AP ShowBiz MinuteSinger Andy Williams died on Wednesday, aged 84, after a year-long battle with cancer.Hailed as a "national treasure" by former president Ronald Regan - he won emmys for his TV hosting but was best known as a crooner.Classic Williams' songs include his version of "Moon River" and the theme to "Love Story."British bookshops opened up early on Thursday - for the launch of JK Rowling's first book for adults."The Casual Vacancy" is the tale of what happens in a small English village, after the death of a town official leaves an opening.The Harry Potter author is already at number one on Amazon's US chart with the book.Rapper Lil Wayne has made rock 'n' roll history.He's taken over from Elvis Presley as the leading male with the most entries on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, clocking up 109 mentions.Wayne has also been busy this week - helping to re-launch a skate park, in his hometown of New Orleans.This is Hilary Fox with AP ShowBiz Minute.SHOTLIST:AP Entertainment FILE: Los Angeles, 7 August 20031.Andy Williams with the Osmond family at their Hollywood Walk of Fame star unveilingAP Entertainment FILE: New York, 18 June 20092. Wide shot of Andy Williams and Clint Black on red carpet Songwriters Hall of Fame eventAP Images FILE: Sparks, Nevada, 25 September 19773. Still image of Andy Williams AP Entertainment London, 27 September 2012 4. Wide shot exterior of Waterstone's book shop on High Street Kensington5. Close of book on displayAP EntertainmentLondon, 3 July 20076. Medium of J.K. Rowling arriving at the European premiere of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"AP EntertainmentNew Orleans, US 26 Sept. 20127. Medium of Lil Wayne talking to reporter8. Various of Lil Wayne skating