Lopez's twins make debut on People cover
The twin babies of singers Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony already have their first starring role.

Bryan Adams plays intimate concert to hometown crowd
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams promoted his latest album on Thursday night with an invitation-only concert in a Vancouver church.

Oscar-winning actor Paul Scofield dead at 86
Paul Scofield, the towering British stage actor who won international fame and an Academy Award for the film A Man for All Seasons, has died. He was 86.

TV's David Groh, who played 'Rhoda' ex, dies
David Groh, the actor who played Rhoda Morgenstern's husband Joe on the sitcom "Rhoda," has died of kidney cancer. He was 68. Groh left the series after the TV divorce then went on to appear in dozens of TV shows, films and appeared on Broadway, over the next 30 years.

'Crow' actress arrested on shoplifting suspicion
 Bai Ling, who plays on "The Crow" was arrested for shoplifting two magazines and two packets of batteries, items that had valued at $16. The actress was detained by an employee who called police. She was booked for shoplifting and released on a promise to appear in court on March 5.

'Jaws' actor Roy Scheider dies
Roy Scheider, best known for his role as a police chief in the blockbuster movie "Jaws," has died. He was 75. One of Scheider's most famous lines in the movie, "You're gonna need a bigger boat" was voted No. 35 on the American Film Institute's list of best quotes from U.S. movies.

Sick Kravitz admitted to hospital
Rock star Lenny Kravitz has been admitted to a hospital in Miami with severe bronchitis and has been suffering from a series of respiratory infections and flu since last month. A statement said he was checked into hospital "due to extreme dehydration and fatigue".

Ritter lawsuit goes to trial
A lawyer for John Ritter's family told a jury that doctors caused the actor's death by an improper diagnosis and substandard treatment. Ritter died of a tear in the aorta, known as an aortic dissection but was mistakenly treated for a heart attack. They are suing two doctors for $67 million.

Writers Guild asks members to ratify contract, end strike
The Writers Guild of America moved toward ending its 3 month-old strike, with leaders recommending the contract be accepted and then to vote on a quick end to the walkout. If members support lifting the strike order, they could return to work as early as Wednesday.

Rebecca De Mornay gets probation for DUI
Rebecca De Mornay must serve three years' probation after a no-contest plea was entered on her behalf to a misdemeanor drunken driving charge. De Mornay was arrested October 30 after a traffic violation in Beverly Hills when officers smelled alcohol on her breath.

Canadians in the Grammy spotlight
What do Leslie Feist, Nelly Furtado, Michael Buble, Nickleback, James Ehnes, Arcade Fire, Emerson Drive, Joni Mitchell, Bryan Sklar and Walter Ostanek all have in common? They are Canadians who have one or more nominations for the Grammy awards on Sunday night.

Actor Heath Ledger died of accidental overdose
Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner's office has ruled.

Judge allows lawsuit to proceed against Dr. Phil
A California judge refused to dismiss a defamation suit Tuesday against CBS and television psychologist "Dr. Phil" McGraw brought by two brothers who were questioned in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway.

De Mornay gets probation in drunk driving case
Rebecca De Mornay must serve three years' probation after a no-contest plea was entered Tuesday on her behalf to a misdemeanour drunken driving charge.

Ledger's hometown mourns its biggest star
As Heath Ledger's hometown prepare for the arrival of his remains which will be buried next to his grandparents in Perth. Family members have reportedly already attended two memorial services in Los Angeles. Locals are upset about media speculation that he died from drug use.

'Fugitive' star Morse dead at 89
British-Canadian actor-director Barry Morse, best known as the police detective who pursued Dr. Richard Kimble in the series "The Fugitive," has died at the age of 89. Morse was taken to hospital when he began having blackouts and falling down, he was there for three days before he died.

Spears hospital stay extended
Britney Spears' hospital stay for psychiatric evaluation has been extended for two weeks, according to media reports on Monday. Spears was hospitalized for a 72-hour evaluation. Her father and an attorney were granted temporary co-conservatorship over her affairs by a Los Angeles court.

'ET' won't run Ledger party video
Out of respect for Heath Ledger's family, Entertainment Tonight has decided not to run the video that shows the late actor at a party where drugs were apparently being taken. Ledger died on January 22 but the cause of death won't be known until after medical examiners complete toxicology tests.

'Montel' wrapping it up
Syndicated talk show host Montel Williams is being replaced by a younger version of himself. CBS Television Distribution announced Wednesday that "The Montel Williams Show" will cease production after this television season, his 17th on the air.

Survivor Hatch loses appeal case
Survivor winner Richard Hatch, has lost his appeal against conviction of failing to pay tax on his $1m prize money. The Court of Appeals ruled that Hatch did not back up his original defence case in which he claimed the show's producers had told him they would pay his income tax if he kept silent about alleged cheating on the show.

Sarah McLachlan sings for students
Sarah McLachlan gave a rare private performance to a couple hundred school children at the Commodore Ballroom to show her support for music education and to celebrate the achievements of MusiCan, a charitable organization that gives money to school music programs.

Seacrest steps up for Super Bowl
Ryan Seacrest will anchor the Super Bowl pre-game show on Fox and CTV which includes red-carpet interviews and a pre-taped performance by Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. However, both Seacrest and Fox Sports chairman David Hill insist the football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants will remain the primary focus.

Lafleur turns himself in to Montreal police
Hockey legend Guy Lafleur turned himself in to Montreal police on Thursday, one day after police issued a warrant for his arrest.

Spears in hospital; mom says she's OK
With Britney Spears whisked out of the public spotlight Thursday and committed to a hospital psychiatric ward, it's now up to a team of professional caregivers to reverse her seemingly endless downward spiral.

Ethan Hawke, girlfriend expecting a baby
Ethan Hawke and his girlfriend, Ryan Shawhughes, are expecting a baby. "I can confirm and they are thrilled," Hawke's publicist, Mara Buxbaum, told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Marlon Brando's troubled son dies
Christian, son of the late Marlon Brando, has died of complications arising from pneumonia at the age of 49. He had been in a coma and on a ventilator. Brando's daughter Cheyenne committed suicide in 1995 after Christian killed her boyfriend Dag Drollet during a struggle with a gun. 

Grammy organizers reach deal with striking writers 
Striking writers have an "interim agreement" with the organizers of the Grammy awards to allow the show to continue in its traditional format of presenters giving awards and musicians performing hit songs. The Writers Guild of America, said it would not picket the event.

Spears' manager says singer has "mental issues"
Sam Lufti, the manager and companion of Britney Spears, has said the singer suffers from "mental issues" and has seen a psychiatrist. Spears, 26, has seen her life spin out of control in the past year since her late 2006 divorce from ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Inconclusive autopsy for actor Heath Ledger
Tributes poured in Wednesday for Heath Ledger, whose sudden death was described by his Brokeback Mountain director Ang Lee as "heartbreaking" and would require further tests to explain, according to the medical examiner's office.

Actor Kiefer Sutherland completes jail sentence
Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland was reportedly released from a California jail early Monday after serving nearly two months on a drunk driving charge.

Striking screenwriters, studios to begin informal talks
An end could be in sight for the U.S. screenwriters strike, after the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers released a joint statement announcing the start of informal discussions on Wednesday.

Canadians Page, Polley receive Oscar nods
Canadians were well-represented during Tuesday's Oscar nomination announcement with Halifax-darling Ellen Page receiving a nod for her quick-witted turn in "Juno" and Ontario-native Sarah Polley receiving a best-adapted screenplay nomination for "Away From Her."

Stratford festival stalwart Joseph Shaw dies at 87
Joseph Shaw, an actor, director and teacher who trod the boards at Stratford and was founder of the George Brown Theatre School in Toronto, has died.

Meet Col. Canyon, the country star
George Canyon, the country singer who was named entertainer of the year three years running at the East Coast Music Awards, has been made an honorary colonel in the Canadian forces.

Autopsy: No sign surgery error caused death of Donda West
The exact cause of death couldn't be determined but there was no sign of "surgical or anesthetic misadventure" in the death of Donda West, Kanye West's mother, a coroner's report said Thursday.

Former figure skating champion Bowman dies of possible drug overdose
U.S figure skating champion Christopher Bowman pleased fans and fellow skaters with his flair on the ice. But he was also known for his off-the-ice struggles with drugs and alcohol and other personal problems.

Eddie Murphy weds in Pacific paradise
Comedian Eddie Murphy married film producer Tracey Edmonds in a small ceremony on New Year's Day, according to a report from People magazine.

Paul McCartney underwent heart surgery: report
There is a report that Paul McCartney has undergone secret heart surgery.

Leno and Letterman to return to air tonight
The kings of late night will be back at work tonight, even as the writers' strike continues to drag on.

Musician Ike Turner dies at 76
Musician and producer Ike Turner, of the powerful rock and soul duo Ike and Tina Turner, has died at age 76.

Handwritten Rowling book sells for fairy tale price of $4M
British writer J.K. Rowling continues to work magic, with a handwritten book of her fairy tales selling for more than $4 million Cdn in London Thursday.

Naughty Santa letters halt Canada Post delivery
Canada Post has halted the delivery of letters from Santa Claus in Ottawa after a number of families received naughty responses from the North Pole.

Leonard Cohen named to U.S. rock Hall of Fame
Canada's melancholy bard, Leonard Cohen, is among five acts who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland next year.

Jeopardy's Trebek hospitalized with heart attack
Canadian-born Jeopardy host Alex Trebek is undergoing tests in a Los Angeles hospital after having a minor heart attack Monday, a spokesman for the game show said Tuesday.

Quiet Riot singer Kevin Dubrow died of overdose
The death last month of Kevin Dubrow, lead singer for the 1980s heavy metal band Quiet Riot, has been ruled an accidental cocaine overdose.

Knievel remembered at funeral in Montana
Mourners remembered daredevil Evel Knievel as a red, white and blue American icon who made a spiritual leap of faith long after his death-defying motorcycle jumps.

Rosanne Cash recovers from brain surgery
Singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash has undergone successful brain surgery to correct a benign condition, and is expected to make a complete recovery, her record label said on Tuesday.

Riverdance star wins $11M settlement in false rape claim
Michael Flatley, who launched the popular Irish dance extravaganza Riverdance, has been awarded $11 million US against a woman who claimed he raped her.

Feist, Ornette Coleman slated for cultural events before Vancouver Olympics
Honey-voiced singer Feist and jazz legend Ornette Coleman are lending their talents and star power to help draw the world's attention to British Columbia, two years in advance of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Aussie rocker named country's new environment minister
Former rocker Peter Garrett, who headed the disbanded Australian rock group Midnight Oil, has been named that country's new environment minister.

Producers make new offer to writers
Hollywood studios presented a sweetened contract offer to striking film and TV writers Thursday, and negotiators requested a four-day recess to consider it, the producers' organization said.