Showbiz Stories You Should Know About

Police in Nashville say former Fleetwood Mac member Bob Welch has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Welch was a guitarist and vocalist with the band from 1971 TO 1974.  He formed the British rock Paris in 1976, and had hits including ``Sentimental Lady '  ' in 1977 and ``Ebony Eyes'' in 1978.

American Idol winner Phillip Phillips has had his kidney surgery.  He was in pain for much of the time he was competing on ``American Idol.'' 

Doctors have removed kidney stones and expect him to make a full recovery.

Kanye West's newest sneakers went on sale this week.  There were lines at many athletic stores across the country to get the new shoes.....that sell for $245. In fact, a pair was auctioned off this week for $90 thousand dollars.  I don't think anyone will be ballin' in this pair!!