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Boston city youth panel says Lady Gaga, Jamie Foxx songs among those unhealthy for teens
RUSSELL CONTRERAS - December 1, 2009
BOSTON (AP) An initiative to encourage healthy teen relationships says songs by Jamie Foxx and Lady Gaga are the musical equivalent of junk food. A teen panel working with the Boston Public Health Commission has determined that their songs are among the top 10 with "unhealthy...
'Big Brother 9' winner ordered to Mass. treatment center as he awaits trial on drug charges
By Associated Press - December 1, 2009
BOSTON (AP) The winner of the CBS reality television show "Big Brother 9" was ordered on Tuesday to undergo substance abuse counseling at a Massachusetts treatment center before being released on bail on drug charges. Adam Jasinski, of Delray Beach, Fla., has pleaded not guilty to a...
'World News' anchor Charles Gibson to retire Dec. 18 after 35 years at ABC
By Associated Press - December 1, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) ABC says Charles Gibson will sign off from the "World News" anchor desk on Dec. 18. The 66-year-old Gibson, who announced his retirement in September, has been at ABC News for more than three decades and plans to continue as an occasional contributor. He...
Final season of FX's 'Nip/Tuck' begins Jan. 6; 'Damages' returns Jan. 25
By Associated Press - December 1, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) The final season of FX's plastic-surgery drama "Nip/Tuck" is set to begin in early January. In announcing its midseason lineup, FX said the show will return Wednesday, Jan. 6, while the third season of the Glenn Close legal drama "Damages" will begin Monday, Jan. 25....
Ex-wrestler, former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura back on TV as host of conspiracy theory show
JEFF BAENEN - December 1, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Jesse Ventura is back for another stab at TV stardom, this time hosting a program that digs into conspiracy theories, including alternate views of what was behind the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and the purpose of a sprawling research center in remote Alaska. The...
Regis Philbin has hip replacement surgery; expect to return to show early next year
By Associated Press - December 1, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) Regis Philbin had successful hip replacement surgery Tuesday, and plans to return to his syndicated daytime talk show early next month. An e-mail from "Live! With Regis and Kelly" says: "Word from the hospital is that everything went perfectly this morning during Regis'...
After crashing White House party, will Michaele Salahi be uninvited from 'Housewives of D.C.'?
FRAZIER MOORE - December 1, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) Aspiring reality-TV star Michaele Salahi and her polo-playing husband, Tareq, made a debut of sorts Tuesday morning, stepping in to fill the role of TV's reigning fun couple, lately vacated by the Gosselins when "Jon & Kate Plus 8" came to an end. From an unspecified...
'Mad Men' actor spends down time in New Orleans, where he runs a home decor and gift shop
STACEY PLAISANCE - December 1, 2009
NEW ORLEANS (AP) The future is unclear for his character on the hit AMC show "Mad Men," but actor Bryan Batt is taking advantage of the down time here in his hometown since the recent season finale. Batt who plays closeted gay art director Sal Romano is preparing for the holiday...
General Electric buyout of Vivendi's NBC stake will open door for $30 billion Comcast deal
DEBORAH YAO - December 1, 2009
PHILADELPHIA (AP) General Electric Co.'s agreement to buy out the portion of NBC Universal it doesn't already own paves the way for the sale of a controlling stake to Comcast Corp. in a deal that promises to reshape the entertainment industry. GE has reached a tentative agreement to...
Networks planning live coverage of Obama's speech from West Point
By Associated Press - November 30, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) A number of TV networks are announcing plans for live coverage of President Barack Obama's speech at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Broadcast networks planning to broadcast the speech on Tuesday include ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and PBS. Cable networks...
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