Jesse McCartney Will Wait Out Shock Before “Departure” Tour

Jesse McCartney tells us he won’t be departing on tour in support of his forthcoming “Departure” album until at least fall. The 20-year-old heartthrob is unveiling a new, more grownup sound — and image — on the album as evidence for its first singe/video, “Leavin’.” “There’s a certain shock value to it. I went through [...]

Mariah Carey surpasses Elvis in No. 1s

LOS ANGELES - With her 18th chart-topper “Touch My Body,” Mariah Carey has passed Elvis Presley for the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard singles chart, and is now second only to the Beatles. 
But while the diva was in full celebration mode after learning of her latest milestone, she was also quick to put her accomplishment [...]

Miley Cyrus and the Paparazzi: Dad Steps in for Hannah Montana Star

Miley Cyrus is already being dubbed as the next Britney Spears.  Not because of her talents or the fact that like Britney she is getting her start as a Disney princess (for Miley it is with the hit show Hannah Montana).  It’s not even that many believe she will crash and burn like Britney has [...]

Jessica Simpson Hospitalized

Jessica Simpson was hospitalized in Los Angeles for a kidney infection, her rep tells PEOPLE. The singer “has been released and is doing fine,” the rep says. Simpson, 27, went to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Friday after suffering a fever.Earlier this month, Simpson took atrip to Iraq where she performed for the troops. She is currently working on a [...]

Amy Winehouse’s No. 1 Fan? Keith Richards!

 
Amy Winehouse is the only modern-day pop singer who gets the Keith Richards seal of approval. 

Asked by the British Mail on Sunday’s Live magazine which current artists he admires, the Rolling Stones legend said: “There’s only one person. That girl Amy.” 

But the 64-year-old Richards, who has admitted to his own past problems with drugs, also offered words of warning [...]

Oprah Dedicates Show to Her Late Cocker Spaniel

Oprah Winfrey will dedicate an upcoming talk show to her beloved cocker spaniel. 

Sophie, who died last month of kidney failure, “gave me 13 years of unconditional love,” Winfrey says in the show slated to air Friday, the Associated press reports. “She was a true love of my life.” 

In honor of Sophie, The Oprah Winfrey Show will focus on [...]