CBS claimed the top spot in the prime-time ratings among the broadcast networks Tuesday night, and the network’s telecast of “The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” was the top-rated show of the night, based on Nielsen overnights. Earlier in the evening,…
Jazz icon Dave Brubeck died this morning in Norwalk, Conn., just one day before his 92nd birthday, USA Today reports. The pianist and composer, known for the classic instrumental “Take Five,” suffered a fatal heart attack while on his way…
The top-rated talk show in November sweeps is “Dr. Phil,” which won the period with a 3.2 rating — even with last year’s number, but the first time in the show’s 11-year history that it has won a sweeps period….
NBC News has named a new White House correspondent, reports B&C. Joining Chuck Todd and Kristen Welker on the White House team is Peter Alexander. Alexander has been with the network since 2004 and was the lead reporter covering the…
"Today” show co-host Kathie Lee Gifford has flopped in her attempt to make it as a Broadway playwright, reports TheWrap.com. Gifford wrote the book and lyrics for the musical "Scandalous: The Life and Times of Aimee Semple McPherson." The show…
One of the main cast members from the hit NBC comedy "Seinfeld" will join veterans of another NBC hit, “Cheers,” in a new pilot, Deadline.com reports. For Michael Richards, who played Kramer on “Seinfeld,” the role marks what would be…
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper was temporarily blinded last week while shooting a story for "60 Minutes," reports TVNewser.com. Cooper talked about the experience on his daytime talk show "Anderson Live." While he was shooting out at sea in Portugal, his…
NBC Sports announcer Bob Costas opened up after taking on criticism for comments he made on the air about guns. As reported previously, Costas sparked a controversy with comments he made in connection with a report on a murder-suicide involving…
"Malcolm in the Middle" star Frankie Muniz, 27, suffered a mini-stroke that hospitalized him Friday, reports People.com. "Have to start taking care of my body!" Muniz wrote on Twitter. "Getting old!" He didn’t provide details, but a "mini-stroke" usually means…
In a deal that places it in direct competition with pay-television networks such as HBO and Starz, Netflix has bought the exclusive U.S. rights to movies from Walt Disney Studios, reports the Los Angeles Times. The three-year agreement, which starts…