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The 'Brothers & Sisters' star marvels at working with Sally Field and gives props to ABC for supporting his portrayal of a gay man on primetime TV.

Donny Osmond may have been the celebrity winner on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," but his professional dancing partner already has her next gig lined up _ Broadway.

The widow of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy told Oprah Winfrey in an interview broadcast Wednesday that even as her husband knew he was dying of brain cancer he had been "in training" to make sure he had enough strength to attend President Barack Obama's inauguration.

The Kids in the Hall make their long-awaited return to series television in January with their dark comedy, "Death Comes to Town," the centrepiece of CBC-TV's winter lineup.

CBS flexed its strength in scripted series to sail to the top of the weekly television standings.

Entertainers have been misbehaving on TV _ or accused of it, at least _ long before singer Adam Lambert was even born.

Josh Charles, who plays Will Gardner on the hit CBS series "The Good Wife," talks about the series and previews Tuesday's episode.

Regis Philbin poses with his lifetime achievement award at the Emmys last year. LOS ANGELES A - Regis Philbin will be taking a leave of absence from his long-running ABC daytime talk show to undergo a hip replacement surgery.

A Nevada man whose wife had an affair with Sen. John Ensign said he discovered the relationship after intercepting a text message around Christmas in 2007.

Legislators irked for months over Gov. Mark Sanford's summertime vanishing act and his tearful revelation that he was in Argentina for a rendezvous with his lover plan to start debating a measure Tuesday that ultimately would remove him from office.

Mya is poised to take the "Dancing With the Stars" title after finishing three points away from perfect during the final night of competition Monday.

Complaints poured in Monday about Adam Lambert's sexually charged performance at the American Music Awards, including criticism of his kiss with a male keyboard player that was left out of rehearsals for the show.

The season 13 winner of 'America's Next Top Model' is a self-professed dork who advises the importance of being yourself on a reality TV show.

I imagine it played out like this: Joseph Gordon-Levitt was at home last week, trying to mentally prepare for his first go as Saturday Night Live host by watching January Jones .

THE MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE - It's not really Thanksgiving until giagantic floating balloons with big smiley faces invade our TV screens in the early morning hours.

New York Sen. Charles Schumer boasted of Democrats' unity in pushing their health care reform package over a major procedural hurdle in the Senate Saturday night, saying on CBS' "Face the Nation" Sunday that his party showed "real momentum." "Last night was a very good night for us," Schumer told CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Bob ...

Janet Jackson kicked off the American Music Awards with a medley of some of her biggest hits, but it was her late brother Michael who was poised to be one of the night's big winners, up for five American Music Awards, including entertainer of the year.

For all intents and purposes, Judd Apatow is in the DVD business just as much as he's in the movie business.

Will it be Ellen DeGeneres, Dr. Phil or Dr. Oz? Maybe none of the above. The announced shutdown of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in two years creates room for a new queen of daytime television.

Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards.

Singer Carrie Underwood arrives at the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year ceremony Saturday night Nov.

British TV personality David Frost is being honoured at the 37th Annual International Emmy Awards for a wide-ranging career that has taken him from pioneering political satire on television to conducting serious interviews with former President Richard Nixon and other newsmakers.

Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 21, 1934, the Cole Porter musical ''Anything Goes,'' starring Ethel Merman as Reno Sweeney, opened on Broadway.

Courteney Cox has been doing a bang-up job on her show Cougar Town from what I've heard, but today the news was released that the former Friends star needs to take a break from filming to tend to some private business.

The latest reports allege TV star Wilds is the new object of her affections - but Rihanna barely knows him.

You might say our national nightmare is over. Or is it just a TV series? In any case, TLC's reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8'' will end its spectacular but stormy run Monday at 9 p.m. During this final hour, Jon and Kate Gosselin, the estranged parents of young twins and sextuplets, will venture on separate outings with the kids.

The woman who bore twin girls for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick said Thursday that she was living in a West Virginia motel around the time a police chief is accused of breaking into her eastern Ohio home.

A General Sessions Court judge has dismissed assault and harassment charges against country music singer John Rich .

Taylor Swift wants justice after a sting operation in Idaho revealed that a little sports bar was totally cheating her out of a few dollars a month.

One of Miley Cyrus' tour buses overturned early Friday, but the 'Hannah Montana' star wasn't on the vehicle at the time.

Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards.

ABC says the final season of "Lost" will begin in February with a night devoted to the drama.

Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing and Casualty are due to be part of the spectacular party for BBC Children in Need, hosted by Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon.

The queen of daytime talk shows, Oprah Winfrey , plans to end her highly rated The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2011 after 25 years, her spokesperson said Thursday.

Peggy Black, 52, of Orange, Conn., won a contest to create a character for Fox's long-running animated series, with her entry triumphing among the more than 25,000 received, the network said Thursday.

Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their travel plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months.

Julie Bowen drops by "Good Day LA" to talk about her new show "Modern Family" and shares how her real family compares to her TV family.

Yes Minister will celebrate its 30th anniversary with its tales of political back-stabbing and red tape being re-worked for audiences in the Ukraine.

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. a ' November 18, 2009 a ' NBC will broadcast the "62nd Primetime EmmyA Awards" live on Sunday, August 29 , it was announced today by Paul Telegdy, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, NBC and Universal Media Studios.

Ian Somerhalder is in two of TV's hottest show - but can't say much about either.

Pamela Anderson revealed she has taken cocaine in her a candid interview for British TV show 'Jeremy Kyle Show Special: Celebrity Scandal with Pamela Anderson'. Pamela Anderson has confessed to taking cocaine.

Get lost, Hugh Jackman. This year's "Sexiest Man Alive" is once again Johnny Depp.

It's Ohio State-Michigan week as the Buckeyes get ready to take on the Wolverines in the annual game at The Big House in Ann Arbor.

A police car working ahead of Vice President Joe Biden's motorcade was involved in a minor traffic accident Tuesday evening, but it wasn't part of the procession and the vice president was unhurt.

Since winning "American Idol" in 2005, country singer Carrie Underwood has become one of the show's highest selling graduates, but she warned the latest crop of "Idol" finalists to "stay true" to their fans if they want to find similar success.

In this Sept. 21, 2008 file photo, TV personality Ryan Seacrest arrives at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

A federal judge in Massachusetts has dismissed a lawsuit accusing television personality Elisabeth Hasselbeck of plagiarism.

Mya is tops among semifinalists on "Dancing with the Stars." The singer topped the judges' leaderboard on Monday with 87 points out of a possible 90 for the three dances she performed with her professional partner, Dmitry Chaplin.

Pat Sajak is now in his 28th year hosting TV's most popular game show ''Wheel Of Fortune." Pat drops by "Good Day LA" to talk about the history of the long-running game show.

In this March 28, 2009 file photo, Spencer Pratt , right, and Heidi Montag arrive at Perez Hilton 's 31st Birthday Party in West Hollywood , Calif .

David Letterman 's spokesman has denied a report claiming the U.S. television star's wife has left him in the wake of his recent sex scandal and extortion case.

For Sarah Palin, whose electrifying debut on the national stage at last year's Republican National Convention was followed by perceived missteps and critical coverage that left her feeling unappreciated and under attack, "Going Rogue: An American Life" is a shot at redemption as well as revenge.

Edward Woodward: Janet Glass released a statement praising his 'brave spirit and wonderful humour' Photo: HEATHCLIFFE O'MALLEY The 79-year-old had been suffering from various illnesses, including pneumonia, and died in hospital, his agent said.

American Idol judge Simon Cowell attends auditions for 'American Idol' season 8 at Chelsea Piers on August 26, 2008 in New York City.

Paul Wendkos, who directed over 100 films and television shows during a 50-year career, including the 1959 surf movie "Gidget," has died.

Lou Dobbs says he doesn't feel like he was pushed out of CNN, the news organization where he worked for all but two years of its existence until last Wednesday.

A British scientist says she is Belle de Jour, the anonymous blogger whose accounts of life as a call girl were turned into books and a TV series.

The slick cop drama "Flashpoint" was the big winner at Saturday's Gemini Awards as it snagged three of the night's top honours in Canadian television, including best drama.

The first thing I noticed about AMC's reboot of the classic Patrick McGoohan series The Prisoner was its style.

Phil Tufnell will not be bowling his maiden over again on Strictly Come Dancing after he was voted off the dance show.

The three original broadcast networks still around today can all be traced back to the National Broadcasting Co.

Caption: Danny Devito during the 2009 Toronto Film Festival Toronto, Canada .... Movie star DANNY DEVITO is set to stun fans in his hit TV show's Christmas special - by appearing completely nude.

Ben Foster is one the finest of Hollywood's new breed of actors, be it on Six Feet Under or in films like 3:10 to Yuma and Alpha Dog.

Jackie Chan didn't take acting lessons or attend a fancy conservatory. The biggest star in kung fu cinema learned his craft from a retired Peking Opera star, who turned his apartment into a performing arts boot camp for working-class Hong Kong children in the 1960s.

Richard Heene appeared before a Larimer County District Court judge first, pleading guilty to a felony count of falsely influencing the sheriff who led the rescue effort during the 50-mile balloon chase that captivated a global television audience Oct.

Jon Gosselin has filed a counter lawsuit against the TLC network, claiming television producers violated Pennsylvania's child labor laws in filming the hit reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" and are preventing him from working.

Charlie's Angels , ABC's iconic action -drama, is the latest nostalgia-TV project in line for reincarnation, Variety has learned.

The Trailer Park Boys are back! With a lot of prosthetics! Ten years of starring in Trailer Park Boys projects - and even doing their interviews in character - has made actors Robb Wells, Jean Paul Tremblay and Mike Smith virtually indistinguishable from Ricky, Julian and Bubbles, the hard-luck bad boys of Sunnyvale Trailer Park.

This photo taken July 9, 2009 shows actor Kelsey Grammer attending the premiere of " Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince ", in New York.

Researchers on Thursday announced the discovery of two World War II Japanese submarines, including one meant to carry aircraft for attacks on American cities and the Panama Canal, in deep water off Hawaii, where they were sunk 63 years ago.

Jordan is a Central Michigan University graduate with a degree in broadcast communications and has appeared on numerous regional television commercials as well as area magazines.

Sarah Palin is shown in this AP file image. November 12, 2009 -- Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin suggests she recognized quickly that she'd done badly in her interview with CBS anchor Katie Couric.

Larry King isn't known for his hardball interviews. So his exchange with onetime California beauty queen Carrie Prejean came as something of a surprise.

Actors Ron Livingston and Rosemarie DeWitt have tied the knot. The 42-year-old "Office Space" star and 35-year-old "Rachel Getting Married" actress married Nov.

Eliza Dushku stars in the cancelled FOX sci-fi series, 'Dollhouse.' Most fans were surprised it got this far.

NEW YORK - Longtime CNN host Lou Dobbs shocked his viewers Wednesday by announcing that he would be leaving the network effective immediately.

A Connecticut woman who was attacked by a 200-pound chimpanzee has revealed her face and says she's ready to heal and move forward.

Sgt. Kimberly Munley said she remembers being shot during the rampage at Fort Hood and never lost consciousness during the shootings.

NBC gives new meaning to the phrase "green screen" next week, spreading a pro-environmental message across five of its prime-time entertainment programs.

This might sound more overdue than According to Jim's cancellation, but one of TV's greatest creators is getting the Hall of Fame treatment.

Simon Cowell, the acerbic American Idol judge, creator of America's Got Talent and record producer, is the top earning man on prime-time US television with an estimated haul of $US75 million , Forbes.com says.

The Apprentice 's infamous one-named villain, Omarosa , is looking for the one - with a little help from The Donald.

LOS ANGELES - The glee club members twirl their wheelchairs to the tune of "Proud Mary" and in joyful solidarity with Artie, the fellow performer who must use his chair even when the music stops.

24. The network says he visited the Los Angeles set two weeks ago to film his scenes.

The couple who scooped 45.5 million in the Euromillions jackpot have told how they celebrated with a traditional Sunday lunch washed down with a couple of bottles of champagne at their local restaurant.

In this April 22, 2008, file photo, singer Mya is shown. LOS ANGELES - Mya is tops on "Dancing With the Stars." The 30-year-old Grammy winner was the top scorer Monday on the hit ABC show.

A Connecticut woman who was mauled and blinded after a 200-pound chimpanzee attacked her in February will appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Chicago-based Harpo Productions announced Monday in a statement that Charla Nash would appear on Wednesday's episode of Winfrey's talk show.

Oscar the Grouch in a still from the Fox News episode. WATCH FULL VIDEO BELOW. Most of us can ignore Oscar the Grouch 's infamously bad attitude, but one of his targets is really holding a grudge.

NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor couldn't dance his way out of a ticket over the weekend after he reportedly left the scene of an accident in Hialeah, reports CBS station WFOR-TV. Taylor, who played for the New York Giants and appeared on the eighth season of TV's "Dancing with the Stars," was involved in an accident Sunday around 6:35 p.m.

Syndicated talk show "Dr. Phil" has been renewed through the 2013-2014 season. Current Font Size: Dr.

Robin Roberts is comfortable in the knowledge that when ABC's "Good Morning America" makeover is complete, she will keep her seat at the anchor desk.

TV Land and TV Guide Network say they are jointly acquiring basic cable rights to air "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the HBO comedy series produced by and starring "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David.

A fertile place Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer and Alan Ball. True Blood Images from the cult hit television series.

Round two goes to Taylor Swift. The chart-topping teenage pop star got revenge on Kanye West in a big way during her "Saturday Night Live" debut, poking nationally televised fun at the rapper who stormed the stage during Swift's MTV Video Music Awards acceptance speech.

NEW ONE: Rihanna has released her first new single since being assaulted by former boyfriend Chris Brown.

Since Queer as Folk went of the air, Peter Paige has been taking one acting challenge after another.

Massive power outages in Brazil in 2005 and 2007 that impacted millions were caused by cyber hackers attacking control systems, the US television network CBS says.

A&E has fast-tracked its docu-series about Michael Jackson's brothers, setting a December premiere date.

The Britain's Got Talent runner-up and worldwide singing sensation will fly to Los Angeles for an appearance on the show next week, but she will not be dancing.

The first in a three-part crossover trilogy between the CSI franchise's three shows begins Monday, Nov.

Rodney King says boxing is helping him stay sober. King, whose 1991 beating by Los Angeles police was captured on videotape and helped spark riots a year later, is among a group of D-list celebrities appearing around the country as part of the Celebrity Boxing Federation.

Emmy Award-winning actress, comedian and author Wanda Sykes returns to Fox to host the irreverent new late-night series "The wanda Sykes Show" at 10 p.m. Saturday on channel 23, cable 5. ROGER ERICKSON/Fox Published: Wanda Sykes wants you to come and hang out.

Showtime is bringing Nurse Jackie back early. The half-hour drama starring Edie Falco will return March 22, 2010, the cable channel announced Friday.

Two-time Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother.

The new season of Sesame Street begins on Nov. 10. The show is celebrating its 40th anniversary by launching an entirely new "block" format, complete with a new opening sequence.

The problem with 'A Christmas Carol,' in its latest film retelling, is that too much Carrey and Zemeckis eventually overshadow Dickens.

Frank Langella, Cameron Diaz and James Marsden in "The Box." About a third of the way through "The Box," I had a distinct sense-memory flash.

Rue McClanahan, who played sexy Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on "The Golden Girls," was recovering Thursday from heart bypass surgery at a New York City hospital.

Oprah Winfrey is removing gospel singer BeBe Winans from her show's "karaoke challenge" until charges against him for allegedly pushing his ex-wife to the ground are resolved.

For just this weekend, a neighborhood in this city that has lain dormant in boxes and under plastic coverings for nearly a decade, is coming back to life.

Kayne West jumps onstage after Taylor Swift won the 'Best Female Video' award during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.

The Rihanna media blitz is in full effect this week, thanks to two upcoming, much-anticipated premieres.

John Lithgow was going to pass on the chance to play serial killer vs. serial killer on "Dexter," with an Italian vacation, cruise and his son's wedding awaiting him.

Michelle Obama's vegetable garden is about to become a culinary battlefield. The Food Network announced Wednesday that an episode of "Iron Chef America" will be taped at the White House featuring Mario Batali, Bobby Flay and Emeril Lagasse.

On-air promos for a sexual threesome on an upcoming episode of "Gossip Girl" have spurred the Parents Television Council to ask affiliates of the CW network to pre-empt the show.

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has been named Celebrity Mum of the Year. The actress and mother-of-two confirmed she is back together with former Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas as she accepted the award.

A Los Angeles man arrested with a knife at the workplace of American Idol host Ryan Seacrest pleaded not guilty to a stalking charge, and was ordered to stay away from Seacrest.

NFL great Michael Irvin and "Iron Chef America" host Mark Dacascos became the next two celebs to get ousted on "Dancing with the Stars"! Michael and his pro partner Anna Demidova were the first duo booted on Tuesday night after receiving the lowest combined total of judges' scores and viewer votes.

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will co-host the Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the two Hollywood veterans will share hosting duties at the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony.

Kirstie Alley is going to star in a new A&E reality "docu-series" about her life as a single mom and her efforts to lose weight.

When Adam Arkin signed on for 'Sons of Anarchy,' he didn't have reservations about his role as a slick white separatist or the FX drama's dark heart.

A leading government health figure says tests on millions of people who have received the H1N1 flu vaccine show that it's safe and effective.

Kate Gosselin delivered a raw and emotional interview on Monday night's TLC special, "Kate: Her Story," talking about the paparazzi, infidelity rumors in the tabloids, and telling NBC's Natalie Morales about her broken marriage with Jon Gosselin , "Whatever happened, it happened so quickly.

The popular 1980's sci fi alien story 'V' returns with an updated version airing on ABC.

In an exclusive interview, music superstar Rihanna sits down with Diane Sawyer revealing publicly for the first time what happened last February with singer and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

In an interview with Broadcasting & Cable magazine published online Monday, Leno hastily added that such a decision isn't his to make.

It's official: 24 's upcoming eighth season is going to be craaaazy . Gregory Itzin is returning to 24 as lunatic ex-prez Charlies Logan for a multi-episode arc.

An undated photo released Monday Nov. 2, 2009, by the Mount Airy, N.C., Police of Marcos Chavez Gonzalez.

STOP RIGHT THERE: A knife-wielding man suspected of stalking American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has been stopped by security guards.

Fox network says an upcoming movie has stepped in for Microsoft to sponsor next Sunday's "Family Guy" special.

Monday night, a Webster native who works at an Idaho fish hatchery will be on an episode of "hooked: Monster Fish of America" on the National Geographic Channel.

Box-office superstars Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler go head-to-head in this madcap comedy.

So, you admire the fashions of popular TV characters. Do you want to dress just like them? This fall, you can if you favor the slim suits worn by one smartly dressed 1960s ad man, the sexy looks of those real-life housewives or necklaces dripping with "blood" - make that rubies - inspired by modern vampires.

Long before Edward Cullen of the "Twilight" series and Bill Compton of HBO's "True Blood," there was the original vampire, Bram Stoker's Count Dracula, in the gothic horror novel "Dracula." Now, more than 100 years later, Dacre Stoker, the great-grandnephew of the famed Irish novelist, and Ian Holt, have written a sequel, "Dracula: The Un-Dead." ...