Del Toro has a soft spot for monsters

Actor Benicio del Toro says he signed on for the lead role in “The Wolfman” remake because he has a soft spot for monsters. Full Story

Journalist Brown wins Taylor Prize for non-fiction

Journalist Ian Brown won the $25,000 Charles Taylor Prize for literary non-fiction Monday for his touching book about his child’s rare genetic mutation. Full Story

Lil Wayne to be sentenced today

Lil Wayne, one of music’s biggest sellers and rap’s hottest stars, will appear in court Tuesday for sentencing for a gun possession charge. Full Story

Group to buy Hollywood sign for $12M

A nature conservation group said it has reached a deal that would protect a huge swath of land above the world-famous Hollywood sign from being developed into luxury homes. Full Story

Pitt, Jolie suing over split story

LONDON — Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple was going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed Monday. Full Story

April Wine headed to Cdn Music Hall

Oowatanite — everything will be all right for April Wine on April 18. Full Story

MJ's doctor out on bail

Michael Jackson’s doctor pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter, capping an exhaustive investigation into the pop star’s stunning death last summer and setting up the prospect of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama. Full Story

Jury is in on ‘Idol’ guest judges

Kiss those weeks of amusing auditions goodbye, and give Ellen DeGeneres a great big ol’ welcome hug. American Idol’s Hollywood Round has arrived. Full Story