NY getting its own Walk of Fame? Celebrities to show tourists around the Big Apple

October 5th, 2009 Embattled filmmaker ROMAN POLANSKI has been given a star on a Walk of Fame in Poland - one week after he was arrested over a 1977 sex crime. The Chinatown director was taken into custody by Swiss officials on 26 September (09) and is now battling extradition to the U.S.

October 3rd, 2009 LONDON - The music publisher of Eminem has finally settled a lawsuit with Apple over the digital downloading rights of the rapper's songs. Eight Mile and another plaintiff, Martin Affiliated LLC, had been seeking millions of dollars, alleging copyright violations on 93 songs, including Eminem's biggest hit Lose Yourself.

October 2nd, 2009 Eminem's music publisher, Apple settle disputeDETROIT — Apple Inc. and the music publisher for Eminem have settled a lawsuit over the digital downloading rights to many of the Detroit rapper's songs.

October 2nd, 2009 EMINEM's publishers and executives at Apple Inc. have settled a lawsuit over 93 songs the rapper's bosses alleged were not permitted for download.

October 1st, 2009 MADONNA despises the nickname given to her by the British press so much, she couldn't wait to move back to New York City after her divorce from GUY RITCHIE. The Queen of Pop is regularly referred to as 'Madge' in the U.K.

September 27th, 2009 FAME almost cost actor TAYLOR LAUTNER a role in TWILIGHT - because he was auditioning for the two films at the same time. The actor, who plays wolfman Jacob in the vampire romance franchise tried out for a lead in Fame alongside actress Keke Palmer, who reveals all to website Mmm.com.

September 24th, 2009 Country star CRYSTAL GAYLE is to be honoured with the 2,390th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Pal and peer Tanya Tucker will induct the singer onto the famous pavement on Vine Street on 2 October (09).

September 13th, 2009 Legendary Broadway producer PIERRE COSSETTE has died, aged 85. He passed away on Friday (11Sep09) from heart failure at the Barrie Memorial hospital in Montreal, Canada.

September 10th, 2009 Barbara Mandrell honored for steel guitar playingNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Barbara Mandrell has become the first woman to be inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.

August 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson has been honoured with a star on the Palms Casino's Walk of Fame in Las Vegas. The singer received the tribute on what would have been his 51st birthday on August 29.

August 31st, 2009 Apple confirms music-themed launch for Sept. 9CUPERTINO, Calif.

August 27th, 2009 The slain gay rights activist SEAN PENN played in MILK is set for a major California honour - he's among the 13 heroes and celebrities who will be inducted into the state's Hall of Fame. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Maria Shriver put forward Harvey Milk as a 2009 hall candidate on Tuesday (25Aug09).

August 24th, 2009 Miss Universe contestants practice before eventNASSAU, Bahamas — Dozens of beauty queens sporting sunglasses and toting suitcases made an informal parade down a wide hotel hallway Sunday, thrilling tourists as they headed to dress rehearsal hours before the Miss Universe pageant. They walked quietly, pausing only to wave and smile for tourists had gathered at the Atlantis Hotel to buy last-minute tickets for the event.

July 15th, 2009 NYC group offers literal way to follow the starsNEW YORK — Tourists like to spot celebrities in New York City. Now they can hang out with them.

July 2nd, 2009 BEIJING - All non-Chinese people will get free access to 12 major tourist sites in Anyang city, Henan province, under a new policy. According to the China Daily, Chinese citizens will not be given the same privilege that is designed to attract more foreign tourists, who are smaller in number than domestic travelers to the city.