A series of four books presented Tuesday at the Vatican seeks to explain how Michelangelo and other artists translated the Bible into images to produce in the Sistine Chapel some of the world's most renowned frescoes.

The historic Biblioteca Ambrosiana on Tuesday unveiled 280 drawings by such masters as Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci collected by a 17th-century friar that have just returned from a Florence studio where they were restored for years.

“Twilight” fans have taken over the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Janet Jackson blames Dr. Conrad Murray for her brother Michael's death.

The father of Michael Jackson will seek to challenge the two businessman named as executors of his son's estate despite losing an earlier court battle, papers showed Monday.

Scottish singing star Susan Boyle revealed Tuesday how she was hit as a child at school by teachers. Boyle, whose frumpy appearance hid a soaring voice which made her a global star, said she was also bullied by other students.

“Scary Movie” actress Anna Faris is in negotiations to star as Robin Williams' daughter in “Wedding Banned,” a Disney romantic comedy.

The U.S. Library of Congress is awarding Paul McCartney its third Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Librarian of Congress James Billington announced the prize Monday.

A judge has granted TV star Nicole Richie's request for a restraining order barring two celebrity photographers from coming close to her or her children.

China Times Weekly (CTW) yesterday said that it respects a famous local TV personality's right to sue for alleged misreporting of the entertainer's financial status while denying any wrongdoing.