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November 13, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) -- John King is replacing Lou Dobbs on CNN. Jon Klein, CNN president, said Thursday that veteran reporter King will move into the 7 p.m. slot that's been vacated by Lou Dobbs. King will host a show... Read Story.

'Call of Duty' sells $310M in 24 hours

November 13, 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) -- First-day sales of Activision Blizzard Inc.'s "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" broke records, raking in an estimated $310 million in North America and the United Kingdom alone. The... Read Story.

Research group: October video game sales tumble

November 13, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) -- After a slight reprieve in September, U.S. video game retail sales slumped again in October, unable to escape the economic turmoil that's cutting into consumer spending and swelling the... Read Story.

Swift named CMA's entertainer of the year

November 12, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- All four of the guys who lost to Taylor Swift for entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards made a tactical error: They asked the crossover sensation to open for... Read Story.

Lou Dobbs announces he is leaving CNN

November 12, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) -- CNN's Lou Dobbs, a lightning rod for criticism following his transition from a business journalist to an opinionated anchor on such issues as illegal immigration, told viewers on Wednesday that he... Read Story.

Swift wins BMI top song award

November 11, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards Tuesday, when Kris Kristofferson was honored as an icon. Swift won for... Read Story.

'Twilight' among People's Choice Awards nominees

November 11, 2009

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Nominees for the People's Choice Awards are out, and the people choose vampires. "Twilight" and "True Blood" were among the top nominees announced Tuesday. Fans cast more than 18... Read Story.

Paisley focused on hosting duties, not nominations at tonight's CMA awards

November 11, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Brad Paisley is up for seven trophies at Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards, but his duties as co-host with Carrie Underwood and performer will... Read Story.

Maya Angelou shines at Glamour awards

November 10, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) -- Even for a venue as grand as New York's Carnegie Hall, there was a pretty dazzling concentration of star power at Glamour magazine's Women of the Year awards. Pop star Rihanna was there, in the most... Read Story.

Mya tops fellow celebs on 'Dancing With the Stars'

November 10, 2009

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mya is tops on "Dancing With the Stars." The 30-year-old Grammy winner was the top scorer Monday on the hit ABC show. She finished a point away from perfect, earning 59 points out of... Read Story.

Kansas town grieves 'In Cold Blood' deaths

November 9, 2009

HOLCOMB, Kan. (AP) -- It's one of America's most haunting crime stories: four members of a Kansas family brutally murdered on Nov. 15, 1959, at their rural farmhouse. The slayings of the Clutters -- chronicled in... Read Story.

ABC's Roberts gets prime-time spotlight

November 9, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) -- Robin Roberts is comfortable in the knowledge that when ABC's "Good Morning America" makeover is complete, she will keep her seat at the anchor desk. She just doesn't know who will be sitting next... Read Story.

[$] Bulletin board 11/9/09

November 9, 2009

Stage "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" -- Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, through Nov. 22, www.fwcivic.org. "WIZARD OF OZ" -- Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, today, 260-420-3344. DIONNE WARWICK -- Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio, Van Wert, Tuesday,... Read Story.

Weekly charts for the best-selling recorded music as

November 8, 2009

Weekly charts for the best-selling recorded music as they appear in next week's issue of Billboard magazine. Top Singles 1. "Whatcha Say," Jason DeRulo. Beluga Heights/Warner Bros. 2. "Fireflies," Owl City. Universal Republic. 3. "Empire State Of... Read Story.

Grisham's short stories long on characters

November 8, 2009

Grisham's short stories long on characters NEW YORK (AP) -- It's hard to sell a book of short stories. But not if you're John Grisham. The author of "A Time to Kill," "The Client" and other blockbusters has written his first collection of short fiction,... Read Story.

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Partial list of winners

November 6, 2009

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Partial list of winners from the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards in Houston, Texas: Record of the year: "No Hay Nadie Como Tu," Calle 13 featuring Cafe Tacvba. Album of the year: "Los de Atras Vienen Conmigo," Calle 13. Song of the year: "Aqui... Read Story.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) -- Actress and children's

November 6, 2009

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) -- Actress and children's welfare advocate Jane Seymour is the keynote speaker at Ferris State University's Foundation for Excellence Benefit. The Big Rapids school is holding the event starting at 5:30 p.m. today at the JW... Read Story.

'Golden Girls' star McClanahan has surgery

November 6, 2009

'Golden Girls' star McClanahan has surgery LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rue McClanahan, who played sexy Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on "The Golden Girls," was recovering Thursday from heart bypass surgery at a New York City hospital. The surgery took place... Read Story.

LONDON (AP) -- Elton John has been released

November 6, 2009

LONDON (AP) -- Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection. The singer's spokesman Gary Farrow says John was at home Friday and was feeling fine. He left the hospital early Thursday.... Read Story.

Oprah Winfrey removes BeBe Winans off her show

November 6, 2009

Oprah Winfrey removes BeBe Winans off her show NEW YORK (AP) -- Oprah Winfrey is removing gospel singer BeBe Winans from her show's "karaoke challenge" until charges against him for allegedly pushing his ex-wife to the ground are resolved. Winans... Read Story.

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