Singer Diagnosed With Acute Laryngitis...Singer Neil Diamond is paying a price for his disappointing vocals at an Ohio State University concert.  Some fans left during the 67-year-old's raspy performance Monday. The singer was diagnosed Tuesday with acute laryngitis.

Season Premieres Sept. 13...Butterfly, freestyle, relay -- monologue? Michael Phelps is trading the pool for the "Saturday Night Live" stage.  The record-breaking swimmer, who took home eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, will host the 34th season premiere of NBC's late-night sketch-comedy series on Sept. 13. Joining the 23-year-old athlete as musical guest will be rapper Lil Wayne.

Paula Abdul is excited but "concerned" about new "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi, she told Phoenix's 104.7 KISS FM Johnjay & Rich radio show on Monday.  "I am concerned about the audience and acceptance. Time will tell. We'll see," she said.  She also said producers hired the Grammy-nominated songwriter because they...

Rapper and hip-hop producer Dr. Dre's 20-year-old son has died, a spokesperson for Dr. Dre said in a statement on Tuesday.  "Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family's grief and privacy at this time," the spokesperson said.

Hillary Clinton, in a direct appeal to her supporters to set aside hurt feelings and back her former opponent, told the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday that “Barack Obama is my candidate and he must be our president.”  The New York senator used her...

Action movie spoof "Tropic Thunder" commanded the No. 1 spot at North American box offices for the second straight week, narrowly conquering sorority-themed college romp "House Bunny."  "Tropic Thunder," which stars Robert Downey Jr, Ben Stiller and Jack Black, had an estimated weekend total of...