Chris Brown has pleaded guilty and publicly apologized for beating Rihanna, but after Wednesday afternoon, plenty more hard work lies ahead.

Here, he talks about his latest film, "Streets of Blood," a crime thriller set in New Orleans and co-starring Val Kilmer.

Michael Jackson's mother gained permanent custody of her late son's children during a hearing Monday that included a surprise objection from the pop icon's former dermatologist.

The 2nd Annual Peace and Unity Fest "Building Our Community" is Saturday Aug. 15, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Mallory Avenue Community Enrichment Center (M.A.C.E) parking lot located at 126 N.E. Alberta Street.

On the day Michael Jackson died, his personal chef says her first hint of something amiss was when his doctor didn’t come downstairs to get the juices and granola he routinely brought the King of Pop for breakfast each morning.

• "Big Shot" Papa John De Francesco, Savant * * * * *
• "Classique" Will Downing, Peak * * *
• "Trading Post" Southern Excursion Quartet, Arc * * * *
• "When The Heart Dances" Laurence Hobgood, Naim * * * * *

Michael Jackson fans in Hong Kong paid tribute to the late American pop legend over the weekend by staging flash mob performances of his dance moves across the city.

Zydeco Dance lessons from 6:30-7:30 pm. on Saturday, August 8. Live music featuring "Too Loose" 7:30-9:30 pm. All proceeds go toward a service trip to New Orleans Spring break 2010 ...

WASHINGTON (NNPA) - The family of Michael Jackson will find the answers to lingering issues surrounding of the late pop icon's estate and the legal custody of his three children, who range in ages from 7 to 12, during a critical Aug. 3 hearing in Los Angeles.

The 12th Annual Vancouver, WA. Wine & Jazz Festival Aug. 21-23 features vocal jazz, New Orleans, Latin, fusion and pop/crossover artists ...