Television
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Judge says 'Idol' contestant's 'Burden' not his momentMar 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Last week Lee DeWyze welcomed criticism from the American Idol judges. On Tuesday, he heard plenty more after his version of "Beast of Burden" by the Rolling Stones. "I...
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'FlashForward': A meditation on AmericannessMar 16, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- The Americans who populate the ABC series "FlashForward" are, on balance, a morose lot. And justifiably so: They are paralyzed by their 137-second visions of...
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Heavyweight to featherweight: Tyson races pigeonsMar 15, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Former world heavyweight champ Mike Tyson will take flight on Animal Planet with a new sport -- pigeon racing. The network this week announced a new reality ...
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Betty White set for full season of TV Land sitcomMar 15, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Betty White's dance card continues to fill. The legendary comedian-actress has signed to co-star in the TV Land sitcom "Hot in Cleveland." White, previously ...
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Oprah due in Philly court for 2-week defamation trialMar 15, 2010 11:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA -- Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is expected to spend two weeks defending herself at trial in a defamation case linked to the sex-abuse scandal at her girls sch...
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Blagojevich serves up humiliation in 'Celebrity Apprentice' debutMar 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Condemned for his crimes against the gods, Sisyphus of Greek mythology was sentenced to roll a boulder up a mountain for eternity. Impeached and humiliated, former Illin...
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Coalition kicks off anti-obesity effort in DuPageMar 13, 2010 10:00 pm - An audible gasp went through the crowd when Jerry Hayes held up a now-famous pair of his old pants. Hayes, a Wheaton resident, brought out the pants to show how much wei...
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Blagojevich retrial publicity tour heads to Trump's TV showMar 13, 2010 10:00 pm - TV viewers get a preview of what could happen if Rod Blagojevich takes the stand in his corruption trial when "The Celebrity Apprentice" airs its season premiere on Sund...
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Strong ratings for Leno's return to late-nightMar 12, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- After a smashing return, Jay Leno appears headed to a battle with David Letterman for late-night television supremacy. The Nielsen Co. says Leno averaged 5....
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'South Park' begins 14th season by taking on TigerMar 12, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Golf clubs in hands or not, the kids of "South Park" are ready to take on Tiger Woods. Creators of the Comedy Central cartoon have long since proven that no...