Jackson hearing mirrors past for family (AP)
AP - The scene was eerily familiar, Katherine Jackson and her family walking grimly into a courtroom, occupying a special family row, demonstrating their love for their beloved son and sibling, Michael.
Pop & Entertainment News
- Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun case (AP) AP - Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap's pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, "Rebirth," was officially released Feb. 2.
- Ringo Starr honored with Walk of Fame star (AP) AP - A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of the sidewalk attraction's groundbreaking.
- Attorney: Brooke Sheen wants case dismissed (AP) AP - Charlie Sheen and his wife were reunited Monday after a judge modified a restraining order and allowed them them to work out their differences following a Christmas Day domestic violence dispute in which the actor allegedly pinned his spouse on a bed with a knife to her throat.
- Actor Gary Coleman pleads guilty in Utah court (AP) AP - Former child television star Gary Coleman pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April.
- `Dear John' delivers No. 1 debut with $30.5M (AP) AP - The romantic drama "Dear John" has knocked the sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" off its No. 1 box-office perch.
- Reincarnation the gimmick in lifeless crime drama (Reuters) Reuters - Reincarnation, once largely the province of Hindus and Shirley MacLaine, collides with the world of crime procedurals in "Past Life," which premieres on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST/PST.
- Tim Robbins plays villain's dad in "Green Lantern" (Reuters) Reuters - Tim Robbins is joining the cast of "Green Lantern," the superhero movie based on the DC Comics character.

