From war relic to reef

This is not a reenactment of a battle at sea. This is the making of the world's second-largest intentionally sunk artificial reef. more »

Extreme Beijing burning rubber

Forget burning rubber. Performing dramatic slides and spins at break-neck speeds, these drivers demonstrate the need for speed that is growing in popularity in China. more »

Final beckons for Susan Boyle

A trace of a wobble in the opening notes of the classic show stopper "Memory" from the musical cats. But it is not long before Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle hit her stride on a British television talent show to win her place in the final. more »

Kris Allen – your next American Idol

Twenty-three year-old student Kris Allen won the eighth season of "American Idol," dealing an unexpected defeat to singing rival Adam Lambert on the most popular U.S. television show. more »

Dinner at the top table

Everything seems pretty normal. A lovely night in the Old City of Jaffa in Israel. The restaurant is full. The drinks are flowing… more »

Singalong with Britney in Germany

As the U.S. pop star's waxwork was unveiled at Berlin's Madame Tussauds - the tourist attraction held the final of a Britney singalike contest. more »

Woody Allen settles lawsuit

Woody Allen sued American Apparel for calculatingly taken his name, his likeness and image and used it publicly to promote their business. more »

Ono unveils Lennon exhibition in NY

John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono opened "John Lennon: the New York Years" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex this week. more »

Jackson‘s London concerts may be cancelled

The online celebrity website TMZ.com says a rival concert promoter has fired off a letter to the organizers of the London shows saying they have a signed exclusive deal with Michael Jackson that prohibits him from appearing in concert for anyone else. more »

Simpsons‘ postage stamps released

U.S. Postal Service gave their stamp of approval, releasing a set of five postage stamps depicting Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson to celebrate the 20th season of television's longest-running comedy. more »