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Charges dismissed against country singer John Rich (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:03:42 GMT

AP - A Nashville judge has dismissed assault and harassment charges against country music singer John Rich.

Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:04:04 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tv/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091121/ap_en_tv/us_winfrey_show_ending"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091120/capt.baeb046ba2dc47af83022a5ab419320f.winfrey_show_ending_ny119.jpg?x=130&y=84&q=85&sig=L0PVXH6kKdHVysiad5PGlA--" align="left" height="84" width="130" alt="In this image taken from video Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 and provided by Harpo Productions Inc., talk-show host Oprah Winfrey announces during a live broadcast of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' in Chicago that her daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. (AP Photo/Harpo Productions, Inc.) MANDATORY CREDIT, NO SALES" border="0" /></a>AP - For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.

Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:32 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tv/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091121/ap_en_tv/us_michael_jackson_doctor"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091116/capt.6d4cb5783c784930acbd132c11fd5552.michael_jackson_doctor_nvib108.jpg?x=90&y=130&q=85&sig=2UUoRFsXWobdg1LU9fAbog--" align="left" height="130" width="90" alt="Dr. Conrad Murray, a physician for the late pop star Michael Jackson, appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, pool)" border="0" /></a>AP - Michael Jackson's doctor bought a powerful anesthetic in Nevada and had it shipped to California, where it was found at the pop singer's bedside after he died, court documents released Friday show.

NYC TV newsman guilty of attempted assault on wife (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:05 GMT

AP - Cable television newsman Dominic Carter, an influential reporter on New York politics, was convicted Friday of an attempted assault on his wife.

Bond increased for man accused of taping reporter (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:38:30 GMT

AP - A judge has increased bond to $100,000 for an Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews.

Ohio Parker-Broderick surrogacy case goes to jury (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:19:03 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tv/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091120/ap_en_tv/us_people_parker_broderick"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091116/capt.2840de506e8c446fb2dfd6e4daaedd3d.people_parker_broderick_nyet114.jpg?x=86&y=130&q=85&sig=NJ4Eplx.6REJwZN3CVWrKg--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2009 file photo actress Sarah Jessica Parker films a scene on location for 'Sex and the City 2' in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)" border="0" /></a>AP - An Ohio police chief accused of burgling the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick abused his authority and tried to "blame it all on being a joke," a prosecutor said Friday in closing arguments of the chief's trial.

Producer Whitten Plans to Bring 'Enter Laughing' to Broadway (Playbill)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:57:30 GMT

Playbill - Enter Laughing, a recent hit for the York Theatre Company, is aiming for a Broadway bow during the 2010-11 season, according to the New York Times.

Oprah Winfrey says ending TV show "feels right" (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:01:52 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tv/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091120/tv_nm/us_oprah"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20091119/i/r3856483271.jpg?x=130&y=96&q=85&sig=iiBcQLQShubMznxpvvXicA--" align="left" height="96" width="130" alt="Former Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Al Gore appears with Oprah Winfrey on her television show while campaigning in Chicago, Illinois, in this September 11, 2000 file photo. Winfrey will end her TV chat show at the end of its 25th season in September 2011, her production company Harpo Inc said on November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Larry Downing/Files" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Oprah Winfrey said on Friday that she will end her popular TV show in 2011 because it "feels right in her bones" after 25 years, and urged viewers not to believe rumors of why she's quitting.

"Project Runway" season finale airs after legal dispute (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:04:16 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tv/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091120/tv_nm/us_projectrunway"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091120/capt.2dc195899d474569996a74b64c82d5a4.irina_shabayeva_poses_with_katie_sticksel__bw1.jpg?x=85&y=130&q=85&sig=HbtDm86ckHWgrEO4H_ikxg--" align="left" height="130" width="85" alt="Project Runway Season 6 winner Irina Shabayeva poses with model Katie Sticksel wearing her new design for Macy's INC International Concepts. The dress will be sold exclusively at select Macy's and on macys.com in early December. (Photo: Business Wire)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Irina Shabayeva won the sixth season of the fashion reality show "Project Runway" on Thursday in the conclusion of the hit cable series which was delayed for months by legal wrangling.

List of top 15 cable shows in Nielsen ratings (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:04:27 GMT

AP - Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by the Nielsen Co. for the week of Nov. 9-15. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:

VH1 renews reality show "Scream Queens" (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:28:43 GMT

Reuters - VH1 is renewing its horror-themed reality series "Scream Queens" for a second season, with the winner landing a role in the next "Saw" film.

Sam Shepard to star in Epix pilot (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:36:11 GMT

Reuters - Sam Shepard will star in "Tough Trade," the inaugural pilot for Epix, an indication that the fledgling multiplatform entertainment service will pursue established talent for its original offerings.

Guests for the Sunday TV news shows (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:07:21 GMT

AP - Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

NBC reality series cooks up serious competition (Reuters)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:43:40 GMT

Reuters - NBC has ordered an ambitious culinary competition series with a prize that is among the biggest in reality show history.

Susan Boyle album sets pre-order record on Amazon (Reuters)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:01:15 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tv/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091119/tv_nm/us_susanboyle"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20091117/capt.photo_1258429982238-1-0.jpg?x=86&y=130&q=85&sig=iwoa6UE4WJ7Z06IAbvt4cw--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="ITV-issued photo shows shows Scottish charity worker Susan Boyle on Britain's Got Talent TV show. The singing star has revealed how she was hit as a child at school by teachers as well as being bullied by other students.(AFP/HO/ITV/File)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The upcoming debut album by British singing sensation Susan Boyle has become the largest global CD pre-order in the history of Amazon.com, the online retailer said on Thursday.

Cablevision will distribute Fox Business Network (Reuters)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:57:48 GMT

Reuters - Cable television operator Cablevision Systems Corp will distribute News Corp's Fox Business Network in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, Fox said on Thursday.

Liberace, Cruise, Palin among Winfrey's highlights (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:28 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tv/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091120/ap_on_en_tv/us_tv_winfrey_s_big_moments"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091120/capt.67c83b3360ef4f1cbd4a5219092b19fb.tv_winfrey_s_big_moments_ny110.jpg?x=130&y=70&q=85&sig=.DyMJBijdv4qHiiwUFqEQQ--" align="left" height="70" width="130" alt="FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2004 file photo, talk show host Oprah Winfrey sits atop a Pontiac G6 outside her Chicago studios, surrounded by some of the 276 people from her audience who each received one of the new cars at the start of the show to celebrate the premier of her 19th season. Winfrey was set to announce Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 that her powerhouse daytime television show, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. (AP Photo/Harpo Productions, Bob Davis, File)" border="0" /></a>AP - Oprah Winfrey has racked up memorable moments during her long television reign. Some were moving, some embarrassing — to her or others — and a handful became pop-culture landmarks. Here are highlights through the years:

Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:56 GMT

<a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tv/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091120/ap_en_tv/us_american_music_awards"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20091120/capt.296e0f2c77834981a214f048f2fea941.2009_american_music_awards_rehearsals_cacp110.jpg?x=130&y=92&q=85&sig=Lem.wp7dDnv.FhAxcLvd_A--" align="left" height="92" width="130" alt="Jennifer Lopez, far right, rehearses a dance move with backup dancers for her performance in Sunday's 2009 American Music Awards, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)" border="0" /></a>AP - Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather and chains into his.

Matheson at helm of detective series pilot (Reuters)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:32:12 GMT

Reuters - Tim Matheson will direct and Diana-Maria Riva will co-star in "Jack and Dan," a new series for Fox starring Colin Hanks and Bradley Whitford.

New York designer wins Project Runway (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:23:43 GMT

AP - New York designer Irina Shabayeva's collection took the gold in "Project Runway," winning $100,000 toward her line, an agent and a trip to Paris.