Topic: John Travolta

Winfrey farewell show taped live in front of 13,000 fans

Winfrey farewell: The show being taped Tuesday afternoon will be the finale of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' according to Harpo Productions. The show will air on Wednesday.

10 best-paid American mystery writers

It's no secret that, in the realm of literature, crime pays – big time. And, according to a study cited in The Guardian, American mystery writers receive a particularly staggering payoff for their work. (Totals include book sales, box office returns, license fees, and company accounts.)

Here are America's top-ten best compensated mystery writers.

Kate Middleton 'will be burdened' by comparisons to Diana, say royal watchers

Kate Middleton will be jousting with the memory of one of the best-known women of the 20th Century.

Kennedy Center honors 2010: Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney among five receiving accolades

Kennedy Center honors five in 2010, including Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Bill T. Jones, Merle Haggard, and Jerry Herman.

Oprah Winfrey: new season marks the beginning of the end

Oprah Winfrey surprised the 300 people in her studio audience Monday with a trip to Australia, at the premiere of the final season of her show.

Why Ramadan in Egypt means overeating and John Travolta on TV

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is a time for restraint and religious devotion, marked by fasting and charity. But in Egypt, Muslims consume three times their regular amount of food, work less, and watch more TV.

From Paris With Love: movie review

John Travolta stars in ‘From Paris With Love,’ a comedy-thriller-action movie that falls short on all three counts.

Scientology's French fraud conviction: Not the first legal case

Scientology has faced several legal tussles in the US and Europe, with a fraud ruling against the church in France merely the latest.

Lesson of Letterman extortion, other blackmail cases: come clean

David Letterman, John Travolta, and Rick Pitino all foiled alleged extortion plots by going public and turning to police.

Review: 'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3'

Remake of 1974 thriller set in New York's subway bristles with high-tech gimcrackery as John Travolta and Denzel Washington play tense head games.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

James Morrison's newest CD of love songs, Disney's delightful 'Bolt' now on DVD, a fascinating PBS documentary on two pioneers of women's cosmetics, and more.

Review: 'Bolt'

Clever casting in Disney's latest animation brings wit and energy to the tale of a self-deluded dog.

Honey Sayed spins tunes and positive news in Syria

Popular 'Good Morning Syria' host provides a rare cultural bridge in the Arab world.