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ABC cancels Lambert appearance on morning TV show
LOS ANGELES - An appearance by "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert on ABC television show "Good Morning America" was canceled on Tuesday, following the singer's sexually-charged performance at the American Music Awards. Lambert, 27, had been due to perform on Wednesday to promote his debut album "For Your Entertainment," but an ABC News spokesperson said on Tuesday: "Given his controversial American Music Awards performance, we were concerned about airing a similar concert so early in the morning."
Regis Philbin taking leave of absence for surgery
LOS ANGELES - Regis Philbin will be taking a leave of absence from his long-running ABC daytime talk show to undergo a hip replacement surgery. Philbin, 78, made the announcement Monday on "Live with Regis and Kelly," which is broadcasting from Las Vegas this week.
Rock-star wife details drug mayhem in new book
LOS ANGELES - It could have been a great rock 'n' roll love story. Sixteen-year-old model meets penniless future rock star almost eight years her senior and is instantly smitten, they eventually marry, have two children, and live happily ever after.
UK poll shows ABBA band people most want to reform
LONDON - The British public would like to see Swedish band ABBA reform more than any other act, according to a survey. PRS for Music, the organization that collects royalties on behalf of composers and songwriters, said that one quarter of the 1,500 people surveyed favored an ABBA reunion.
Lohan to stay on at Ungaro fashion house, despite criticism
MILAN - Hollywood wild child Lindsay Lohan is staying on as artistic adviser at fashion house Emanuel Ungaro despite her debut collection being panned by critics, president and chief executive Mounir Moufarrige said on Tuesday. The designs are selling well but not as much as expected, Moufarrige told Reuters. They were presented at Paris fashion week in October.
"New Moon" final weekend box office hits $142.8 million
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Frost honored, Britain wins 5 International Emmys
NEW YORK - Television veteran David Frost received an honorary International Emmy on Monday at the annual awards for TV produced outside the United States, with five of the prizes going to Britain and Brazil winning its first Emmy. Frost was presented with the Founders Award by fellow journalist Barbara Walters, who praised him as "the best interviewer there is. And he makes it look so easy."
Taylor Swift wins five American Music Awards
LOS ANGELES - Country crossover star Taylor Swift overshadowed the late Michael Jackson at the American Music Awards on Sunday, winning five prizes including artist of the year. Jackson, who had been expected to enjoy a clean sweep, ended up with four awards. He and Swift went head-to-head in the artist of the year race, the ceremony's final prize.
Susan Boyle set for biggest UK album of 2009: HMV
LONDON - Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who shot to fame after her audition for "Britain's Got Talent" was aired in April, appears set to have the biggest album in Britain this year, music retailer HMV said on Monday. "I Dreamed A Dream," Boyle's debut album released by Sony Music, went on sale in Britain on Monday and hits stores in the key U.S. market on Tuesday.
Man pleads innocent to taping Erin Andrews nude
LOS ANGELES - A Chicago insurance man pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he peeped into television sports reporter Erin Andrews' hotel room when she was nude, took video of her and tried to sell the footage. Michael David Barrett, who is free on $100,000 bond and was charged in federal court in Los Angeles, faces up to five years in federal prison if convicted.