DERRIK J. LANG

AP Entertainment Writer
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'Idol' winner Allen remains humble on new album

Kris Allen knows he's not garnering as much attention as Adam Lambert — and that's OK with him.

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Courteney Cox ready to shriek again in 'Scream 4'

Courteney Cox isn't done running from masked serial killers.

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'Star Trek Online' to beam gamers to the bridge

The most iconic setting in "Star Trek" almost didn't make it into the series' online video game.

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DJ Z-Trip lends scratches to 'DJ Hero' video game

While working on "DJ Hero," DJ Z-Trip nearly broke the upcoming rhythm video game.

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Hart, Vito voted off `Dancing with the Stars'

Michael Irvin pulled off another late comeback to survive on "Dancing with the Stars."

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Slater hoping his ABC drama the forgotten' isn't

Christian Slater remains calm during his staring contest with a menacing dog.

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Nintendo's `Wii Fit Plus' adds pet support

Pet owners can weigh themselves with their furry friends on "Wii Fit Plus," the follow-up to the top-selling Nintendo workout game.

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Behind the scenes of 'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves'

The cast of the action-adventure sequel "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves" are doing something most video game actors never do: They are rehearsing together in a room.

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Jackson fans line up for 'This Is It' tickets

Sally Rubio and dozens of Michael Jackson fans were among the first to line up for "This Is It" tickets.

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The view from inside the Emmy Awards

Here's what one writer was seeing from his vantage point inside and outside the Nokia Theatre at the Emmy Awards.

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`Need for Speed' titles lead pack of racing games

The video game racing genre is gearing up for a traffic jam.

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Calle 13 up for 5 Latin Grammy Awards

Calle 13 leads the list of Latin Grammy nominated artists with five nods.

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'America's Got Talent' champion selected

Kevin Skinner flew the coop with the grand prize on "America's Got Talent."

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'Laugh-In' actor Henry Gibson dies at 73

Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," has died. He was 73.

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Winner crowned on CBS TV show 'Big Brother 11'

Jordan Lloyd was served the $500,000 grand prize on "Big Brother 11."

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'Big Brother' reunion won't have booted contestant

Chima (shee-MAH') Simone isn't invited to the "Big Brother" reunion.

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Emmy Countdown: Rehearsal stand-ins play the stars

A look at the hours leading up to Sunday's 61st Primetime Emmy Awards:

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Nirvana members dismayed by 'Guitar Hero 5'

Kurt Cobain's appearance in the latest "Guitar Hero" video game is not hitting the right notes with the surviving members of Nirvana.

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Fans divided about Ellen DeGeneres as 'Idol' judge

Ellen DeGeneres wants to represent the people on "American Idol," but the people are split about the talk show host's role as the Fox singing competition's fourth judge.

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Meet the teams on new season of 'The Amazing Race'

One team will have a leg up on the competition in the upcoming season of "The Amazing Race."

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Timbaland unleashes his beats in 'Beaterator'

Timbaland is not afraid of wannabes stealing his flow.

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Sprinkling of fans seek view of Jackson funeral

Few fans gathered — and those who did were kept at a distance — to say goodbye to Michael Jackson.

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Paula Abdul plays court judge in 'Drop Dead Diva'

Paula Abdul is back in the judge's seat — but not on the "American Idol" stage.

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Lakers' Kobe Bryant talks `NBA 2K10' video game

Kobe Bryant isn't just the "NBA 2K10" cover athlete, he also makes a good mermaid.

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