Beslan attacker

Beslan attacker jailed for life

The sole surviving suspect of the Beslan school siege is found guilty of murder and terrorism and jailed for life.

Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz keeps Hollywood at arm's lengthCANNES (Reuters) - Penelope Cruz, one of the few European actresses able to command major roles on both sides of the Atlantic, will always consider herself a Hollywood outsider.

Chili Peppers

Chili Peppers top US music charts for first time
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Funk-rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers topped the U.S. charts for the first time in its 22-year history on Wednesday, while Neil Young's tirade against President Bush failed to do much for his sales.

Tearful Metallica

Tearful Metallica singer recounts drugs battle
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Metallica frontman James Hetfield fought back tears on Friday as he recounted his public battle with addiction, and labeled the sex, drugs and rock' n' roll ethos as a "horrible myth."

Bono to Africa

Bono heads back to Africa to see progress, needs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Irish rocker and activist Bono is taking his crusade for Africa on the road.