Italy: La Scala deal reached, premiere savedItaly: La Scala deal reached, premiere saved The management of La Scala says it has reached a deal with a performers' union to save the gala premiere of the new season.

Estranged relative arrested in Hudson killingsEstranged relative arrested in Hudson killings Police arrested the estranged brother-in-law of Jennifer Hudson on Monday in the shooting deaths of the entertainer's mother, brother and young nephew, taking him from a prison where he had been he

Britney Spears tops Yahoo searchesBritney Spears tops Yahoo searches She did it again: Britney Spears was the most popular search term on Yahoo for the fourth year in a row—her seventh time topping the list.

Raconteurs call on Ricky Skaggs for new recordingRaconteurs call on Ricky Skaggs for new recording Jack White and his band the Raconteurs called on Ricky Skaggs to help them record a bluegrass-inspired version of their song "Old Enough."

Chris Brown a big hit with on-demand viewersChris Brown a big hit with on-demand viewers Chris Brown is in demand with on-demand viewers.

Mario Lopez to host Miss America pageant againMario Lopez to host Miss America pageant again Mario Lopez will again host the Miss America pageant.

Boy George denies he intended to hurt escortBoy George denies he intended to hurt escort Singer Boy George admits in a recording played in a London court that he restrained a male escort with handcuffs.

Rush Limbaugh endorses Clinton for Obama's cabinetRush Limbaugh endorses Clinton for Obama's cabinet Rush Limbaugh has seldom been a fan of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. But the conservative radio pundit has given his blessing to her selection as the next secretary of state.

Vanessa Williams kicks off NY cancer fundraiser "Ugly Betty" star Vanessa Williams has kicked off a breast cancer fundraiser by driving a pink fence post into the ground in suburban New York City.

Madonna, Alex Rodriguez in Mexico CityMadonna, Alex Rodriguez in Mexico City Alex Rodriguez and Madonna were together—in the same city, anyway.

iTunes: Coldplay, Leona Lewis topped sales in 2008iTunes: Coldplay, Leona Lewis topped sales in 2008 Coldplay was the hottest iTunes album download this year: Its "Viva la Vida" was crowned the best-selling album of 2008, while Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love" was named the top-selling single.

`Four Christmases' coasts to $31.1 million debut Audiences spent Thanksgiving with Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn, whose holiday comedy "Four Christmases" took in $31.1 million to open as the top weekend movie.

Dunst gets order against alleged stalker Kirsten Dunst doesn't need Spider-Man—she's got an assistant who recently proved capable of protecting the actress.

Mario Lopez in talks to host Miss America againMario Lopez in talks to host Miss America again Mario Lopez is in negotiations to once again host the Miss America pageant.

Bedroom Bach? YouTube starts a cyber symphony There's a new way to get to Carnegie Hall—YouTube, YouTube, YouTube.

French first lady joins global fight against AIDSFrench first lady joins global fight against AIDS France's glamorous first lady threw her considerable star power behind the global fight against AIDS on Monday, as the world tallied the victims of the HIV virus that infects a new person every 15

Ivana Trump separates from fourth hubby RubicondiIvana Trump separates from fourth hubby Rubicondi Ivana Trump has issued a statement confirming reports of marital discord with Italian entrepreneur Rossano Rubicondi.

Tina Fey's husband talks about her facial scarTina Fey's husband talks about her facial scar Tina Fey's husband is talking about something the "30 Rock" actress would rather not discuss: the scar on her left cheek.

Roselyn Sanchez marries Eric WinterRoselyn Sanchez marries Eric Winter Roselyn Sanchez has gotten married at a historic San Juan fort in front of 250 guests that included Eva Longoria Parker.

Travis Barker and DJ AM to reunite for performance Punk musician Travis Barker and celebrity disc jockey DJ AM will perform together for the first time since the duo survived a fiery plane crash in South Carolina.

Unusual or Off-Beat

Car's drunken drivers have NY police seeing double Police on Long Island say they've pulled two drunken drivers from one car.

Man says God ordered him to ram vehicle at 100 mph A man who rammed his truck into a woman's vehicle on a highway early Friday told authorities he crashed into her while going more than 100 mph because God told him "she needed to be taken off the r

Police: Man swallows stolen earrings at Fla. mall An X-ray marked the spot for southwest Florida police who say a teenager swallowed a $16 pair of earrings after taking them from a JCPenney store at a mall.

Police: Ohio college adviser ran prostitute raffle An Ohio State University academic adviser and a real estate agent held a $10-a-ticket raffle that offered an evening with a prostitute who is also a child sex-abuse caseworker, police said.

Coffee stop leads Ark. police to cocaine arrest Arkansas sheriff's deputies said they arrested a man needing a little bit more of a boost to go with his morning coffee.