Society Confidential: Re-opening The Chop

The Gatzaros family (they own Fishbone’s and Wah-hoo) are all smiles as they prepare to re-open Detroit’s legendary London Chop House. It kicks off this weekend with a series of swank, invitation-only parties.

L.A. police capture escapee who stalked Madonna

Los Angeles— Police captured a man on Friday who was convicted of threatening to kill Madonna and walked away from a Los Angeles-area mental hospital last week.

Madonna: Not happy about M.I.A.’s gesture

New York — Madonna says she's not happy that M.I.A. made an obscene gesture during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Family, friends attend Don Cornelius service

Los Angeles — Don Cornelius was cremated at a private service attended by family and family who were led in prayer by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the "Soul Train" founder's family announced Friday.

Heather Mills says McCartney calls were hacked

London — Heather Mills, the former model who was once married to Paul McCartney, testified forcefully Thursday that there was no doubt her phone had been hacked by a U.K. journalist.

Elizabeth Taylor auctions fetch $183M

London— Paintings, jewelry and fashions belonging to the late Elizabeth Taylor have sold for more than $183 million.

Grapevine: Lady Gaga to start tour in Seoul on April 27

Lady Gaga unveiled the first 11 dates for her 2012-2013 “Born This Way Ball” tour via Twitpic on Wednesday, reports Billboard.com.

Rap mogul charged with drug possession in Vegas

Las Vegas — Rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight is facing a March court date in Las Vegas following his arrest on a 2009 traffic warrant and a new misdemeanor drug charge, authorities said Thursday.

Tech N9ne bringing Hostile Takeover tour to Fillmore on June 7

Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne is due at the Fillmore Detroit on June 7 as part of his Hostile Takeover tour, promoter Live Nation has announced.

Grapevine: Madonna tour to miss Michigan

She’s a Michigan girl. She wants her daughter to attend college in Ann Arbor. But Madonna won’t be hitting her home state on her world tour, according to a tour itinerary released by promoter Live Nation on Tuesday.

Grapevine: Guns N’ Roses to play Fillmore; Hall induction looms

Guns N’ Roses is downsizing. The rock band has lined up a Feb. 21 concert at the Fillmore Detroit, promoter Live Nation announced Monday, part of a run of small venue shows GNR is putting on this month.

Coroner: Don Cornelius' death ruled a suicide

Los Angeles— Coroner's officials say Don Cornelius' death is being ruled a suicide.

Soul Train fans bop on Broadway in Cornelius fete

New York— Fans of "Soul Train" boogied down Broadway wearing afro wigs and bell bottoms on Saturday while others recounted their favorite episodes at a Harlem meeting hall in tribute to the show's late creator, Don Cornelius.

Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies

Grapevine

No he didn’t! Steven Tyler edition

Society confidential: Madonna to daughter: “Go Blue!”

Madonna launching video on billboards, online

William Shatner's one-man show coming to Detroit in April

‘Soul Train’ host and creator Don Cornelius dead at 75

Grapevine: Springsteen to perform special concert at the Apollo

Cozy party for CARE House

First lady pushes Jay Leno to eat healthy foods

Grapevine: Scherzinger, Abdul, Jones to leave ‘X Factor’

Amy Winehouse coroner resigns; family seeks advice

Grapevine: Madonna to premiere new song on ‘American Idol’

Colbert’s Super PAC raises more than $1 million

Cynthia Nixon clarifies remark about being gay by choice