Reuters - Britney Spears starred in her own "Circus" on Tuesday, performing songs from her new album of that name under a big top in New York City, unveiling plans for a 2009 tour and celebrating her 27th birthday.

AP - The Los Angeles Zoo has been working for years on its new "Pachyderm Forest," a $42 million exhibit designed to give elephants the space they need to beat the blues of captivity.

AP - Tom Hanks wants to attend President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration even if he doesn't get a front-row seat. Or any seat at all.