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Departure of Ebert, Roeper is 'end of an era'

Richard Roeper, fresh off announcing that he was leaving the balcony of "At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper," may have put it best.

'Golden Girls' star recalled as funny, feisty, frugal

Estelle Getty always liked a bargain.

Commentary: What was Wendy Williams thinking?

Radio shock jock Wendy Williams was rendered speechless.

'Mad Men' remains a show full of secrets

Let's twist again like we did last summer!

Omarosa: Wendy Williams is 'a fake and a phony'

Omarosa is not sorry for sparring with Wendy Williams.

OMG! What will 'Gossip Girl' do next?

"Gossip Girl" will get people talking. At least, that seems likely as the CW network brings to a boil its new campaign for the sexy prep-school soap.

State of family sitcoms is not so funny

Bill Engvall has not yet seen the overnight ratings for "The Bill Engvall Show." It's the morning after the premiere of the sitcom's second season, and he's concerned.

Lyons, Mankiewicz named 'At the Movies' hosts

Over the years, TV's best-known movie review show has gone from hosts Siskel and Ebert to Ebert and Roeper to Roeper and guest critics -- and now it's Lyons and Mankiewicz.

'Golden Girls' actress Estelle Getty dies at 84

Estelle Getty, the diminutive actress who spent 40 years struggling for success before landing a role of a lifetime in 1985 as the sarcastic octogenarian Sophia on TV's "The Golden Girls," has died. She was 84.

Leno's last 'Tonight' announced

Conan O'Brien will take over the "Tonight" show next June -- and what happens to deposed host Jay Leno after that is anybody's guess.

Departure of Ebert, Roeper is 'end of an era'

Richard Roeper, fresh off announcing that he was leaving the balcony of "At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper," may have put it best.

'Golden Girls' star recalled as funny, feisty, frugal

Estelle Getty always liked a bargain.

Commentary: What was Wendy Williams thinking?

Radio shock jock Wendy Williams was rendered speechless.

'Mad Men' remains a show full of secrets

Let's twist again like we did last summer!

Omarosa: Wendy Williams is 'a fake and a phony'

Omarosa is not sorry for sparring with Wendy Williams.

OMG! What will 'Gossip Girl' do next?

"Gossip Girl" will get people talking. At least, that seems likely as the CW network brings to a boil its new campaign for the sexy prep-school soap.

State of family sitcoms is not so funny

Bill Engvall has not yet seen the overnight ratings for "The Bill Engvall Show." It's the morning after the premiere of the sitcom's second season, and he's concerned.

Lyons, Mankiewicz named 'At the Movies' hosts

Over the years, TV's best-known movie review show has gone from hosts Siskel and Ebert to Ebert and Roeper to Roeper and guest critics -- and now it's Lyons and Mankiewicz.

'Golden Girls' actress Estelle Getty dies at 84

Estelle Getty, the diminutive actress who spent 40 years struggling for success before landing a role of a lifetime in 1985 as the sarcastic octogenarian Sophia on TV's "The Golden Girls," has died. She was 84.

Leno's last 'Tonight' announced

Conan O'Brien will take over the "Tonight" show next June -- and what happens to deposed host Jay Leno after that is anybody's guess.

Ebert and Roeper leaving 'Ebert & Roeper'

Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert says he's cutting ties with the television show that he and the late Gene Siskel made famous.

Court tosses 'wardrobe malfunction' fine

A Philadelphia appeals court Monday threw out the $550,000 indecency fine levied on CBS in connection with Janet Jackson's infamous "wardrobe malfunction" at the 2004 Super Bowl.

Court tosses 'wardrobe malfunction' fine

A federal appeals court on Monday threw out a $550,000 indecency fine against CBS Corp. for the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that ended with Janet Jackson's breast-baring "wardrobe malfunction."

Shannen Doherty reprising role on '90210'

Brenda Walsh is all grown-up and returning to Beverly Hills, 90210, this fall.

Ed McMahon files lawsuit over neck injury

Ed McMahon sued a hospital, two doctors and an investment tycoon Friday over a neck injury he has said has left him unable to work, a circumstance he has blamed for his recent money woes.

'Housewives' creator says end in sight

The women of Wisteria Lane may have only a few more years to resolve their assorted problems.

Laci Peterson's mom outraged over former son-in-law's blog

Scott Peterson was convicted November 12, 2004, for the deaths of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn child. He may be locked up in San Quentin State Prison and facing the death penalty, but he is not cut off from the outside world.

'John Adams,' 'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' lead in Emmy nods

"Mad Men" and "Damages" found themselves on top when the nominations for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmys came out Thursday morning -- but, again, there was no love for HBO's "The Wire."

ABC: Heigl sticking with 'Grey's'

Katherine Heigl is sticking with "Grey's Anatomy" despite voicing displeasure about last season's script quality, the network's programming chief said.

'Mad Men' expected to be among Emmy leaders

"Mad Men" and "Damages" have a shot at Emmy nomination history.

Former 'NewsRadio' star facing drug, sex charges

Andy Dick was arrested early Wednesday for investigation of drug use and sexual battery after the comedian allegedly pulled down a teenager's tank top, police said.

Katie Holmes to return to TV with 'Eli Stone'

Former "Dawson's Creek" star Katie Holmes will revisit her TV roots with a guest role on "Eli Stone" this fall.

William Petersen's run on 'CSI' coming to end

William Petersen is leaving "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," a move that might have fans of his brainy crimebuster Gil Grissom screaming bloody murder.

Danson raises glass to Obama

Ted Danson is returning to FX's "Damages" -- and getting on board with Sen. Barack Obama.

Michael J. Fox set for role on 'Rescue Me'

Michael J. Fox will return to series TV with a four-episode guest role on FX's "Rescue Me."

CBS going to the dogs -- and loving it

CBS got a paw up on its competition with the debut of "Greatest American Dog" helping the network to a midsummer ratings victory.

'Desiderata' vocalist Les Crane dies at 74

Les Crane, a talk radio innovator and Grammy winner remembered as the first television host to take on Johnny Carson, has died. He was 74.

Dancer's injury gives contestant a second shot

Jessica King is out and Comfort Fedoke is getting another shot on "So You Think You can Dance," Fox TV said Monday.

Black voices added to new animated show

A "Family Guy" spinoff show featuring the character of Cleveland Brown is mixing up its voice cast, ethnically speaking.

'It was like I was on Rollerblades,' says Miss USA

Miss USA has learned a simple lesson from her humiliating tumble during the Miss Universe pageant -- the second year in a row the American contestant has taken a spill.

Former 'Law & Order' star gets tough as 'Cleaner'

Benjamin Bratt remembers first hearing the concept for "The Cleaner." It grabbed him, "however unbelievable I found it to be."

It's splitsville for Kimmel and Silverman

Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman have broken up, their publicists said Monday.

PBS coy about nude 'King Lear'

Ian McKellen's acclaimed performance in "King Lear" is coming to PBS, but a public TV executive was coy Saturday about whether his on-stage nude scene will be exposed on air.

Series portrays terror, boredom of war

The narrative of war on "Generation Kill" unfolds as an exercise in readiness and restless waiting, along with misdirection from higher-ups.

Hit comedian: 'I don't really know what I'm doing'

As Chris Rock performed in front of an audience of tens of thousands, comedian Zach Galifianakis watched admiringly offstage.

Jamie Lynn Spears poses with baby

Weeks after giving birth to daughter Maddie Briann, Jamie Lynn Spears is showing off the newborn, sharing memories of a "perfect" delivery and longing to be a Southern soccer mom.

Nat's back on new '90210'

Joe E. Tata is cooking again in the role of Peach Pit diner owner Nat for the new incarnation of "Beverly Hills 90210."

CBS News reporter talks about pregnancy

Lara Logan, the chief foreign affairs correspondent for CBS News, tells The Washington Post she is pregnant, and the father is a married federal contractor whom she met while stationed in Iraq.

The 'Car Talk' guys get cartoon fame

Tom and Ray Magliozzi, aka Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers of NPR's "Car Talk" fame, are just two low-ego lugs. That's why -- familiar self-deprecating shtick aside -- the boys' ambivalence about their new public television series rings seriously true.

TV's 'The Bachelor' weds

"The Bachelor" is a bachelor no more.

Changes in China: Koppel investigates

The image of Ted Koppel interviewing world leaders is so ingrained that it feels odd to see him wearing a hardhat for a nervous trip into a Chinese coal mine, or sitting in a Chongqing karaoke bar where teenage girls are hired to "entertain" male customers.

Haysbert: '24' role may have helped Obama

Dennis Haysbert likes to believe his portrayal as the first African-American U.S. president on Fox's "24" may have helped pave the way for Barack Obama.

New TV 'stars' are regular folks

The prime-time "stars" of this summer are regular folks willing to humiliate themselves on national television.

Commentary: I admit it -- I love 'Family Guy'!

All 13-year-old boys are on board with "Family Guy." They love this show and no wonder. It's silly, subversive and caters to a 13-year-old boy's endless craving for humor about bodily emissions.

Former 'SNL' star Kattan weds

Mango got married.

Goldblum replacing Noth on 'L&O: Criminal Intent'

Mr. Big is out, and Mr. Goldblum is in.

What happened to Stephen Colbert's face?

With a bruised forehead, Stephen Colbert has found a new cause célèbre: fighting the glamorization of "face violence."

Nicole Richie to guest star on NBC's 'Chuck'

As Paris Hilton's sidekick on "The Simple Life," Nicole Richie showed a flair for comedy -- and an impish glee at cracking jokes at others' expense.

TV mobster's threads go for $187K at charity auction

One used, black and beige short-sleeve polo shirt, a tank top and black pants: $43,750.

Jerry Springer, Melanie Brown to co-host Miss Universe pageant

Jerry Springer and Melanie Brown will co-host the 2008 Miss Universe pageant, which will air live from Nha Trang, Vietnam, on July 13.

What's America watching? Games (and 'Camp Rock')

Broadcast networks are the place to be for prime-time competitions -- if little else.

American TV not crazy, just Japanese

A grown man wearing a diaper is spun around until he can barely stand, then is made to try an obstacle course carrying pitchers of milk without spilling any.

Seinfeld: Carlin was 'the total package'

George Carlin was "the total package of what a comedian's skills could be," Jerry Seinfeld said Monday in a "Larry King Live" tribute to the comedian.

'Mary Hartman,' 'Grease' star Goodman dies at 93

Dody Goodman, the delightfully daffy comedian known for her television appearances on Jack Paar's late-night talk show and as the mother on the soap-opera parody "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," has died at 93.

Anna Nicole's ex bids on her lingerie for Dannielynn

They're not traditional family heirlooms, but Larry Birkhead's is not a traditional family.

Ellen DeGeneres wins fourth straight Daytime Emmy

Ellen DeGeneres has no plans to stop with her fourth consecutive Daytime Emmy for talk show host.

Brian Williams to fill in Sunday on 'Meet the Press'

Top NBC anchorman Brian Williams will host the next "Meet the Press" but the network hasn't chosen who will permanently replace Tim Russert, an NBC News spokeswoman said Thursday.

Preschoolers obsess over 'High School Musical'

Talya Appelbaum recently had a "High School Musical" birthday party. She got special balloons and a slice of cake decorated with the spoiled Sharpay, her favorite character because "she's with Ryan."

Funnyman high on 'Weeds' guest role

Albert Brooks' mordant on-screen neuroticism has lifted his films and characters to comedic heights, with "Defending Your Life," "Lost in America" and his Oscar-nominated turn in "Broadcast News" among the prime examples.

Musicians sue 'Idol' in royalties dispute

A musicians union has filed a federal lawsuit against the producers of "American Idol," claiming musicians were underpaid because the show's live music was re-recorded for reruns.

'Hazzard's' Cooter: I was out of control

Ben Jones figures he drank 43,000 beers; drank 2,000 jugs of whiskey, wine, gin and vodka; and smoked pounds of pot in the 20 years he was out of control.

'Top Chef' cooks up another winner

It took four seasons, but a woman finally took the top spot on Bravo's "Top Chef."

'Grey's Anatomy' star won't seek Emmy nomination

Katherine Heigl won't be chewing her manicure at this year's Emmy ceremony: She says she didn't seek a nomination because "Grey's Anatomy" failed to deliver the goods for an award-worthy performance.

Hulk Hogan's wife wants him jailed over condo purchase

Hulk Hogan's estranged wife is asking a Florida judge to cite the wrestler for allegedly not paying his share of a $4.2 million Las Vegas condo.

Patrick Swayze going back to work

Patrick Swayze is going back to work.

'Swingtown' debuts strongly, basketball tops all

The first two games of the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers series on ABC were more popular than any National Basketball Association finals since 2004, a boon to a network otherwise off to a tough start to the summer season.

Actress researches how to play a prostitute

On an early summer evening, Billie Piper is sitting in the back garden of a pub near her country home.

'Idol' runner-up lands record deal

David Archuleta has a job lined up once his "American Idol" tour is over -- not that there was any doubt.

Anybody for watching network TV? Please?

Hey you, media consumer. You used to be a TV watcher. But an excess of choices has left you changed -- and perhaps spoiled.

Can 'Camp Rock' be another 'High School Musical'?

Demi Lovato recalls with delight "my first -- and my only! -- fan mob scene."

Tori Spelling gives birth to baby girl

Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott are parents again.

Just who is this 'Stephen Colbert' character?

The walls of "The Colbert Report" studio are plastered with letters and artwork of the show's fearless leader submitted by loyal fans. In one painted portrait, Stephen Colbert, astride a horse, is substituted for George Washington.

Shatner on 'Trek': 'You know, that's rather good'

One recent week, William Shatner did something he hadn't done for many years -- watched the original "Star Trek." It was kind of an accident.

The pleasure of being William Shatner

The SUV pulls to an abrupt stop on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City. In the middle of the westbound lane is a man in a loud shirt, his body coiled with energy, darting across traffic toward a strip mall.

'Wonder Woman' finds body floating in river

The actress who played Wonder Woman on TV in the 1970s says she didn't do anything extraordinary when she discovered a body this week on the Potomac River in Washington.

Ed McMahon explains his mortgage mess

The nation's foreclosure crisis threatened a high-profile victim this week: TV legend Ed McMahon, best known as Johnny Carson's sidekick on "The Tonight Show."

'Buffy' goes to college (again)

Aristotle. Nietzsche. Buffy?

De la Fuente recovering from 'Dancing' injury

Third-place "Dancing With the Stars" finisher Cristian de la Fuente is back in the swing of things.

Hulk Hogan's son out of solitary confinement

Deputies at a west Florida jail have transferred Hulk Hogan's son out of solitary confinement into a communal cell.

O'Donnell: I'm in no rush to marry Kelli

Ellen DeGeneres is doing it. So is George Takei. But Rosie O'Donnell isn't jumping at the chance to walk down the aisle.

Black presidents nothing new to Hollywood

Voters will determine if America is ready for a black president come November, but Hollywood, often ahead of the national curve, made up its mind about the issue ages ago.

Michelle Obama to be guest host on 'The View'

Michelle Obama will be a guest host on "The View" on June 18.

Probst: Problems on new 'Survivor'

Jeff Probst says the upcoming season of "Survivor" has already hit a few snags.

Celeb photographer accused of stalking younger Spears

A celebrity photographer accused of stalking Jamie Lynn Spears and her fiance in a small Mississippi town has been arrested.

Kelsey Grammer out of hospital after heart attack

The publicist for Kelsey Grammer says the actor has returned home from the hospital, four days after suffering a mild heart attack.

Celebrities and their baby business

Deny, deny, deny.

'Lost' finds itself the No. 1 show

The season finale of "Lost" can be found at the top of last week's ratings roster.

Hulk Hogan's son to remain in solitary confinement

Hulk Hogan's 17-year-old son will stay in solitary confinement for now.

Hulk Hogan's son wants out of solitary

Solitary confinement isn't sitting well with Hulk Hogan's son.

Report: Ed McMahon's home faces foreclosure

The foreclosure problems sweeping the United States apparently have ensnared Ed McMahon, who is best known as Johnny Carson's sidekick on "The Tonight Show."

'Survivor' winner appeals to Supreme Court

"Survivor" winner Richard Hatch has appealed his tax evasion conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court, his attorney said Tuesday.

'We can get people really scared'

Hanging suspended from the ceiling all night long might not appeal to your average actor. But the feat was freaky fun for Jesse Plemons, who stars in NBC's new horror anthology series "Fear Itself."

Review: Sex, drugs and Mom and Dad

Relax, everybody. Despite its racy come-on, the new CBS drama "Swingtown" isn't pushing recreational drugs and mate swapping, any more than it endorses smoking on airplanes or drinking Harvey Wallbangers, which are also part of the 1970s world it inhabits.

Kelsey Grammer recovering from heart attack

A spokesman for Kelsey Grammer says the "Frasier" star is recovering in a Hawaii hospital after a mild heart attack this weekend.

Beautiful actress loves unattractive side of character

Mary McCormack is not just another attractive blond actress -- she's a smart actress. Smart enough to illuminate characters who, for whatever reason, don't make their attractiveness the most important thing. And maybe aren't even aware of it.

The happiest man in television

Most mornings on "Live," Regis Philbin and his co-host, Kelly Ripa, have something to say about the weather outside.

'Star Trek' theme composer dies at 88

Alexander "Sandy" Courage, an Emmy-winning and Academy Award-nominated arranger, orchestrator and composer who created the otherworldly theme for the classic "Star Trek" TV show, has died. He was 88.

'Lost' finale may have been series' best episode

Like the island where so much of the action takes place, "Lost" giveth and it taketh away. Flashes of illumination for its viewers are routinely undone the next moment by bewilderment.

Comic actor Harvey Korman dies at 81

Harvey Korman, the tall, versatile comedian who won four Emmys for his outrageously funny contributions to "The Carol Burnett Show" and played a conniving politician to hilarious effect in "Blazing Saddles," died Thursday. He was 81.

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