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Grammy audience down, still 2nd highest since 1993 Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
While the Grammy Awards couldn't come close to the freakishly high ratings generated in 2012 because of Whitney Houston's death and Adele's smashing success, this year's show had the second-largest audience for the program since 1993. The Nielsen company said Monday that music's annual awards show was seen by 28.4 million people Sunday night on CBS.
Oscar producers promising ‘wow moments’ Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Academy Awards producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have run out of rehearsal space. Dressing rooms, too. The award-winning production duo is planning the most performance-filled Oscar show ever. They promise a "wow moment" in each of its 13 acts, so the show demands a more dynamic stage and more dressing rooms and rehearsal time than previous Oscar productions.
A decade after ‘ER,’ Edwards back on TV Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A decade after Dr. Mark Greene hung up his white lab coat for good on "ER," Anthony Edwards is back as the star of a new television series, ABC's "Zero Hour," which premieres Thursday at 8 p.m. EST. The road back to series television took Edwards many miles to travel — literally thousands upon thousands.
The dos and don'ts of Westminster Dog Show Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Scissors, blow dryers, bobby pins — they're as much a part of the Westminster Dog show as commands, crates and treats. What Westminster won't tolerate, though, are PEDs — performance-enhanced dogs. That means no tattooing a boxer's nose to make it more black, no braces for a pointer to straighten its teeth. "It goes against the spirit of showing dogs in their appropriate state," Westminster President Sean McCarthy said.
Neighbors might not recognize 'Biggest Loser' contestantFeb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Danni Allen can go around the suburbs incognito because she already looks different than she does on the NBC television show "The Biggest Loser." While the reality series is halfway to its live finale in March, all the other episodes were pre-shot, and the contestants are all back in their real lives.
Posen, Kors share the ‘Runway’ at NY Fashion Week Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The rivalry stayed on the catwalk when new “Project Runway” judge Zac Posen met previous “Project Runway” judge Michael Kors at New York Fashion Week on Friday. Kors, acting as a guest panelist, Posen, Heidi Klum and Nina Garcia were one big happy family when they took their seats at Lincoln Center to watch the collections of this season’s contestants.
Chicago Film Critics honor ‘Glee’ star Jane Lynch Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
There’s no way a movie award night can go wrong if you throw in some Hollywood glitz, an entertaining emcee, and “Glee” star Jane Lynch. The Chicago actress was honored with the “Comedia Extraordinaire” award on Saturday night at the 24th Chicago Film Critics Association awards, held at Muvico Theater in Rosemont.
Morrissey rules as The Governor in ‘Walking Dead’ Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
“Brother against brother,” says The Governor (David Morrissey) fiercely. “Winner goes free. Fight to the death.” Is this any way to run a town? AMC’s zombie drama “The Walking Dead” ended the first half of this season with a wrenching faceoff between brothers Merle and Daryl. That was last December. Things haven’t settled down as the hit horror serial returns for another eight episodes at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10.
Anthony Edwards returns to TV in 'Zero Hour' Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
It's “Zero Hour” for Anthony Edwards, somewhat literally. The former “ER” star returns to television Feb. 14 with the premiere of his new ABC suspense drama about a publisher of a magazine called Modern Skeptic who is desperate to find his kidnapped wife. The vanishing is tied to a mystery sparked by the Nazis' reign in Germany — as detailed in the debut episode's prologue — and also to an antique clock with surprising contents.
Jenny McCarthy debuts VH1 talk show Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Jenny McCarthy may have made a home in the Chicago suburbs, but the 40-year-old mom of a 10-year-old son hasn't lost her goofy, party girl-persona. The former Playboy playmate and TV host says Hugh Hefner's 1970s-era "Playboy After Dark" is the inspiration her new weekly VH1 talk show, "The Jenny McCarthy Show," which debuts at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. She'll commute to New York to film the show from her home outside her native Chicago. "In a perfect world the dream is to be as close as possible to my little boy so I can be the mom I want to be and to be the person on TV I want to be," McCarthy said.
Robin Roberts set to return to ‘GMA’ on Feb. 20 Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
ABC News says Robin Roberts will be back on the job at the “Good Morning America” anchor desk on Feb. 20. Her return will be five months to the day since her bone marrow transplant to treat a rare blood disorder.
Like her or not, 'Judge Judy' rules daytime TV Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Sixteen years into her career as television's chief justice, Judy Sheindlin is as comfortable in her role as the nation appears to be with her. “Judge Judy” is such a familiar part of daytime TV that now, in the post-Oprah Winfrey syndication world, it's easy to overlook how dominant it is. The show averaged 10.1 million viewers each day during the third week of January. “For that little core that doesn't want to do the right thing and gets away with it routinely, most people want to see them get a good whupping. And I am your girl,” she said.
Comcast subscribers see fee for once-free digital adapters Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
When Michael Zalokar of Winfield opened his Comcast cable TV bill this week, he suddenly noticed extra charges; two digital adapters, which had been free, now cost $1.99 each. “That bites the wallet,” he said. Like Zalokar, other customers also noticed the additional fee for the digital transport adapter. When we contacted Comcast's Midwest headquarters in Schaumburg, the company said the new charges are justified.
'Biggest Loser' contestant from Wheeling shines in latest episode Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Her athleticism is helping Wheeling's Danni Allen continue to excel on The Biggest Loser, the NBC weight-loss reality show that reached its halfway point this week with the Mundelein High School grad still in the hunt for the grand prize. As of Monday's episode, Allen had dropped 51 pounds from her starting weight of 258.
Rolling Meadows' Leading Ladies to perform for 'Glee' star Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
A group of singing students from Rolling Meadows High School will get to pay tribute to the real life Sue Sylvester from "Glee" this weekend. The show choir from Rolling Meadows, the "Leading Ladies," will serenade actress Jane Lynch with their own version of Beyonce's song "End of Time," complete with lyrics referencing the actress' tough-talking character on the popular high school singing show.
Barbara Walters looks forward to returning to ‘The View’ Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
arbara Walters isn't "scratching too much" from chickenpox, but she says she won't be back at "The View" for three more weeks. Walters phoned into the ABC talk show Wednesday. Calling from her home, she reported that she's weak but not in any pain.
Producers want a brisk pace for Oscars show Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The producers of the Academy Awards have good news for those watching at home: They're trying to cut out the boring parts. Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron say they watched 40 years of past ceremonies to finds ways to keep the show moving at a brisk pace. They say they are looking to nip and tuck unnecessary moments that can turn the show into a marathon.
Not the same old song-and-dance as ‘Smash’ returns Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
On with the show! "Smash" is back for its second season of sassy, sexy (and musical!) Broadway derring-do, both on stage and behind the scenes. Last season this series dramatized the blossoming of "Bombshell," a new musical about Marilyn Monroe. As the action resumes (with a two-hour "Smash" at 8 p.m. Tuesday on NBC), "Bombshell" is headed for the Great White Way. Or is it?
Libertyville chef gets ‘Taste’ of reality TVFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Paul Caravelli, executive chef at Libertyville's 545 North Bar & Grill, appears tonight on "The Taste," ABC's new reality competition show that puts home cooks and professional chefs through a series of culinary challenges. The Palatine High School graduate can't tell us the outcome of tonight's episode, but he can tell us why he tried out and where he'll be watching.
Clydesdale foal in Super Bowl ad named Hope Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The 3-week-old star of Budweiser's Super Bowl ad now has a name: Hope. Anheuser-Busch said Tuesday that its contest to find a name for the foal born Jan. 16 at the company's Clydesdale ranch in mid-Missouri generated more than 60,000 tweets, Facebook comments and other messages. Hope was one of the more popular names generated through the social media effort.