NEW YORK -- Alan Alda titled his new book "Never Have Your Dog Stuffed -- and Other Things I've Learned." But rest assured he didn't write it as a guide for self-improvement. He doesn't aim to be your guru.

NEW YORK -- Portraits of frolicking nudes, pensive children and fashionable Parisians are among 34 Renoirs being shown for the first time in a century, unique reproductions of original pastels discovered in a French estate.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The family group Cherryholmes won the top award -- entertainer of the year -- at the International Bluegrass Music Awards Thursday.

Trey Anastasio, "Shine" (Columbia)

NEW YORK -- Ridiculous hair. A talent for overstatement. There was more than enough of both to go around Friday as Donald Trump led a roast of Don King at the Friars Club.

VERACRUZ, Mexico -- Mel Gibson says a fascination with ancient cultures and great civilizations is what led him to make his upcoming movie "Apocalypto," starring unknown Mexican actors speaking in an ancient tongue.

LINCOLN, Neb. -- When it comes to naming the guys in the title roles of the 1980s comedy "Ghostbusters," who ya gonna remember?

It's been just about a year since I wandered into the celebrated San Francisco cabaret space called the Empire Plush Room and was bowled over by the talents of a relative newcomer to the Bay Area entertainment scene.

Veteran Stockton Aviator honored

Navy Seaman Recruit Christopher T. Allen, son of Nella Allen of Middletown and Robert Allen of Calistoga, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Earlier this month, on the streets of St. Helena, the Flash and Superman got some help from a furry sidekick. Batdog, the Collins' family dog usually known as Llani, was dressed up with batwings and ready to take on all criminals at St. Helena's 11th annual Pet Parade.