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In the end, ‘Jon & Kate’ even too sad for fans

As “Jon & Kate Plus Eight” comes to what is, for many, a long overdue end on Monday night, this question remains: What did it mean?

Dramatized ads weave plot lines around product

In television's latest quest to discourage viewers from skipping ads, actors from NBC and ABC shows are appearing in character in commercials to interact with products in parallel story lines.

NBC's `Meet the Press' retakes Sunday lead

David Gregory and NBC's "Meet the Press" are back on top one week after the Sunday show slipped to second behind ABC.

Stephanopoulos overtaking Gregory in ratings

ABC's "This Week" beat NBC's "Meet the Press" in a clean ratings fight for the first time in a decade, Nielsen Media Research said on Thursday.

Michael Jackson postpones some London shows

Michael Jackson's representatives announced Wednesday that the elusive King of Pop will postpone several of his London comeback shows scheduled for this summer.

Just how real are reality TV shows?

When Jason dumped Melissa for Molly on the "After The Final Rose" show following ABC’s “The Bachelor,” it wasn't just Melissa who smelled a rat. Many viewers reacted as if they had been suckered into a reality TV Ponzi scheme. The blogosphere was dense with hot-blooded commentary, mostly involving the word “rigged.”

Late absences of Brown, Rihanna cause shuffling

The last-minute absences of scheduled performers and nominees Chris Brown and Rihanna prompted some fast reshuffling at Sunday night's Grammy telecast, including a hastily put together ensemble performance by Justin Timberlake, Boyz II Men, Al Green and Keith Urban.

NBC announces `30 Rock,' `The Office' renewals

NBC is renewing Tina Fey's "30 Rock" for the 2009-10 season, along with "The Office" and "The Biggest Loser."

Illinois officials weigh options for Senate seat

Two of Illinois' top politicians issued fresh calls Sunday for disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich's resignation, calling him incapacitated as lawmakers gear up for a session that could lead to his impeachment.

To be or not to be taxed: Strip shows get a break

The Dutch Supreme Court has decided sex shows should be thought of as theater — at least when it comes to taxes.

Nissan shifts gears, will attend Chicago Auto Show

Nissan Motor Corp. will have a presence at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show after all.

Automakers push key vehicles through fall TV shows

In this fall's TV season, a secret agent speeds around in a Chevrolet Camaro, a man tries to save the world with the help of a Dodge Ram pickup, and a famous talking car returns to the streets in the form of a Ford Mustang.

`Desperate Housewives' creator says end in sight

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

Faulty fan caused day care fire that killed child

Police in Florida say a faulty exhaust fan caused a fire that killed a 4-year-old girl at a Tallahassee day care center.

Japanese game shows coming to America

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. Another man, dressed like an insect, flings himself onto a giant-sized "windshield" with a giant-sized "splat."

Staying inside? 10 summer shows to catch

Not that long ago, summer was strictly rerun season. But then came 2000, when a brand-new show called “Survivor” rat-chomped its way to blockbusterhood, and summer schedules began to fill with (often inexpensive) new shows.

Strike was devastating — but not to viewers

The writers strike is essentially over, but as it comes to an end, television will not immediately change, nor has it significantly changed TV.

Time for writers to rethink strike

The moment of truth has arrived for those TV writers walking the picket lines for the past three months, pounding the pavement and tossing their laptops in hopes of trying to break the backs of the networks.

Edwards Sits Down With Letterman, Tyra

John Edwards is trying to represent the "grown-up wing of the Democratic Party," but he wasn't too mature to let his hair down on the "Late Show With David Letterman" on Tuesday.

Can Golden Globes Shine Without Stars?

Talk about star power: The success of Hollywood's awards season sits squarely on the shoulders of celebrities.

Hollywood Writers Reject Award Shows

The union representing striking writers aimed a blow at the glamorous heart of Hollywood, refusing to allow its members to write for the Academy Awards or Golden Globe ceremonies.

Awards Shows Could Suffer in WGA Strike

Without the quips between celebrity presenters, inside jokes about the entertainment industry and skits that poke fun at stars behaving badly, awards shows would be little more than shiny trophies and long lists of names.

'Wheel,' 'Jeopardy!' Renewed to 2012

Let the games continue: "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" will be airing through at least 2011-12. The game show renewals were announced Tuesday by Roger King, chief executive officer of CBS Television Distribution.

ABC Pulls `Day Break' and Shatner Show

ABC has turned off the lights for "Day Break" and "Show Me the Money." The low-rated series airing back-to-back on Wednesday have been pulled by the network.

NBC to Offer DVDs Before Premier Episodes

NBC said Wednesday it will let Netflix subscribers take sneak peeks at two new series before the shows air on the network.

The Vine

What are your favorite T.V. Series New or Old.

This last year for me has been the series year. I have over 700 movies easy in my personal collection, not including T.V. Series. I have almost all of my favorite shows but figured I could get some good ideas on what to start collecting next from fellow movie/t.v. series buffs.

Good Bloggers Make Good Neighbors, New Survey Shows
Source: Read/WriteWeb

Back in the day, it was assumed that heavy Internet geeks were a bunch of basement-dwelling, trenchcoat-wearing, socially maladjusted introverts. However, a new study from the Pew Internet ...

Rejoice! Daylight saving time is ending
Source: The L.A. Times

The extension of afternoon-daylight hours does us no favors when it begins in the spring. Its accompanying loss of an hour of sleep can lead to alertness problems and, as a result, accidents. Here's a new study from Medical News Today explaining that effect.

Top 10 Educational Kids Shows of the 80s and 90s

I was going through a list of shows from my childhood and I noticed that a lot of my favorites growing up were the seemingly educational ones. Here are a list of my top 10 education kids shows of the 80s and 90s.

Big flops and breakout hits are equally rare on TV this fall
Source: USA Today

Five weeks into the new TV season, it's clear that few new shows are tanking in the ratings. But breakout hits are elusive, too.

What kind of movies do like to see when you feel down or in bad mood?

I wanted to do a light hearted article again with the current political going on here again ( so what else is new?). So here it is.

Cinemas evolve to compete
Source: Straits Times Interactive - SINGAPORE

CHICAGO - TODAY, young movie-watchers look increasingly like Molly O'Connor.

Disney performer dies after suffering head injury - CNN.com
Source: CNN

Third cast member to die at WDW in two months. it is news when one dies at all,much less 3 in less than two months. Something there is wrong, i cannot believe that this is just a run of bad luck

Even NBC Media is in the tank with Insurance Lobby!!!

I am Tired of hearing about how 1 Trillion Dollars over 10 years is too much money.

Ancient art, with twist
Source: The Sacramento Bee

ARCATA, Humboldt County – Sean Powers is regaling a group of children and their parents with a fractured fairy tale. It's kind of like "Little Red Riding Hood," but there are a couple of aliens involved and a stick with big eyes named – go figure – Stick.

Report: Paris Hilton & Doug Reinhardt Split at The Insider
Source: theinsider.com

She was just on David Letterman. You could kind of tell things might not all be going hunky dorey. But it says in the article definitely that they have split. I didn't think they would split that soon.

Seattle Radio Rankings to Be Shaken Up
Source: The Seattle Times

Talk radio industry is about to be hit with earthquake-inducing changes in rating system.

Can You Believe The So-Called Logical Persons' Stance Against Commonsense?!

I admit to being an INFOrmation junkie who sets my alarm making sure I do not miss "Sunday Morning", and all the Talk Shows which follow from 09:00am through the 11 O'clock hour, each and every weekend.

Choosing Sides: Real Bearings of SocioPolitical & 'Show' Matters

This evening while watching CNN's, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, I began to realize why so many of our dominate and powerful anchors are pushing so surreptitiously against the present Administration. Perhaps it is not Mr.

Michael Jackson to Tickets Sold Out; More Concerts to Be Added
Source: Yahoo! News

"The pre-sale 10 shows at The O2 that went on sale this morning at 7 a.m. have already sold out," said Outside Organization, the PR company representing promoter AEG Live. "Due to the incredible level of interest, Michael Jackson has allowed AEG Live to add extra shows."

'Final curtain call' for Jackson
Source: BBC News

Michael Jackson's series of 10 concerts at London's O2 arena in July will be "the final curtain call", he has told fans at the venue. The singer, 50, confirmed the shows on stage at the Greenwich arena in front of hundreds of fans and the press.

What's the worst show you've ever played?
Source: turetzkysyndrome.com

Comic musician Ken Turetzky: I played Mayfest 2008 in Fort Worth and halfway through my set, the whole crowd ran off to the pig races on the other side of the fairgrounds. I hollered at them, "I'm not finished entertaining you yet!" but they didn't come back.

Cable companies looking to release shows online
Source: tulsaworld.com

HBO on your PC? It could happen sooner than you think.

Defense Slams Videotaping Of Casey Anthony - Report: Tape Shows Anthony's Consciousness of Guilt
Source: WESH.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Casey Anthony's defense attorneys said Friday that it was "outrageous and cruel" for officials to videotape their client's reaction to news that a child's body was found near her home.

'Judge Mazz' getting TV show
Source: Times Herald-Record News Headlines

TOWN OF NEWBURGH — Look out, Judge Judy. Judge Mazz is hitting the street, and he's coming to a station near you.

'Arrested Development' movie is on!
Source: NY Daily News

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Taking comfort in Nancy Grace's world - Los Angeles Times
Source: The L.A. Times

The line between good and evil is so clear on Nancy Grace's hour of outrage on Headline News.

Weak welcome in real slums
Source: Straits Times Interactive - SINGAPORE

MUMBAI - 'SLUMDOG Millionaire' was made about the people of Mumbai's teeming slums, but it was not made for them.

RADIO: K-Rock - Booker - Afternoons 2pm-7pm
Source: 923krock.com

From K-Rock site: Chris Booker is back on 92.3 K-ROCK and will take over afternoon drive (2pm-7pm) starting Wednesday, January 7, it was announced today by 92.3 K-ROCK's PD, Mark Chernoff.

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