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'American Idol' final: a tale of two Davids

It'll be David vs. David.

'Dog the Bounty Hunter' gets second chance

Bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's TV show will return to the air this summer, months after it was pulled when the reality star used a racial slur in a profanity-laced tirade.

Star Jones' soon-to-be ex vents online

It's not easy being Al Reynolds these days.

'Christine,' 'How I Met Your Mother' off CBS bubble

CBS has given a new lease on life to Julia Louis-Dreyfus' comedy "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and, perhaps thanks to Britney Spears, the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother."

Tony winner eliminated in 'Dancing' semifinal

Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur won't be adding a mirrorball trophy to her collection of prizes -- the actress was eliminated Tuesday from "Dancing With the Stars."

The beginning of the end for 'ER'

Deep inside Stage 11 on the bustling Warner Bros. lot, a giant of a television show is starting to die.

ABC will have only 2 new fall shows

ABC will introduce only two new series in the fall, one of them scripted, in a schedule the network admits was severely affected by the 100-day TV writers strike.

Musician to set a 'Tonight Show' record

Dwight Yoakam will make his 24th appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" this week, breaking the record for most musical performances by any artist.

NBC installing Fallon on 'Late Night'

Jimmy Fallon's kindergarten yearbook at St. Mary of the Snow in Saugerties, New York, listed him as "most likely to take over for David Letterman."

Hurting networks try to smile as new schedules presented

Television heads into its biggest week with the hangover from a 100-day writers strike persisting.

'American Idol' final: a tale of two Davids

It'll be David vs. David.

'Dog the Bounty Hunter' gets second chance

Bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's TV show will return to the air this summer, months after it was pulled when the reality star used a racial slur in a profanity-laced tirade.

Star Jones' soon-to-be ex vents online

It's not easy being Al Reynolds these days.

'Christine,' 'How I Met Your Mother' off CBS bubble

CBS has given a new lease on life to Julia Louis-Dreyfus' comedy "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and, perhaps thanks to Britney Spears, the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother."

Tony winner eliminated in 'Dancing' semifinal

Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur won't be adding a mirrorball trophy to her collection of prizes -- the actress was eliminated Tuesday from "Dancing With the Stars."

The beginning of the end for 'ER'

Deep inside Stage 11 on the bustling Warner Bros. lot, a giant of a television show is starting to die.

ABC will have only 2 new fall shows

ABC will introduce only two new series in the fall, one of them scripted, in a schedule the network admits was severely affected by the 100-day TV writers strike.

Musician to set a 'Tonight Show' record

Dwight Yoakam will make his 24th appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" this week, breaking the record for most musical performances by any artist.

NBC installing Fallon on 'Late Night'

Jimmy Fallon's kindergarten yearbook at St. Mary of the Snow in Saugerties, New York, listed him as "most likely to take over for David Letterman."

Hurting networks try to smile as new schedules presented

Television heads into its biggest week with the hangover from a 100-day writers strike persisting.

Is 'Housewives' actress gone from show?

When Edie packed up and left Wisteria Lane at the end of Sunday's "Desperate Housewives," viewers were caught by surprise.

Jennie Garth joining the new '90210'

The wild kids of television's West Beverly High will have a guidance counselor familiar with the posh ZIP code's dating, drugs and drama.

'Survivor: Micronesia' winner named

Parvati Shallow was the last woman standing on "Survivor: Micronesia -- Fans vs. Favorites."

'Idol' contestant's dad booted from backstage

Backstage meddling has caught up "American Idol" favorite David Archuleta's dad, who's been banned from rehearsals, a person working for the TV talent contest said Friday.

Jeff Probst thought 'Survivor' would never last

After all this time, you don't associate Jeff Probst with traffic gridlock, yowling sirens, or office towers crowding the sky.

'Heroes' welcomes sexy new 'Speedster'

She's not just fast. She's very fast.

Study: 'Daily Show' watchers know their news

A journalism think tank studying "The Daily Show" doesn't believe many people get their news from Jon Stewart -- because otherwise they wouldn't get the jokes.

Dreadlocked heartthrob voted off 'Idol'

Simon Cowell once told Jason Castro that his face would save him from elimination. Not this time.

Star Jones blasts Walters for contents of memoir

Nearly two years after Star Jones left "The View" on rocky terms, the 46-year-old TV personality has criticized former boss Barbara Walters for writing about her.

Another 'Idol' finalist botches song lyrics

"American Idol" hopeful Jason Castro became at least the third contestant this season to flub lyrics to a song.

R&B singer voted off 'Dancing With the Stars'

It was the 100th episode of "Dancing with the Stars" -- but the last for Mario.

Sex show host ending program

Sunday night is getting less steamy.

Major shows hitting ratings lows

The May "sweeps" is precisely the wrong time to hit low marks in the ratings. But several big shows did last week.

Is 'American Idol' past its peak?

The fevered response to the latest loopy Paula Abdul episode, where she judged a phantom performance, just goes to show how "American Idol" continues to dominate television in its seventh season.

Famed actress investigates 'Green Porno'

When it comes to sex, Isabella Rossellini is an animal.

Lohan to be on season finale of 'Ugly Betty'

Lindsay Lohan will make a guest appearance on the season finale of ABC's "Ugly Betty."

Cruise: 'Things have been misunderstood'

Tom Cruise says his couch-jumping on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" seemed to set off a "confluence" of bad publicity for him, but he's not sure he would take it back.

'Hee Haw' comedian dies at 66

Jim Hager, one of the Hager Twins who satirized country life with cornball one-liners on TV's "Hee Haw," died in Nashville, the show's producer said Friday. He was 66.

Dr. Phil: FLDS principles 'imminent danger' for children

Dr. Phil McGraw joined "Larry King Live" on Thursday where he talked about some of the stories in the news. He touched on topics ranging from the removal of children from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sect to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright to the Austrian family affected by incest.

Is the future of TV on the Web?

The future of television is changing before our eyes, as media giants scramble to stake their claims in the wilderness of Internet video.

'Idol' boss: Paula isn't going anywhere

For starters, Paula Abdul isn't going anywhere.

'Very excitable virgins' dominate town

"Cranford" doesn't follow the trend to sex-up TV adaptations of British classics, and the screenwriter is proud of it.

Source: Cruise talks Scientology, Suri on 'Oprah'

Tom Cruise's two-part interview on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" includes a snowmobile ride and a frank discussion of his rocky media image, followed by an in-studio celebration of "Risky Business" 25 years ago, a person close to the production told The Associated Press Wednesday.

Cher: I dated 'shy boy' Tom Cruise

Cher says she dated Tom Cruise when he was just a "shy boy."

'Idol' down to final 4 after latest elimination

Diamond wasn't Brooke White's best friend on "American Idol" Wednesday night.

Blaine sets breath-holding record on 'Oprah'

David Blaine took on a Zen-like appearance in the water tank as the minutes ticked by during his attempt to set a new breath-holding record. Oprah Winfrey, however, was anything but calm.

Paula Abdul gets confused on 'Idol'

Paula Abdul must be hearing double.

'CSI's' Gary Dourdan faces drug charges

"CSI" co-star Gary Dourdan was arrested Monday for possession of narcotics and dangerous drugs, police said.

Katie Couric's ratings still sinking

The "CBS Evening News" audience has taken a noticeable dip ever since the latest round of speculation over Katie Couric's job.

Another celebrity is finished 'Dancing With the Stars'

Shannon Elizabeth won't have to shed any more tears over "Dancing With the Stars."

Another star turns in 'Dancing' shoes

Shannon Elizabeth won't have to shed any more tears over "Dancing With the Stars."

'Rookie' Webisodes provide fix for '24' fans

An agile, young agent from the Counter-Terrorist Unit slyly infiltrates a Mexican drug cartel to free a captured colleague, aided by images from tiny "marshmallow cams" and graphics sent to his cell phone. There's the familiar ticking clock, windows showing what every character is doing, and lots of people saying "Copy that."

'Dancing With the Stars' contestant cramps up

Getting through the samba was painful for Cristian de la Fuente on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."

'Secret' of 'Scarlet' revealed

"Scarlet" may look like a new TV show and act like a new TV show -- but it's no new TV show.

Amy Poehler, Will Arnett expecting first child

Amy Poehler is a real-life "Baby Mama."

Spears coming back to 'How I Met Your Mother'

Britney Spears, who proved she's worth a cool million viewers to "How I Met Your Mother," is paying another visit to the CBS sitcom.

Howard Stern contributor dies at 39

Comedian Kenneth Keith Kallenbach, a long-running member of Howard Stern's "Wack Pack," has died after falling ill in jail. He was 39.

'NewsHour's' Lehrer has heart surgery

Jim Lehrer, anchorman of PBS' "NewsHour," has undergone successful heart valve surgery.

Matt Lauer takes off again

A poster of Muhammad Ali looms over Matt Lauer's cluttered office up the stairs from NBC's "Today" show studios. Both men are accustomed to training for grueling physical feats.

Reports: Fallon to succeed Conan on 'Late Night'

Jimmy Fallon appears to be inching closer to Conan O'Brien's "Late Night" chair.

Grab your couch: Cruise is returning to 'Oprah'

Oprah might want to nail down her furniture.

'Raven' star Orlando Brown turns up, apologizes for disappearing

Orlando Brown, a star of Disney Channel's "That's So Raven," has been found a day after his publicist reported him missing.

Who wants to be Paris Hilton's friend?

More than 85,000 people want to be Paris Hilton's best friend.

Another 'Idol' finalist booted from competition

Carly Smithson lost another chance to be a superstar.

Looking for justice: A filmmaker and the FBI

As an African-American teenager in Louisiana, Keith Beauchamp tried interracial dating -- behavior that prompted his parents to tell him the grisly tale of Emmett Till, who was murdered for whistling at a white woman.

Star Jones files for divorce

Three years after tying the knot in a spectacular, over-the-top affair that caused some backlash, Star Jones has decided to end her marriage to banker Al Reynolds.

'Idol' takes Fox to top

Fox was the most-watched network last week, ably assisted by its one-two punch from "American Idol."

Mambo spells end for 'Dancing' star

For the third consecutive week, a last-place finish has led to elimination on "Dancing With the Stars."

First lady co-hosts 'Today' show

As guest host of "Today," first lady Laura Bush proved she can be as chatty and genial as the broadcast pros.

Hasselhoff undergoes surgery around eye

Former "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff has been in the hospital to have something removed above his eye, his publicist says.

Questions of deafness at center of new film

Hunched at the bottom of a staircase on a bustling movie set, Jeff Daniels practices his second voice.

Review: John Oliver gets laughs out of 'Terrifying Times'

A summer looms that will bring presidential campaigning to a boil. Meanwhile, the heart-tuggers at NBC are warming us up for the Olympics, where athletic competition routinely takes a back seat to TV melodrama.

Kim Cattrall makes a 'Masterpiece'

Kim Cattrall found many reasons to seize the role of Carrie Kipling, wife of British literary superstar Rudyard Kipling, in the film "My Boy Jack."

Another 'Idol' finalist eliminated

The praise of Mariah Carey couldn't rescue Kristy Lee Cook from elimination on "American Idol."

Wayne Brady officially divorced

Wayne Brady is officially single again.

Martha Stewart's dog dies

Martha Stewart's dog Paw Paw, who was a familiar face on her television show and in her magazine, has died of renal failure.

Basketball, 'Idol' at center of CBS-Fox duel

The gripping men's college basketball final between Kansas and Memphis helped CBS into a virtual dead heat with Fox despite some four hours of "American Idol" programming last week.

Presley booted off 'Dancing With the Stars'

Despite committing to the cause and calming her nerves each week with yoga and candles, Priscilla Presley became the latest celebrity casualty Tuesday on "Dancing With the Stars."

Former nanny for Rob Lowe claims abuse

One of three former employees being sued by Rob Lowe says the actor sexually abused her for years but she continued to work for him and his wife because she loved their two boys and needed the job.

Colbert: 'I don't need to be president'

Stephen Colbert's bid for the presidency may have fallen short, but he's still determined to influence the race.

What Patrick Stewart does for fun

One recent Monday at 8:30 p.m., Patrick Stewart found himself with nothing to do.

Is Katie Couric a lame duck?

How will perceptions of Katie Couric as a lame duck affect the "CBS Evening News"?

Christina Applegate isn't trying to be funny

Christina Applegate has a couple of pieces of show-biz advice.

'Mother's' Harris: I have no problem with Britney

"How I Met Your Mother" star Neil Patrick Harris wants to set the record straight: "Britney did a great job on the show."

Texas entrepreneur named Miss USA

A 26-year-old entrepreneur from Texas was named Miss USA on Friday, besting 50 other beauty queens for the coveted crown.

'Night of Too Many Stars' walking the line

Benefits on TV are rife with their own cliches: the busy phone banks in the background, the giant-sized checks, the drumrolls, the tote board. So when comedians gather to raise money for autism education this weekend, you can expect the event itself to be spoofed.

G'day mate! Dream ends for 'Idol' contestant

"American Idol" said g'day to Michael Johns.

Ferguson beats Conan in ratings for 1st time

Recently sworn-in U.S. citizen Craig Ferguson is being embraced by his new countrymen: The late-night comic hit a ratings milestone last week with his first victory over NBC's Conan O'Brien.

No 'Secret': CBS cans show after one episode

The secret talents of celebrities will remain hidden. CBS is axing its new reality show "Secret Talents of the Stars" after only one episode.

'30 Rock' star: No dangerous geniuses, please

Tina Fey, the star and creator of NBC's "30 Rock," prefers cooperative, caring collaborators.

Stanley Kamel, 'Monk' psychiatrist, dead at 65

Stanley Kamel, who played Adrian Monk's long-suffering psychiatrist on the TV detective show "Monk," has died. He was 65.

Couric, CBS say she isn't leaving soon

CBS News and "CBS Evening News" anchor Katie Couric are downplaying a Wall Street Journal report that Couric plans to leave the network long before her contract expires in 2011.

'Idol' finalist went from record deal to waitress

Carly Smithson may have snagged a big-time record deal as a teen, but her co-workers at an Irish pub in San Diego didn't even know the raven-haired, tattooed chanteuse could sing.

'CSI,' NCAA boost CBS to No. 1

A burst of scripted programming back after the writers strike led CBS to its first win in the Nielsen Media Research ratings since mid-January.

Mary-Louise Parker breaks engagement

Mary-Louise Parker has broken off her engagement to fellow "Weeds" actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

'Dancing' dumps 'lovable character'

Last place became last dance for Adam Carolla on "Dancing With the Stars."

Settle your disputes in comedy court

Courtroom drama is usually nothing to chuckle about -- unless it's in the Laugh Factory and Tom Arnold or Sinbad are the lawyers.

'Project Runway' bolting to Lifetime; NBC suing

The Peabody Award-winning "Project Runway" is walking to Lifetime, and NBC Universal Co. responded Monday by suing the hit reality show's makers to keep the series on its Bravo network.

Pitt, Witherspoon among celebs at 'Idol Gives Back'

"American Idol" -- and just about everyone else in Hollywood -- were in a very giving mood.

Feds sue to get TV indecency fines

Government lawyers Friday sued FOX Television and eight of its stations to force payment of FCC fines imposed for broadcasting "titillating and shocking" sexually oriented material during prime time.

Loggins' son originally turned down 'Cradle'

Crosby Loggins -- son of Kenny Loggins -- didn't originally want to "Rock the Cradle."

Pre-'60 Minutes' Mike Wallace goes online

Here is a familiar sight: Mike Wallace on camera. He's grilling Henry Kissinger on "the immediate issue that will decide the fate of our freedom, certainly -- and possibly even of our survival."

Crash fails to put kibosh on Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld was in a harrowing rollover wreck but was unhurt after the brakes on one of his vintage cars failed.

Kimmel has surprises for 1,000th show

Ben Affleck might be history. Jimmy Kimmel is trying for video magic with someone else to mark the 1,000th episode of his late-night talk show Thursday.

TV, radio actors union to start negotiations

The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists says it will start contract talks with Hollywood producers on April 28.

'Idol' cuts another; show now down to eight

Say goodbye, Malubay.

Worker disciplined for snooping at Farrah Fawcett's medical records

UCLA Medical Center has disciplined an employee for snooping in Farrah Fawcett's medical records, the hospital said Wednesday, a few weeks after announcing that several employees were fired for taking peeks at Britney Spears' files.

'Friday Night Lights' coming back

"Friday Night Lights" will shine again next season.

Iraq stories, 'Project Runway' win Peabodys

Stories about wounded Iraq veterans, reported by war-wounded TV journalists, won Peabody Awards on Wednesday.

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