May 17 - By Ronald Blum, Associated Press
Herbert Breslin, the hard-driving manager who helped propel Luciano Pavarotti to international fame during the 36 years they worked together, has died, his wife said Thursday. He was 87.

May 17 - By David Bauder, AP Television Writer
Larry King said Thursday that his talk show will resume this summer on the new digital network Ora.TV, earlier than he or the network had anticipated.
May 17 - By Associated Press
Doug Dillard, an influential banjo player who helped shape rock `n' roll and introduce the nation to bluegrass music during a popular run on "The Andy Griffith Show," died Wednesday in Nashville. He was 75.

May 17 - By Leanne Italie, Associated Press
May, it turns out, is a manly month, and a funny one at that.

May 17 - By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press
The Algerian singer Warda, whose sultry voice and range helped make her one of the giants of Arab song, has died. She was 72.

May 17 - By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press
Joey Lawrence is shedding his clothes: The actor has joined the male erotic dancing troupe Chippendales.

May 17 - By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press
BET's hit series "The Game" has lost another star: Pooch Hall isn't returning for the show's sixth season.

May 17 - By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
If there were a prize for most topical movie at the Cannes Film Festival, it would go to Egyptian entry "After the Battle," whose completion, its director says, is a political act in itself.
May 17 - By Associated Press
The International Bluegrass Music Association is bringing its weeklong convention and awards show to Raleigh from Nashville for three years, beginning in 2013.

May 17 - By Associated Press
Cheerleaders are coming back to Broadway.
May 17 - By Chevel Johnson, Associated Press
The next generation moves to the forefront at this year's Essence Music Festival, which expands to four days of concerts and sets aside a day of activities geared toward emerging talent.

May 17 - By Associated Press
North Korea's most famous accordion quintet has added a new 80s-era pop song to their repertoire: A-ha's "Hunting High and Low."
May 17 - By Associated Press
An official with an Indian cricket league says the group has filed a police complaint against Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan after a scuffle at a stadium in the city.

May 17 - By Chris Talbott, AP Entertainment Writer
Taylor Swift has taught a generation of kids to appreciate country music over the last five years. Now, she's donating $4 million to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to make sure that education continues.

May 17 - By Kristen Gelineau, Associated Press
Three members of the children's music quartet The Wiggles will be hanging up their colorful outfits and leaving the Australian band this year, with the Blue Wiggle the lone original member left dancing.

May 16 - By Associated Press
The three "American Idol" finalists earned nearly uniform votes of confidence Wednesday from the show's judges. Now it's the audience tally that will determine which two compete for glory in next week's finale.

May 16 - By Associated Press
Popular Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans was assaulted and carjacked Wednesday afternoon at a gas station on the city's west side.