William Morris Agency and Endeavor Agency LLC announced plans to merge Monday in a bid to become a powerhouse Hollywood talent agency to rival top competitor, Creative Artists Agency.

As Bernard Madoff used stocks to lure investors, prosecutors say Manhattan gallery owner Lawrence B. Salander used works of art.

Despite all he’s done to build up the New York’s Tribeca neighborhood, Robert DeNiro is having a run-in with the city Landmarks Commission.

Inspired by Barack Obama’s presidential run, a group of Hollywood stars has released a music video centered on his “Yes, we can” message.

An impressive 36 celebrities came together to help will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas create the 4 1/2-minute, black-and-white video. The project adds a melody to footage of Obama’s concession speech after the New Hampshire primary, with celebrities speaking or singing along with his words. It was directed by Bob Dylan’s son, Jesse.

Jerry Springer: The Opera had its New York debut last night, as part of a two-night only stint at Carnegie Hall.

The scaled-down production, billed as a concert, was a test to see if American audiences would embrace the controversial show. Although it had a successful run in London’s West End, when the BBC decided to air a TV version of the musical, Christian groups protested loudly.