Television
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Jussie Smollett says 'I fought back': Police interviewing 'persons of interest' in attack
Feb 14, 2019 12:00 am - Chicago police say they have identified two "persons of interest" in the assault case involving Jussie Smollett, just hours after ABC's "Good Morning America" aired an i...
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Feder: Tamron Hall feels 'truly special' to land in prime time on The UFeb 14, 2019 12:00 am - Tamron Hall, the former Chicago news anchor who rose to national stardom on NBC, is coming to prime time five nights a week this fall on WCIU-Channel 26, the Weigel Broa...
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Chicago police, Fox dispute reports that Smollett attack was hoaxFeb 14, 2019 12:00 am - Chicago police said Thursday night that local media reports that the attack against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was a hoax are unconfirmed. The reports surfaced as de...
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New league pleased with first-week ratings but cautious
Feb 13, 2019 6:00 am - The Alliance of American Football was a ratings winner in its inaugural weekend, but founder Charlie Ebersol realizes it is a small sample size. "We feel really good abo...
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Chicago Cubs, Sinclair to launch sports network in 2020
Feb 13, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group are launching a regional sports network in 2020 that will be the team's exclusive TV home. The Cubs said Wed...
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Kate Gosselin tries G-rated dating in 'Kate Plus Date'
Feb 12, 2019 6:00 am - PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - Don't expect anything like "The Bachelorette" with Kate Gosselin's new TLC dating show. Gosselin said it was important to her that her eight chil...
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'Boomerang' series updates story for millennial audiences
Feb 12, 2019 6:00 am - PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - A roundup of news from the Television Critics Association winter meeting, where TV networks and streaming services are presenting details on upco...
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Halle Berry's 'Boomerang' updates story for new generation
Feb 12, 2019 6:00 am - PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - Halle Berry and Lena Waithe say they've updated the 1992 movie "Boomerang" for a new generation. Berry said the original story that focused on bl...
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Nielsen's top programs for Feb. 4-10
Feb 12, 2019 6:00 am - Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Feb. 4-10. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership. 1. "The Grammy Awards," CBS, 19.88 million. 2. "The ...
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NBC's 'Last Call with Carson Daly' to end after 17 years
Feb 12, 2019 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - It really is last call for NBC's late-night show with Carson Daly. NBC said Tuesday that the show will end after 17 years, with Daly deciding to focus...