By John Solomon
How the government's punishing of the exposure of official wrongdoing can linger for years
They haven't hit the studio yet, but Tony Bennett says he "can't wait" to record his next album with Lady Gaga.

Gloria Estefan and her husband, Emilio, are hoping the rhythm is going to lead to Broadway.
Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio are hoping the rhythm is going to lead to Broadway.
Behind Mariah, Michael and the constellation of stars at arguably the most successful record label in history stood a man who didn't often talk to the media or explain his motivations.
Latinos are taking a more prominent role in President Barack Obama's second inauguration, from the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice swearing in the vice president to a star-studded concert celebrating Latino culture.
Latinos are taking a more prominent role in President Barack Obama's second inauguration, from the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice swearing in the vice president to a star-studded concert celebrating Latino culture.
Kelly Clarkson is a multiple nominee at next month's Grammy Awards, but what she's really excited about is another event where she'll be joined by Beyonce, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Mana, Usher and Brad Paisley.
President Barack Obama is preparing for all the musicians set to perform at his inauguration festivities by releasing an official playlist.

People from all walks of life and corners of the world are readying for the presidential inauguration. In the meantime, let's not forget another all-American cornerstone: service and aid to others.
President Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities, including a massive ball expected to draw more than 35,000 revelers.
Jennifer Lopez says she doesn't look forward to getting gifts at Christmas _ she looks forward to giving them.

Singer Marc Anthony is coming to the aid of an orphanage in the Dominican Republic.
Singer Marc Anthony is coming to the aid of an orphanage in the Dominican Republic.
Guatemalan authorities say they have detained a promoter for Puerto Rican pop star Chayanne as she was trying to leave the country with $50,000 in undeclared cash.

When President Obama moved his Thursday night acceptance speech from Bank of American Stadium to an indoor arena, the star-studded entertainment moved with him, giving the fortunate few delegates and special guests an intimate evening with some of the superstars of music.
He says he wants to work with Gaga because "she's quite different."
He adds that he's also impressed with Gaga as a business woman.