Race car driver Jessi Combs killed while trying to set new record
Race car driver Jessi Combs was killed in a high-speed crash while trying to set a new land-speed record, her family said.
Jay-Z enters marijuana business: 'We want to create something amazing'
Billionaire rapper Jay-Z is entering the fast-growing cannabis industry, taking a role with California company Caliva as a strategist.
Women shine through and dominate Grammy nominations
Rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake led Grammy Award nominations, but Cardi B, Lady Gaga and more helped make it a female-dominated line-up.
Marilyn Monroe's Thunderbird could fetch $500 000
Ford Thunderbird convertible once owned by the screen icon could fetch the equivalent of R7 million at auction.
Ashley Judd sues Harvey Weinstein for defamation
Ashley Judd filed a defamation lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, alleging that he damaged her movie career after she refused his sexual advances.
Chris Cornell's death ruled suicide by hanging
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell died of hanging by suicide, the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office said.
Polanski in new bid to resolve 1977 rape case
Roman Polanski's legal team has launched a new bid to resolve his 1977 rape case and allow him to return to the US without serving any more jail time.
‘Williams had three years left to live’
Robin Williams planned to undergo neurological tests and was “disintegrating” before he committed suicide.
Caitlyn Kan’t Keep Up...
Caitlyn Jenner's transition hasn't been universally welcomed - and it's showing in her TV show's ratings.
Caitlyn vs Kim
Is Caitlyn as popular as Kim? Americans are cautious as Jenner’s transgender show airs
American Idol judges revealed
Controversial rapper Nicki Minaj and country singer Keith Urban have joined the American Idol judging panel.
Harris harboured Mad Men secret
Spoiler alert! If you haven’t seen the penultimate episode of Mad Men, then stop reading now!
Bieber baby claim lingers after twist
The woman who alleged teen singer Justin Bieber fathered her baby is pursuing her claim out of court.
Burton-Taylor romance brightens auction
The sale of gems, gowns and memorabilia belonging to Elizabeth Taylor could fetch $50 million or more, if the “Liz Factor” kicks in.
Getting to grips with 9/11
McCartney recalls fear after 9/11, says music heals
Guilty plea means jail for Lohan
Lindsay Lohan has been warned that any plea bargain on her jewellery theft charge would involve jail time.