ENTERTAINMENT

An advocacy group pushing for same-sex marriage has claimed that a number of celebrities signed a petition calling for President Barack Obama to make a stand on marriage rights for same-sex couples.

While the legendary pop singer, Madonna is in the United States to mourn on the death of her 99–year-old grandmother, Elise Mae Fontin, a man was arrested after he was caught stealing some of Madonna's priced possessions by the mansion’s security personnel early morning, Saturday.

Oscar-winning director, Steven Soderbergh has announced that he will be retiring from filmmaking after finishing his last two projects.

The R & B members of the singing group, Boyz II Men have created a charity drive to raise funds for the victims of the devastating twin disaster that have crippled Japan last week. The “End of the Road” singers have collaborated with FirstGiving Online for the restoration funds.

Barely weeks after he called it quits with on and off girlfriend Sienna Miller, English actor and ladies’ man, Jude Law has been spotted recently in a hot spot in London and is described very ‘flirtatious’ with yet another former flame, Lily Cole.

South Australian Premier Mike Rann has confirmed that Adelaide is hosting a three-day music and arts festival in October in hopes to promote awareness on various issues concerning the environment.

Former “Men” actor, Charlie Sheen was not invited on the birthday celebration of his own twins with ex-wife, Brooke Mueller despite the custody agreement the former couple had signed on two days earlier.

Parade magazine has named Oprah as this year’s highest-earning celebrity for its 28th annual “What People Earn” issue. Citing the report by Parade magazine, Access Hollywood said that Oprah has earned an estimated $315 M in 2010. She was followed by late Michael Jackson whose estate has recorded raking in approximately $275 M as of December 2010.

Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber was forced to leave his Liverpool hotel and sleep on his tour bus after his concert when told that two enterprising tween fans have made their way into his suite and took picture of his personal possessions.

The writer for US animated comedy program "Family Guy", Alec Sulkin has apologized for making what he described as insensitive remarks when he correlated Pearl Harbor and the impact of the twin disasters that hit Japan last week.

Singer Bryan Adams will be a dad for the first time at age 51 with his partner, Alicia Grimaldi. The “Please Forgive Me” singer and his girlfriend are expecting their first baby in May.

Actor Charlie Sheen has vowed to donate a portion of his earnings from his live stage shows in hopes to provide assistance to the victims of the devastating Japan earthquake.

A Sony Corp special-effects thriller, “Battle: Los Angeles” has led the domestic box office over the weekend after raking in an estimated $36 million in ticket sales.

“Source Code” actor, Jake Gyllenhaal has confirmed he had quite a brawl with a fan inside the men’s room at the venue for the SXSW Film Festival over the weekend.

Actor Charlie Sheen has vowed to donate a portion of his earnings from his live stage shows in hopes to provide assistance to the victims of the devastating Japanese earthquake.

Socialite Kim Kardashian attended Eva Longoria’s 36th birthday with model and mom, Heide Klum gracing the celebration in their 1920s glamorous fashion.

The creator of Pokemon, Satoshi Tajiri has stopped rumors of his death amidst the devastating disaster in Japan last week and assured the public through his Facebook account that he is well and fine.

Charlie Sheen’s anger to CBS producer Chuck Lorre can be likened to a Hawaiian dormant volcano that was triggered by the immense magnitude of Japan-quake, resulting in an even more damaging eruption that had caused domino effects with insurmountable impact.

30 Rock actor, Alec Baldwin has given newly fired “Men” frontman, Charlie Sheen an unsolicited advice on what he thinks is best for Charlie, the producers of hit US television series and the American public. Baldwin admitted in his editorial at Huffington Post that America wants Charlie Sheen for the US top-rated sitcom.

The legendary jazz drummer, Joe Morello has died on Saturday at his home in New Jersey. He was 82. No cause of death has been provided by the members of Morello’s family, said the Associated Press.

The songwriter for popular Christmas song, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” - - popularized by singer Karen Carpenters and 500 other singers - - Hugh Martin has died of natural causes over the weekend. He was 96.

The representative for Olivia Wilde has confirmed that The Tron: Legacy actress has filed for divorce from husband of eight years, after separating from Tao Ruspoli last month.

Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham are expecting a baby girl for their fourth child. Galaxy midfielder made the announcement at a luncheon in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Comedian and television actor, John Stamos has announced over the weekend that he is not keen on filling in for newly fired actor of “Two and a Half Men”.

The Los Angeles court has ordered actor Mel Gibson three year probation over domestic abuse filed against him by ex-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva. The “Braveheart actor has also been required by the court to do 16 hours of community service and undergo domestic violence counseling program.

Singer Britney Spearks has expressed confidence on her latest album, Femme Fatale, thinking that it is her most ‘upbeat and mature album’ since she began her singing career.

Four days after Warner Bros. fired actor Charlie Sheen, CBS producer, Chuck Lorre has fired back at America’s highest-paid yet newly unemployed actor of from “Two and a Half Men”.

The representative for pop legend Madonna said that the Material Girl singer has refused to issue a statement regarding the death of her 99-year-old maternal grandmother, Elsie Mae Fortin.

Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber was forced to cancel his historic ‘Beatles’ tour at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England that was scheduled on Friday.