Special News

Johannesburg - Sometimes it does, indeed, pay to be the early bird. Hundreds of Bruce Springsteen fans turned up three-and-a-half hours early for the show at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. They were then treated to a three-song special and some personal attention.

Washington - As the United States gets ready for Veterans Day, PBS preps for their inaugural broadcast titled "National Salute to Veterans." It airs Nov. 11 on PBS at 7 p.m. CST.

In keeping up with the times, Oscar is edible in 3D after the show at the annual Governors Ball, which takes place immediately following Sunday's Oscar telecast.

To get a jump on the rest of the bunch, it's time to dine. Before the Food and Beverage preview gets underway today (Thursday on the red carpet), let's take a look at the entire menu.

The name Kodak Theatre was still on Oscar's home, as noted in the picture taken today (Wednesday, Feb 22). However, it will not be said when announced during the Oscar telecast Sunday night.

In our busy world it may be easy to just shoot off an email or mail a card for Mother's Day, but doesn't your Mother deserve a little more than an automated response?

Sanford - A Florida truck dealership is running a special promotion, offering a free assault rifle with the purchase of a used truck. The promotion kicked off Veterans Day and runs through the end of the month.

E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners was thought to have come to a finish after the third series ceased airing, however Channel 4 have approved two more special editions to hit our TV screens in the near future.

Normal - Illinois police officers were staking out Dunkin' Donuts this weekend to raise money for Special Olympics. They started before daylight and with ladders in hand the cops climbed on the rooftops at the popular donut chain across the state.

The Champions' League final, the last match of the most prestigious European soccer competition, will tonight pit Inter Milan against Bayern Muenchen, the prize being the coveted trophy and the bragging rights of being the best soccer team in Europe.