Madonna wants Cate Blanchett to star in her new musical. The "4 Minutes" singer is set to direct and produce "Wallis" - following the life of American socialite Wallis Simpson, who Britain's King Edward VIII gave up the throne to marry - and wants the "Notes On A Scandal" actress to take on the lead role opposite "Doctor Who" actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley.

Kathy Griffin is on the prowl for another Grammy nomination. She just released her second comedy album, "Suckin' It For the Holidays."

An ancient British castle has been closed because of drunken youths. Flint Castle in north Wales has shut indefinitely after staff complained local teenagers were using the historical site as a "drinking den", smashing bottles, screaming abuse and spitting on them.

John Mayer has donated $25,000 to the dogs. The paparazzi-friendly singer/songwriter issued a challenge to TMZ to produce his mugshot from his 2001 arrest, which the gossip website promptly did on Thursday.

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida is now offering the chance for the public and non-hotel guests the chance to rent the exclusive chickee huts, luxury day beds with butler service, umbrellas and volleyball equipment.

Dominick Dunne, the Hollywood crime writer and producer, passed away on Wednesday at his home in Manhattan after a long and arduous battle with bladder cancer at the age of 83.

Justin Timberlake is to star in a musical with Snoop Dogg. The "SexyBack" singer is being lined up to appear in a new movie produced by Hong Kong singer-and-actress Leslie Loh.

Pete Townshend is writing a new musical. The Who rocker is using his break from the band while singer Roger Daltrey embarks on a solo tour to work on the new venture and says "Floss" is similar in style to his previous rock operas "Tommy" and "Quadrophenia," with a subject matter close to his own life.

Famed entertainer and Krumper Tommy The Clown and rapper Snoop Dogg are teaming up to create an organization to help at-risk youth across the country. The new foundation, C.L.O.U.T. (Changing Lives One Youth at a Time), will help provide a creative and social outlets for kids to help prevent other misplaced energy which often leads to gang violence, crime and abuse.

Rapper Fabolous wants to celebrate Back To School with South Florida club-goers. He'll perform at Mansion nightclub on Friday, August 28th.

Twitter has become quite a phenomenon for people of all ages and all types across the world, but many have raised an issue with some using twitter during academic settings.

Bob Dylan will be releasing a brand new album of holiday songs titled "Christmas In The Heart" on October 13. The album, being released by Columbia Records, will help raise money for Feeding America.