Actor Gene Barry, dapper TV hero, stage star, dies (AP)

AP - Gene Barry, who played the well-dressed man of action in the television series "Bat Masterson," "Burke's Law" and "The Name of the Game," has died at age 90 of unknown causes, his son said Thursday.

Rihanna announces UK arena tour (Reuters)

Reuters - Rihanna will play a tour of eight U.K. arenas, including the O2 Arena in London, in May.

Nick Cannon puts a `halo' on kid heroes (AP)

AP - At 29, Nick Cannon has been a standup comedian, movie star, TV show host, comedy show star, producer and rapper — he may have Diddy beat for the title of mogul with the most hats.

The AP ranks top 10 albums of the year (AP)

AP - If you listen to some of the biggest hits of 2009, they'll seem familiar. That's because they came from albums released in 2008. That Beyonce smash? From "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," released last year. "Poker Face"? It was on Lady Gaga's 2008 debut. It's the same with the Kings of Leon and Taylor Swift.