
By James Frazier - Special to The Washington Times
Despite the widespread assumption of Britney Spears’ right-ish leanings, she has never been known to her fans as a politically active, committed — or even aware — entertainer. And it turns out the claims for her conservative proclivities have been unsupported by much in the way of evidence, even of the anecdotal variety. On closer inspection — indeed, even on perfunctory inspection — it appears that the belief that Miss Spears leans right is, at least as of now, little more than an urban legend. Published May 15, 2012 Comments

By Brett ZongkerBRETT ZONGKER - Associated Press
Betty White is headed to Washington to see the wildlife — not the donkeys and elephants on Capitol Hill, but the animals in the National Zoo. Published May 16, 2012 Comments

By Associated Press
John Lennon’s killer has been transferred to another maximum-security state prison in western New York after spending more than 30 years in Attica Correctional Facility. Published May 16, 2012 Comments

By Associated Press
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has picked his “American Idol.” Published May 16, 2012 Comments

By Brett Zongker - Associated Press
Ellen DeGeneres, who broke ground in 1997 as the first lead character on prime-time TV to reveal she was gay, is winning the nation’s top humor prize. Published May 15, 2012 Comments

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES
ABC will introduce new shows about a fading country music star, a trapped submarine, alien neighbors and a creepy New York apartment building this fall. Published May 15, 2012 Comments

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES
What a horror! Stephen King, whose books have been sending chills up millions of people’s spines for decades, will make a rare public appearance at a Massachusetts university later this year. Published May 15, 2012 Comments
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By NICK PERRY - Associated Press
First came complaints that the winner of the Miss World Fiji pageant looked too Western to represent her country. Then her age came under scrutiny. And now, with the 16-year-old's crown lost, one of the judges says the contest was rigged from the start.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has picked his "American Idol."
By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press
The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival was to get under way Wednesday with Wes Anderson's carefully composed whimsy and Sacha Baron Cohen's less confined theatrics.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
"The Dictator" knows how to make a scene.
By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press
Dominant CBS shuffled its schedule for the fall on Wednesday, giving Ashton Kutcher and Simon Baker new nights and adding four new series.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Denver police say they've arrested the drummer of Denver-based band OneRepublic on suspicion of assault, destruction of private property and disturbing the peace.
By RICK CALLAHAN - Associated Press
Tornadoes battered their school and homes, and spring break was spent cleaning up. Henryville has only begun to rebuild, but for one night, its high school students will get to put aside their worries for a private show by one of country music's biggest acts.
By RICK CALLAHAN - Associated Press
One of country music's biggest acts is preparing to stage a benefit concert for a southern Indiana town battered by March tornadoes.
By VERENA DOBNIK - Associated Press
Go ahead. Poke your head in the clouds.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
John Lennon's killer has been transferred to another maximum-security state prison in western New York after spending more than 30 years in Attica Correctional Facility.
By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press
The extravaganza named Cannes got under way Wednesday with Wes Anderson's carefully composed whimsy and Sacha Baron Cohen's theatrics.
By BRETT ZONGKER - Associated Press
Actress Betty White is headed to Washington and her agenda includes donkeys and elephants _ but not the kind roaming on Capitol Hill.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The drummer for the band OneRepublic has been arrested on suspicion of assault, destruction of private property and disturbing the peace.