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We say goodbye to Hugh Laurie's challenging and entertaining Dr. Gregory House on Monday night.By Tami Katzoff Hugh Laurie on "House" Photo: FOX On Monday night (May 21), we say goodbye to Dr. Gregory House, one of the most iconic TV characters of this young century. For eight seasons, he's been confounding us, challenging us and, above all, entertaining us with his quirky brilliance and cutting wit. On paper, the character doesn't seem to be very appealing: a crippled, self-destructive, drug-addicted doctor who distrusts, ignores and avoids his patients and alienates his friends — not exactly an endearing guy. But in the hands of the mighty Hugh Laurie, it works. Laurie was barely known here in the U.S. before he took on the role of House. English folk knew him as a masterful sketch comedian and half of the dynamic duo (Stephen) Fry and Laurie. When he was brought across the pond to star in the new American drama series, he sparked the still-ongoing trend of talented Brit actors migrating to U.S. television. Like the various "Law & Order" series, "House" is a procedural — there's always a medical mystery to be solved. Unlike "L&O," "House" is less about the cases and more about the people. One of the most contentious relationships on the show was between Dr. House and his boss, hospital administrator Dr. Lisa Cuddy. Lisa Edelstein's Cuddy was alternately lusted after and antagonized by House, and when they finally paired up after years of sexual tension, the fans were either ecstatic or repulsed. The romance ended because of House's Vicodin abuse, and the friendship ended because House, in a jealous rage, drove a car through the front of Cuddy's home. Many fans would agree that House's true soul mate was Dr. James Wilson, perfectly portrayed by Robert Sean Leonard. Wilson stood by House through defiant drug addiction, detox, a stint in a mental institution and more than one trip to jail. Some would say Wilson, as House's only real friend, was the consummate enabler; I would say he was House's lifeline, his one unbroken link to the rest of humanity. When we last saw them in the penultimate episode, Wilson was sick with cancer and House was heading back to jail. Monday night's episode is titled "Everybody Dies," a play on one of House's most favorite and infamous slogans "Everybody lies." Whatever happens, I expect there will be more than a few tears shed by the end of the night. I've already stocked up on tissues. I'll leave the Vicodin alone. Share your favorite "House" moments in the comments below!

At Billboard Music Awards, Jordin Sparks recalls paying tribute to the Bee Gees during her time on 'American Idol.'By Kara Warner The Bee Gees Photo: Chris Walter/ Getty Images The music industry lost yet another influential artist Sunday (May 20), with the untimely death of Bee Gees' member Robin Gibb. The news was met with sadness and shock from the celeb attendees at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards. They were quick to express heartfelt sentiments to Gibb's family and friends, as well as weigh in on the huge impact the Bee Gees had on the music industry as a whole. "Oh no!" Jordin Sparks said in shock upon hearing the news. "I thought he was doing better. Barry Gibb [Robin's brother and fellow Bee Gee], when I was on '[American] Idol,' he was one of our mentors, and it was so amazing to meet him. I actually discovered my love for Bee Gees music through that week, and 'Too Much Heaven' and 'Emotions' are two of my favorite songs, and 'Stayin' Alive,' of course. Classic. But it's so sad," she added. "I just can't [believe it]." "I definitely listened to the Bee Gees," Justin Bieber told us. "I'm not too familiar with them, but it's definitely sad what happened. My heart goes out to him and his family." "My first memory of the Bee Gees was the film 'Saturday Night Fever,' which is one of my favorites," recalled Max George of the Wanted. "I love the Bee Gees. They're obviously legends and heroes of ours and people we look up to. It's a really sad loss. Our thoughts go out to all of his family." Chart-topper Carrie Underwood remembered discovering the group during her childhood. "My parents listened to the Bee Gees quite a bit when I was little, so I was definitely exposed to them at an early age. They just had a sound that was all their own, obviously, [it was] never duplicated," she said. "They were very influential on music in general, and it's very sad to hear about any loss. There have been a lot of legends lost this year, so it's always sad to see it happen, but they are paying a couple of tributes here [at the Billboard Music Awards], and I know that they'll be classy and respectful and allow us all to remember them." Singer/songwriter and recent "Dancing With the Stars" castmember Gavin DeGraw spoke to the group's influence with their own music, as well as the hit songs they went on to write for other artists. "Let's talk about the Bee Gees. That's an iconic group. Not just a great band, but a great group of songwriters," DeGraw said. "Even long after the Bee Gees' success on the pop charts, they were still writing songs for other people, huge hit songs. Their talent went far beyond their moment of normal pop success. It is a loss to the music industry and a loss of an iconic group. The beauty of this industry is that we do pay tribute and every artist coming up is a fan of a generation prior to it, so there's a real tradition element to it." Please share your condolences for Gibb's family, friends and fans in the comments. Related Videos 2012 Billboard Awards Highlights Related Photos The Bee Gees' Robin Gibb: A Career In Photos Related Artists The Bee Gees Justin Bieber Carrie Underwood

BEIRUT (Reuters) - At least two people were killed in heavy fighting between rival Sunni Muslim gunmen in Beirut on Monday, medical and security sources said, in the latest violence fuelled by tensions over the uprising against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

FINALE EMILIA, Italy (Reuters) - Thousands of people in northern Italy slept in tents and cars overnight as more than 100 aftershocks rocked the area hit by a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that killed seven people and inflicted heavy damage to centuries-old cultural sites.