Winfrey: Prayer, careful thought influenced exit

By CARYN ROUSSEAU

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.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:20 pm

Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm

By KEN RITTER

Police believe a batch of drugs blamed in Michael Jackson's death was purchased by his personal physician at a Las Vegas pharmacy, court documents released Friday show.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:15 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 | 2:10 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 | 1:50 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 | 1:40 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 | 1:30 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 | 1:25 pm

'New Moon' midnight showings earn record $26.3 mil

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has set a box-office record for midnight screenings.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:30 pm

Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions in Georgia

By GREG BLUESTEIN

Wesley Snipes' attorneys asked a federal appeals court Friday to review an "unreasonable" three-year prison sentence for the film star, who was convicted a year ago on federal tax charges.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:00 am

Green: Exhibit comes at color from all angles

Amy Menerey Journal correspondent

Green is more than a color, even in fine arts circles these days. The Dahl celebrates the art of recycling in an exhibit running through February.

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List of top 15 cable shows in Nielsen ratings

By The Associated Press

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by the Nielsen Co. for the week of Nov. 9-15. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:

Nov 20, 2009 | 9:05 am

End of an era: Oprah ending show after 25 years

The Associated Press

CHICAGO - Oprah Winfrey was set to announce today that her powerhouse daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire with legions of fans, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:30 am | (3) Comments

Liberace, Cruise, Palin among Winfrey's highlights

By LYNN ELBER

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:

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:15 am

Heidi Klum wows crowd at Victoria's Secret show

By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL

Heidi Klum and her post-baby body led the parade at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, which returned to New York with some fresh faces after four years on the road.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:40 am

Banned director brings romance film to Hong Kong

By MIN LEE

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.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:40 am

New York designer wins Project Runway

New York designer Irina Shabayeva's collection took the gold in "Project Runway," winning $100,000 toward her line, an agent and a trip to Paris.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:15 am

Fans excited to witness Winfrey's announcement

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.

Nov 20, 2009 | 6:30 am

'2012' a home run with patriotic fans in China

By CHI-CHI ZHANG

When the apocalypse comes, China will save the world.

Nov 20, 2009 | 5:40 am

Bullock in New Orleans for 'Blind Side' showing

By STACEY PLAISANCE

Wearing a floor-length pastel striped evening gown, Sandra Bullock walked the red carpet in New Orleans Thursday for a special premiere of her latest film, "The Blind Side."

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:25 pm