Leno Blesses ‘Tonight Show’ Succession Plan  —  “The Tonight Show” will begin a new era in February when Jimmy Fallon succeeds Jay Leno as host of the most storied and successful program in late-night television.  —  Multimedia  —  NBC plans to announce on Wednesday its plan to install …

Kim Kardashian Excused From First Day of Divorce Trial  —  Excused From First Day  —  Of Divorce Trial  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kim Kardashian is not going to attend the first day of her divorce trial ... but it turns out she's not needed.  —  Kim has a commitment for an appearance …

Beyoncé Makes British Vogue Cover Debut  —  FEW have captivated the world like Vogue's May cover star Beyoncé Knowles.  Few have been so adulated or adored, and yet remained so steadfast in protecting their mystery.  Few have withstood the rigours of a stellar career and survived so unscathed.

Liam Hemsworth Is So ‘The Raven’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Studio is not confirming, but I'm hearing that The Hunger Games' star Liam Hemsworth is close to being set for the lead in The Raven, which Ricardo de Montreuil is set to direct at Universal Pictures from a script by Michael Gilio and Justin Marks.

Shopping for One  —  Justin Bieber Hosts Wild House Party, Despite Being in Europe  —  Nick Jonas Addresses Miley Cyrus Rumors  —  Amanda Bynes Skips Hearing for Driving on Suspended License Charges  —  Jim Carrey Calls Fox News ‘a Media Colostomy Bag’  — Kim Kardashian: Pregnant Frozen Yogurt Craving!

Bravo confirms return of three ‘Real Housewives of New York’ cast members - but is unsure on future of remaining three  —  Ramona Singer, Carole Radziwill and Heather Thomson are slated to walk the blue carpet tonight at the Bravo Upfronts in New York.  —  ‘The Real Housewives of New York’ cast …

Richie Sambora Bails on Bon Jovi — Jon Treats Him Like Crap  —  Bails on Bon Jovi  —  JON TREATS HIM LIKE CRAP  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Richie Sambora is bailing on the Bon Jovi world tour because of “personal issues,” but it has NOTHING to do with substance abuse ... it's all about a war that's exploded between Jon and Richie.

Daddy Yankee's publicist refutes gay rumors, blames online outlet  —  Daddy Yankee performs during the second night of the 54th edition of the Vina del Mar International Music Festival at Vina del Mar, Chile.  (Mario Ruiz / EPA / February 26, 2013)  —  For weeks, the Spanish-language media …

Jay-Z Creates Sports Agency, Signs Victor Cruz and Robinson Cano  —  Jay-Z is definitely not just a businessman.  He's a serious business, man.  The hip-hop mogul, who is already a household name in both the music and fashion realms, is officially extending his talents into a new venture: professional sports.

A Leave of Presence  —  Thank you.  Forty-six years ago on April 3, 1967, I became the film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times.  Some of you have read my reviews and columns and even written to me since that time.  Others were introduced to my film criticism through the television show …

Brad Pitt To Star In David Ayer's World War II Movie ‘Fury’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Brad Pitt is in final negotiations to star in Fury, the David Ayer-directed drama that will start production in September.  This is the Ayer script that Bill Block's QED International paid $1 million to acquire back in February.

Busta Rhymes At Cheeseburger Baby Allegedly Screams Slurs Over Burger Condiments (EXPLICIT LANGAUGE)  —  Rapper Busta Rhymes allegedly threw a slur-filled tantrum in Miami Beach early Wednesday morning, hurling homophobic names at restaurant employees after his party wasn't allowed to cut in line for a burger.

& CLOSETED ATHLETES COMING OUT  —  Magic Johnson has never talked about it before ... but he wanted to open up about his gay son and the implications that Earvin Johnson III's coming out will have in the black community, in the sports community and in their lives.

USA Network Eyes ‘Happy Endings’ Pickup If Cult Comedy Isn't Renewed By ABC  —  EXCLUSIVE: Despite ratings hardship and real and clear danger of cancellation, Happy Endings may live up to its title even if ABC opts not to order a fourth season.  I hear that Sony TV, the leading studio behind …