Stars come out for CNN Heroes ceremony
BY LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer
Kate Hudson, Pierce Brosnan, Neil Patrick Harris and other stars who are used to getting applause were giving it gladly at a ceremony honoring people who make a difference in the lives of others.
Jackson, Swift face off at American Music Awards
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer
It's the country cutie versus the King of Pop at this year's American Music Awards.
Rare Charles Darwin book found on toilet bookshelf
The Associated Press
An auction house says it is selling a rare first edition of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" found in a family's guest lavatory in southern England.
Racette's Angelica a triumph at Met Opera
By RONALD BLUM Associated Press Writer
Patricia Racette had just sung her moving final notes in "Suor Angelica" and fallen to the stage.
`New Moon' wolfs down $140.7M in opening weekend
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer
The vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" sucked up $140.7 million in its first three days and pulled in a total of $258.8 million worldwide, according to studio estimates Sunday.
German auction house pulls disputed painting
The Associated Press
A German auction house says it has withdrawn from sale a painting that the Max Stern estate claims was one of hundreds the Jewish art dealer was forced to sell off by the Nazis.
Sheryl Crow takes up cause of wild horses in West
By MARTIN GRIFFITH Associated Press Writer
Sheryl Crow is joining others in calling on the federal government to halt roundups of wild horses in the West, branding them as inhumane and unnecessary.
Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala
By JEFF KAROUB Associated Press Writer
Black ties and gowns filled a ballroom Saturday in a big-bucks salute to Detroit-style royalty - the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock.
Losing Winfrey would be big blow for Second City
By DON BABWIN Associated Press Writer
Step outside Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios and into the near west side neighborhood that's been home to her television talk show for two decades, and it's easy to get a sense of what she's meant to Chicago.
Motown gala 'means everything' to founder Gordy
By JEFF KAROUB Associated Press Writer
Hundreds have gathered to salute Detroit-style royalty - the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock.
Jackson moonwalk glove sells for $350K in NYC
By VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press Writer
The shimmering, white glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 was auctioned off for $350,000 - plus tax - on Saturday.
Tween Justin Bieber fans lose control at NY mall
The Associated Press
New York police shut down a mall appearance by teen pop singer Justin Bieber (BEE'-ber) after thousands of young girls showed up and got a little too wild.
'New Moon' takes record $72.7M box office bite
The Associated Press
Vampires and werewolves have vanquished a dark knight. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" took in $72.7 million in its first day to break the single day domestic box office record previously held by "The Dark Knight," which had a $67.2 million opening day last year.
International Emmys to honor David Frost
By CHARLES J. GANS Associated Press Writer
British TV personality David Frost will be honored at the 37th Annual International Emmy Awards for a wide-ranging career that has taken him from pioneering political satire on television to conducting serious interviews with former President Richard Nixon and other newsmakers.
John Travolta, family attend opening of new movie
The Associated Press
John Travolta and his family have helped raise money for charities in their home state of Florida with a screening of his new comedy
Liberace, Cruise, Palin among Winfrey's highlights
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer
Oprah Winfrey has racked up memorable moments during her long television reign. Some were moving, some embarrassing - to her or others - and a handful became pop-culture landmarks. Here are highlights through the years:
Fans excited to witness Winfrey's announcement
The Associated Press
Fans who will be in the audience at "The Oprah Winfrey Show" say they're excited to hear the media mogul talk about her plans for the future.
Banned director brings romance film to Hong Kong
By MIN LEE AP Entertainment Writer
A prominent mainland Chinese director banned by Beijing from making movies brought his new gay romance film to Hong Kong on Friday for what is likely the last of a handful of screenings on his home soil.
Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing 1
By DENA POTTER Associated Press Writer
The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed Friday when the bus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star wasn't on board, Virginia State Police said.
'New Moon' midnight showings earn record $26.3 mil
The Associated Press
"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has set a box-office record for midnight screenings.
