Taylor Swift won entertainer of the year for the second year running Sunday at the 47th Academy of Country Music awards in Las Vegas, adding to her ever-growing collection of show business laurels.

"I'm so happy about this," exclaimed the 22-year-old chart-topper, clinching the fan-voted laurel while jumping up and down in a figure-hugging white J. Mendel gown at the climax of the three-hour gala ceremony.

Cissy Houston says in her first interview since daughter Whitney's death that she's "very proud" of her and did the best she could raising her.

Houston talked to My9 on Thursday night for an interview set to air Monday. The interview took place at New Hope Baptist Churchin Newark, N.J., where Whitney first wowed a congregation as a girl and where her funeral was held Feb. 18.

Charlie Chaplin's iconic cane, a "Superman" costume and a vintage Christian Dior gown worn by Princess Diana are among Hollywood treasures being sold at auction this weekend.

The "Hollywood Legends" sale also includes earrings worn by Grammy-winning singer Whitney Houston in the 1992 film "Bodyguard," as well as other items which once belonged to the star who died in February aged 48.

Long before he became a salsa sensation, Marc Anthony listened to the likes of Lionel Richie. Now he'll honor the pop legend as part of the Academy of Country Music's tribute to Richie.

This week, Richie released a collection of his classics performed with top country acts, and is set to appear at Sunday's ACM Awards. The next day, he'll be feted at an all-star concert.

Julia Roberts has taken time off from Hollywood of late to focus on her three young children -- but admits she enjoys being back on the big screen, as a fairytale villain in her latest movie.

Playing the evil Queen in "Mirror Mirror," a new version of Snow White, marks a departure for the US actress, whose career has included everything from campaigning lawyer to high-class call girl and celebrity love interest.

J.K. Rowling has put down her pen, the films and video games have made a fortune and the actors have moved on, but Harry Potter refuses to go quietly -- or at least Warner Bros won't let him.

"The Making of Harry Potter", which opens Saturday, is the latest spin-off from the best-selling books about the boy wizard, promising a chance to re-live his adventures with a trip through the set of the blockbuster movies.

South Koreans aged under 18 have been banned from attending an upcoming concert by US pop diva Lady Gaga after it was rated unsuitable for younger audiences, according to organizers.

Lady Gaga will begin her third concert tour, "The Born This Way Ball", on April 27 at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul.

Lindsay Lohan thanked a judge Thursday for lifting her formal probation after a long string of court appearances, but the US actress was told to "stop the nightclubbing" and behave more maturely.

The perennially troubled star told judge Stephanie Sautner, whom she has seen repeatedly over the last year or two over a drunk-driving offense and a jewelry theft: "I just want to thank you for being fair.

First study the color, then the nose, the structure and taste: as for any good wine, tasting chocolate is both a treat and a serious art, requiring regular practice to fine-tune the senses.

And who better to offer a lesson in chocolate tasting than Pierre Herme, the French master pastry chef?

In the past, if you wanted to listen to a thumping, European-flavored dance jam on the radio, you waited for that Friday or Saturday night club mix.

Today, you can shake your body on your daily drive to work.