Snoop Dogg's 'quit smoking' announcement turns out to be an ad

Snoop Dogg's recent announcement of giving up smoking took a surprising turn as it was revealed to be a clever advertising move.

Shakira reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors on 1st day of tax fraud trial

After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira struck a last-minute deal with prosecutors -- who had originally sought an eight-year prison sentence.

Record-shattering roller coaster simulates falling from cliff with 155 mph speeds

A theme park in Saudi Arabia unveiled a new roller coaster that’s expected to be the tallest and fastest in the world when patrons catch their first ride next year.

Taylor Swift 'devastated' after fan dies at Brazil concert

Taylor Swift shared a note about the fan's death on social media: she said she had a "shattered heart."

George Brown, drummer and co-founder of Kool & The Gang, dead at 74

George "Funky" Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as "Too Hot," "Ladies Night," "Joanna" and the party favorite "Celebration," died Thursday in Los Angeles at age 74.

Martha Stewart says she canceled her Thanksgiving

Even for Martha Stewart, sometimes dinner plans change: “I called up my chef friend, and I said, 'We're not doing Thanksgiving.'"

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of rape, abuse by singer Cassie in lawsuit

Cassie accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of subjecting the R&B singer to a yearslong relationship that included beatings and rape, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.

Snoop Dogg says he's 'giving up smoke'

The rapper shared the news on Instagram, which received lots of fan reactions.

'Friends' stars share heartfelt Instagram tributes weeks after Matthew Perry's death

"Oh boy this one has cut deep... Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions," Jennifer Aniston shared in a heartfelt Instagram post.

‘Puking’ pūteketeke named New Zealand's bird of the century thanks to John Oliver

Comedian John Oliver has succeeded in his campaign to have what he describes as a weird, puking bird with a colorful mullet win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest.

Pink to give away 2,000 banned books at Miami area concerts

“Books have held a special joy for me from the time I was a child, and that’s why I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools," the singer said in a statement.