DipityIn the 56 or so metered markets -- accounting for about 30% of the country -- "The Wanda Sykes Show" averaged a 2.2 rating and a 5 share.
The premiere of the music video for Kris Allen's "Live Like We're Dying," the first single for his self-titled debut album, out Nov. 17.
This smoke monster is more of a shadow man. Or manless shadow, if you will. This smoke monster is more of...
After bragging about its election-year victories, the cable network now minimizes its sharp prime-time decline. ...
What would go on your Beatles mix tape?
Among the lessons for studios: Moviegoers wanted to be amazed and to laugh; Twitter-era audience buzz can doom a movie fast; and A-list stars can't always strike box-office gold. ...
At this year's Sundance and Cannes, dozens of films were left without distribution deals. At this year's S...
The season 8 champ talks about his experience on the "Idol" stage. The season 8 champ talks about his expe...
The list of creditors is a veritable "who's who" of Hollywood.
"Idol" judge says Abdul is "the heart of the panel." "Idol" judge says Abdul is "the heart of the panel."
Concerns mount over changes to the Emmycast.
David Cassidy, Patrick Cassidy and Alexa Vega star in a new pop-related ABC Family sitcom that feels surprisingly ordinary. Back in...
July 1 sure was kind to this weekend's two new movies.
Spectators pull up stakes and leave after learning that there will be no public memorial at Jackson's former Santa Barbara County estate and that he will not be buried there. ...
A 40th anniversary collector's edition DVD features added performances by Creedence and the Dead. Also previewed: 'John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band Live in Toronto '69.' ...
Turner Ent.'s Steve Koonin has said he'd liked to have the show on TBS.
His voice wasn't what director Pete Docter had imagined for Russell, but once he heard it he knew it was right. ...
Only 10 people have won the the Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony.
'Sometimes an outfit just needs something. For TV it's a quick easy visual fix ...'
Several sources close to the show say that the deal is done.
Will Leno doom the entire broadcast industry?
'The Chief,' as is character is known, avoids the shows many off-camera soap operas. Whether on screen or off camera, it's always s...
The Aussie star talks about the movie, the job, and Christian Bale.
The teen queen puts an end to the rumors of a reunion.
The actor compared the country's fans to mashed potatoes with no gravy. Billy Bob Thornton's band has canc...
Abandon logic -- and knowledge of the franchise -- all ye who enter here. " Dragonball Evolution" is the m...
"Today" co-host Matt Lauer got out of orthopedic surgery to repair a separated shoulder Monday afternoon.
The well-crafted workplace sitcom has the potential to be something special -- it's just not quite there yet. It's hard not to root...
Award-winning record producer Polow Da Don, who has worked with Brown before, has been with them at the recording studio.
The rowdiest moments came during Linton's turn at the mike on "Blister."
Audiences can't seem to get enough of her octo-licious life. The octo-spectacle just won't go away.
It is the network's sixth-most watched scripted series this year.
Paris Hilton stole the limelight by grabbing three Razzies: as worst actress for "The Hottie & the Nottie."
Also reviewed: Onechanbara, LocoRoco 2, The Lord of the Rings: Conquest When Sony showed off the capabilit...
Trust me when I say that these contestants are TIRED during this episode.
After the final tally, the Cardinals-Steelers battle is the no. 1 Super Bowl ever. Pittsburgh Steelers lin...
"Heroes" has been off the air for a little while, so before talking about the way-above-average episode that just aired
Tim Roth does a fine job of integrating his character's traits. But please: Give the plots some more nuance. The most remarkable th...
Trapped in an elevator with the Archuletas at Sundance.
'Notorious,' 'What We Do Is Secret' and 'Cadillac Records' go the extra mile. There's method acting, and then there's what Brooklyn...
Flashy tones are the exception as many actresses opt for dark color. The red carpet has always been Hollyw...
David Goyer's horror film with Odette Yustman and Gary Oldman nods to 'The Exorcist' but proves long-winded despite its brief running time. ...
He'll attend a preview of his 'Everlasting Moments,' a Golden Globe nominee, at a program in his honor at the museum. ...
After viewing episodes 12 and 13, the show proves a fourth season is deserved.
If Heath Ledger is nominated for his supporting performance in "The Dark Knight," it will be the most prominent posthumous Oscar nomination since James Dean was recognized more than 50 years ago. ...
'We are heartbroken that our time with him was so brief.'
The chiseled Canadian debarks from the 'Battleship' and is into the 'Dollhouse.' For the last five years, Tahmoh Penikett has been ...
“Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway” is a documentary about a Broadway musical that is based on a documentary. If that has a certain snake-eating-tail improbability to it, well, the Grey ...
Ever since "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" premiered at Cannes, there has been growing consensus that actress Penelope Cruz would go on to earn year-end accolades for her performance. ...
From Hollywood's perspective, there's a cloud over Barack Obama's inaugural. Now the question is whether the weather that day will simply be overcast or stormy.
Not since the twin towers fell in 2001 has a year had such a split personality as 2008.
The American Film Institute's list of the year's best in film and TV also includes "The Wire," "The Shield."
Hiring non-professional actors is a gamble, but sometimes directors can find the naturalistic quality they need. Baz Luhrmann, writ...
If you want to win a bet in a bar full of industry insiders, you can stump 'em with this question: Who's the hottest studio in town?
How the actor transformed in "Frost/Nixon."
Grylls' program has been criticized in the past for staging scenes (Discovery has since added a disclaimer to the program).
"We lost a legend this summer, and today we hand the program over to someone who has a true appreciation and respect for the 'Meet the Press' legacy..."
Can Britney still put on a show?
The radio station-sponsored music festival is typically a pretty gruesome beast, where joyless artists rip through that season's
For all its directorial ambition, "Australia" just squeaked into positive Rotten Tomatoes territory.
A chat with Kimberley Locke, Diana DeGarmo, Chikezie, David Hernandez. and more.
With recent roles in movies including "Max Payne,""RocknRolla" and, of course, best picture Oscar winner "Crash," Chris Bridges, a.k.a. Ludacris,
Roger Ailes, the savvy and hard-charging television executive who transformed the Fox News Channel from an upstart enterprise to the top-rated cable news network, has sealed a deal to remain in his...
It's a fat little fan boy hamster named Rhino who steals every scene he's in.
When I sat down with Dido last month to talk about her new album, "Safe Trip Home," I found myself surprised more than once.
The film beats expectations, earning $70.4 million. 'Madagascar' and 'Role Models' hold their own too on an all-around good weekend for movies. ...
Did her camp start the rumor as a negotiating ploy for next season?
Credit the tireless, year-long efforts of MTV's Larry Carroll -- and his "Twilight" Tuesdays -- for being there first.
Immediately after the outburst, Rourke got slammed right back by rights activists demanding an apology.
A game-show backdrop lets 'Slumdog Millionaire' weave a dynamic tale of life and love. Who would believe that the best old-fashione...
NBC Universal on Tuesday named Craig Robinson general manager of KNBC-TV Channel 4 in Los Angeles.
Actress Kathy Kinney is the title character of a new children's storytelling website that aims to prove reading is cool. ...
The rapper has an MTV series now airing, an album due next month and a book coming out next year. " 50 Cen...
The show is back ... with charges of homophobia, cultural obtuseness and poor judgment.
Fox has confirmed that the rough beast slouching across the desert's hour will come at last on Jan. 13, when "American Idol" returns to the airwaves.
Oprah's ready for Barack Obama's inaugural ball.
Brad Paisley might be one of contemporary country's master wordsmiths, but on his fifth album, he hardly says a word. With "Play,"
John McCain's normally gruff senior aide Mark Salter was reportedly smiling today as he described his upbeat Monday mood to the Wall Street Journal.
Adam Sandler switches course to take a family-friendly journey There are no potty jokes, no crass Rob Schn...
Their vampire characters shun human blood. The young actors are a similarly civilized group, having spent so much quality time together. ...
Reaction to "Doubt" seemed quite favorable with Oscar talk afterward for Streep.
The biggest question for awards watchers: How does it look for the coming awards season?
The do-it-yourself movement has transformed music, home improvement, political action and even comic book publishing. Now the DIY cause is starting to upend movie distribution, and is no longer a s...
It's been more than 30 years since a true comedy won the Oscar for best picture.
Sales of Wii and DS consoles remain strong even during the economic crisis, an executive says. Nintendo Co...
So stop trying to squelch the interplay between Dr. Temperance Brennan and FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth. ...
The medium is at heart about intimacy and economy, about doing more with less. In the beginning, the TV pi...
Sentiment for Obama in these last couple weeks, especially in creative circles, is running at fever pitch.
Now there's a movie exodus as well, at least from the company's end-of-year slate of pictures.
It seems as if the left and the right are slowly beginning to see the world in a similar light.
Yet another reality show about the fashion industry is cut from the same cloth as all the rest.
A action lawsuit by retired players pulls the executive back to gridiron politics.
Rocco was photographed at a Chelsea Piers play center this week wearing a navy New York Yankees T.
Following up his appearance at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, rapper-turned-torch singer Kanye West has been tapped to appear at the upcoming American Music Awards
The singer-songwriter talks about his private familial struggles in a new, deeply personal memoir and film. ...
"Thank You For Smoking" was not worthy of an Oscar nom, but "Norbit" was?
The actress has had a quiet 7-year relationship with Macaulay Culkin. SHORTLY after appearing on-screen in...
The "Friday Night Lights" star talks about the show's return to form.
Shannen Doherty/Brenda Walsh fans can rejoice anew.
The actor worried about the political fallout from Oliver Stone's Bush biopic, but in the end he couldn't pass up the challenge. ...
Though "ER" isn't the fearsome competitor it once was, on Thursday it looked tough enough against two new rivals.
As Microsoft's take-that-Apple "I'm a PC" campaign rolls on, an ad featuring Pharrell Williams was released
Step One: Throw star-studded premiere.
"Dig Out Your Soul" and "Appeal to Reason" Oasis
Kitty writes a book ... and not everyone is happy about it.
Last night, the Cubs had the look of a team imprisoned under a witch's spell.
In his FEET! The custody concern is simple: "Mother appears to overreact to many medical issues involving Roan."
'Tell Tale Signs' reveals that in getting back to his roots, Dylan the singer-songwriter reinvented himself. ...
Shia LaBeouf and Billy Bob Thornton are featured in a D.J. Caruso film that tries to get viewers worked up about cyber-surveillance. ...
There's defnitely drama a-brewin' down in Dillon, Texas.
Watch the two dueling interviews here. Which newsman did the better job at interviewing Barack and asking the questions voters want answered?
The defunct network lives again as a Web-only network, with shows such as 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
Find out the last time a program won best drama that wasn't set in contemporary times.
TV critics are furious over the CW network's refusal to give them an early look-see.
He pleads with "Saudi Arabia brothers and sisters" for free oil. Fuel prices have grounded an unexpected f...
The singers are among the artists critical of digital sound. But Burnett has been developing Code, a high-fidelity audio system that he says will improve sound quality. ...
Representatives from smaller distributors are targeting several new films that will enjoy their first showings in Telluride.
In the film world, Labor Day means one thing: Fall's art-house season has begun.
The actress has gotten strong notices for a role she created for herself. She also earned executive producer credit for the film, which was No. 2 at the box office last weekend. ...
With the Beijing Olympics drawing to a close Sunday, NBC's coverage of the Games ran away with the prime-time rankings last week.
Time is running out: Hulu.com plans to yank these full episodes of "30 Rock."
Ricky Gervais is the king of upsets at Hollywood awards.
The comedian is returning to TV, with parents and pals in tow. COMEDIAN Margaret Cho is back on TV. Her sl...
They were renegades first, but then mainstream success followed. YOU MAY not know their names, but you lik...
Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale came into the world today at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A.
Maria Shriver is among the hosts at a gala cocktail reception for women aimed at mending fences and unifying Democratic support behind the presumptive candidate. ...
The film studio will begin work to add 100,000 square feet of production space at its Glendale complex. Dr...
Technological wizardry brings a colossal cast of 10 prehistoric monsters to life starting Wednesday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, followed by shows at Staples Center in L.A. ...
In an Olympics in which the host country almost seems to be trying too hard to put on a perfect show, the U.S. team takes a 'Never let 'em see you sweat' ethos and runs with it. ...
The singer-songwriter was 10 when his family moved from Havana. But now, an improbable half-century later, he's back with a debut album steeped in island salsa. ...
Olsen denied any knowledge of Ledger drug connections. Is it case closed?
The "Dark Knight" curse continues? Freeman, 71, is divorcing his wife of 24 years.
Curious readers can experiment for themselves through on online status monitoring site.
Vote stirs the actor into action on MySpace page. FOR SOME years now, Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas has been campaigning for a ...
Documentary offers a close-up picture of Iraqi life that is more familiar than might be expected.
The extraordinary life of Qin Shi Huangdi, is re-created in a History Channel docudrama. Among his many feats: the Great Wall and all those terra-cotta warriors. ...
Bernie Mac is in a Chicago hospital with pneumonia.
These women act upon their world. It could be called the Sundance Curse. Year after year, films win the Gr...
The celebrity backers of Barack Obama say they are not like Paris and Britney. TO HOLLYWOOD it smacked of ...
Lionsgate's loving baseball movie gets jerked around the schedule.
Pamela Anderson is shacking up with Tommy Lee again -- but not like that.
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