Updated story, photos: Oprah is retiring

Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying "prayer and careful thought" led her to her decision. More

J-Lo and Adam Lambert prepare for AMA stage

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, chains and handcuffs into his. More

Commentary: Let’s start missing Oprah Winfrey!

NEW YORK — Is it too soon to begin missing Oprah? More

'Twilight' star tries to tune out tabloids

Kristen Stewart was a bundle of nerves talking about "Twilight" a year ago. She's far more confident these days as "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" gets ready to rise in movie theaters today. More

Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns killing driver

DINWIDDIE, Va. — 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. More

Eminem delays release of album

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

New 'Simpsons' character contest winner revealed

Ladies’ man Ricardo Bomba is bringing his charms to “The Simpsons,” and it’s all the doing of a hospital operations manager with a vivid imagination. More

Kings of Leon crowned rock royalty

At the opening show of Kings of Leon’s fall tour, singer Caleb Followill looks out over the packed pavilion and nods appreciatively. A wide grin breaks through his usually somber demeanor, sending fans into a roar. More

Review: ‘New Moon’ sticks to book

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" is a dead-on adaptation of the Stephenie Meyer book. More

Brian Williams lauds Cronkite in award acceptance

PHOENIX — NBC newsman Brian Williams said Wednesday he’s not sure if Walter Cronkite would have succeeded in the age of cable news, blogs and Twitter. More

Story, video: Sandra Bullock’s charm makes sporty ‘Blind Side’ shine

Sandra Bullock is almost always worth watching, but she is just sensational as a wealthy Southern socialite in “The Blind Side,” an exhilarating new movie with a sports backdrop. More

‘Planet 51’ a platform for extraterrestrial life lessons

“Planet 51” is kids’ stuff. More