AP - Rihanna is back for another performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, along with Pink, Paramore and T.I., who will be making his first appearance at a major awards show since his arrest right before an awards ceremony last year.

AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sheryl Crow is giving away free music — a tactic she calls the "Tupperware" party approach to inspiring young people to vote.

E! Online - David Cook topped David Archuleta in their American Idol showdown, but now the little D has gotten some extra-large revenge.

E! Online - Jean Reno is alive and well, merci beaucoup.

E! Online - Singer turned actor turned fashion guy Justin Timberlake is about to launch a new fall ad campaign for his William Rast clothing line, featuring a series of online film spots.

Reuters - Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki of Oscar-winning animated film "Spirited Away" has captured the hearts of Japanese moviegoers again, this time with a tale of a mermaid which will soon be seen around the world.

Reuters - Madonna kicks off her "Sticky & Sweet" world tour at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Saturday, the latest test of her enduring appeal that comes a week after her 50th birthday.