Race against time Tonight, one celebrity steps all over the others Cranberries scratch seven-year itch on tour Sense of torch passing at Lyric's 'Katya Kabanova' Smith takes comfort to TLC Jennifer Lopez jokes, puts fall in rearview mirror 'Souvenir' deftly stays right on key

Adam Lambert performance at AMAs logs complaints Rihanna's fighting words on new CD Oprah's little helpers move on Star-studded 'Christmas Carol' canceled Michael Jackson's doctor returns to work at clinic Felder fully on as Ludwig van Jennifer Lopez takes a fall at AMAs Taylor is tops, but Michael makes history Colbert goes bobsledding 'Cougar Town' shuts down for Courteney Rich harvest for 'Moon'

Jackson moonwalk glove sells for $350K in NYC No peace on earth: Holiday films go to battle Susan Boyle's debut doesn't deserve hype it's getting An 'Uncensored' look at 'The Simpsons' Adam Lambert embraces his retro roots Spin Control: CD reviews and samples Movies online: Free 'n' easy, but is it theft? Viggo Mortensen on 'The Road'

Nicolas Cage turns in fearless performance in 'Bad Lieutenant' 'New Moon' breaks one-day box-office record with $72.7 million Rob Zombie on the road as album finds new home Pianist Lewis shines in debut with CSO J. Lo, Lambert to spice up ceremony ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF Loneliest number for Oprah fans? 25

Kid Sister already among Chicago's hottest acts Oprah to Ebert: Like breaking up the most beautiful relationship Viva variety: Cirque's 'Banana Shpeel' reinvents vaudeville Pixies: You get what you pay for Wes Anderson brings Roald Dahl's 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' to life Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm Musical takes country singer to 'Lofty' heights American Ballet Theatre schedule plays it safe The Mix: Really cool things to do Toy fair offers weekend full of invention Now, the late 'Jon & Kate' Setzer sets 'Avenue' to 1940s noir beat Backstage at the opera, in cinema-verite style Fogerty ready to rock again on next album Moran to defrock housewives with music from '50s Shwayze wants to go beyond 'Buzzin'' Gamezone: 'Dragon Age: Origins' Gamezone: 'Rabbids Go Home' Party hearty on 'Black Wednesday' 'Thieves,' 'Batman,' top video game nominations

Oprah Winfrey ending her talk show in 2011 Aventura puts the 'cool' in Dominican bachata Ben Foster feels stress of soldiering in 'The Messenger' Johnny Depp named People's Sexiest Man Alive — again Weird science: 'Fringe' star inhabits madman role Learning how to be a family Keeping up with crass Janet says Michael rejected help Oprah Winfrey to end show in 2011 American Ballet Theatre schedule plays it safe

Video games evolve, but Mario remains popular Kelly's scattershot show had everything but raunch Oprah tries again with local man's makeover Bullock has more fun 'Twilight' time in L.A., and fan gets first bite 'G.I.F.T.' should be returned to sender Chick magnet still works Palin's seen enough: Levi doesn't take it all off in spread Kraemer proves man for all seasons with MOB Holidays shaping up as fitness prime time Krupa 'consistent,' but not good enough

Even after Rihanna beating, women love Chris Brown 'Idol' victor Allen flies under radar Getting satire right: Site is a daily show of humor Eclipse has a hoot over two centuries Joe Perry on the road, on his own — for now Go to rehab? LiLo says no Pratts see show in them 'Hills'

Lindsay Lohan bolts from intervention by friends Janet Jackson blames doctor for Michael's death 'Project Runway' sheds edge, feel the softness Don't get Fergie started 3 choreographers' pieces almost in lockstep Oscar season comes early for 3 film veterans

An 'Addams Family' musical by the numbers Vampire or werewolf? What's a girl to do? TV critic needed escape from 'The Prisoner' Classical music in the digital age Supporting vampires feel the love Q&A with Robert Pattinson Q&A with Taylor Lautner Spin Control: CD reviews and samples

Hip-hop tragedy 'Hopera' overcomes flaws in story Bill and Walter together again 'Z-Movie' king is unlikeliest Oscar winner Haydn, Bruckner magic on view Gotta wear shades? Try the new Maysles City hopes to restore bluesman Johnson's home

You want fries with that rap? Hot stuff: Cold-weather soups and sips in the city Tribute remembers Buckley's brief but profound impact Erin has no tears over 'Model' exit Jolie, dad may reconnect Club Hopping The Mix: Really cool things to do Fab Faux all about the sound, not the looks, of the Beatles Pair of Scrooges ready to entertain the kids Ticketline Gamezone: 'Fairytale Fights' Arthouse films Young film talents from Iberia at fest New on DVD Speaking With: Daniel Beaty A 'Little Women' in need of music and inspiration Integrity Toys ups the ante with high-end fashion dolls

Black comedy club with touch of class Swift sweeps Country Music Awards Tyler denies he's leaving Aerosmith What's in a name? Not much, Goldberg hopes Rosie's gaydar under fire 'Dollhouse' closing doors Cougars are hot in Hollywood but endangered in real world

Good girl gone brat on 'America's Next Top Model' Stedman Graham reflects on family, leadership, Oprah Dent May stakes new claim for the humble ukulele Girls just wanna see vampires Trump, Omarosa make up for new reality show 'Glee' casting choice hits sour note with disabled Company raising its Profile with new hits No more 'Dancing' for Carter Bon Jovi holds the hits, goes full 'Circle' on CD Blago makes Mad mag 'dumbest' list Gordon Ramsay gets cooking at new Tuscan hotel Fresh angle on free Web concerts From White House to annual pageant

City boasts most '5-Diamond' restaurants Rihanna talks about breaking down on new CD Not so 'Good' with details Eagles' Don Henley just retreats, never attacks Confident Lopez gets a little tacky in debut Will the CMAs turn into the young & the Swift? Ring-a-ding ding returns happily to 'Mad Men' Michael's doc in seclusion

Ciao, Bella: 'New Moon' stars talk about breakup On talk show, Sykes has wrong target in her sights Those flitting around Isadora Brown wants privacy on fight details In Hyde Park, Upshaw roots poetry in emotion Beyonce expected to testify in copyright trial here Chimpanzee attack victim to appear on Oprah show

Paul Shaffer memoir is pop-cult goldmine John Cusack saves the world in apocalyptic '2012' George Lopez enters late night talk fray 'Pirate Radio' set was one big 1960s music fest ABC’s Roberts hits prime-time, gets Janet Jackson interview Spin Control: CD reviews Five questions with Woody Harrelson

Think outside 'The Box' Wanda's with it! Sykes kicks off new talk show Will Big Bird keep his feet on 'Sesame Street'? CSO Review | Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet combines wild virtuosity with relaxed grace ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 'Million Dollar Quartet' one year old -- and still rock solid

Lucky stars unite for Scotland Yard Gospel Choir Jackson brothers showcased in cable reality series Oprah spokesman denies definite plan to move show exists Fresh life breathed into 'Young Frankenstein' ‘Fallen Hero’ mixes opera and hip-hop, adds Othello England: their cup of tea Getting away with murder The Scriptures on sexuality Grande dame Club hopping FANCY FEET Low donations cause Honolulu Symphony to quit for '09 Basement Jaxx back on the beats with tour, 'Scars' Kiss mobilizes its 'Army' with new album, tour Reeve Carney will star as 'Spider-Man'on Broadway Ticket line Game of the Week: Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time Mini review Alan Gross returns with 'High' expectations Puppets, projections create 'Gossamer' dream world

Nerds increase peace on Nick's animated series No high-tech tyranny for 'Carol' AFI makes hits without trying Viva ELVIS is name of Cirque du Soleil’s new show Prejean won't go quietly American Theater Company making big plans Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump returns to GBS Ramis finds North Shore is still his 'home base' Iron Chefs learn how White House garden grows Suzanne Somers' new book dispels cancer treatment

Palin will talk to Oprah, but won't sign books in Chicago Jennifer Hudson: No place like home Local actor a perfect fit for postal ads Grisham's short stories are long on characters With 'End' result, Next affirms human nature Funny side of Sinfonietta 'Dancing' days over for Irvin, Dacascos

Colbert coming to Chicago for Second City anniversary Life after rehab for salon Jim carries Dickens tale as Scrooge, six others As designers, they make great dancers Unorthodox? Not this reggae star Not the E.N.D. for Fergie Colbert sponsors U.S. Olympic Speedskating team Second cast of 'Faust' heats up the Civic Opera House Mastrantonio completes 'Criminal Intent' casting Second City 50th anniversary schedule

Political junkie still 7 years from voting, calls for Obama Stripper? What stripper? Fergie isn't buying Josh's story Some dazzling surprises launch Dance Chicago In Romania, in a top hat, Ethan talks up Madonna Judge orders 2 paparazzi to avoid Nicole 2 weeks won't be 'It' for Jackson fans Leno says he’d return to ’Tonight’ if NBC asked Early close for Cromer on Broadway

Popular YouTube stars join forces in concert tour Mo'Nique steps away from comic roots for 'Precious' Not all the concepts are alien on 'V' remake Laughter on tap at Humanities Festival Artist pulls the wool over SOFA Chicago Author Q&A: Richard Belzer Obama brings back Halloween spirit at White House Spin Control: CD reviews and samples

Roger Daltrey tours to get ready for you know Who Haunting venue is real star of Monsters of Folk show Drury Lane assembles a thoroughly delightful 'Millie' Nick Jonas goes solo, but brothers aren't breaking up CSO riding high with Davis' help Halloween tales take modern turn

It's Rod Zombie! Haunted prisons, Halloween frights Monsters of Folk roar to life with rocking debut Brooks turns 'Young Frankenstein' into monster smash Bob Dylan typically atypical in concert Reining in Lindsay's dad Clubs so loaded with fun Halloween shows, it's scary Plenty of hauntings remain for Halloween weekend Club Hopping The Mix: Really cool things to do Ticket line Gamezone: 'Borderlands' Halloween event a Square deal Kids learn about nature down on Children's Farm Name-branded toys make cooking EZ for kids

Halloween costumes wig out over hot celebs 'League' fulfills comedy fantasies Lyric misses chance to set 'Ernani' straight David Gray has a brand new bag on new CD Life imitating 'Gossip' Redmoon's White House plans become less ghostly Safety for trick-or-treating and more

Bringing the Negro Leagues to life Redmoon to do Halloween show at the White House Brown to release first disc since legal woes This is it for Janet, LaToya Windows won't be doing 'Family Guy' 'Dancing with Stars': 2 more get the boot Gray has a brand new bag to take hold of his career Damon in talks for 'True Grit' remake

Searching for angels Jay-Z, Alicia Keys perform at World Series Game 1 Ogre comes over with pals for an early 'Shrek' kickoff Group number on 'Dancing With Stars' Bullock gets mom wish Haggis quits Scientology over policy 'Silk Road' leads to triumph of diversity

Michael Jackson film is 'the show of all shows': director Movie director ditches Scientology over gay marriage Taylor x 2: Swift, Lautner more than 'just friends' This monster's hard to follow Madonna's angle with Cruz Miley's on tour, and this time Hannah stays home Lloyd Webber has prostate cancer