Jay-z Brings Stars To New York On 9/11

September 14th, 2009 PENN BADGLEY makes sure he doesn't get swept away in the hysteria surrounding his show GOSSIP GIRL - despite admitting the cast are treated like "royalty" in New York social circles. The actor is part of an ensemble of good-looking stars in the hit U.S.

August 17th, 2009 New 'Dancing With the Stars' cast revealedNEW YORK — Sixteen celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics will be kicking up their heels on the new season of "Dancing With the Stars." The show's largest cast ever, announced Monday, features singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter; actors Ashley Hamilton, Melissa Joan Hart and Debi Mazar (MAY'-zahr); and models Joanna Krupa and Kathy Ireland. Contestants also include reality stars Mark Dacascos and Kelly Osbourne; entertainer Donny Osmond; mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell (lih-DEL'); professional snowboarder Louie Vito; Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin (KAWG'-lin); former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

August 14th, 2009 Rapper FLO RIDA's parents joined thousands of fans who turned out to watch the hitmaker perform in New York on Friday morning (14Aug09). Fans took over the city's Rockefeller Plaza for the free concert, which was aired across America on breakfast show Today.

August 12th, 2009 Neil Diamond brings his show to DVD, network TVLOS ANGELES — Neil Diamond is so excited about his two latest projects, it's like he has twins on the way. They're due Friday, when Diamond's concert DVD, "Hot August Night/NYC," lands in Walmart stores and a companion hourlong TV special airs on CBS.

August 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - French actor Gilles Marini believes that sex is great exercise. The 'Sex and the City' movie star is currently nursing the shoulder he injured on 'Dancing With The Stars'.

August 3rd, 2009 'Burn the Floor' brings ballroom dancing to B'wayNEW YORK — There's nothing like a little help from a popular television talent contest to put some oomph into a Broadway show's potential box office appeal. "Burn the Floor," an exhausting, perpetual-motion dance extravaganza on view at the Longacre Theatre, has spiced up its footwork with the addition of two big names from ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" — Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff.

July 14th, 2009 Russell Brand returns to host the VMAsNEW YORK — MTV liked Russell Brand so much, they called him back for more. The British comedian-actor — known for his deadpan, off-kilter humor — will host the Video Music Awards for the second year in a row, MTV announced Tuesday.

July 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar feels that his new film Kambakkht Ishq, which also stars Hollywood superstars Sylvester Stallone, Brandon Routh and Denise Richards, will bring the two cultures of closer. In an interview to Sky News, Akshay said that if the format succeeded and drew international appeal, it could be a taste of things to come.

June 30th, 2009 Hargitay, Meloni signed for 'Law & Order: SVU'NEW YORK — Rest easy, fans of "Law & Order: SVU." Stars Mariska (muh-RIHSH-kuh) Hargitay and Chris Meloni (muh-LOH-nee) have signed contracts for another season. That was in some doubt, with fans of the show wondering whether the actors might be replaced after their two-year contracts expired.

June 25th, 2009 Nora Ephron brings stories of clothes to the stageNEW YORK — Funny what kind of memories that clothes and fashion accessories can trigger. They are the subject of "Love, Loss and What I Wore," a series of vignettes and monologues by screenwriters Nora Ephron (EF'-ruhn) and Delia (DEEL'-yuh) Ephron heading to off-Broadway.

June 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Cameron Diaz has unveiled her star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The star, however, suggested that the honorary star actually brings actors to the ground.

June 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio is bringing his love of poker to the big screen, as he explores the murky world of online gambling in a new movie. The Titanic star has earned the respect of the world's top players after participating in high-stakes poker tournaments with friend and fellow actor Tobey Maguire over the years and now he has landed a new script about Costa Rica-based Internet casinos, reports mtv.com.

June 10th, 2009 TV producer brings rowdy poker game to Playboy TVLOS ANGELES — Producer Sam Simon said he's been told that his private poker games are so entertaining, they should be on television. He's putting that to the test with "Sam's Game," debuting Thursday on Playboy TV and filmed at The Palms casino and resort in Las Vegas.

May 29th, 2009 Burberry brings London weather for US launchNEW YORK — Burberry, the global-based British clothing brand, brought London weather to New York for the launch of its American headquarters — appropriate for a company known for its high-end rain gear. The fashion house lit its 50-foot long Burberry sign on a rainy Manhattan night and hosted a rooftop party at the New York Plaza Hotel.

May 10th, 2009 Leno brings comedy show to jobless Ohio residentsWILMINGTON, Ohio — Comedian Jay Leno is taking his tour to southwest Ohio to boost morale in a region wracked by layoffs. The "Tonight Show" host is putting on two free shows expected to draw thousands of people to the Roberts Centre in Wilmington on Sunday.