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Yahoo! News: Television News Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:11:38 GMT
  • DioGuardi, dad of 'Idol' judge, to run for Senate (AP)   - AP - The father of "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi (KEHR'-uh dee-oh-GWAHR'-dee), former Republican congressman Joe DioGuardi, is set to announce he is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Kirsten Gillibrand.
  • Roto-Rooter takes "Undercover Boss" TV challenge (Reuters)   - Reuters - Four more leading U.S. executives have agreed to go undercover in their own companies for the hit reality TV show "Undercover Boss", CBS said on Friday.
  • Correction: O'Brien-Web Celeb story (AP)   - AP - In a story March 10 about comedian Conan O'Brien's decision to follow only Michigan resident Sarah Killen on Twitter, The Associated Press reported erroneously the name of an event for which Killen is raising money. It is the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, a 60 mile walk, not the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which is a 5K race.
  • Strong ratings for Leno's return to late-night (AP)   - 

    FILE - In this March 7, 2010 file photo, Jay Leno arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)AP - After a smashing return, Jay Leno appears headed to a battle with David Letterman for late-night television supremacy.


  • ABC's Kate Snow makes jump to NBC News (AP)   - 

    FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2008 file photo, Kate Snow arrives for the L'Oreal Legends Gala to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams, file)AP - ABC News reporter and "Good Morning America" weekend host Kate Snow is jumping to NBC News.


  • `American Idol' pares down to 12 finalists (AP)   - 

    In this March 10, 2010 photo released by Fox, contestant Michael Lynche performs in front of the judges on the singing competition series, 'American Idol,' in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Fox, Frank Micelotta)AP - And then there were 12 on "American Idol."


  • U.S. theater stars sing "Happy Birthday" to Sondheim (Reuters)   - Reuters - The leading lights of U.S. musical theater will sing "Happy Birthday" to the great Broadway composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim on his 80th birthday in two New York Philharmonic concerts next week.
  • Madonna offers relationship tips on 'Marriage Ref' (AP)   - 

    FILE- This Dec. 15, 2009 file photo shows singer Madonna attending the premiere of 'Nine' at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York. The pop star has announced a $250,000 donation to Haiti. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer,File)AP - Madonna doesn't think a wife should withhold sex from a sloppy husband.


  • Court OKs TV rules opposed by Comcast, Cablevision (AP)   - AP - A federal court has upheld regulations that require cable TV companies to make channels they own available to satellite TV providers and other rivals on equal terms.
  • Showtime signs deal to air DreamWorks films (Reuters)   - 

    Actor Jack Black (L) and Dreamworks Animation SKG Chief Executive Jeffrey Katzenberg (R) pose on the red carpet at the Australian premiere of Kung Fu Panda in conjunction with the Opening Gala Night of the Sydney Film Festival's Kids' Program at the state Theatre in Sydney June 09, 2008. REUTERS/Patrick RiviereReuters - CBS Corp's Showtime Networks Inc said on Thursday it has signed a deal to air movies from DreamWorks Studios, in a long-term agreement that could help restore content Showtime lost when three top studios started their own channel.


  • Betty White set to host "Saturday Night Live" (Reuters)   - 

    Betty White speaks after receiving a lifetime achievement award at the 16th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles January 23, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Blake (FILM-SAGAWARDS/SHOW)Reuters - After weeks of speculation, octogenarian actress and "Golden Girl" Betty White is taking her motherly brand of humor to sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live," the show's producers said on Thursday.


  • O'Brien shakes off "Tonight Show," hits the road (Reuters)   - 

    Talk show host Conan O'Brien hosts the 54th annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 22, 2002 file photo. REUTERS/Adrees LatifReuters - Former late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien on Thursday unveiled plans to poke fun at being barred from television in a live comedy show that will tour U.S. and Canadian theaters starting next month.


  • Blue Collar Comedy celebrates 10 years (AP)   - 

    In this Jan. 12, 2010 photo, Blue Collar comedians from left, Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Jeff Foxworthy are shown in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)AP - You'd think after 10 years, comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy would be tired of each other's jokes.


  • TBS casts actresses for "Security" drama pilot (Reuters)   - Reuters - TBS has cast Constance Zimmer and Kat Foster as the leads in its drama pilot "In Security."
  • Disney keeps ABC options open, including spin-off (Reuters)   - 

    Walt Disney Company President and CEO Bob Iger arrives at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood March 7, 2010. REUTERS/Lucas JacksonReuters - Walt Disney Co's Chief Executive Bob Iger said on Wednesday that the top U.S. media company was keeping its options open for dealing with TV network ABC and its struggling news division, including a spin-off.


  • Bravo launches "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" (Reuters)   - Reuters - Bravo gave a series greenlight to four new shows Wednesday, including a Beverly Hills edition of its "Real Housewives" franchise.
  • NYC socialite Mortimer launches reality TV show (AP)   - 

    Reality actress Tinsley Mortimer poses for a portrait in New York, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)AP - Red carpet regular Tinsley Mortimer is jumping from the social circuit to the national spotlight with her own reality television show.


  • CW eyeing dance, weight-loss competition series (Reuters)   - Reuters - The CW is developing two competition series using popular unscripted subject matter: dancing and weight loss.
  • Betty White to host 'Saturday Night Live' (AP)   - 

    FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2009 file photo, actress Betty White poses for a portrait in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)AP - The Internet has gotten its way: Betty White will host "Saturday Night Live."


  • Elisha Cuthbert joins ABC comedy pilot (Reuters)   - Reuters - Former "24" co-star Elisha Cuthbert will play the female lead in ABC's comedy pilot "Happy Endings."
 
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