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While the child stars who see their careers fade in a haze of controversy get most of the press, plenty of child stars managed to stay successful into adulthood.

Hard times continue for many Americans, but they will get a respite from all the gloom, with a reminder that the holiday spirit is upon us with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade -- a tradition through good times and bad, celebrating its 85th anniversary.

In her own right, Ann Dunham, the mother of U.S. President Barack Obama, lived an accomplished, international life that began in white-bread Kansas, weaved through Asia-light Hawaii and wound up in Indonesia.

It's been over a decade since Nick Lachey was on the scene as a member of boy band 98 Degrees, along with his brother Drew, Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffre, but Nick tells "Showbiz Tonight" that the friendship is still going strong.

Like many celebs, Madonna says she didn't fit in as a teenager. The 53-year-old pop icon tells Harper's Bazaar that her refusal to conform didn't go over well with her peers.   

In an interview with Rolling Stone, George Clooney reveals that he was injured attempting a stunt for "Syriana" in 2005. The actor says the resulting pain was so extreme that he considered taking his own life.   

Apparently Maury Povich heard the cries of "Maury could take care of this!!" in the comments on various blogs about Justin Bieber's paternity lawsuit, because the talk show host is trying to report for duty.

Vivendi signed a deal to buy the recorded music division of EMI, which holds the rights to the Beatles, from its owner Citigroup, the companies said Friday. ...   

As much as Clint Eastwood and Company want you to believe, without a shadow of a doubt, that the real J. Edgar Hoover can be found in "J. Edgar," the movie never really offers any reason to care one way or another.

With the media frenzy surrounding Kim Kardashian's divorce, perhaps mom Kris Jenner figured it was a good time to mention her own marital drama. The New York Post reports that Kris reveals cheating on late husband Robert Kardashian in her new ...   

Now that Ashton Kutcher is back to tweeting things, albeit under the patrol of a management team, he's trying to lighten the mood. ...   

We're officially a week away from the release of "Breaking Dawn - Part I," but those in Los Angeles are focusing first on Monday's premiere. ...   

Playboy interviewed "Big Bang Theory" star Kaley Cuoco for the December issue's 20 questions section, and the actress didn't hold back.

With Demi Moore marking her 49th birthday on Friday, join us for a look back at her career so far.

After Eddie Murphy exited his hosting duties for the 84th Academy Awards, the Academy made quick work of finding a replacement, and they went with a familiar face.

Michael Jackson's last words were a plea for more propofol, "because that was the only thing" that would put him to sleep, Dr. Conrad Murray said in an interview.  

As we wait to hear who will host the Oscars, Piers Morgan has announced that he just might be available.

Ashton Kutcher is backtracking after a misguided tweet on Penn State's firing of head coach Joe Paterno sparked outrage online.

CNN has confirmed that Bil Keane, artist and creator of beloved long-running comic strip "The Family Circus," died Tuesday at his family's home in Paradise Valley, Arizona at the age of 89. ...   

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is rebuilding their 84th Academy Awards ceremony with Brian Grazer as the new co-producer. ...