Actor Jack Black rides a wave on a body board at Wave House wave pool during taping for MTV's Summer Sizzle '06 at San Diego's Mission Beach Monday, May 29, 2006. MTV's summer programming kicked off May 29 from the Wave House in San Diego.
Actor Jack Black points skyward after riding a wave on a body board at Wave House wave pool during taping for MTV's Summer Sizzle '06 at San Diego's Mission Beach on Monday, May 29, 2006.
Rapper T.I., left, performs during taping for MTV's "Summer Sizzle '06" at San Diego's Mission Beach, Monday, May 29, 2006. Other performers expected on the show, which continues for next three weeks, are Pink, Sean Paul, Busta Rhymes, Christina Milian and Young Jeezy with appearances by such performers as Ashlee Simpson, Nicole Richie, and Panic! at the Disco.
Japan Award
American singer Kelly Rowland, formerly of Destiny's Child, poses for photographers as she arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2006 in Tokyo Saturday, May 27, 2006. Destiny's Child won the Inspiration award. Other award winners were Rhianna, Green Day and Gorillaz.
Mandela's Guests
Black Eyed Peas band members meet with former South African President Nelson Mandela, second from right, in Johannesburg, Monday, May 29, 2006. From left are Fergie, Taboo and will.i.am The band performed at a benefit concert in Johanensburg Sunday.
Graduation Honors
Four-time Tony-winning actress Audra McDonald smiles after receiving Barnard College's Medal of Distinction, Tuesday, May 16, 2006, during the college's commencement activities in New York.
"Law & Order" star Sam Waterston gives the commencement address Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt.
Actor and director Rick Schroder addresses the class of 2006 during commencement exercises for Tuacahn High School for the Performing Arts Thursday, May 11, 2006, at the Tuacahn Amphitheater in Ivins, Utah.
On MTV
Actress and singer Ciara appears onstage during MTV's "Total Request Live" at the MTV Times Square Studios Tuesday, May 23, 2006, in New York. Ciara stars in the movie "All You've Got" which was released on DVD Tuesday.
Remembering War Dead
"CSI: NY" star Gary Sinise, grand marshal of the second annual National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C., greets cadet Edward Neilio, left, as cadet Ulloa Rafael watches, Monday, May 29, 2006, in Washington. Members of the New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy, one of 30 National Guard youth programs in 25 states, marched in the parade alongside 600 active duty military personnel.
Honored In Singapore
American folk singer Judy Collins sings with Muslim children at the Jamiyah Children's Home Thursday May 25, 2006, in Singapore. Collins received a U.S. award in Singapore for her support of humanitarian causes, such as raising funds for survivors of last year's Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami of 2004. She also gave a concert in Singapore.
American folk singer Judy Collins, left, receives an award from American Ambassador Patricia Herbold on Thursday, May 25, 2006, in Singapore for her support of humanitarian causes such as raising funds for survivors of last year's Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami of 2004. The singer was in the Southeast Asian city-state to give a concert.
At Cannes
Australian actor Hugh Jackman smiles during an interview for his new film "X-Men: The Last Stand," at the 59th International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Sunday, May 21, 2006.
'Wah Wah' Director
British actor and first-time movie director Richard E. Grant talks to the Associated Press in London. Grant has directed a semi-autobiographical film "Wah Wah," based loosely on his childhood experiences in Swaziland in Southern Africa.
In New York
Guitarist T Bone Burnett, producer of the old-time hit soundtrack for "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and music supervisor for last year's film "Walk the Line," poses with his guitar at a hotel in midtown New York during a recent interview.
New Cowboy Movie
Actor Edward Norton poses during a recent interview in New York. Norton plays a charismatic cowboy in director David Jacobson's movie "Down In The Valley," which opened May 5.
Actor Edward Norton, posing for a portrait in New York, Norton plays a charismatic cowboy in director David Jacobson's movie "Down In The Valley."
Actor Edward Norton, posing for a portrait in New York, stars in "Down In The Valley," a western romance, with Evan Rachel Wood, Bruce Dern, Rory Culkin and David Morse.
A Benefit Concert
Colombian singer Juanes gives a kiss to actress Selma Hayek the host of "Colombia sin Minas" Benefit concert at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles Wednesday, May 24, 2006. The concert, presented by Juanes and United For Colombia, raises money for children victimized by antipersonnel mines in Colombia.
Selma Hayek hosts the "Colombia sin Minas" benefit concert at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles Wednesday, May 24, 2006. The concert presented by Colombian singer Juanes and United For Colombia, raises money for children victimized by antipersonnel mines in Colombia.