Television News

Warren Beatty sues Tribune over Dick Tracy rights (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 07:54 PM CST

Reuters - Actor Warren Beatty has sued a unit of Tribune Co over the film and television rights to comic strip detective Dick Tracy, a character he played in a 1990 hit film of the same name.

Variety shows could return some spice to TV life (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 06:00 PM CST

Reuters - Three top U.S. comedians next week will bring variety shows to television and one, Rosie O'Donnell, believes the format could stage a comeback amid the slumping economy if families start gathering around TVs for cheap entertainment.

Hark! Colbert sings in new Christmas special (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 04:52 PM CST

AP - The permanently suit-clad Stephen Colbert has traded in his pinstripes for a cardigan sweater, red turtleneck and furry boots.

Man charged with hitting 'Stargate' actor (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 03:57 PM CST

AP - Authorities have charged a man with assault for allegedly striking "Stargate Atlantis" actor Jason Momoa in the face with a beer glass, causing wounds that required 140 stitches.

BBC star escapes further sanction over prank call (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 01:18 PM CST

Reuters - The BBC's supervisory body said prank telephone calls by TV host Jonathan Ross and comedian Russell Brand were "so grossly offensive" they should never have been broadcast, but did not call for Ross to be sacked.

Inside Scoop on Arrested Movie Deal! (E! Online)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 11:05 AM CST

E! Online - It's true! An Arrested Development movie will happen.

Teen wins 'Twilight' car on 'Tyra Banks Show' (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 10:59 AM CST

AP - Sometimes it pays to have your heart broken.

BBC governors back response to obscene broadcast (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 09:41 AM CST

AP - The BBC's governing body ruled Friday that the broadcaster acted appropriately when it suspended its star disc jockey and accepted the resignation of a fellow performer for leaving lewd messages on an actor's phone about his granddaughter.

Former Sen. Fred Thompson plans return to acting (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 04:02 AM CST

AP - Former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson is going back to the small screen after his foray into Republican presidential politics over the last year.

Fox News chief Roger Ailes extends contract (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 02:35 AM CST

Reuters - After spending millions in recent months to lock up key talent including Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity, Fox News founding chairman and CEO Roger Ailes has signed a five-year deal that will keep him at the top-rated cable news channel until he's at least 73.

Julianne Hough Hangs Up Her Dancing Shoes (E! Online)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 01:03 AM CST

E! Online - Julianne Hough may have donned her last sequin.