Anna Nicole Smith wins ruling  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Playmate of the Year Anna Nicole Smith won from the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday a new chance to collect millions of dollars she claims her late Texas oil tycoon husband promised her.  —  The justices unanimously overturned …

Stones' Keith Richards Injured in Fiji  —  Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards suffered a concussion in Fiji, a band spokeswoman said on Saturday, Reuters reports.  The rocker is said to be recovering in a New Zealand hospital.  —  Band spokeswoman Fran Curtis has said that Richards …

Clark's reading of Duke case  —  America's grand dame of suspense, Mary Higgins Clark, has been doing some sleuthing from the headlines.  —  Asked at the Mystery Writers of America's annual Edgar Awards Thursday what real-life puzzle she would most like to have solved, Clark answered …

Cher Says She'll Replace Celine in '08  —  Cher Says She'll Replace Celine in '08  —  Cher, the mighty mighty Cher, has not retired after all.  She told me on Friday night it's definite: she will replace Celine Dion at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  —  As with Celine, Caesars will build …

Network Newsmagazines Struggle to Survive  —  NEW YORK - The point was so important that Diane Sawyer was compelled to make it twice during a "Primetime" episode on battling stepfamilies.  —  "You want reality TV?" she asked.  "Tonight, you get it.  Starting now."  —  The appeal couldn't be any more plain, or plaintive.

Don Johnson a Father for Fifth Time  —  Don Johnson and his wife Kelley celebrated their seventh anniversary with the birth of their third child, a son, a rep for the Miami Vice and Nash Bridges star announced Sunday.  —  The 27 1/2" long, 7 lb. baby boy, who is yet to be named …

Coachella Day 2  —  The 2006 Coachella Arts & Music Festival concluded last night with stellar performances by Madonna and Scissor Sisters.  Yes, the indie kids rocked it to the profanity of Madonna and the glitter of Scissor Sisters.  I had an amazing day on Sunday also enjoying performances by Infadels …

Carter reality series part of new E! slate  —  E! Entertainment Television is set to announce today a slate of new series and specials, including an unscripted show centering on the real-life drama of singers Nick and Aaron Carter and their sisters.  —  Also on the slate are new series examining …

Ellen DeGeneres Tops Daytime Emmys … Ellen DeGeneres proved the darling of Friday night's 33rd annual Daytime Emmy ceremony, taking home the award for best talk-show host for the second time and the top prize for best talk show for the third year running.  —  "This means a lot of me," …

How a Hit Almost Failed Its Own Audition  —  Simon Cowell, left, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson before judging a show in May 2004.  Mr. Cowell is known for his sharp tongue, Ms. Abdul for being polite and Mr. Jackson for being affable.  —  Network television programmers face a challenging job …

Rosie's Contract: She Can't Cut Her Hair  —  Rosie's Contract: She Can't Cut Her Hair  —  Rosie O'Donnell's new mega contract with ABC has one absolute proviso: the former talk show queen cannot cut her hair.  —  You may recall there was an uproar toward the end of Rosie's run …

Madonna Thrills Fans at Music Festival  —  Madonna thrilled thousands of fans at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Sunday, even as she brought a mainstream feel to the traditionally edgy event.  —  A swollen outdoor crowd erupted in cheers after the Material Girl made her entrance inside …

Dean of Hollywood Lawyers Faces Legal Woes  —  When A-list stars have legal troubles or need to negotiate seven-figure movie deals, they often turn to powerhouse attorney Bert Fields.  —  The 77-year-old legal legend has built a reputation as one of the most feared litigators in Hollywood …

Paris Hilton's smoke turn-on  —  Paris Hilton thinks smoking is sexy.  —  The blonde socialite - renowned for her love of partying - likes the way she looks when she sparks up a cigarette.  —  She said: "Smoking is so sexy.  —  "It's like so cool how you all smoke everywhere in the UK.'

Pete Doherty's Family 'Jail Him' Plea  —  The family of troubled rocker Pete Doherty are desperate to see their wayward loved one jailed once and for all, after seeing pictures of him purportedly injecting himself and an unconscious fan with heroin.  —  The Babyshambles frontman …

Angelina Jolie Plans Water Birth  —  Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Plan Water Birth  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are reportedly planning to deliver their first biological child in a giant tub of water.  —  The movie stars have been looking into birthing possibilities at the Welwitschia Hospital …

This paper rack will self-destruct in 10 seconds  —  Bomb squad destroys news box playing 'Mission: Impossible III' theme  —  SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - A newspaper promotion for Tom Cruise's upcoming "Mission: Impossible III" got off to an explosive start when a county arson squad blew up a news rack, thinking it contained a bomb.