Television News

Dylan McDermott at head of "The Line" at TNT (Reuters) Posted: 07 Nov 2008 01:38 AM CST Reuters - Dylan McDermott will star in TNT's drama pilot "The Line," which follows a squad of young undercover LAPD officers trying to do their job without being seduced by easy money.

Fox does `House' moving, sets `American Idol' date (AP) Posted: 07 Nov 2008 01:22 AM CST AP - Fox's "American Idol" will return for its eighth season Jan. 13 while medical drama "House" is moving to a new night, the network said in announcing its midseason lineup.

HBO acquires rights to Obama documentary (Reuters) Posted: 07 Nov 2008 12:11 AM CST Reuters - HBO has closed a seven-figure deal for U.S. rights to an untitled Barack Obama documentary produced by actor Edward Norton.

'Girls Next Door' co-star engaged to an Eagle (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 11:52 PM CST AP - One of Hugh Hefner's live-in girlfriends is trading the grotto for the gridiron.

"24" actress turns up in "Lost" (Reuters) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 09:39 PM CST Reuters - Reiko Aylesworth is in negotiations for a major recurring role on "Lost," which returns to ABC in early 2009.

Paul McCartney steals show at MTV Europe awards (Reuters) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 08:41 PM CST Reuters - Former Beatle Paul McCartney stole the show at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday, accepting a one-off prize from the pop channel in his home city of Liverpool to deafening applause.

Survivor Enters Single Digits (E! Online) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 08:10 PM CST E! Online - Aw, doesn't it look peaceful on Survivor: Gabon?

2 'Oprah' debuts: 'Mr. Man' and will.i.am video (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 06:48 PM CST AP - Becoming an instant election celebrity can be a burden — just ask Joe the Plumber — but "Mr. Man" is apparently ready to shoulder it.

MTV Europe Music Awards swept by Obamamania (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 06:14 PM CST AP - Obamamania met Beatlemania Thursday, as Liverpool hosted an MTV Europe Music Awards show energized by the city's musical heritage and the U.S. presidential election.

Dave Chappelle Surfaces...in Actors Studio?! (E! Online) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 05:36 PM CST E! Online - We might not find out where the heck Dave Chappelle's been for the past year, but maybe we'll learn what he'd like to hear God tell him when he arrives at the pearly gates.

Wyle: Clooney & La Salle Coming Back to ER (E! Online) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 01:22 PM CST E! Online - George Clooney may not have forgotten where he came from after all.

Sex and the City Studio Confirms Plans for Sequel (E! Online) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 12:13 PM CST E! Online - Attention straight men of the world: Time to work on that excuse for why you can't go see the Sex and the City movie sequel with your girl. 'Cause as of today, it is officially in the works.

Former 'Hills' star loses civil case (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 05:06 PM CST AP - Former "Laguna Beach" personality Jason Wahler owes a tow truck driver $5,000 in damages for a confrontation more than two years ago, a jury in his civil trial found Thursday.

New will.i.am Obama video delayed; Oprah to debut (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2008 04:06 PM CST AP - Yes it will, but later — and on Oprah.