Rocker Bon Jovi hosts Obama fundraiser (AP)

AP - Unlike his Republican opponent, Democrat Barack Obama is still raising money for his presidential campaign, and he turned Friday to rock legend Jon Bon Jovi for help.

Side events bring out celebs in advance of VMAs (AP)

AP - Though the MTV Video Music Awards are the main event in town this weekend, some celebrities are satisfied enough with the side activities connected to the extravaganza.

Madonna dedicates "Like a Virgin" to pope (Reuters)

Reuters - Pop star Madonna, once accused by the Vatican of staging one of the most satanic shows in history, surprised fans by dedicating her hit "Like a Virgin" to the pope at a sold-out concert held in Rome.

'Rent' to bring down the curtain on Broadway run (AP)
AP - Broadway prepared to say goodbye Sunday to "Rent," 12 years and 5,124 performances after it first became a rock musical with a message for theatergoers of all ages.

Britney's Not Rehearsing for the VMAs (E! Online)

E! Online - E! News has confirmed that the Britney Spears dance video leaked yesterday on MSN.com does not show a rehearsal for a performance on Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards.

DUI Plea All Greek to TV Star (E! Online)

E! Online - The star of Greek may be in for a bit of a hazing by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.

Donny and Marie bring G-rated variety to Vegas (Reuters)

Reuters - Veteran sibling performers Donny and Marie Osmond are about to begin a 26-week stand in Las Vegas, and Marie Osmond points out that they just might turn Sin City into Sincere City.

Fall Out Boy rolls out viral campaign for "Folie" (Reuters)

Reuters - A starlet having lunch at the Ivy is not a rare sight in Los Angeles; it's common knowledge that the restaurant is the place to see and be seen by the paparazzi.

One More Time: Britney returns to MTV VMAs (AP)

AP - Another year, another attempted comeback for Britney Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Blues legend B.B. King achieves new chart record (Reuters)

Reuters - With his 83rd birthday fast approaching, blues legend B.B. King has just scored the highest-debuting solo album of his career.