Shirley Evans in 1949. Photograph: June Jones The accordionist Shirley Evans, who has died aged 78, accompanied Cliff Richard, Engelbert Humperdinck and Liberace and played Mabel the barmaid in TV advertisements for Carling (“Hey Mabel, Black Label”). But she knew she would be best... 

Selena Gomez was spotted having lots of fun as she shot her Dream Out Loud commercial ad. The 17-year-old beauty, accompanied by other female models, filmed her clothing line ad in a grassy field in Old Westbury, New York on Saturday afternoon, July 10. In one shot, Selena, in a blue and white... 

(American Splendor) Harvey Pekar, whose autobiographical comic book series “American Splendor” portrayed his unglamorous life with bone-dry honesty and wit, was found dead at home early Monday, authorities said. He was 70. The cause of death was unclear, and an autopsy was planned, officials... 

AP July 6: Lindsay Lohan tearfully reacts as a L.A. judge sentences her to 90 days in jail and 90 in an in-patient rehab facility. LOS ANGELES “Lindsay Lohan Sentenced” became the top trending topic on Twitter Tuesday, and for good reason. Judge Marsha Revel of the Los Angeles Superior Court slapped the...