Haunted by "American Idol," one conservative offers her vision of the nuclear option.

New casting shows talent to spare, but very little chemistry in the names we've heard so far

As Amanda Bynes returns from career cancellation, we salute others who just couldn't stay out of the spotlight

The House roll call

He produced classic LPs. Spector stole from him. Also, "These Boots Are Made for Walking." Honoring Lee Hazlewood

Tom makes Nicole cry, Polanski and Eminem give thanks, P.Diddy talks about his love life, and Calvin Klein talks to Sprewell -- during a game! Plus: Who are the most hated people in New York?

Women who've had a romantic or professional situation turn coercive -- most of us -- recognize a sad familiarity

Media outlets give celebs like Roman Polanski and R. Kelly adoring coverage, and ignore rape allegations

Cheech and Chong meet Leiber and Stoller: On "Paintin' the Town Brown," the brothers Ween plug in for a two-CD live in-joke.

A video tribute to the country singer

The improv comic could create a scene with nothing put a pencil, a pen and his wit

For once, we agree with Brandon. Plus: The urge to merge.

The master of contemporary crime fiction goes back to Detroit -- and back to writing love stories -- for his finest novel since "Out of Sight."

Kevin McCarthy's new explanation for rooming with Frank Luntz: "I wanted to make sure he took his medication"

The original drummer for Gene Vincent's Blue Caps remembers life in one of rockabilly's rowdiest bands, and his friend Paul Peek.