TV News
Questioned about double standard, Winfrey takes Winans off air
By Associated Press - November 5, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) Oprah Winfrey says she's keeping singer BeBe Winans (WHY'-nans) off her show until domestic violence charges against him are resolved. The gospel singer had taped appearances on Winfrey's "karaoke challenge" and was on last Friday. Following the show, some bloggers...
Janet Jackson to sit down with ABC for first lengthy interview since her brother's death
By Associated Press - November 5, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) ABC has booked a prime-time interview with pop star Janet Jackson, expected to be her first lengthy television interview since her brother Michael's death. ABC's Robin Roberts will interview Jackson at her California home for an hour-long special scheduled to air on Nov....
Racy promos for 'Gossip Girl' spur group to call for CW stations to pre-empt upcoming episode
FRAZIER MOORE - November 5, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) On-air promos for a sexual threesome on an upcoming episode of "Gossip Girl" have spurred the Parents Television Council to ask affiliates of the CW network to pre-empt the show. Airing the teen tryst, which is being teased in an ad as a "3SOME," is "reckless and...
Fox locks up 'Hell's Kitchen' star Gordon Ramsay for new show, and likely plenty of yelling
By Associated Press - November 4, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has some new people to yell at. The verbally abusive star of Fox's "Hell's Kitchen" has signed a deal with Fox for a second show. Tentatively called "Masterchef," it will feature Ramsay trying to turn people who have no experience in the food...
Murder 101: John Lithgow's serial killer pushes Dexter to the edge in Showtime drama
LYNN ELBER - November 4, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) John Lithgow was going to pass on the chance to play serial killer vs. serial killer on "Dexter," with an Italian vacation, cruise and his son's wedding awaiting him. He made it to the ceremony but postponed the trip, and he credits his very understanding wife of 28...
TV host Mario Lopez to host Miss America pageant for third time, this time with 53 contestants
By Associated Press - November 4, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) Here comes Mario Lopez as the Miss America pageant host. TLC and the Miss America Organization said Wednesday that the 36-year-old "Extra" host and former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant will again serve as master of ceremonies for the live Jan. 30 ceremony at the...
Fired Miss California Carrie Prejean, pageant organizers settle libel, discrimination lawsuit
By Associated Press - November 3, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) The legal war between former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean and pageant organizers is over. A joint statement released Tuesday says Prejean and the organizers of the pageant reached a confidential settlement on dueling lawsuits. Prejean sued Miss...
Kirstie Alley to star in A&E series about her work, home life and weight-loss efforts
By Associated Press - November 3, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) Kirstie Alley is going to star in a new A&E reality "docu-series" about her life as a single mom and her efforts to lose weight. The network has ordered 10 half-hour episodes of the untitled series from "American Idol" producer FremantleMedia North America. The show will follow...
Adam Arkin plays it tough and against the grain in 'Sons of Anarchy' as a white separatist
LYNN ELBER - November 3, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) When Adam Arkin signed on for "Sons of Anarchy," he didn't have reservations about his role as a slick white separatist or the FX drama's dark heart. But he admits to feeling a bit "intimidated" about working with fellow series newcomer Henry Rollins, actor and...
E! Entertainment Television to launch Asian version of flagship celebrity show
MIN LEE - November 3, 2009
HONG KONG (AP) One of America's best-known entertainment news shows is launching an Asian edition. Los Angeles-based E! Entertainment Television will launch a weekly half-hour edition in Asia combining both Hollywood and regional entertainment news in the second quarter of 2010, the...
