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Hall of Fame induction gives Heart 'quite a thrill' May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
It's rare that relatives get to experience receiving one of music's highest honors together. But sooner or later — and their devotees believe it should have been sooner — it was bound to happen for Ann and Nancy Wilson, alias Heart. The sibling rockers were among the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2013 inductees last month at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre, and HBO will televise the 28th annual ceremony Saturday, May 18.
‘Mammas’ a study in maternal instinct May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Isabella Rossellini's search for the meaning of maternal instinct in "Mammas" looks at nine animals where things like polygamy, lying and dying convince her that "anything goes."The program, timed to air on Mother's Day on the Sundance Channel, is just the latest offbeat offering from the model-actress, who gets in costume and plays the parts of the animals.
CW lines up new sci-fi, fantasy TV series May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The CW is adding three new sci-fi and fantasy series to its 2013-14 schedule, along with a drama about the teenage Mary, Queen of Scots. The network also announced Thursday that it's renewing "Nikita" and "The Carrie Diaries." The CW had previously said it's picking up "The Originals," a spinoff of "The Vampire Diaries."
Mike Tyson to have his own cartoon series May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Adult Swim says it's turning Mike Tyson into a cartoon detective. The network announced a new animated series Friday called "Mike Tyson Mysteries" that will feature the retired boxing champ.
‘American Idol’ down to final 2 singers May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
"American Idol" finalist Angie Miller won't be tickling the ivories on this season's final showdown. The piano-playing 19-year-old singer from Beverly, Mass., was revealed Thursday to have received the fewest viewer votes on the Fox talent contest, leaving 23-year-old R&B vocalist Candice Glover of St. Helena Island, S.C., and 22-year-old country crooner Kree Harrison of Woodville, Texas, to compete for the show's record deal grand prize on next week's finale.
Later, Dawg: Randy Jackson leaving ‘American Idol’ May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Randy Jackson, the lone remaining original "American Idol" judge, won't be returning to the Fox talent competition next season. Jackson said in a statement that he's leaving "Idol" to focus on his record label and other business opportunities.
Fox orders new J.J. Abrams drama, Samberg comedy May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Four new dramas and five comedies were announced Wednesday for the 2013-14 season by Fox, including a futuristic drama from producer-writer J.J. Abrams of "Lost" and the "Star Trek" movie franchise and a comedy with Andy Samberg of "Saturday Night Live" fame as a carefree police detective.
JFK retrospective, Latino history on PBS schedule May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
PBS' fall schedule will examine President John F. Kennedy's life and his death 50 years ago through a modern lens, part of the network's increased emphasis on relevance, its programming chief said.
NBC plans 5 new TV series for next season May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Sean Hayes, Parker Posey, Minnie Driver and Gillian Anderson will have prominent roles in new television series that NBC has decided to air next season. The network said Thursday that it had ordered five new series, in advance of its annual schedule announcement Sunday, when it will detail where the rookie and returning shows will be placed on the schedule.
YouTube’s new pay channels go from campy to kids May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
With a billion monthly visitors from around the globe, the Google-owned video service hopes to quickly add subscribers and add to the money it already makes from online advertising.
Action-packed ‘Jack Reacher’ out on DVD May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Tom Cruise takes the title role in "Jack Reacher," a non-stop action film based on Lee Childs' novels. It's now out on DVD.
Scranton shared close bond with ‘The Office’ May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
NBC's long-running "The Office" was a faux documentary about cubicle life. The Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. didn't exist. Try telling that to merchants, tourism officials and regular folks here in the real-world city of 76,000, for whom the Emmy-winning comedy — which ends its nine-season run next week — had a tangible and lasting impact.
Arlington Heights comfort dog, handler highlighted on 'Good Morning America'May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Suburban comfort dogs and their handlers were honored this week on the ABC show "Good Morning America" for their work to help those affected by the Newton, Conn., school shooting and Boston Marathon bombings. “It was a great experience,” Mike Flaherty said. “We were right there at Times Square, where we were mobbed by people wanting to pet the dogs.”
‘Young and Restless’ star Jeanne Cooper dies at 84 May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
CBS says soap opera star Jeanne Cooper has died. She was 84. A network spokeswoman said Cooper's family told the network of her death. Her son Corbin Bernsen's Facebook and Twitter accounts also said Cooper had died.
Robert Redford to produce ‘Chicagoland’ series May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
CNN is planning an unscripted series about Chicago that will be executive-produced by Robert Redford. The eight-part series, "Chicagoland," will premiere in 2014.
Small businesses become reality TV’s new stars May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Mix the high stakes of running a small business with a dash of family drama and throw in a camera crew and you get hit reality television shows such as "Pawn Stars," "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's" and "Duck Dynasty." Turning small business owners into stars has become a winning formula for television producers, but some businesses featured in them are cashing in, too. Sales explode after just a few episodes air, transforming these nearly unknown small businesses into household names.
Meet the last women standing on ‘American Idol’ May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
It hasn't been an easy road for the three final "American Idol" contestants. Candice Glover was twice rejected by the show before making it to the final three. Kree Harrison chased her dream for so long she almost gave up. And Angie Miller sang despite having suffered ruptured ear drums and impaired hearing. The three will duke it out Wednesday night on Fox as the journey winds down for two of them.
‘America’s Got Talent’ draws crowds to Rosemont May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Thousands gathered in Rosemont on Wednesday to be in the audience for tapings of "America's Got Talent" at the Rosemont Theatre. The arrival of the reality show's celebrity judges -- Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Mel B. and Howard Stern -- thrilled the crowd.
NPR host Peter Sagal hits the road May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Listeners to public radio's "Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" have the chance to connect host Peter Sagal's voice to his face — and brush up on the U.S. Constitution. For a monthlong PBS series, Sagal traveled cross-country to illuminate the original document and its 27 amendments that define America.
Carrie Underwood to sing ‘Sunday Night Football’ theme May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Carrie Underwood will take over the theme song for "Sunday Night Football." After Faith Hill announced last month that she would not perform the intro for a seventh season, NBC is sticking to the formula of a female country music star. The network said Tuesday that Underwood will sing a new version of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night."