Topic: Stevie Wonder

Oprah Winfrey bumps NBA playoffs, welcomes Maria Shriver to United Center

Oprah Winfrey, Maria Shriver, Tom Hanks, Beyonce, and Michael Jordan were part of a star-studded cast at the Tuesday taping of two of the last Oprah Winfrey shows in Chicago's United Center.

Casey Abrams out? American Idol judges say 'no way!'

After 30 million votes, America has determined their top ten and leaves Casey Abrams behind. But the judges say 'not so fast' and turn our top ten into an American Idol eleven.

American Idol contestants take on Motown; Top 10 to be decided

American Idol contestants tackle some of the greatest Motown hits in a last effort to secure a spot in the top 10. Jacob Lusk, James Durbin and Scotty McCreery deliver while Stefano Langone struggles.

American Idol Top 13: Paul McDonald introduces JLo to Ryan Adams

America Idol Top 13: On Wednesday night, Paul McDonald chose alt-country Ryan Adams' music and Pia Toscano took on Eric Carmen's 'All by Myself.'

American Idol Top 12 men: Vote for Jacob Lusk (video) as the next Luther Vandross?

American Idol Top 12: While some of the American Idol men struggled their first night before a live audience, Jacob Lusk, Casey Abrams, and Scotty McCreery deliver solid performances. And, Idol adds online vote to America's ballot options.

American Idol finds Lauren Alaina in Nashville: Is she the next Idol?

While Matt Dillard and Jackie Wilson impressed, Lauren Alaina's amazing vocals left the judges in awe. With just four episodes under their belt, has American Idol already found this season's winner?

Tax-deductible donation as low as $1? Yes, says micro-philanthropy.

Tax-deductible donation would be aggregated to help artistic projects by US filmmakers, writers, musicians, and visual artists.

Obama rallies voters for Senate leader Harry Reid in key race

Senate majority leader Harry Reid has become the focus of the GOP's plan to take over the Senate, but will Obama's show of support help Reid beat his ultraconservative tea party opponent in this close race?

Obama's iPod: A bit more hip, thanks to Sasha and Malia

Obama's iPod was a topic in a new Rolling Stone interview with the president. The new article said Obama's iPod playlists range from Bob Dylan to Lil Wayne.

Wyclef Jean: Preacher's son to rap star to presidential contender

Wyclef Jean, president of Haiti? It would cap the Haitian immigrant's trajectory from rebellious preacher's son to millionaire rap star to humanitarian worker.

Paul McCartney sings "I love you, I love you" to Michelle Obama

Paul McCartney joked that President Obama might punch him out after singing romantic lyrics to First Lady Michelle Obama.

US Library of Congress honors Paul McCartney

The former Beatle performed at a private concert for Nancy Pelosi, Stevie Wonder, and Jerry Seinfeld. He will play for President Obama at the White House Wednesday.

Top Picks: Mose Allison, Saturday Night Live, inaugural celebrations, and other recommendations

Mose Allison's latest CD 'The Way of the World,' 10 years of 'SNL' on NBC in 'Saturday Night Live in the 2000s,' 'The Official Inaugural Celebration' on DVD, and more top picks.

IBEX's ribbon in the sky: scientists unravel the mystery

NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) spacecraft recently detected a mysterious ribbon of particles at the edge of the solar system. Scientists now say it may have been formed by atoms reflected back into the solar system by the Milky Way's magnetic field.

Sesame Street at 40: Our favorite clips

For Big Bird's birthday, we picked 11 of our favorite clips from Sesame Street's 40-year run.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Retracing a legendary journey on the History Channel, Coldplay's latest album for free, a new book on cooking schools to entice your inner gourmet, and more.

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.

Obamas credit Stevie Wonder for true love

Stevie Wonder takes over the White House - Obamas don't mind

President Obama takes Michelle out dancing

Too much Obama coverage? Some TV viewers have had enough!

Tiger Woods to appear at Inauguration

Stars, famous and not-so-famous, descend on DC for huge inaugural parties