Actor Nick Cannon still bares the scars of his intense training for 2002 comedy drama Drumline after he forced himself to sleep with drumsticks taped to his hands.

Cannon endured lengthy practice sessions to prepare for his leading role, as a street drummer from Harlem, New York recruited to play in a university band, and he was so determined to perfect the drums, he literally lived and breathed the art for weeks before cameras rolled.

He says, "That was like 10 years ago, I wish I could still do that! It was about six hours everyday for about two months before we started shooting. I stil...

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, announced today that multi-talented, actor/comedian/artist/producer Nick Cannon, former Nickelodeon and MTV Networks star, returns to the Nickelodeon family as Chairman and development consultant for TeenNick, it was announced today by Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon /MTVN Kids and Family Group.

The network's groundbreaking two-year deal with Cannon, which begins immediately, positions him in front of the camera and behind the desk as Chairman of The N as it transforms into TeenNick. On Monday, Sept. 28, The N will rebrand ...

The reviews for Star Trek have been mostly positive, so it's okay to assume the sequel that Paramount gave the go ahead to a few weeks ago is going to happen. Here's a quick look at the "cast of unknowns" who actually have a lot of acting credits between them.

Chris Pine starred opposite Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries 2

and Lindsay pre-rehab trips Lohan in Just My Luck. He was nearly unrecognizable in Smokin' Aces, but his least hated project was probably the little seen Bottle Shock.

After a few the less said the better television show appearances, Zachary Quinto joined ...

There are some things in Hollywood that just do not work: Lindsay Lohan and sobriety, most marriages, Tim Allen tackling roles not involving Christmas, and successfully adapting a video game into a movie. Why is this so hard?

The powers that be can take a 700-page book and trim it down to a two-hour story. Either they are picking really bad video games to adapt or the people involved just suck. There has yet to be a quality adaptation. So why do studios keep insisting on producing them? They even screwed up Doom, a story that involves Marines fighting aliens. How is that even possible...

Happy Birthday to Drumline star Nick Cannon (1980), Fugee Wyclef Jean (1972), rapper Eminem (1972), *NSYNC singer Chris Kirkpatrick (1971), South African golfer Ernie Els (1969), reggae singer Ziggy Marley (1968), comedian/actor Norm MacDonald (1963), Beavis and Butt-Head/King of the Hill creator Mike Judge (1962), country singer Alan Jackson (1958), Cheers actor George Wendt (1948), Superman actress Margot Kidder (1948), actor/comedian Michael McKean (1947), Union Gap bandleader Gary Puckett (1942), daredevil Evel Knievel (1938), actor Tom Poston (1921), "From Here to Eternity" actor Montg...

Rapper/actor Nick Cannon has called off his engagement to lingerie model Selita Ebanks - just five months after the Drumline star lit up New York's Times Square with an elaborate video screen proposal. The couple got engaged after four months of dating and Victoria's Secret beauty Ebanks recently admitted they were struggling to agree on plans for their big day.

However her spokeswoman, Melissa Raubvogel, has now confirmed reports of the split, telling People.com, "Selita and Nick are taking a break to focus on their careers but still very much love each other and remain the best of f...

Rapper/actor Nick Cannon is to marry his girlfriend Selita Ebanks - less than four months after they started dating. The Drumline star popped the question to the Victoria's Secret model yesterday with the help of a large video screen in New York's Times Square, which read, "Selita, will you marry me?"

Cannon and Ebanks were chauffeured to the jumbotron where he got down on one knee and presented the beauty with a 12-carat diamond ring.

Earlier this year, the couple was forced to deny they had secretly wed following a three-week courtship, after press reports claimed they had tie...

Happy Birthday to Drumline star Nick Cannon (1980), Fugee Wyclef Jean (1972), rapper Eminem (1972), *NSYNC singer Chris Kirkpatrick (1971), South African golfer Ernie Els (1969), reggae singer Ziggy Marley (1968), comedian/actor Norm MacDonald (1963), Beavis and Butt-Head/King of the Hill creator Mike Judge (1962), country singer Alan Jackson (1958), Cheers actor George Wendt (1948), Superman actress Margot Kidder (1948), actor/comedian Michael McKean (1947), Union Gap bandleader Gary Puckett (1942), daredevil Evel Knievel (1938), actor Tom Poston (1921), "From Here to Eternity" actor Montg...

Head over to Starpulse Contests for a chance to enter three great new contests featuring MTV2's "Outrageous Animated Series," "The Adventures of Chico & Guapo;" Steve-O's series, "Wildboyz;" and "8th & Ocean," from the creator of MTV's Laguna Beach.

-Two Wacky Interns Star in MTV2's Outrageous Animated Series, The Adventures of Chico & Guapo

It's time for off-the-wall humor and zany mishaps when "The Adventures Of Chico & Guapo - The Complete First Season Unrated" debuts on DVD September 12 from MTV Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. The 2-disc set contains all 8...

MTV announced that it has signed an exclusive "first look" production deal with Nick Cannon. Cannon's partnership with MTV will allow him to develop, produce, consult and appear on potential MTV branded programming. In addition, the network announced that the successful sketch comedy/improv series "Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'N Out" returns for a third season on Thursday, August 10th at 10pm ET/PT. The announcement follows the success of the hit improv sketch comedy show, "Nick Cannon Present's Wild N' Out." Since the show's initial debut last year, "Wild N' Out" has garnered some of the hig...

Motown Records has signed celebrated, one-man entertainment arsenal, Nick Cannon, in a venture with the actor/musician, to be called Can I Ball/Motown Records. Cannon's debut for the new label, Stages, featuring the first single "Dimepiece," and guest appearance by the first artist signed to his label, Izzy, is slated to be released in spring 2006. The new disc is executive produced by Cannon and Michael "Blue" Williams, and features a host of top notch producers including Kanye West and artists such as Talib Kweli, Anthony Hamilton and 112.

"I'm thrilled to be able to work with such ...