Jay-Z's album 'Empire' holds top spot on singles' chart:

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" has claimed top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second consecutive week. Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" leaped from No. 11 to the second rung of the singles chart, by joining her &quo...more

Barack Obama: Presents medal of freedom to 16 recipients:

US President Barack Obama has awarded the nation's highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 16 "agents of change" on Wednesday. Among the 16 recipients at the White House were the world renowned physicist and author...more

John McCain: Respects Palin's decision to quit:

John McCain, last year's Republican presidential nominee, believes that Sarah Palin will remain "a major factor" on the national scene even after she steps down as Alaska's governor. He also believes that Palin will remain a leader within...more

Robin Williams: Brings 'Weapons Self-Destruction' to HBO:

American comedian and actor Robin Williams is bringing his "Weapons of Self-Destructi on" back to HBO. "Weapons of Self-Destructi on" is Williams' first solo comedy special in seven years on HBO. Williams has done four solo sp...more

Susan Boyle: Records first song:

Simon Cowell teamed up with the "Britain' s Got Talent" runner-up Susan Boyle and began production on her debut album. The songstress has already recorded her first song for the album. Simon Cowell, the toughest critic on television, has ...more