Actors Mario Cantone, center, from television's "Sex and the City" and Steve Schirripa, right, of "The Sopranos", compete during Starbucks Fender Blender Challenge for Charity for the title of "Top Banana" at New York's Trump Tower, May 25, 2006. Cantone won the race, which was judged on factors including speed, technique and balance, and donated the $10,000 prize to charity.
Jazzing It Up
Musicians Joe Cocker, left, Natalie Merchant and Wynton Marsalis arrive at the Jazz at Lincoln Center 5th Annual Spring Gala at the Apollo Theatre, Monday, June 5, 2006, in New York. The concert, hosted by comedian Bernie Mac, was followed by a dinner in an adjacent tent.
Actress Glenn Close was among the guests at the Jazz at Lincoln Center 5th Annual Spring Gala at the Apollo Theatre, Monday, June 5, 2006, in New York.
Musician Tracy Chapman is photographed at the Jazz at Lincoln Center 5th Annual Spring Gala at the Apollo Theatre, Monday, June 5, 2006, in New York. She performed at the event along with the Wynton Marsalis Septet, Joe Cocker, John Legend, John Mayer and Natalie Merchant.
Musician John Legend arrives at the Jazz at Lincoln Center 5th Annual Spring Gala at the Apollo theatre, Monday, June 5, 2006 in New York. He performed at the event which benefited the arts organization Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Musician John Mayer arrives at the Jazz at Lincoln Center 5th Annual Spring Gala at the Apollo, Monday, June 5, 2006 in New York. He performed at the gala which had the theme "Setting New Standards."
Last Call
Actor Jimmy Smits, a co-owner of the Conga Room, shares a light moment with Cedric the Entertainer during the club's closing night. A popular nightspot, the Wilshire Boulevard club will reopen next year in an entertainment complex across from the Staples Center.
Actor Jimmy Smits, drummer Sheila E. and comedian Paul Rodriguez, all co-owners of the Conga Room, pose together on the club's last night. The club is well-known in celebrity circles for its Latin music and salsa.
Mojo Awards
Chrissie Hynde poses with her award for The Mojo Songwriter Award at The Mojo Honours List awards, at which the British rock magazine recognizes career-long contributions to popular music, at Shoreditch Town Hall on June 5, 2006, in London.
Queen guitarist Brian May poses with the Mojo Les Paul Award at the Mojo Honours List awards, at Shoreditch Town Hall on June 5, 2006, in London. Others honored include Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, Prince Buster, and Jools Holland.
British singer-songwriter Elton John and New Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi attend the Mojo Honours List awards at Shoreditch Town Hall on June 5, 2006, in London. Sir Elton, whose new album "The Captain And The Kid" is due out soon, was given the Hall Of Fame award.
Rosanne Cash attends the Mojo Honours List awards at Shoreditch Town Hall on June 5, 2006. Her father, the late Johnny Cash, won the best catalogue release prize for his five-CD collection, "Johnny Cash - The Legend."
A 'Birthday' Party
Host Stephen Tobowlowsky chats with Bodhi and Jenna Elfman at party for the DVD release of his documentary "Stephen Tobowlowsky's Birthday Party," at Aqua on May 30, 2006, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Actor Eric Stoltz poses for photographers at a party to mark the DVD release of "Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party" at Aqua on May 30, 2006, in Beverly Hills. In the 2005 documentary, cameras follow the actor on his birthday and document a performance he gives for the cameras and a group of friends, during which he tells stories about his experiences in Hollywood.
Actress Emily Deschanel attends a party for the DVD release of "Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party" at Aqua on May 30, 2006, in Beverly Hills. The documentary is about the Hollywood experiences of the actor, who has made a career of playing nerdy, self-effacing business people.
"Courting Alex" star Jenna Elfman attends a party for the DVD release of "Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party" at Aqua on May 30, 2006, in Beverly Hills.
Soaps and Hoops
Actresses Farah Fath, left, and Allison Sweeney chat together at the 17th Annual "Days Of Our Lives" celebrity basketball game at South Pasadena High School on June 4, 2006, in South Pasadena, Calif.
Actor Austin Peck lays the ball up at the 17th Annual "Days Of Our Lives" celebrity basketball game at South Pasadena High School on June 4, 2006, in South Pasadena, Calif.
'Cars' for Kids
Actor Paul Newman signs an autograph for Brooke Steigerwait, 5, of Warrington, Pa., at a special screening of latest film, "Cars," to benefit Newman's charity, Association of Hole In The Wall Camps, Thursday, June 1, 2006, in New York.
"Cars" director John Lasseter, left, joins actor Paul Newman at a special screening of the film to benefit Newman's charity, the Association of Hole In The Wall Camps, Thursday, June 1, 2006, in New York. Lasseter is holding a small model of the car "Doc Hudson," for which Newman provides a voice in the film.