Little House on the Prairie: The Musical star Melissa Gilbert helped build a house with fellow cast members in New York, Habitat for Humanity said. The project in the South Bronx was part of an announcement of a nationwide effort between the musical and Habitat for Humanity International to raise awareness about the need for affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity is truly one of the most important, most wonderful organizations in this country and around the world, Gilbert, who starred in the 19th century-set Prairie television series, said in a statement.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- "Little House on the Prairie: The Musical" star Melissa Gilbert helped build a house with fellow cast members at a Habitat for Humanity - New York City build site.

The non-profit that operates the "Little House on the Prairie" museum in Kansas said it is being sued by the makers of the former TV show with the same name.

Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who always has been afraid of flying, says he's glad to be alive after suffering severe burns in a fiery plane crash last month. "I hate planes," Barker said in an interview with Us Weekly magazine.

By Dominic P. Papatola, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. Mar. 4--Pioneer life on the Midwestern prairie included soaring ballads, spunky character tunes and love duets.