NEW YORK (AP) -- Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway and the film "The Big Lebowski," has died at age 81....

NEW YORK (AP) -- The biggest of stars is off to a slow start this season....

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Keith Urban is back....

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Actor Jason Segel has been honored as Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals....

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Attorneys for a deputy who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving want to call the Oscar-winner as a witness during an upcoming trial to determine if the officer suffered discrimination because of the case....

PARIS (AP) -- What does it take to shock in the land of the Gallic shrug? Ads that suggest adulterous oral sex, according to complaints about new movie "Les Infideles."...

LONDON (AP) -- Bee Gee star Robin Gibb says he is making a strong recovery and putting on weight after suffering from a serious illness....

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A lawyer says the mother of the actress Phil Spector was convicted of killing has settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer....

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games so more of its teams can play in prime time....

NORTH GREENFIELD, Ind. (AP) -- Steven Tyler says he meant to sing the national anthem like that....