Van Halen undergoes medical testing

New York – Van Halen has postponed concerts this week as guitarist Eddie Van Halen undergoes medical testing for an undisclosed condition.

“According to Eddie Van Halen’s physician, he is undergoing a battery of comprehensive medical tests to determine a defined diagnosis and recommended medical procedures,” according to a statement released Monday by Van Halen’s representative and the tour promoter, Live Nation.

Eddie Van Halen has had medical setbacks in recent years, including a battle with cancer and a trip to rehab. A representative for Van Halen did not return a phone message or e-mail from The Associated Press seeking further information about his ailment.

The concerts that were postponed were this week’s shows in Dallas; Cincinnati; Raleigh, N.C.; and Baltimore. They have been rescheduled for April.

Van Halen embarked on their reunion tour with original lead singer David Lee Roth last fall.

The Game set to serve 60-day sentence

Los Angeles – Playtime is over for The Game, who began serving a 60-day jail sentence for felony firearm possession.

The rapper turned himself in Sunday night at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

The 28-year-old entertainer (real name: Jayceon Terrell Taylor) was convicted last month of possession of a firearm in a school zone. He was accused of pulling a gun on a player from an opposing team during a pickup game at a South Los Angeles school nearly a year ago.

Barrymore gives $1M to World Food Program

Chicago – Drew Barrymore said Monday she is donating $1 million to help fight hunger.

She made the announcement on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” saying she would give the money to the World Food Program, a U.N. body that delivers millions of tons of food aid to more than 70 million people in about 80 countries.

“I’m able to make this incredible donation – this has changed my life,” she said on the program. “But I encourage everyone to give.”

Barrymore, who serves as a World Food Program ambassador, later told The Associated Press that the $1 million is the largest donation she’s made.

“By far,” the 33-year-old actress said. “But nothing has ever felt so good.”