Reuters - Madonna won't have much time to fret about turning 50. While many people passing the milestone may prefer to pause and reflect, the "queen of pop" is in the midst of final preparations for her world tour which kicks off in Cardiff, Wales, on August 23, a week after her birthday.

AP - Tom Cruise's producing partner Paula Wagner said Wednesday she will leave her job as chief executive of United Artists to produce projects independently.

Reuters - In a move that ends her longtime business partnership with Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner is stepping down from her post as co-owner and CEO at United Artists.

Reuters - Singer-actress Vanessa Hudgens of the made-for-kids TV hit "High School Musical" is being sued by a producer who claims she reneged on a deal to share her earnings with him after he helped make her a star.

E! Online - George Clooney is taking on The Challenge.

E! Online - Jennifer Lopez is dusting off this Maid for the small screen.

AP - Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke, officials with the sheriff's department said Tuesday.

E! Online - Jennifer Hudson literally went from zero to hero thanks to her role in Dreamgirls. She also went from fashion nobody to fashionista in about 10 seconds. When stars are newly famous, who hooks them up with publicists, stylists, makeup and hair people for their first red carpet appearances? How do they get couture gowns if it's their first starring role and nobody really knows them yet?