Television
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New Fox schedule includes ‘24’ returnMay 13, 2013 7:40 am - NEW YORK — Fox, facing the ebbing ratings power of “American Idol,” is betting big on its first miniseries showcase, starting with a limited-edition “24” and shows from ...
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Barbara Walters makes retirement plansMay 12, 2013 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Barbara Walters said Monday that retirement from her epochal television career is near, but it's not happening right away. Walters, who began in television ne...
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‘Idol’ judges drama upstaging competitionMay 12, 2013 5:38 pm - LOS ANGELES — The ratings are down. Randy Jackson is out. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj are still at it. All is not well on TV’s once dominant “American Idol,” despite a...
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'SNL' vet Meyers to succeed FallonMay 12, 2013 3:00 pm - NEW YORK — Seth Meyers is moving from his “Weekend Update” desk to his own late night show on NBC. The network said Sunday that the 12-year “Saturday Night Live” cast me...
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Hall of Fame induction gives Heart 'quite a thrill'May 11, 2013 6:00 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 ...
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‘Mammas’ a study in maternal instinctMay 11, 2013 5:41 am - LOS ANGELES — Isabella Rossellini’s search for the meaning of maternal instinct in “Mammas” looks at nine animals where things like polygamy, lying and dying convince he...
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Mike Tyson to have his own cartoon seriesMay 10, 2013 2:20 pm - NEW YORK — 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 f...
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CW lines up new sci-fi, fantasy TV seriesMay 10, 2013 7:39 am - LOS ANGELES — 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 a...
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‘American Idol’ down to final 2 singersMay 10, 2013 7:14 am - LOS ANGELES — “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, Mas...
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Later, Dawg: Randy Jackson leaving ‘American Idol’May 10, 2013 7:14 am - LOS ANGELES — Jackson out. Randy Jackson, the lone remaining original “American Idol” judge, won’t be returning to the Fox talent competition next season. “Idol” host Ry...