E! Online - Sure, it lasted for 17 days (not including soccer)—but still!

AP - The immigration department said Wednesday it was conducting a character assessment of Snoop Dogg, including his criminal history, as Australia considers whether to grant the rapper a visa for a concert tour later this year.

AP - It was only her first day as an "American Idol" judge, but already Kara DioGuardi seemed part of the dysfunctional family.

AP - Novelist Salman Rushdie won an apology Tuesday from a former bodyguard who attacked his character, a court decision the author hopes will set a new precedent for high-profile English libel trials.

AP - With fall in sight, ABC is inviting viewers to stay home and watch ABC as an energy-saving measure.

AP - Celebrities are getting serious at the Democratic convention.

E! Online - Looks like Down Under officials are going to put the Doggfather on a tight leash.

E! Online - The Emmy awards and fall season premieres are just around the corner, so it's time to recognize some of America's great television thespians. Or better yet, the actors pretending to be Americans. You thought we hadn't noticed the influx of Brits infiltrating our airwaves?

E! Online - Yesterday, the Internet was buzzing that Paula Abdul didn't approve of American Idol's decision to hire a fourth judge, songwriter Kara DioGuardi.

AP - Celebrities are getting serious at the Democratic convention.

AP - Dr. Dre's 20-year-old son has died, the rapper's publicist said Tuesday.

Reuters - Peter Buck of R.E.M., "SNL" star Amy Poehler and novelist Jonathan Lethem are among the curators of a limited-edition series of CDs that will mark the 20th anniversary of North Carolina independent label Merge Records.

AP - The Procter & Gamble Co. is linking laundry to fashion in what's billed as the biggest product launch yet for its venerable Tide brand.

Reuters - Australia has lifted a visa ban on Snoop Dogg, with a new government clearing the way for the gangsta rapper to tour in October in a double act with Ice Cube.