Mariah Carey closing on 50 Cent in year-end chart (Reuters)

Mariah Carey reacts to being nominated for eight Grammy awards in New York December 8, 2005. (Chip East/Reuters)

down-to-the-wire race for best-selling U.S. album of 2005.

Dunkin' Donuts Ad Actor Michael Vale Dies (AP)

Report: Al Sharpton Dismisses Sitcom Role (AP)

Martha's Sole Apprentice (E! Online)

Leno, O'Brien enjoy ratings spikes (Reuters)

'Monday Night Football' on ABC: One last drive (Reuters)