Irish singer Bono is getting knighted. The frontman of the group U2 will receive an honorary knighthood from the British ambassador to Ireland.

The ceremony will take place shortly after New Year's Day, though Bono won't be called "sir" because he's not a British national. He's receiving the honor in part for his effort to secure aid to Africa.

Even though she's only 12, Dakota Fanning already has big dreams for herself. And we're certain she's going to win a handful of Oscars by the time she's 30.

The rising star recently said that she would love to get behind the camera when she's older. The adorable actress - who has starred alongside top celebrities like Denzel Washington and Sean Penn, Robert De Niro and Tom Cruise - admits she's been paying close attention to the best directors on set for future use.

TomKat hosted their post-wedding party on Saturday night in their hometown. The couple organized the event for friends who were unable to attend the ceremony last month.

Guests were invited to enjoy a lavish party - estimated to have cost $400,000 - held at the Beverly Hills home of the actor's producing partner Paula Wagner, and her husband, Rick Nicita.

Jessica Simpson sung through tears when she performed a tribute to Dolly Parton at a White House event.

The pop star sung Parton's hit "Nine to Five" but promptly left the stage in tears at the end of the song with no applause.

The singer admitted that she was "so nervous" performing in front of Parton.

Steven Spielberg, Dolly Parton and Andrew Llyod Webber were among the iconic stars honored in Washington for their contribution to American Culture.

The dinner, held by the Kennedy Centre, was hosted by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice who praised the work of another award recipient, Smokey Robinson.