I Do, I Don't: 2011 Celeb Weddings and Divorces
From "I do" to "I don't," we review the celebs who fell in and out of love in 2011.
view gallery...Must-See: Watch Beyoncé Prepare for Her First Concert Since Giving Birth
Check out Beyoncé preparing for her stage comeback five months after giving birth.
read more...Radio Pioneer Hal Jackson Dies at 96
Hal Jackson was the first African-American voice on network radio.
read more...Must-See: Jennifer Holliday and Jessica Sanchez Sing "And I Am Telling You" on "American Idol"
The Dreamgirls diva makes her triumphant return on the Idol season finale.
read more...Friends and Family Gather for Donna Summer's Funeral
Approximately 1,000 invited guests paid their respects to the late Disco Queen.
read more...Happy 39th Birthday, Maxwell
Join us as we celebrate this R&B vocalist's birthday.
read more...Must-Listen: Hear Whitney Houston's Rendition of 'His Eye Is on the Sparrow'
Listen to the track set to be featured on the Sparkle soundtrack.
read more...Kanye West and Beyoncé Earn the Most BET Awards Nominations
The 2012 BET Award nominations are out. See who's nominated this time around.
read more...Must-See: Will Smith Speaks Out About Reporter Kissing Incident
It was just awkward," Smith says of his run-in with an affectionate reporter.
see video...Ray J Hospitalized for Exhaustion & Jet Lag
The singer is said to be recuperating at Las Vegas hospital.
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