. -- A Massachusetts researcher said "Sex Week" events at many major U.S. universities should change their focus from "entertainment" to "health and safety."

Margaret Brooks, a professor at Bridgewater State University, said in the Chronicle of Higher Education that the events, which sometimes feature sex toy giveaways, porn film screenings and presentations on sexual subjects, are more entertaining than educational, The Washington Post reported Friday.

Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream grabs top spot at Billboard 200 albums chart

Sitting at top of the Billboard 200 albums chart is Katy Perry’s ‘Teenage Dream’, with more than 192,000 copies of her second album being sold in the very first week.

Season 11 cast of DWTS unveiled, partners to be revealed on Wednesday

Season 11 of the blockbuster reality television series ‘Dancing With The Stars’ (DWTS) is going to be one hell of a show and promises to sweep everyone off their feet.

Paris Hilton denies drug possession charge; says purse not hers

Paris Hilton was recently caught with cocaine by the police, but the hotel heiress denies the felony drug possession charge, asserting she did not know about the drugs.

Meet the Cash Kings of Entertainment!

As an investor, it pays to follow the cash. If you figure out how a company moves its money, you might eventually find some of that cash flowing into your pockets.

Streisand tabbed for MusiCares award

Los Angeles -- Barbra Streisand will get a major award during Grammy week next year, Entertainment Tonight reports.

Streisand is MusiCares' 2011 Person of the Year, and is scheduled to be honored at a star-studded dinner in Los Angeles next Feb. 11, the report said.

MusiCares singles out a recording artist each year for his or her contributions to music and humanitarian and philanthropic efforts.

The report said past honorees included Tony Bennett, Bono, Natalie Cole, Phil Collins, David Crosby, Neil Diamond, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, Don Henley, Billy Joel, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Luciano Pavarotti, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Simon, Sting, James Taylor, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder and Neil Young.

Levi Johnston running for mayor in Alaska

Los Angeles -- Unlikely celebrity Levi Johnston is running for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, and the campaign and election are to be captured on a reality show.

"Entertainment Tonight" said Johnston hopes to take over the office held by Sarah Palin before she went on to become governor of Alaska and 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate.

Johnston is a Wasilla native, the ex-boyfriend of Palin's 19-year-old daughter Bristol and the father of her toddler-age son. The couple recently reconciled and announced their engagement, but then quickly called it off amid reports Johnston was more in love with the media spotlight than the younger Palin.

Meet the newest Jersey Shore season 3 inmate, Deena Nicole Cortese

The famous MTV reality show 'Jersey Shore' is back on air and the newest chick on the floor is Deena Nicole Cortese, a close friend of Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi’.

Lythgoe returning as 'Idol' producer

Los Angeles -- Nigel Lythgoe is to return as an executive producer of "American Idol" next season, 19 Entertainment said Thursday.

Lythgoe joins executive producers Simon Fuller, Cecile Frot-Coutaz and Ken Warwick for the milestone 10th anniversary season of the show, which is to premiere in January 2011 on FOX.

Lily Allen, Sam Cooper expecting first child together

British pop sensation Lily Allen has all the reasons to “Smile.” She’s expecting a baby with her boyfriend Sam Cooper, according to several entertainment and celebrity gossip websites, including People magazine and The Sun.