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Television News

Hollywood joins the furor over gay marriage ban (AP)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 07:00 PM CST

In this Sept. 26, 2007 file photo, singer Melissa Etheridge arrives at the The Recording Academy New York Chapter tribute to Bon Jovi, Alicia Keys, Donnie McClurkin and the creators of West Side Story at in New York.  (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)AP - Thousands of protesters are angry about California's ban on gay marriage — and so are the stars.


Lost Gets a Premiere Date! (E! Online)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 06:58 PM CST

Lost Gets a Premiere Date!(E! Online)E! Online - Our prayers have been answered! ABC has just confirmed to me that Lost has received an official premiere date for season five, and even better, it's a smidgen earlier than expected.


McCain set for Veteran's Day visit to `Tonight' (AP)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 06:46 PM CST

AP - Sen. John McCain will make his first post-election TV appearance on the "Tonight" show next week, NBC said Friday.

BBC to issue on-air apology for "Manuelgate" (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 04:47 PM CST

Reuters - Britain's publicly owned broadcaster, the BBC, said it would issue on-air apologies on Saturday for an "offensive" prank phone call made by star presenters Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand that provoked thousands of complaints.

Shopping Oprah: Winfrey's wares now online (AP)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 04:37 PM CST

A shopper checks out items at The Oprah Store, a hybrid souvenir shop and trendy boutique, in Chicago, Oct. 30, 2008. The store is across the street from Harpo Studios where 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' is taped. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)AP - Short of a coveted ticket for a taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," an easier way to surround yourself with the presence of the queen of talk is to go to her official store across from Harpo studios in what was once a Chicago warehouse district.


Jesse McCartney out to shock fans with new TV role (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 03:53 PM CST

Actor Jesse McCartney poses for a portrait in West Hollywood, California, November 5, 2008. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)Reuters - Former teen music idol Jesse McCartney is shaking off his family friendly image and giving audiences a glimpse of a new, darker side next week playing a murder suspect on TV crime drama "Law and Order: SVU."


Katt Williams Faces Gun Rap (E! Online)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 03:12 PM CST

Katt Williams Faces Gun Rap(E! Online)E! Online - Here's something Katt Williams can add to his Pimp Chronicles: gun charges.


Civil trial of former 'Hills' star ends (AP)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 03:10 PM CST

In this Oct. 9, 2008 file photo, reality TV personality Jason Wahler arrives at the Gen Art and SOYJOY Fashionably Natural fashion show in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)AP - A jury has awarded $15,000 in punitive damages to a tow truck driver who was slugged by former "Laguna Beach" personality Jason Wahler.


Is J.Love's Man Going to Die? (E! Online)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 02:41 PM CST

Is J.Love's Man Going to Die?(E! Online)E! Online - Jennifer Love Hewitt's sexy onscreen hubby is going to die.


CW's Batman-less Boy Wonder Won't Fly (E! Online)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 02:13 PM CST

CW's Batman-less Boy Wonder Won't Fly(E! Online)E! Online - Batman's sidekick just got sidelined.


"60 Minutes" crew attacked by angry Chinese (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 05:48 AM CST

Reuters - A "60 Minutes" crew including correspondent Scott Pelley were jumped by a group of Chinese men who were upset that cameras were investigating toxic waste at a recycling plant for computer and other electronic waste, CBS News disclosed Thursday.

Fox launches Friday sci-fi block (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 03:10 AM CST

Eliza Dushku of 'Dollhouse' arrives at the Fox Upfront after-party in New York's Central Park, May 15, 2008. (Joshua Lott/Reuters)Reuters - Fox has shaken up its midseason plans, establishing a Friday night sci-fi block and giving a new drama series an "American Idol" lead-in.


24 Star Is Lost Boy's New Toy (E! Online)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 12:13 PM CST

24 Star Is Lost Boy's New Toy(E! Online)E! Online - Lost and 24 are upping their sexy. Word's come in this morning that both hit midseason series are casting pretty new females.


HBO buys Obama documentary for spring (AP)

Posted: 07 Nov 2008 01:56 PM CST

Barack Obama giving a campaign speech during his last rally on November 03, 2008. HBO, the cable television network, has bought a documentary about Obama's successful White House race, produced by actor Ed Norton, industry press said Friday.(AFP/File/Emmanuel Dunand)AP - HBO has bought the U.S. rights to a behind-the-scenes documentary on Barack Obama's presidential campaign from actor Edward Norton's production company.


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