Pass the milkshake. Fantasia Barrino says she’s putting on weight for a movie role. The former “Idol” star has been tapped to play gospel great Mahalia Jackson.

Winning big on the TV game shows of yesteryear usually meant a lifetime supply of something mundane, or a gaudy set of living room furniture (and maybe the occasional scandal). During the Golden Age of TV, there was one impressive six-figure winner and then another in the '80s. But now, shows are cranking out instant millionaires (not to mention a game show millionaire culture). Come on down and see who's struck game gold.

Popular smart phone likely to become even more so with addition of Verizon next month

Apple says that its app store has hit the 10 billion downloads mark.