Entertainment

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.

Warrant: Drug cited in Michael Jackson's death came from Las Vegas pharmacy

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.

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

By: The Associated Press

No verdict by jury in trial of Ohio police chief accused in Parker-Broderick surrogacy case

Poll Results
Should San Francisco support the Arts?

Yes - the Arts are important.: 73%

Only once in awhile.: 7%

No - there are not enough resorces.: 19%

Iconic glove Michael Jackson wore when he unveiled moonwalk dance to be sold at NYC 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.

Swelling deficit points to...

The San Francisco deficit has ballooned to $522.2 million,... more

Woman hit, killed in...

The number of pedestrian fatalities in The City continues... more

Scoop: Nicolas Cage said to have squandered...

We felt really bad for Nicolas Cage when we heard he was... more

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFING

Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert, others preparing special performances for American Music Awards

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.

Ferlinghetti paints well, too

His preference for the language of poetic imagery over literal description gives Lawrence...

GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on

A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price.