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'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson denies Brown bullying claims, says plans for fall unclear

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Emma Watson, the British actress who plays Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" series, on Friday denied reports that she was bullied out of Brown University — an assertion backed up by fellow students who said...

James Brown's daughter: 'I feel good' after getting soul legend's cape back from Ohio tailors

GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio makers of singer James Brown's signature capes have agreed to give back one of the costumes the Godfather of Soul never got to wear.

Lawyers for Michael Jackson's doctor might ask for trial delay to prepare for new witnesses

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for Michael Jackson's doctor told a judge Friday they may need a delay in his upcoming trial because prosecutors have disclosed new witnesses with surprising scientific theories the defense did not anticipate.

NAACP chapter honors Kid Rock for supporting Detroit, despite Confederate flag use in concerts

DETROIT (AP) — Kid Rock is known as a champion for Detroit — proudly displaying the Motor City in music videos, jumping in when an area summer festival fell on hard times and using money from his "Made in Detroit" clothing line to help...

With the sequel 'Fast Five' roaring into theaters, a look at 5 great car movies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Surely, the world didn't need a fifth installment in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise, but here it is — "Fast Five," roaring into theaters this weekend. The impossible car chases and stunts, the muscular men and...

Lawyers for Michael Jackson's doctor might ask for trial delay to prepare for new witnesses

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for Michael Jackson's doctor told a judge Friday they may need a delay in his upcoming trial because prosecutors have disclosed new witnesses with surprising scientific theories the defense did not anticipate.

'She Monkeys' and documentary 'Bombay Beach' top awards at 10th Tribeca Film Festival

NEW YORK (AP) — The intense Swedish equestrian film "She Monkeys" and the poetic California documentary "Bombay Beach" took top honors Thursday at the 10th annual Tribeca Film Festival.

Richie Sambora to miss dates on Bon Jovi tour amid reports he's headed to rehab

NEW YORK (AP) — Bon Jovi announced that Richie Sambora will miss dates on its current tour amid reports that the guitarist is heading to rehab.

Robert Plant, Wyclef Jean, The Avett Brothers, highlight 1st day of New Orleans Jazz fest

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — He danced, drink in hand, to the music of British rhythm and blues artist Jon Cleary, but there was no one act that drew Ray Ladonceur to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Friday's opening day.

Golden Globes to be presented on Jan. 15; broadcast rights still tangled up in court

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2012 Golden Globe Awards will be presented on Jan. 15, but which network will air the star-studded presentation is still an open question for a federal judge to decide.

Oh happy day: Little-known composer Paul Mealor gets global audience via the royal wedding

LONDON (AP) — Paul Mealor is approaching a life-changing moment: the music he composed for the royal wedding will soar to the arched ceiling of Westminster Abbey on Friday, heard by hundreds of millions around the world.

Biennale names "Black Swan" director Aronofsky to head film festival jury Aug. 31-Sept. 10

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice Film Festival has announced that "Black Swan" director Darren Aronofsky will head the jury of the next festival.

To the dogs: Emmylou Harris makes room for new passion while walking nostalgic path with music

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Emmylou Harris is looking out the window of her writing sanctuary, a small room in the upstairs of her house. Two friends are walking in the backyard.

Alice Ward, boxing mom portrayed in Oscar-winning performance in 'The Fighter,' dies in Mass.

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Alice Ward, the matriarch of a Massachusetts boxing clan who was portrayed in "The Fighter" in an Oscar-winning performance by Melissa Leo, has died. She was 79.