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International Emmys to honor David Frost

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:04:24 -0500

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.

Stars come out for CNN Heroes ceremony

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:15:27 -0500

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.

Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:30:39 -0500

Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century ago with an $800 loan. Today, that would get you two tickets with a bit to spare to the Motown 50 Golden Gala.

Jackson moonwalk glove sells for $350K in NYC

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:57:16 -0500

The shimmering, white glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 was auctioned off for $350,000, plus tax Saturday.

Rare Charles Darwin book found on toilet bookshelf

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:13:14 -0500

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.

Losing Winfrey would be big blow for Second City

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:30:39 -0500

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.

'New Moon' takes record $72.7M box office bite

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:30:38 -0500

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.

Tween Justin Bieber fans lose control at NY mall

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:01:06 -0500

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.

John Travolta, family attend opening of new movie

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:01:10 -0500

John Travolta and his family have helped raise money for charities in their home state of Florida with a screening of his new comedy

Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:02:50 -0500

A powerful anesthetic recovered from Michael Jackson's bedside after he died had been purchased in Nevada by his doctor who had it shipped to California, court documents show.