Actor Dennis Farina was sentenced to two years probationThursday after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors for carrying a loaded handgun into Los Angeles International Airport in May. Read more »

China will ban all entertainers from overseas, Hong Kong and Taiwan who have ever attended activities that "threaten national sovereignty", the government said on Thursday, after an outburst by Icelandic singer Bjork. Read more »

When the new Batman movie "The Dark Knight" began screenings last month before its U.S. debut Friday, some moviegoers saw Heath Ledger as an instant Oscar candidate as the deranged villain, The Joker. Read more »

Two new cable TV shows, "Mad Men" and "Damages," claimed Emmy nominations for best drama series Thursday, marking a turning point in the 60-year-old competition for U.S. television's highest honors. Read more »

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has entered rehab for a drinking problem, his spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Read more »

Britney Spears is working on a new album, her label said Wednesday, as the U.S. pop star seeks to rebound from a period of troubling behavior and hospital stints for psychiatric evaluations. Read more »

PARIS HILTON has once again fuelled reports she's in a bitter battle for media attention with pal NICOLE RICHIE - after allegedly making plans to have a baby. Read more »

A pop star, soap actress and cancer survivor, Delta Goodrem is already famous in Australia, Britain and Japan, but now her sights are set on America and who better to turn to for advice than Olivia Newton-John. Read more »

Legendary actor SIR IAN McKELLEN sparked reports he will be appearing nude in a forthcoming TV show after a network executive dodged questions on the subject. Read more »

Hollywood socialite KHLOE KARDASHIAN has been sentenced to three days in prison for violating her probation on a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. Read more »