10 Still-Sane Child Stars

Beyonce said it was a business decision, but for some, it's personal

(NEWSER) - You may have heard that Beyoncé recently broke up … with her dad. Father Matthew Knowles had been her manager ever since the Destiny’s Child days, but rumors recently surfaced that the daddy-daughter relationship was strained after Matthew had a baby with another woman and divorced Beyoncé’s mom. (Even so, the singer insists it was just a business decision.) The Daily Beast rounds up 10 more stars who also parted ways with a parent … professionally:

• Usher: Not only did he fire his momager in 2007—on Mother’s Day, no less—he then rehired her in 2008, only to boot her again after a year.

She talks fashion, troubles in rare interview

(NEWSER) - Even though Mary-Kate Olsen’s childhood stint on Full House brought her fame and fortune, she says she “would never wish my upbringing on anyone.” She and twin sister Ashley were “little monkey performers” in those days, she says. “I look at old photos of me, and I don't feel connected to them at all,” the notoriously private actress and designer tells Marie Claire in a rare interview. More»

Actress breaks career news on Twitter again

(NEWSER) - A month after stunning Hollywood and sparking questions about her mental stability with the news of her retirement , Amanda Bynes wants a do-over. "I've unretired," the 24-year-old on-again-off-again actress tweeted . She's a co-star of the buzzed-about high school comedy Easy A, notes People —and within minutes of "unretiring," Bynes was tweeting about the trailer . More»

Actress seemed paranoid on set of latest film, sources say

(NEWSER) - Amanda Bynes says she’s retiring from acting —but many are speculating that Hollywood may have retired her. She achieved TV fame at an early age, but Big Fat Liar—which she filmed at 15—was her first, and last, big-screen success. The 24-year-old actress has recently spent more time oversharing on Twitter than acting, and sources tell the Daily Beast her agents even asked her to get help. More»

Shockingly, Hannah Montana is not No. 1

(NEWSER) - Think Miley Cyrus is the highest-paid child actor on TV? Not even close. Angus T. Jones, the 16-year-old “half” of Two and a Half Men, makes $250,000 an episode. Miley doesn't even crack the top five. The New York Post lists the top 10:

2. Miranda Cosgrove, 16: $180,000 per episode for iCarly.
3. Selena Gomez, 17: $25,000 per episode for Wizards of Waverly Place.