Stars come out for CNN Heroes ceremony
LOS ANGELES (AP) - 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. ``I've cried twice and we're on hero three,'' Harris said backstage after introducing one of the 10 ``CNN Heroes'' celebrated Saturday by the TV news network for their efforts to fight poverty, disease and other problems. More »
Jackson moonwalk glove sells for $350K in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) - 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. Winning bidder Hoffman Ma of Hong Kong will pay $420,000, including taxes and fees, for the rhinestone-studded, modified golf glove Jackson wore on his left hand for his moonwalk on Motown's 25th anniversary TV special. More »
Losing Winfrey would be big blow for Second City
CHICAGO (AP) - 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. ``I used to live across the street from Harpo and when I moved there it was me and cross-dressing crack addicts and Harpo. And now it's strollers and little white dogs all over,'' said Paul O'Connor, whose job has been to sell the city to businesses looking to relocate and those wondering why they should stay. More »
'New Moon' takes record $72.7M box office bite
LOS ANGELES (AP) - 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. The Friday haul for the ``Twilight'' sequel includes a record $26.3 million from midnight screenings alone. More »
Travolta appears at fundraiser in Fla. hometown
OCALA, Fla. (AP) - 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. Travolta, wife Kelly Preston and daughter Ella Bleu greeted hundreds of fans for a sneak preview of Disney's ``Old Dogs,'' which opens Wednesday. More »