A Los Angeles jury found music producer Phil Spector guilty of the second-degree murder of actress Lana Clakson Monday, after a previous jury could not reach an unanimous verdict. He was taken into custody and faces at least 15 years in prison.— AP A Minnesota court has decided that Democrat Al Franken has won the state's Senate seat. — Huffington Post North Korea has vowed to restore its Read more

The role Will Ferrell auctioned off for charity went for $47,000 and will be given to the anonymous winner's 10-year-old son. Sounds like Will's idea was a huge success. - BuzzSugar A mistrial was declared in Phil Spector's murder case yesterday. Somehow we still don't think this case is anywhere near closed. - AP A contestant on the British version of American Idol, X Factor, was diagnosed Read more

TVgasm asks: Is that Phil Spector or "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya Malakar? Popwatch imagines the Simon Cowell vs. Bruce Springsteen smackdown. TV Squad reflects on Billy Ray Cyrus' mullet malfunction on "Dancing with the Stars." Don't worry, you can watch the clip online if you missed it. Idolator's weird celebrity sighting: Kirsten Dunst and Har Mar Superstar at SXSW. Best Week Ever Read more

In recent years, producer Phil Spector has been more infamous than famous, but the signature sound he created is still irresistible. As proof, check out this Darlene Love version of "White Christmas," from the album A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector. It's got all the elements of classic Spector, including bells, strings, and sultry spoken-word interludes. Read more