Singer Ashlee Simpson performs on stage during a taping for MTV's "Total Request Live Awards" show at the MTV Times Square Studios, Tuesday, Feb.21, 2006, in New York. The show airs Saturday, Feb. 25.
Actress Amanda Bynes arrives at MTV's 4th annual TRL Awards Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, in New York. The show also features appearances by Jessica Alba, Madonna, Bono and My Chemical Romance.
Singer Mariah Carey holds her trophy during a taping for MTV's "Total Request Live Awards" show at the MTV Times Square Studios, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, in New York. U2 frontman Bono got a Most Inspired Artist award and Madonna recieved a Lifetime Achievement award at the ceremony, which will be broadcast on MTV Sept. 25.
Bangkok Film Festival
Film director Oliver Stone attends a photo session during the Bangkok International Film Festival at Siam Paragon Festival Venue on Feb. 19, 2006 in Bangkok,Thailand. Films from more than 50 countries are being screened at the festival which runs through Feb. 26.
Actress Catherine Deneuve, recipient of the 2006 Golden Kinnaree Career Achievement Award, attends a press conference at Conrad Hotel during the Bangkok International Film Festival on Feb. 20, 2006, in Bangkok, Thailand. Among the 23 U.S. Films being screened there are "Rent," "Rize," "Transamerica" and "Good Night, and Good Luck."
Character Witness
Actor Mike Farrell listens to a question from a reporter at the federal building in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, after testifying as a character witness in the racketeering and conspiracy trial of former Illinois Gov. George Ryan.
'Brokeback ' In Japan
Ang Lee, from Taiwan, greets reporters during a press conference in Tokyo to promote his latest film, "Brokeback Mountain," which won four Golden Globe awards and is considered as a solid front-runner for the Academy Awards.
Earthquake Relief
Academy award winner Sir Ben Kingsley, right, speaks as Pakistan's top relief official, Maj. Gen. Farooq Ahmad Khan, looks on at a press conference in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006. The British actor returned from filming a documentary in earthquake-devastated Pakistan with a new desire for cultural bridge-building.
British actor Sir Ben Kingsley, right, speaks as Pakistan's top relief official, Maj. Gen. Farooq Ahmad Khan, looks on at a press conference in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006. Kingsley filmed a documentary in earthquake-devastated Pakistan.
Hotel Workers Rising
Actor Danny Glover speaks at a rally for the Hotel Workers Rising tour in San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2006. The campaign is to help thousands of hotel workers improve their jobs in cities across North America.
Actor Danny Glover speaks at a news conference as former U.S. Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., right, listens. They are surrounded by hotel workers about to begin a nationwide tour for Hotel Workers Rising in San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2006. The campaign is to help thousands of hotel workers improve their jobs in cities across North America.
Hometown Help
Mexican actress Salma Hayek speaks during a news conference about domestic violence in Mexico City, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006. Calling it a problem that touches every corner of the globe, Hayek gave a $25,000 donation to a battered woman's shelter in her hometown on Mexico's Gulf Coast.
Mexican actress Salma Hayek waves during a news conference in Mexico City, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006. Calling domestic violence a problem that touches every corner of the globe, Hayek gave a $25,000 donation to a battered woman's shelter in her hometown.
Mexican actress Salma Hayek blows a kiss to the media after a news conference in Mexico City, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006.
Tourette Syndrome Association Awards
Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, left, actor/comedian Richard Lewis and actress Sally Kellerman pose together at the Tourette Syndrome Association Champion Of Children Award at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Feb. 16, 2006, in Los Angeles. This year's honorees are Hewitt, Brian Webber of Technology Investment Banking at UBS and Dr. Neal Swerdlow, past chairman of the TSA Scientific Advisory Board.
Actress Jami Gertz of the CBS show "Still Standing' arrives at the Tourette Syndrome Association Champion Of Children's Award at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Feb. 16, 2006, in Los Angeles.
Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt walks the red carpet at the Tourette Syndrome Association Champion Of Children Award at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Feb. 16, 2006, in Los Angeles. The star of the CBS drama, "Ghost Whisperer," she was one of three people honored at the event.
'Winter Passing' in NYC
Actors Marcia Gay Harden and Ed Harris attend the Cinema Society/Hugo Boss screening of "Winter Passing," Feb. 15, 2006, at the Tribeca Grand in New York. Harris stars in the movie which opened in limited release Feb. 17.
Actress Zooey Deschanel walks the red carpet at the Cinema Society/Hugo Boss screening of "Winter Passing" at the Tribeca Grand Feb. 15, 2006, in New York. Deschanel stars in the movie with Ed Harris and Will Ferrell.
Singer Michael Stipe and actress Zooey Deschanel attend the Cinema Society/Hugo Boss screening of "Winter Passing" at the Tribeca Grand, Feb. 15, 2006, in New York. The film is about a reunion between father and daughter.