New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg poses for pictures in a '57 Chevy once owned by rocker Bruce Springsteen during a news conference in New York, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008. The mayor announced the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in the SoHo section of New York, the first of its kind outside of Cleveland, home of the museum.
Billy Joel smiles during a news conference in New York, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, announcing the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in the Soho section of New York.
Music producer Clive Davis sits by rock and roll memorabilia during a news conference in New York, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, announcing the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in the SoHo section of New York.
School Day Benefit
Entertainers Emilio and Gloria Estefan are greated by fans as they walk the red carpet Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Gloria Estefan, a five-time Grammy Award winner, will perform at Hard Rock Live Oct. 24 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Education Funds of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Indian River County Public Schools in Florida.
Entertainer Gloria Estefan poses in front of two outfits she donated Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. The outfits, worn by the five-time Grammy Award winner during the 2003-2004 "Live and Unwrapped Tour," were designed by Agatha Blois.
Singer Gloria Estefan smiles as she holds up a rose-covered guitar given to her Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Estefan, a five-time Grammy Award winner, will perform at Hard Rock Live Oct. 24 in a concert to benefit the Education Funds of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Indian River County Public Schools in Florida.
Black Film Festival
Actress Sanaa Lathan poses at the 2008 American Black Film Festival in Los Angeles. Lincoln, the luxury automaker, showcased clips from the upcoming Tyler Perry/Lionsgate film "The Family That Preys," in which Lathan has a role.
Actor/musician Mos Def poses at a red carpet event sponsored by Lincoln last week at the 2008 American Black Film Festival in Los Angeles.
Actress Taraji Henson checks out the all-new 2009 Lincoln MKS at last week's American Black Film Festival in Los Angeles. A member of the cast of Tyler Perry's upcoming film "The Family That Preys," she was there for a behind-the-scenes, sneak peek of the film.
New York Visit
Musician's Nick Jonas, left, and Joe Jonas of the music group The Jonas Brothers sit with fans at MTV Studios in Times Square for MTV's "Total Request Live" show on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, in New York. They have spent a week in New York making TV appearances and giving concerts.
Musician Kevin Jonas, center, from The Jonas Brothers band sits with excited fans during his turn at co-hosting MTV's "Total Request Live" on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, in New York.
Musician Nick Jonas from The Jonas Brothers Band co-hosts MTV's "Total Request Live" on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, in New York.
Musician Joe Jonas from The Jonas Brothers Band co-hosts MTV's "Total Request Live" on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, in New York.
The music group The Jonas Brothers, from left, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin co-host MTV's "Total Request Live" on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, in New York.
From left, musicians Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas of the music group The Jonas Brothers perform in Bryant Park for ABC's "Good Morning America" show on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, in New York.
Festival Performer
Singer, songwriter and environmentalist KT Tunstall talks with Virgin Mobile USA CEO Dan Schulman, at the Virgin Mobile Festival in Baltimore on Aug. 10, 2008. A two-day music showcase, the Virgin Mobile Festival has been billed as one of the country's greenest entertainment venues because of its recycling, composting, solar energy use and inventive carpooling incentives.
Launch Party
Actor Emile Hirsch poses on the press line at the T-Mobile Sidekick LX Tony Hawk Edition Party in Los Angeles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.
Model and reality TV star Tila Tequila poses on the press line at the T-Mobile Sidekick LX Tony Hawk Edition Party in Los Angeles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.
Actress Tara Reid poses on the press line at the T-Mobile Sidekick LX Tony Hawk Edition Party in Los Angeles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.
Model Rachel Hunter, left, and hockey player Jarret Stoll pose on the press line at the T-Mobile Sidekick LX Tony Hawk Edition Party in Los Angeles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008. Hunter and Stoll are engaged and plan to marry sometime next year.