Posted: 2:02 PM A Manhattan judge has ruled to have a jury hear the extortion case of David Letterman. The jury will decide if CBS employee Robert "Joe" Halderman attempted to blackmail the "Late Show" host or involve him in a business proposition, which is what Halderman's attorney claims.
Posted: 2:47 PM Staff members have expressed their support for boss Jay Leno in the so-called "late-night wars." Leno has faced scrutiny online, with many suggesting he's stealing "The Tonight Show" back from Conan O'Brien. Sources say NBC is the culprit, even though Leno is being criticized.
Posted: 2:32 PM James Cameron's "Avatar" picked up best drama and director at the Golden Globes Sunday night. Sandra Bullock and Jeff Bridges picked up top dramatic-acting awards for their respective rolls in "The Blind Side" and "Crazy Heart." The Globes are said to give insight to possible Academy Award winners.
Posted: 10:58 AM The recession-era tale "Up in the Air" led Golden Globe film contenders Tuesday with six nominations, among them best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick.
Updated: 3:37 PM Virginia State Police say one person was killed when a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star was not on board.
Posted: 9:10 AM Emmy Award-winning talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has joined American Idol as a fourth judge.
Posted: 12:10 PM September's “Back To School” theme at The Paramount in Charlottesville will be its own tribute to writer/director/producer John Hughes. Featured movies include, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink.
Posted: 11:09 AM Music legend, Jimmy Dean, says despite the devastating loss of his home in Henrico County earlier this year, he won't let the fire keep him off the land he loves. Dean says he will rebuild on his Chaffin's Bluff Estate.
Updated: 1:01 PM After seven seasons on the popular TV show American Idol, Paula Abdul tweeted Wednesday she will not be returning this season.
Updated: 9:57 AM Fans around Charlottesville continue to mourn the deaths of Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and Billy Mays.
Posted: 1:30 PM Chris Brown has been charged with two felonies stemming from an argument with his girlfriend, Rihanna, court documents show.
Posted: 2:21 PM Joaquin Phoenix's interview with David Letterman started off odd and ended in full-blown weirdness, instantly joining Farrah Fawcett on the list of late-night appearances memorable for the wrong way.
Updated: 7:48 PM They're famous for showing a united front, but now the issue is divorce for Madonna and British film-director Guy Ritchie. They've reportedly been at each other over their competing careers and Madonna's desire to adopt another child. Her much-publicized friendship with New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez didn't help.
Updated: 12:48 PM Nine Inch Nails will perform in Charlottesville, according to a spokesperson from the John Paul Jones Arena.
Posted: 6:09 PM Christian Bale is staying mum on allegations of assault at a premiere in Barcelona.
Updated: 7:37 PM Grammy-winning singer Natalie Cole says she has Hepatitis C.
Posted: 12:49 PM The John Paul Jones arena will play host to the inaugural Broadway in Charlottesville Series starting in October.
Posted: 10:18 AM Academy Award winning actor Charlton Heston died at his home Saturday night. He was 84 years-old
Posted: 4:41 PM Monday Van Halen announced that it has rescheduled previously postponed dates for its North American tour.
Posted: 5:21 PM The Van Halen Concert at John Paul Jones Arena has been postponed for a second time so Eddie Van Halen can "continue medical tests to define a course of treatment."
Updated: 4:49 PM Van Halen has postponed 4 more shows. The Band's website says Eddie Van Halen is undergoing a battery of comprehensive medical tests.
Posted: 12:09 PM Since their inception the Harlem Globetrotters have been wowing us with their mixture of basketball and comedy. Now, they're headed to Charlottesville.
Posted: 10:57 AM Friday's, February 22nd Van Halen concert has been postponed.
Updated: 12:38 PM Wednesday a Staunton local made his way in to the top 24 semifinalists in American Idol.
Updated: 7:56 PM For the first time in 22 years Van Halen will tour the country with original singer David Lee Roth, and will make a stop in Charlottesville.
