Paula Deen’s publicist quits after firestorm over diabetes announcement, report says

Paula Deen’s longtime powerhouse publicist, Nancy Assuncao, quit after six years over the butter-loving chef’s plan to plug a diabetes drug.

Drew Barrymore Reportedly Engaged to Boyfriend Will Kopelman

Drew Barrymore got engaged to her boyfriend Will Kopelman over the holidays, a source close to the couple told People magazine Thursday.

Aretha Franklin Gets Engaged to Longtime Friend

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin got engaged over the holidays to her longtime friend William ‘Willie’ Wilkerson.

Aerosmith Front Man Steven Tyler Confirms Engagement

Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler’s rep finally confirmed the rocker’s engagement to his long term girlfriend Erin Brady over the Christmas holidays, TMZ reported Monday

Steven Tyler Engaged to Much Younger Girlfriend, Family Upset, Report Says

Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler got engaged to his long term girlfriend Erin Brady over the Christmas holidays, TMZ reported.

Rose McGowan: Regular Military Have No Problem With Gays in Armed Forces

Actress and gay rights activist Rose McGowan is still glowing over the announcement that the U.S. military policy “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was repealed.

Susan Sarandon Under Fire From Catholic, Jewish Groups for Calling Pope Benedict a ‘Nazi’

Actress Susan Sarandon called German pontiff Pope Benedict XVI a Nazi during a discussion session at the Hamptons Film Festival over the weekend.

Kate Moss-Inspired T-Shirts Promoting ‘Skinny’ Slogan Banned in U.K.

A web advertisement for kids’ T-shirts, with the slogan “Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny Feels!” emblazoned on the front, was banned by the UK’s advertising regulator Wednesday over the motto’s promotion of eating disorders.

Calling all ‘Star Trek’ Fans

As Comic-Con rolls on in San Diego, take a look at LIFE.com’s photo gallery of some ‘Star Trek’ stars, and some of the series’ biggest fans, over the years.

Nicki Minaj Mourns Cousin’s Death as Police Hunt For His Killer

Rapper Nicki Minaj was mourning the death of her cousin who was fatally shot over the July Fourth weekend as police in New York hunted for his killer Tuesday, TMZ reported.