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The article covers highlights from the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. The host of the August 31, 2006 Radio City Music Hall event was singer and actor Jack Black. Performers included Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake with Timbaland. Nicole Richie presented the award for best pop video. Pop stars and former spouses Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson avoided seeing each other at the event.

This article discusses Katie Couric's departure from the "Today Show" to become an anchor on the "CBS Evening News." Former cohost of "The View" Meredith Vieira has taken over Couric's spot on "The Today Show." Couric's cohost, Matt Lauer, is confident that Vieira and he will be able to replicate the chemistry he had with Couric.

The article looks at the divorce of celebrity couple Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey. Simpson, with earnings from her music, movie career, and her cosmetic, shoe, and clothing lines, is the bigger earner of the couple. According to court papers, Lachey has no intention of waiving any rights, which by California law include half of all assets he and Simpson accumulated since they married in 2002. Simpson has requested that Lachey not receive alimony. INSETS: IS HE ASKING FOR THE RING BACK?;SHOW ME THE ALIMONY.

This article reports on the break-up of the relationship between cycling champion Lance Armstrong and singer Sheryl Crow. The split came as a surprise as the two had announced that they planned to wed in the spring of 2006. Armstrong is the seven-time winner of the Tour de France bicycle race and Crow is a popular singer.

This article presents photos of some of the performers, award winners, and award presenters at the recent Country Music Awards in New York City. Kenny Chesney didn't win any awards, but he got the crowd on its feet with the performance of his hit song "Living in Fast Forward." Shania Twain felt like it was her wedding day while dressed in a Marc Bouwer gown. American Idol Carrie Underwood wore a red dress from David Rodriguez and Leann Rimes presented an award in a Marc Jacobs gown and shoes by Christian Louboutin.

Looks at the relationship of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes and her pending pregnancy. Speculation about her due date; Holmes' daily presence on the set of Cruise's "Mission: Impossible 3"; Comments from Oliver Hudson and Paul Stupin of Holmes' "Dawson's Creek"; What type of parents friends expect Cruise and Holmes to be; Cruise's relationship with his two children with former wife, Nicole Kidman. INSETS: Tom: Master Multitasker;Chris Klein: Katie's Ex Speaks.

Offers a look at the Live 8 series of concerts held to raise awareness of poverty in Africa in advance of the G8 summit in Scotland. Descriptions of the concerts, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Paris, France, Berlin, Germany, Rome, Italy, Tokyo, Japan, Moscow, Russia, Barrie, Canada, and Cornwall, England; Performances and appearances at the events by many celebrities, including Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow, David Beckham, Madonna, and others. INSETS: A RAY OF LIGHT;BACKSTAGE PASS.

This article focuses on the growing problem of children being bullied on the Internet through instant messages, camera phones, Web sites, chat rooms, text messaging, and Web blogs. How is cyberbullying different from the old-fashioned school yard variety? It can happen 24/7, can be excruciatingly public if its posted on the Web, and in many cases, because of screen names, tormentors remain anonymous. All parents should be as conscientious, says Lauren Krone, a senior at a private school in Wellesley, Mass. She cofounded an Internet safety club at her school this year, partly to combat online bullying. INSETS: WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS CYBERBULLIED;ONE GIRL'S STORY.

The article reports on the investigation of the rape and murder of graduate student Imette St. Guillen. The night of the murder is outlined, as is the investigation into a bouncer at the New York City bar St. Guillen was last seen in, The Falls. The bouncer, Darryl LittleJohn, was indicted in the murder.

The article looks at celebrities Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt and their campaign to get others to help save the lives of mothers, fathers, and children in Darfur, Sudan. Jolie, a United Nations goodwill ambassador, plans to take out a large advertisement in "USA Today" on her own accord, explaining in her words the past killings of 400,000 civilians by the Sudanese government-supported militia Janjaweed and the need to stop the violence.

This article discusses Katie Couric's expected decision to leave NBC's "Today" to become the anchor of CBS's "Evening News" and the possible connection with her desire to do "60 Minutes." Soledad O'Brien of CNN thinks that it will be very difficult to say goodbye to the friends Couric has made at NBC over the past 15 years. Couric turned down more money from NBC to move to CBS where she'll have more time to spend with her children.

Presents a chronological timeline of the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes relationship. Their April public announcement in Rome two weeks after meeting; Cruise's antics in May on Oprah Winfrey's show; An engagement in June; A show of public affection at the premiere of "War of the Worlds"; Cruise's behavior at a televised interview with Matt Lauer in June; An October announcement of Holmes' pregnancy.

Profiles actors Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, stars of the motion picture "Wedding Crashers." Highlights of Wilson and Vaughn's careers in popular films; Description of their comedic talents and interactions in "Wedding Crashers"; Speculation on the romantic relationships of each actor; Comments of Vaughn and Wilson on fame and celebrity.

Focuses on the portrayal of gay teenagers in the television programs "The O.C." and "Desperate Housewives." Way that these shows help gay teens who are struggling; Assertion that fans of the programs are very supportive of these characters.

This article presents a profile of the late actor Ossie Davis and his accomplishments. A warm, avuncular actor with a commanding baritone, Davis, 87, had just begun shooting his 40th film--a comedy called, ironically, Retirement--when he was discovered dead of natural causes Feb. 4 in his Miami Beach hotel room. A crueler irony: Davis's wife of 56 years, actress Ruby Dee, from whom he was usually inseparable, having teamed in projects ranging from Broadway's A Raisin in the Sun (1959) to Spike Lee's Jungle Fever (1991), was on the other side of world, filming in New Zealand. Close to both King and Malcolm X, Davis was an indefatigable civil rights activist who unleashed his eloquence at countless rallies, including the 1963 March on Washington, which he helped organize. Protest invigorated Davis, who had grown up in a small Georgia town where the Ku Klux Klan threatened his father, an illiterate railway construction worker who encouraged his son's education. It was his partnership with Dee that his admirers remember most fondly. Their devotion to each other was legendary. His own mortality did not seem to concern Davis, despite a recent bout with pneumonia.

This article raises questions about the status of Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson's marriage. Lachey was at a pre-game Super Bowl party with several friends when, according to a witness and as reported in New York's Daily News, a bodyguard for Lachey approached a 6-ft. blonde and said, "You want to meet Nick? Because Nick certainly wants to meet you." Was the invite really Lachey's idea? "Not true," says his rep, adding that Lachey had nothing to do with the incident. Of course, Simpson did her fair share of partying last month while filming The Dukes of Hazzard in Baton Rouge (see box, page 19). And despite the talk of marital discord that has been swirling around the pair, there was no evidence of a deep freeze when they reunited at Manhattan hot spot Butter Feb. 7, the night after the Super Bowl. Simpson was also in Louisiana where she spent time shopping at trendy boutiques--she snagged a red '70s disco dress--dining out and partying until the wee hours.

The article presents a selection of news stories related to celebrities. A tribute to songs in film hosted by Condé Nast Media Group was enlivened with performances by Fergie, Marc Anthony and Queen Latifah. Actress Kristen Bell is quoted discussing watching television with actress Hayden Panettiere. Actress Keri Russell is quoted discussing baby names.

The article presents an interview with country musician Jason Aldean. Aldean talks about his song "Johnny Cash," which appears on his album, "Relentless." Musician Tim McGraw approached Aldean at the American Country Music (ACM) Awards and said that he liked the album. Aldean also talks about his wife and growing family.

In this article, the band Cartel talks about appearing in the MTV reality show, "Dr. Pepper Band in a Bubble," in which they will live in a transparent bubble for 20 days at Pier 54 in New York City. The band talks about having little telephone and Internet access, the pressure of recording their album, and the frustration of not being able to interact with the world outside the bubble.

This article presents a discussion with musical artist Chris Carrabba of the musical group Dashboard Confessional. Particular focus is given to Carrabba's personal choice of music which includes "Needle Bed," by John Ralston, "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'," by the Scissor Sisters, and "Turn," by The Agency.

The article presents an interview with singer Teddy Geiger. Geiger is a 17-year-old Rochester, New York native, who plays an up-and-coming artist on the television series "Love Monkey." His debut album is "Underage Thinking." Geiger talks about the downside of being underage, being a finalist on VH1's television program "In Search of the Partridge Family," his "Tedhead" fans, and missing out on his senior year of high school.

The article looks at how television actor Patrick Dempsey from the television program "Grey's Anatomy" sold his home in Hollywood Hills, California. The three-bedroom, Spanish-style residence features a renovated kitchen, master bedroom suite with fireplace, a tennis court, swimming pool, outdoor fire pit, lighted paddle-tennis court, garden paths, and city views.

The article looks at the trend of female celebrities becoming good friends with their hairdressers after they breakup with their significant others. Celebrity Jessica Simpson has become closer to her hairstylist Ken Pavés since she divorced singer Nick Lachey. The article also discusses the friendship between Jennifer Aniston and stylist Chris McMillan, Kate Moss and stylist James Brown, and Gisele Bündchen and Harry Josh.

The article presents an interview with Al Roker, the host of the television program "Celebrity Food Fight" on the Food Network. Roker talks about his weight-loss efforts since his gastric bypass surgery, his roast chicken and rack of lamb recipes, his children's eating habits, and how he would like to see actors Christopher Walken and Kiefer Sutherland on his show as celebrity chefs.

The article looks at singer Janet Jackson. Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" at the 2004 Super Bowl, the flop of her 2004 album "Damita Jo," and her brother Michael's legal problems have caused a lot of stress in Jackson's life. In 2005 she gained more than 40 pounds. However, after enlisting the help of an acupuncturist and resuming workouts with her longtime personal trainer Tony Martinez she has lost the weight she gained. Her album "20 Years Old" is due in fall 2006.

The article looks at figure skater Sasha Cohen, who won the silver medal in women's figure skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Cohen's ambitions after the Olympics were to get an acting gig and meet the television actor Josh Duhamel from the television show "Las Vegas." On the May 5, 2006 episode of "Las Vegas" Cohen will play herself with a plot that calls her to flirt with Duhamel.

The article looks at how celebrity Kathy Griffin visited the U.S. troops in Iraq and Kuwait. Griffin described the Al Faw Palace in Baghdad, Iraq as a gaudy version of the Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada. The article discusses Griffin's reactions to hugging the soldiers, being around so many male soldiers, the soldier's daily physical training, and Griffin's praise of the stamina of the women soldiers.

The article looks at how celebrity Jessica Simpson has resumed wearing her wedding ring on a chain around her neck even after she divorced celebrity Nick Lachey. According to the article, Simpson still speaks to Lachey and he will always be an important part of her life. Lachey wants Simpson to be happy, but they both have moved on.

The article presents celebrity Mandy Moore's opinion on the best contestant from the fifth season of the television program "American Idol." At the premiere of the motion picture "American Dreamz," Moore stated that she is rooting for contestant Taylor Hicks. According to Moore, Hicks is very soulful and has a great style. Moore plans on voting for Hicks.

The article looks at the fifth season of the television program "American Idol" and discusses the judges' actions and the audience members present on the April 18, 2006 show. Judges Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul walked arm-in-arm to the judges table after commercial breaks and all the judges, even Simon Cowell, signed autographs after the show. Celebrity Mimi Rogers was in the audience. She likes the contestants Chris Daughtry and Katharine McPhee.

The article looks at Ace Young, a contestant on the fifth season of the television program "American Idol." On April 18, 2006 Young had a slick pony-tail hairstyle when he sang "That's All." Celebrity and "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul stated that it is a whole new Ace. The audience commented on Young's resemblance to actor Matthew Fox from the television program "Lost."

The article looks at the time when celebrity Rod Stewart met the contestants on the television show "American Idol." Stewart was touched that the contestants were singing his song "You're in My Heart." The contestants were also bonding with Stewart's 5-month-old son, Alastair. Stewart jokes that he is going to be an "American Idol" contestant in 2026.

The article looks at singer Bo Bice, who was a former contestant winner on the television program "American Idol," and his bar brawl. When a patron at O'Brien's Bar & Grill in Manhattan, New York called Bice a wimp, Bice responded by pushing and hitting the patron. A representative for Bice said that Bice was minding his own business and was only defending himself after a guy came up to him, said something rude and threw a punch.

The article looks at actress Jennifer Garner and the 100th episode celebration of the television program "Alias," in which Garner played Sydney Bristow. The show is planning to end on May 22, 2006. Garner, who is married to actor Ben Affleck and has a 5 month old daughter, Violet, is ready to be a stay-at-home mother.

This article describes the activities of "American Idol" finalist, Lisa Tucker, since she was voted off the program. Tucker has gotten a guest appearance on "The O.C." scheduled to air on April 27 when she'll play a student who returns home just in time for her senior prom. Tucker says she is from the O.C.

The article reports that celebrity couple Britney Spears and Kevin Federline promoted Federline's rap CD in Dallas, Texas. The CD is titled "Playing with Fire." Federline's wife, Spears, was the main attraction at the show. Federline raps about being a "rock star" and spending his money.

The article presents an interview with actor Antonio Banderas regarding his performance in the motion picture "Take the Lead." The film is based on the life of Pierre Dulaine, a ballroom dancer who volunteered to teach in New York City public schools. Banderas compares his training for "Take the Lead" with his training for the film "Zorro." Banderas states that he is agnostic. He wears a cologne called "Antonio" by the company Puig.

This article describes supermodel Naomi Campbell's history of assaults and conflicts with her maids and assistants including her latest alleged criminal incident involving an assistant. Campbell is alleged to have struck her assistant on the head with her Blackberry after being unable to find a pair of jeans on March 30. Campbell was arrested by New York City police and charged with second-degree assault.

The article reports that television actor Chad Michael Murray of the television program "One Tree Hill" is engaged to marry actress Kenzie Dalton. Murray was married to actress Sophia Bush, but the two divorced after five months of marriage. It is reported that Murray and Bush now have a professional relationship.

This article discusses Paula Abdul's newest contract with "American Idol." Abdul signed a contract for 3 more years while Simon Cowell has 5-year contract. Abdul is also expected to start marketing her own line of jewelry on QVC on April 21. Finalist Elliott Yamin wore one of Abdul's originals on the April 4th show.

This article discusses Jean Wyclef's recent performance on "American Idol" where he yelled "What's up Angelina?" at the end of his performance. Some speculated that Angelina Jolie might be one of the 31 million viewers of the show, but Wyclef was talking to his one-year-old daughter, Angelina Jean.

This article discusses the relationship between Ryan Seacrest of "American Idol" and "Desperate Housewive's" Teri Hatcher. Even though they have been seen together and were caught kissing, Hatcher says that she is not attached.

This article presents information about the activities of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes while they await the arrival of their baby. Cruise was in Germany where he was promoting his movie "Mission: Impossible 3" on the German TV show "Wetten Dass." On April 4, Katie was shopping at Barney's New York in Beverly Hills.

This article presents information about Meredith Vieira as Katie Couric's successor if she leaves the "Today" show. NBC is said to want Vieira for the job and she is flattered about the rumors. Vieira is currently one of the hostesses for "The View" and is the hostess for the syndicated "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" show. She was a "60 Minutes" correspondent and has won 5 Emmys. She has turned down morning shows before because they would interfere with her family time, especially husband, Richard Cohen.

This article presents comments from Chrissie Hynde about the making of the new CD set of music of the Pretenders entitled "Pirate Radio." She said they tried to find a cross-section of their music of the last 25 years. She dedicated "Back on the Chain Gang" to one of her guitar players who died during recording. The title reflects the idea of being on a pirate ship taking the best from life and leaving the best behind.

This article presents a quiz in which you can attempt to match quotes describing the perfumes worn by four celebrities including Diddy's Unforgivable, Paris Hilton's Eau de Parfum, Britney Spears' Curious, and Donald Trump's The Fragrance.

This article presents information about Catherine Zeta-Jones' training for a role as a chef in the movie "Mostly Martha." Zeta-Jones spent a week training with Michael White at Manhattan restaurant Fiamma. White thought she was a great garnisher. Although she practiced in secret, she did appear briefly as a waitress and several people commented on her likeness to herself.

This article discusses Gisele Bündchen's opinion of the new wireless bra from Victoria's Secret. She thinks its priceless because after wearing a bra with wires for several hours it begins to hurt. It's also seamless which is good when you don't want it to be showing.

This article reports on the speculation of the status of the relationship between Travis Stork and his final selection of Sarah Stone on "The Bachelor." The pair have kept a low profile and have asked to spend time alone. Some reports say that Stone is close to Matt Lauderdale, a business associate of Tennessee Titan receiver Drew Bennett. Lauderdale says they are just friends.

This article presents information about the 21st birthday party of "Sopranos" star, Robert Iler. Iler, who turned 21 on Mar. 2, held a celebration at Tao at the Venetian hotel/casino in Las Vegas. Hundreds watched while he danced and sang along to rap songs. Costar Jamie-Lynn Sigler also joined the party.