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  • Judge allows `Sister Wives' suit to proceed (AP)   - AP - A federal judge has ruled there's sufficient evidence to allow a polygamous family made famous by a reality TV show to pursue a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Utah's bigamy law.
  • Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NY (AP)   - 

    FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2011 file photo, actor Ben Gazzara attends The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures awards gala in New York. Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in films, on television and on Broadway in the original 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,' has died at age 81. Longtime family friend Suzanne Mados said Gazzara died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Manhattan after being in hospice care with cancer. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)AP - Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway and the film "The Big Lebowski," has died at age 81.


  • Ellen DeGeneres/Portia de Rossi pilot picked up by ABC (Reuters)   - Reuters - ABC has picked up the Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's pilot "The Smart One."
  • "Glee" sidelined for 2 months for comedy shows (Reuters)   - Reuters - The "Glee" club is getting a long winter break: Fox said Friday it will sideline the musical comedy for nearly two months to make room for a new Tuesday night comedy block.
  • Tony Oller lands starring role in "Vigilandia" (Reuters)   - Reuters - Tony Oller, who played Danny on the Disney Channel's "As the Bell Rings," has been offered the young male lead in Universal's upcoming sci-fi thriller "Vigilandia," TheWrap has learned.
  • FX renews "Sons of Anarchy" for two more seasons (Reuters)   - Reuters - Good news, Samcro fanatics; "Sons of Anarchy" has been renewed for two seasons, guaranteeing a fifth and sixth season for FX's hit motorcycle-gang drama.
  • No cause of death yet for L.A. artist Mike Kelley: coroner (Reuters)   - Reuters - Los Angeles County Coroner's examiners have completed an autopsy on the body of artist Mike Kelley but have not yet determined a cause of death pending further tests, a spokesman said on Friday.
  • Competition is name of the game on 'The Voice' (AP)   - 

    FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2011 file photo, Blake Shelton poses backstage after winning male vocalist of the year at the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Recording artists Shelton, Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine have all returned as judges for the singing competition series 'The Voice.' (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)AP - The competition is fierce on season two of NBC's "The Voice," and we haven't even met the contestants.


  • Star Wars, Ferris Bueller drive Super Bowl ad buzz (Reuters)   - Reuters - The Super Bowl is still two days away but some advertisers already are looking like winners as their yet-to-be-aired commercials score millions of hits online and rack up pre-game buzz.
  • Goodell says league expanding prime time games (AP)   - 

    NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers a question during a news conference Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Indianapolis. The New England Patriots will face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP - The NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games so more of its teams can play in prime time.


  • Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows (AP)   - AP - Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
  • Son of actor Ryan O'Neal gets 16 months in prison (AP)   - AP - A San Diego judge has sentenced the son of actor Ryan O'Neal to 16 months in prison for his involvement in a drug-fueled, head-on car crash last year that left another driver injured.
  • Madonna: Super Bowl show a "dream" come true (Reuters)   - 

    Recording artist Madonna reacts to a question during a news conference for her upcoming Super Bowl XLVI NFL football game halftime show in Indianapolis, Indiana February 2, 2012. REUTERS/Joe SkipperReuters - Pop superstar Madonna said it was a dream come true to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday and conceded she was feeling pressure at the idea of singing in front of the huge live television audience.


  • "Idol" judges toughen up, Jackson nixes "in it to win it" (Reuters)   - Reuters - "American Idol" judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez will be harder on contestants this year, and veteran Randy Jackson said he's retiring his "in it to win it" catchphrase.
  • Letterman celebrates 30 years in late-night TV (AP)   - 

    In this photo provided by CBS, Sirius radio personality Howard Stern throws money to the audience on the set of the “Late Show with David Letterman,” Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 in New York. The money was set aside by Letterman to entice actor Brad Pitt to appear on the show. (AP Photo/CBS, John Paul Filo) MANDATORY CREDIT; NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE; NORTH AMERICAN USE ONLYAP - As David Letterman and Howard Stern can attest, a 30-year anniversary celebration is a ripe opportunity to cringe at geeky haircuts.


  • `How I Met Your Mother' enjoying best year ever (AP)   - 

    In this image released by CBS, from left, Jason Segel, Alyson Hannigan, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, and Josh Radnor are shown in a scene from 'How I Met Your Mother.' The comedy is the closest TV has to a modern-day 'Friends.' It started at a time, in 2005, when networks were desperate to replace that beloved NBC series and the namesake gimmick distinguished it from other wanna-bes. The series opened with kids on a couch impatiently listening to narrator Bob Saget, as Ted circa 2030, explains how their parents met. (AP Photo/CBS, Monty Brinton)AP - The mysteries that surround the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" extend to co-creator Craig Thomas' office on the Fox studio lot.


  • The creator of 'Smash' knows her way around a play (AP)   - 

    In this undated image released by NBC, Theresa Rebeck, creator and executive producer of 'Smash,' is shown in New York. The series tracks the genesis of a Broadway musical about Marilyn Monroe from multiple perspectives, including those of composer and lyricist, producer and director-choreographer, and the two rival actresses competing for its title role. (AP Photo/NBC, Patrick Randak)AP - While America awaits the debut of the TV series "Smash," its creator is well ahead, planning tiny details of Episode 13.


  • Reba McEntire pilot "Malibu Country" lands at ABC (Reuters)   - Reuters - ABC ordered two comedy pilots Wednesday, one of them from country singer/actress Reba McEntire.
  • Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod (AP)   - 

    FILE - In this July 13, 2011, file photo, actress Roseanne Barr attends a special screening of 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan' hosted by the Cinema Society at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York. Barr is running for the Green Party's presidential nomination, and she says it's no joke. The actress-comedian said in a statement Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, that she's a longtime supporter of the party and looks forward to working with people who share her values. She said Democrats and Republicans aren't working in the best interests of the American people. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)AP - Roseanne Barr said Thursday she's running for the Green Party's presidential nomination — and it's no joke.


  • Will "Smash" splash or crash for NBC? (Reuters)   - Reuters - NBC's new musical drama "Smash" could hardly have a stronger pedigree: Idea by Steven Spielberg, songs by award-winning Broadway producers, stars including Anjelica Huston and Debra Messing, and screen icon Marilyn Monroe holding the whole show-within-a show together.
 
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