Happy Birthday to child actresses Makenzie Vega (1994) and Emma Roberts (1991), Reggaeton singer Don Omar (1978), American actress Laura Dern (1967), late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton (1962; d. 1986), "Sideways" director

Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow showed off her vocal talents at a charity karaoke show in London - after a $90,000 bid prompted her to take to the stage.

The road to the final two on TV's most popular show "American Idol" has finally arrived.

Happy Birthday to child actresses Makenzie Vega (1994) and Emma Roberts (1991), Reggaeton singer Don Omar (1978), WWE Diva Victoria (1971), American actress Laura Dern (1967), late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton (1962; d. 1986), "Sideways" director Alexander Payne (1961),

Leona Lewis, a 22-year-old London native and winner of the hit TV show The X Factor, a British talent show, has broken all-time sales records there with Spirit entering the album chart at Number One and becoming Britain's fastest-selling debut ever.

Queen Latifah's new album Trav'lin' Light will be released by famed jazz label Verve Records in conjunction with Flavor Unit Entertainment on September 25.

Soul star Angie Stone was infuriated with music mogul Clive Davis when he asked her to change the name of her album, because it sounded too similar to her label-mate Alicia Keys' disc.

Former Fugees star Lauryn Hill thrilled fans in Brooklyn, New York on Monday night when she performed a free concert in Crown Heights. Wearing heavy make-up, the Ready Or Not singer took the stage at a packed Wingate Field with an 11-piece band in front of a crowd of thousands.

LOS ANGELES-Rhino Entertainment will release American Masters Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built on DVD June 12. The touching tribute features rare, private and classic clips, performances and studio sessions of Atlantic recording artists. The film is narrated by award-winning singer/actress Bette Midler.

Deniece Williams will forever be one of the great all-time R&B divas. Processing an infectious, angelic and soulful honey -coated voice with an awe-inspiring range, Deniece Williams set the bar high for R&B singers back in the 70s and to this day her influence can be heard on everyone from Mariah Carey to Beyoncé.