Fashion Wire Daily - There's a fine line between understated and dull, a narrow gap twixt quiet elegance and predictable formulism, and one cleverly negotiated – happily on the right side - at Louis Vuitton on Thursday in Paris when it presented its latest men's collection.

Reuters - Britney Spears and ex-husband Kevin Federline have started mediation sessions to hash out an agreement over custody of their two sons and avoid a trial set for August, according to Federline's lawyer.

AP - Lindsay Lohan's father says he's looking into a claim by a woman who says she had a daughter by him.

AP - The buzz over Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight" for the last several months was justified. With his final full film role, Ledger delivers what may be remembered as the finest performance of his career.

AP - Queen, Leona Lewis and Amy Winehouse were among the performers due to serenade Nelson Mandela at a concert Friday honoring the South African statesman's 90th birthday.

AP - Sophia Loren is imploring people to clear the garbage off the streets of her beloved Naples.

AP - Former "American Idol" Ruben Studdard is getting ready for a weekend wedding in his home state of Alabama.

AP - Lindsay Lohan's father says he's looking into a claim by a woman who says she had a daughter by him.

AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paris Hilton is making good on her promise to become a better person.

AP - Rapper Lil Wayne is the latest addition to the lineup for this year's Voodoo Experience in the rapper's native New Orleans.

AP - The Emmy nominations could mark a breakthrough for shows as varied as "The Wire," "Mad Men" and "Family Guy." The programs are among the 10 drama series and 10 comedies that emerged as the semifinalists in balloting by Academy of Television Arts & Sciences members, the academy said Thursday.