"BP spillcam" ranks #1 as most used phrase on TV

The Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the success of the TV show "Jersey Shore" made words like "BP Spillcam" and "Guido" among the most used words of the 2009-2010 TV season, according to a global language survey released on Thursday.

Eminem set to open MTV Video Music Awards

Eminem is not afraid to open the MTV Video Music Awards. MTV general manager Stephen Friedman said Wednesday that the rapper, who's nominated for eight trophies and continues to sit atop sales charts with "Recovery," will open Sunday's ceremony at the Nokia Theatre, which has been transformed with a sprawling white set reminiscent of the ...

Colbert, VP Biden fete US troops

A hot dog vending cart was wheeled back and forth. Cocktail waitress hurried past with trays full of beer.