Transgender pageant hopeful wants rule change
Jenna Talackova's sex change led organizers in Canada to disqualify her from the 61st Miss Universe Canada pageant in May. In this image provided by Miss International Queen via YouTube, Jenna...
View Article'Good Morning America' with Katie Couric fails to unseat 'Today' in ratings
NBC's "Today" retained its grip on morning television, according to ratings reports for Monday and Tuesday's broadcasts. Ann Curry and Matt Lauer of "Today." (NBC photo) NBC's “Today” handily defeated...
View Article'Dancing With the Stars' gives Jack Wagner the boot
The "Melrose Place" actor was the second celebrity contestant eliminated from the season 14 competition. ABCJack Wagner No more primetime drama for Jack Wagner.The "Melrose Place" actor became the...
View ArticleMovie trailer: Woody Allen's 'To Rome With Love'
Alec Baldwin and Penelope Cruz co-star with Allen in the summer comedy. Woody Allen, Judy Davis, Alec Baldwin, Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg, Penelope Cruz, and Roberto Benigni star in the followup to...
View ArticleWednesday Entertainment Links: Kate Winslet reflects on 'Titanic,'...
Daily roundup of entertainment and celebrity news. APKate Winslet Kate Winslet looks back at 'Titanic.' (usatoday.com) Hank Aaron biopic in the works. (ew.com) 'Community' producer apologizes to fans...
View ArticleBurger King pulls ad with Mary J. Blige singing about chicken wrap
The black women-oriented website Madame Noire likened it to "buffoonery." APMary J. Blige NEW YORK (AP) — A Burger King commercial featuring Mary J. Blige singing about chicken has been pulled. But...
View ArticleOlbermann casts light, lawyer on Current TV split
Keith Olbermann said he "screwed up" by taking a job with Current TV, but he plans to make the channel pay for firing him. AP Photo/Current TVIn this undated photo released by Current TV, commentator...
View ArticleNBC News apologizes for editing tape of George Zimmerman's 911 call
NBC News has admitted it erred and has apologized for editing a recording of George Zimmerman's call to police the night he shot Trayvon Martin. The Associated PressThis recent but undated photo taken...
View ArticleVideo: Preview Katy Perry concert film 'Part of Me'
The behind-the-scenes look at the pop superstar's tour arrives in theaters on July 4. Go behind the scenes with the Katy Perry concert tour. The film arrives in theaters July 4. Katy Perry
View ArticleBrewmaster Jack is nimble
The owner and sole employee of the Northampton-based brewing operation does everything from brew the beer to label the bottles. More than one serving a day increases your risk. At just 24, Tyler...
View ArticlePegi Young harvests her own tasty songs
The wife of singer-songwriter-guitarist Neil Young will perform at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton on Tuesday. APPegi Young Pegi Young has gained a lot of confidence in her songwriting over...
View ArticleOne doc two doc: Dartmouth medical school named for Dr. Seuss
Dartmouth College has named its medical school after a famous alum: Theodor "Ted" Geisel (gy-ZEL'), better known as Dr. Seuss. APTheodor S. Geisel, author of the Dr. Seuss books. HANOVER, N.H. (AP) —...
View ArticleRyan Seacrest taking part in NBC's Olympics coverage (Video)
Ryan Seacrest is coming to NBC, but he won't be overthrowing Matt Lauer on the "Today" show. The Associated PressIn a Jan. 15, 2012 file photo, Ryan Seacrest arrives on the red carpet to the 69th...
View ArticleReview: Nicki Minaj feeds all fans with 2nd album
Nicki Minaj is a bit schizophrenic. Or call her versatile. Either way, her success is unparalleled and stunning. The Associated PressIn this CD cover image released by Cash Money/Universal Republic,...
View ArticleEven set in wax, UK young royals still fascinate
Photographers and TV crews jostled for position Wednesday as the museum unveiled waxwork figures of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge. Waxworks of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are...
View ArticleAnimal Planet unleashing a new season of shows
Animal Planet's frightening success with such series as "River Monsters," ''Finding Bigfoot," ''Call of the Wildman" and "Gator Boys" has inspired a full-out network event. Scheduled for May 21-28,...
View ArticleArtist Thomas Kinkade dead at 54
His work can be found in an estimated 10 million homes, but it was reviled by the art establishment. FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2006 file photo, artist Thomas Kinkade unveils his painting, "Prayer For...
View ArticleCommunity Music School of Springfield spring auction set for Wednesday
Vacation retreats, jewelry, art, theater tickets and an aerial view of the Pioneer Valley are just a few of the items that will be “Going for a Song” at the fundraiser. The RepublicanVacation...
View ArticleTravel spot: 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown home in Denver
Her nickname seems to have originated with a Denver gossip columnist who may have been mad that Brown gave her account of the Titanic disaster to a newspaper in Newport, R.I. This March 19, 2012 photo...
View Article'Almost Elton John' pays tribute to British recording star
Almost Elton John and The Rocket Band will perform at CityStage in downtown Springfield for four-days beginning Wednesday. "Almost Elton John and the Rocket Band" starring impersonator Craig A. Meyer...
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