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Jermaine Jackson accepts the award for best soul R&B favorite male artist on behalf of his late brother Michael Jackson at the 37th Annual  American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Michael Jackson wins big at American Music Awards

Sun Nov 22, 10:51 PM ET

LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson was honored with four American Music Awards on Sunday night, making history by collecting more AMAs during his career than any other artist and becoming the show's winningest posthumous artist.

  • Actress Kristen Stewart, star of the new film "The Twilight Saga: New Moon", poses at the film's Los Angeles premiere November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Fred Prouser
    'New Moon' wolfs down $140.7M in opening weekend Sun Nov 22, 3:18 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES - The vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" sucked up $140.7 million in its first three days and pulled in a total of $258.8 million worldwide, according to studio estimates Sunday.

  • Actress Eva Mendes arrives at the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year ceremony Saturday night Nov. 21, 2009 in Hollywood, Calif. The CNN Hero of the Year was introduced by Mendes, among the many stars who took the stage to introduce the 10 honorees. (AP Photo/Greg DeGuire - PictureGroup)
    Stars come out for CNN Heroes ceremony Sun Nov 22, 9:13 AM ET

    LOS ANGELES - 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.

  • FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008  file photo, British broadcaster David Frost, arrives at the world premiere of Frost/Nixon, and the opening of the London Film Festival, in central London. British TV personality David Frost will be honored at the 37th Annual International Emmy Awards for a wide-ranging career that has taken him from pioneering political satire on television to conducting serious interviews with former President Richard Nixon and other newsmakers.  (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)
    International Emmys to honor David Frost Sun Nov 22, 9:03 AM ET

    NEW YORK - British TV personality David Frost will be honored at the 37th Annual International Emmy Awards for a wide-ranging career that has taken him from pioneering political satire on television to conducting serious interviews with former President Richard Nixon and other newsmakers.

  • Kid Rock and Stevie Wonder sing a duet during Motown Records 50th anniversary gala on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jerry S. Mendoza)
    Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala Sun Nov 22, 1:33 AM ET

    DETROIT - Black ties and gowns filled a ballroom Saturday in a big-bucks salute to Detroit-style royalty — the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock.

  • FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2009 file photo, singer Justin Bieber appears on the NBC 'Today' television program in New York. New York police shut down a mall appearance by teen pop singer Justin Bieber after thousands of young girls showed up and got a little too wild. Nassau County police say girls and adults in the crowd of nearly 3,000 started pushing and shoving as they waited for the 15-year-old sensation to arrive Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, N.Y. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
    Tween Justin Bieber fans lose control at NY mall Sat Nov 21, 11:51 PM ET

    GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - New York police shut down a mall appearance by teen pop singer Justin Bieber (BEE'-ber) after thousands of young girls showed up and got a little too wild.

  • FILE -This undated file photo released by Julien's Auctions shows Michael Jackson's glove from his 1983 performance of Billie Jean at the Motown 25 television special where he performed the Moonwalk for the first time. The glove and othe Jackson items will be auctioned on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City's Times Square. (AP Photo/Julien's Auctions, File)
    Jackson moonwalk glove sells for $350K in NYC Sat Nov 21, 11:41 PM ET

    NEW YORK - 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.

  • In this film publicity image released by Disney, from left,  Ella Bleu Travolta, John Travolta, and Conner Rayburn are shown in a scene from the film, 'Old Dogs.' (AP Photo/Disney, Ron Phillips)
    Travolta appears at fundraiser in Fla. hometown Sat Nov 21, 7:40 AM ET

    OCALA, Fla. - 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.

  • Dr. Conrad Murray, a physician for the late pop star Michael Jackson, appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009,  in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, pool)
    Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm Sat Nov 21, 4:24 AM ET

    LAS VEGAS - 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.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo actress Sarah Jessica Parker films a scene on location for 'Sex and the City 2' in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)
    Parker-Broderick surrogacy case jury breaks Sat Nov 21, 12:07 AM ET

    ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio - The jury in the trial of an Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick ended five hours of deliberations Friday without a verdict.

  • Britney Spears' ex sentenced to jail Fri Nov 20, 7:00 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is being sent to jail for 45 days for leaving the scene of an accident.

  • FILE - In a Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 file photo, Michael D. Barrett departs the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago. Barrett's arraignment on charges of  videotaping ESPN sports reporter Erin Andrews nude by aiming a cell phone camera through an altered peephole in the door of her hotel room Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
    Man accused of taping reporter to appear in court Fri Nov 20, 5:12 AM ET

    LOS ANGELES - An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews is expected to make his first court appearance Friday.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2004 file photo, talk show host Oprah Winfrey sits atop a Pontiac G6 outside her Chicago studios, surrounded by some of the 276 people from her audience who each received one of the new cars at the start of the show to celebrate the premier of her 19th season. (AP Photo/Harpo Productions, Bob Davis, File)
    End of an era: Oprah ending show after 25 years Fri Nov 20, 4:29 AM ET

    CHICAGO - Oprah Winfrey was set to announce Friday 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.

  • In this photo taken on Feb. 2, 2009, South Korean model Daul Kim presents at Swarovski S/S Collection in Seoul, South Korea. The top South Korean model who was a fixture at fashion week in Paris and London was found dead at her apartment in Paris, an official said Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Yonhap, Han Mi-hee)
    Top SKorean model found dead at Paris apartment Fri Nov 20, 3:04 AM ET

    SEOUL, South Korea - A top South Korean model who was a fixture at fashion week in Paris and London was found dead at her apartment in Paris, an official said Friday.

  • Heidi Klum walks the runway during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Armory, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
    Heidi Klum wows crowd at Victoria's Secret show Thu Nov 19, 11:39 PM ET

    NEW YORK - 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.

  • Sandra Bullock greets fans while at a red carpet premiere of her latest film, 'The Blind Side,' New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Cheryl Gerber)
    Bullock in New Orleans for 'Blind Side' showing Thu Nov 19, 11:25 PM ET

    NEW ORLEANS - 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."

  • Sarah Palin signs copies of her new book 'Going Rogue' at a Barnes and Noble bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 18, 2009. U.S. Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday strongly defended the top advisers from his 2008 presidential campaign in the face of sharp criticism from his vice presidential running mate, Palin. McCain, in a telephone interview with Reuters, singled out campaign manager Steve Schmidt and senior adviser Nicolle Wallace for praise after Palin blasted the pair in her memoir, "Going Rogue: An American Life."  REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES POLITICS MEDIA)
    Army limits media access at Palin event at NC base Thu Nov 19, 10:53 PM ET

    RALEIGH, N.C. - The U.S. Army will allow the media limited coverage of Sarah Palin's appearance at Fort Bragg, but will bar reporters from interviewing her or her supporters on the post, officials said Thursday.

  • This image released by Lifetime shows LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian  from the Lifetime original film, 'Nora Roberts' Northern Lights.' (AP Photo/Lifetime, Dan Power)
    Eddie Cibrian sues tabloid over story Thu Nov 19, 9:34 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES - Eddie Cibrian is suing Life & Style Weekly for defamation over a recent story claiming he was cheating on girlfriend LeAnn Rimes.

  • FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2008 file photo, actor James Van Der Beek, right, and his wife Heather McComb arrive at the private opening of Neil Lane Jewelry's flagship store in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)
    James Van Der Beek files for divorce Thu Nov 19, 8:25 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES - Court records show James Van Der Beek has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly six years.

  • In this June 10, 2001 file photo, actor James Caan, left, is shown with his wife, Linda Stokes at the opening of Planet Hollywood in  Miami Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, file)
    James Caan files for divorce in LA Thu Nov 19, 7:58 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES - James Caan is seeking a divorce from his wife of 14 years.

  • FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2009 file photo, Chris Brown arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)
    Chris Brown receives 'extremely favorable' report Thu Nov 19, 5:45 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES - Chris Brown has received an "extremely favorable" report from probation officials overseeing his felony assault case, a judge said Thursday.

  • Actor Tom Cruise waves to media when arriving at the Salzburg airport in Austria, on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Tom Cruise is in Salzburg ti shoot scenes for a movie called 'Knight and Day'. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson)
    Tom Cruise in Austria's Salzburg for film shoot Thu Nov 19, 11:16 AM ET

    VIENNA - Tom Cruise has arrived in the Austrian city of Salzburg to shoot scenes for the new action comedy "Knight & Day."

  • Chaz Bono: Sex change is his 'best decision' Thu Nov 19, 8:44 AM ET

    NEW YORK - Chaz Bono says beginning the sex-change process to turn him from a woman to a man is "the best decision I've ever made."

  • FILE - In this June 17, 2008 file photo, Nicole Richie arrives at the 2008 Crystal and Lucy Awards honoring women in film in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
    Nicole Richie is hospitalized for pneumonia Thu Nov 19, 6:13 AM ET

    LOS ANGELES - Nicole Richie has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital and is being treated for pneumonia. Her representative says she's doing well.

  • 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards set for August Wed Nov 18, 6:26 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES - NBC has scheduled next year's Emmy Awards for August, instead of September when they're usually aired.

  • Country music awards boost ABC in the ratings Wed Nov 18, 5:04 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Country music helped ABC to its best ratings week in more than a year.

  • Robert Pattinson arrives at The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiere on Monday, Nov. 16,  2009, in Westwood, Calif.  (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
    Pattinson, Stewart and Lautner talk `Twilight' Wed Nov 18, 12:52 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES - The "Twilight" series may have changed the lives of fans worldwide, but perhaps no one has been more affected by its success than the three stars of the film: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner.

  • FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2009 file photo, recording artist Taylor Swift attends the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn.  (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File)
    Taylor Swift to debut greeting card line in spring Wed Nov 18, 11:05 AM ET

    CLEVELAND - Fresh off her triumph at the Country Music Association Awards, Taylor Swift has netted a deal to create a line of greeting cards.

  • FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2009 file photo, actor Johnny Depp attends The Museum of Modern Art's film benefit tribute to Tim Burton in New York. Depp was named People magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive' on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)
    Johnny Depp wins his 2nd 'Sexiest Man Alive' title Wed Nov 18, 9:01 AM ET

    NEW YORK - Get lost, Hugh Jackman. This year's "Sexiest Man Alive" is once again Johnny Depp.