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2009 American Music Awards

The Black Eyed Peas, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are among the stars in attendance at the annual music celebration. See the slide show

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Tim Burton: A retrospective
A collection of movie stills, drawings and other artwork produced by the famed director is on display at the New York Museum of Modern Art.

Celebrity sightings
Natalie Portman attends the “Brothers” premiere, Susan Boyle performs on the TODAY show, Katie Holmes and Suri go shopping in New York and more.

It's Oprah's world
From film star to media mogul, Oprah Winfrey has built an empire and secured a legion of devoted fans.

December movies
James Cameron’s spectacle “Avatar” hits theaters, along with George Clooney, who is “Up in the Air,” and Robert Downey Jr. as “Sherlock Holmes.”

2009 CMA Awards
Carrie Underwood dazzles, Taylor Swift charms, and Darius Rucker picks up a historic honor at the Nashville ceremony.

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Taylor Swift
Country music’s teen superstar is making a splash from Nashville to Hollywood.

Doomsday movies
“2012” is just the latest in a long line of apocalyptic movies. Weather, nuclear war, comets and super-smart apes have all tried to kill off humanity.

Best and worst ‘Dancing’ outfits
From sunshine-colored short skirts to Muppet pelts and cowboy costumes, the stars shone — and groaned — in a variety of skimpy outfits.

Best and worst celebrity fashions of 2009
From glamorous gowns to stylish suits to complete fashion failures, a look at the year so far.

November movies
The “Twilight” sequel, “New Moon” hits the big screen, along with George Clooney in “The Men Who Stare at Goats” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and the apocalyptic “2012” and “The Road.”

Celebrity scandals of 2009
From Jon and Kate's divorce to Susan Boyle's dream to Mel Gibson leaving his wife.

Women on TV
From Mary Richards to Meredith Grey, female characters on television have reflected their times, and blazed trails for future generations.

Animated films take flight
‘Up,’ ‘Toy Story’ and ‘Snow White’ among the best animated films produced by Hollywood.

Bands of the ’70s
Three Dog Night, Journey, Styx, KISS and Tavares may seem like they belong on oldies radio, but fans are still lining up to see them and many other great groups.

Fangs for the memories
From the silent classic "Nosferatu" to the romantic chiller "Twilight," screen vampires seem to just keep coming back.

‘Twilight’ stars light up Hollywood
The hot book series about a vampire in love is now a major movie franchise.

John Travolta has the right moves
From his dancing days in “Saturday Night Fever” to his dramatic turns in “Primary Colors” and “Face/Off,” this actor thrives on versatility.

Way beyond ‘Friends’
Jennifer Aniston’s rise from sitcom sweetheart to tabloid fixture and big screen star.

All-Star romances
These celebrity couples, such as Eva Longoria Parker and Tony Parker, have a love affair with sports.

Richard Gere
From “An Officer and a Gentleman” and “Pretty Woman” onscreen to Tibetan freedom causes off screen, the many roles of a leading Hollywood star.

A summer of loss
One after another they were dying. Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, Patrick Swayze and more celebrities made the summer of 2009 feel like an endless funeral season.

Emmy Awards red carpet
Hollywood’s top stars put on their best looks for the biggest night in television.

The Emmy Awards
Kristin Chenoweth was among the winners at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards.

MTV Video Music Awards 2009
Event featured a touching Michael Jackson tribute, bizarre Kanye West behavior, and a truly weird performance by Lady Gaga.

October movies
“Where the Wild Things Are” hits the big screen, Hilary Swank stars as “Amelia,” and Michael Jackson takes his final bow.

Young stars of reality TV
Heidi and Spencer, Lauren Conrad, Kim Kardashian – are they actors, socialites, celebutantes or what? And why are they everywhere?

Hollywood's youth movement
Zac Efron, Hilary Duff and Dakota Fanning are among the new generation of actors and singers who are lighting up screens, radio stations, and yes, tabloid headlines.

Comedy’s new crew
Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones and Michael Cera are part of a band of funny men and women to hit theaters and TV screens.

Grunge bands of the '90s
From Alice in Chains to Temple of the Dog, grunge bands rocked the Northwest and beyond during the 1990s.

Men of hip-hop
Jay Z, Ludacris, Kanye West and more juggle successful rap careers with acting, activism and a bit of trouble.

Pioneers of rock ‘n’ roll
What do you get when you cross R&B, blues and country? Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Buddy Holly and other architects or rock ‘n’ roll.

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Celebrity spotlight slide shows

Getty Images	John Travolta has the right moves From his dancing days in “Saturday Night Fever” to his dramatic turns in “Primary Colors” and “Face/Off,” this actor thrives on versatility.
WireImage	Way beyond ‘Friends’ Jennifer Aniston’s rise from sitcom sweetheart to tabloid fixture and big screen star.
AP	George Clooney Hollywood’s sexiest on-again, off-again bachelor is a movie star in every sense of the term.
Getty Images	DeGeneres keeps ‘em laughing A look at the life and career of actress-comedian-talk host Ellen DeGeneres.
Getty Images	Drew Barrymore: Hollywood wild child The actress started out as a bad girl, but through it all remains a big-screen queen with an impressive career.
Reuters	Megan Fox heats up Hollywood “Transformers” actress takes aim at blockbuster success and holding onto her sexiest woman alive status.
Paramount via Everett Collection	Richard Gere From “An Officer and a Gentleman” and “Pretty Woman” onscreen to Tibetan freedom causes off screen, the many roles of a leading Hollywood star.
Getty Images	Paula Abdul, straight up Before her days as the “nice judge” on “American Idol,” she was a professional cheerleader, scored a string of pop hits and starred in a brief but bizarre reality show.
Getty Images	All about Bullock Actress-producer-philanthropist Sandra Bullock has played a feisty FBI agent, smart but lovelorn women and more in her career.
Getty Images	Jackman of all trades Aussie actor Hugh Jackman, People magazine's 2008 Sexiest Man Alive, has made his mark in theater and film with a wide array of roles.
Paramount	Ben Stiller Following his parents’ footsteps into acting, Stiller has amassed an impressive number of Hollywood comedies.
Rex Features via Everett Collection	The magic of Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band continue to define American rock ’n’ roll.
Getty Images	The Spears years From pop princess to troubled wife and mom, the ups and downs of Britney Spears.
EPA	Tom Hanks’ life, career The two-time Oscar winner proved himself first in comedy before becoming one of Hollywood’s most wanted men.
Getty Images	Evolution of Lindsay Lohan From cute child actor to svelte blonde to redheaded bombshell and Hollywood star.
AP	Angelina Jolie See highlights from Jolie's life and career.
EPA	The power of Pitt Ever since his breakthrough in “Thelma & Louise” nothing has been able to stop this actor’s meteoric rise to stardom.
Reuters	Miley Cyrus: Teen queen "Hannah Montana” star is a money-making sensation in music, TV and film.
Getty Images	Shia LaBeouf’s star still rising The actor went from starring on the Disney Channel’s “Even Stevens” to starring opposite Harrison Ford in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.”
AP	Madonna: Re-invented From singer to actress to mom, the many reincarnations of Madonna.
AP	Ooo la la! It’s Paris! The highs and lows of trés jolie media darling Paris Hilton’s life.
Getty Images	Faces of Depp From the Mad Hatter to Cry-Baby, Johnny Depp prefers oddballs and outsiders to traditional leading men.
AP	From Destiny’s Child to “Dreamgirls" Beyonce continues to rule the concert stage and big screen.

Featured slide shows

Reuters	The Week in Pictures Fiery soccer celebration, ground zero, big yellow taxis, meteor shower, the Taj Mahal reflected and more news and feature photos from around the globe.
AP	Week in Sports Pictures Pain on the skating rink, flying high on the hardwood, upsets on the football field, and more.
NASA	Month in Space Catch a blast from the sun, a clash between galaxies and other outer-space highlights from October.
AP	Animal Tracks A fetching pooch, two kittens in kindergarten, a pair of polar bears and a bunny beauty contest – plus many more cute critters.