Losing Winfrey would be big blow for Second City

By DON BABWIN

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 Nov 21, 2009 | 11:40 am

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

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.

New Nov 21, 2009 | 11:40 am

German auction house pulls disputed painting

A German auction house says it has withdrawn from sale a painting that the Max Stern estate claims was one of hundreds the Jewish art dealer was forced to sell off by the Nazis.

Nov 21, 2009 | 10:30 am

Michael Jackson glove among items at music auction

A collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia, including the now iconic rhinestone-studded glove he wore when he performed his first moonwalk dance in 1983, is being sold at auction.

Nov 21, 2009 | 10:25 am

Tween Justin Bieber fans lose control at NY mall

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.

Nov 21, 2009 | 9:00 am

Travolta appears at fundraiser in Fla. hometown

John Travolta and his family made their first public appearance in their adopted Florida hometown since his son's death, helping raise thousands of dollars for charity at a screening of the actor's new comedy Friday night.

Nov 21, 2009 | 6:40 am

Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm

By KEN RITTER

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.

Nov 21, 2009 | 3:25 am

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

By The Associated Press

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

Nov 21, 2009 | 2:40 am

Parker-Broderick surrogacy case jury breaks

The jury in the trial of an Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick ended five hours of deliberations Friday without a verdict.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:05 pm

Charges dismissed against country singer John Rich

A Nashville judge has dismissed assault and harassment charges against country music singer John Rich.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:05 pm

Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations

By CARYN ROUSSEAU and RYAN NAKASHIMA

For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:05 pm

NYC TV newsman guilty of attempted assault on wife

By JIM FITZGERALD

Cable television newsman Dominic Carter, an influential reporter on New York politics, was convicted Friday of an attempted assault on his wife.

Nov 20, 2009 | 6:15 pm

Britney Spears' ex sentenced to jail

Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is being sent to jail for 45 days for leaving the scene of an accident.

Nov 20, 2009 | 6:00 pm

"Going Rogue" is going big

By RICHARD T. PIENCIAK

"Going Rogue" is going big.

Nov 20, 2009 | 5:50 pm

Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage

By SANDY COHEN

Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather and chains into his.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:55 pm

Q&A: Debut CD from Wale taps into his emotions

By MESFIN FEKADU

Wale wanted to infuse his debut album with a woman's touch, so the rapper recruited singing divas like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Chrisette Michele and Jazmine Sullivan to get that feeling across.

Nov 20, 2009 | 3:10 pm

Eminem says 'Relapse 2' now will come out in 2010

Eminem's comeback year of 2009 was expected to include the release of two new albums.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:50 pm

Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing 1

By DENA POTTER

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.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:40 pm

Swedish Soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom dies at 82

Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom, an international opera star, has died, her husband Sverker Olow says.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:30 pm