Broadway preview performance canceled when actor Tony Roberts falls ill on stageNEW YORK — A preview performance of the Broadway revival of “The Royal Family” has been canceled after one of its stars became ill on stage. Revelations from extortion scandal may hurt David Letterman with women viewersNEW YORK — David Letterman should probably care what women think about him — and not just his wife. IOC says American TV rights for 2014-2016 Olympics now less valuable after Rio de Janeiro winCOPENHAGEN — The cost of Chicago’s defeat in its bid to host the 2016 Olympics will be felt in the value of the next U.S. broadcast deal. Race row after British TV star calls part-Indian actress ‘Paki’LONDON - A television dance contest watched by millions of people across Britain has been hit by a race row after a professional dancer and TV presenter admitted calling a part-Indian actress Paki. Reinhard Mohn, who helped build up Germany’s Bertelsmann, dies at age 88BERLIN — Reinhard Mohn, who helped transform media group Bertelsmann AG from a German book publisher to an international media company, has died, the company said Sunday. He was 88. ‘Saturday Night Live’ calls blackmail attempt against David Letterman ‘a stupid human trick’NEW YORK — Add “Saturday Night Live” to the shows making sport of David Letterman’s difficulties. But in the hands of “SNL,” Dave got off pretty easy. From Leno and Fallon to the Twitterati, reaction pours in to Letterman revelationNEW YORK — Will David Letterman’s very public revelation of a new, very human flaw bring him closer to viewers, or will it cloud him in cliche showbiz debauchery? Advertisers stay put on ‘Late Show’ as Letterman reveals sexual relations with staffLOS ANGELES — Major TV advertisers are sticking by late night talk show host and comedian David Letterman after he tried to head off bad publicity from a failed extortion attempt by revealing that he had sex with female staffers. Letterman, the scourge of philandering pols, becomes the punchline after admitting to affairsLOS ANGELES — So a late-night talk show host, married and a dad, walks on stage and admits to workplace hanky-panky. The punchline? He has long reveled in mocking politicians for their sexual trespasses. Comcast looks to the future in bid for NBC Universal, but investors have mixed feelingsPHILADELPHIA — Years ago, Comcast Corp. CEO Brian Roberts was asked at a conference what kept him awake at night. His answer: A new technology that would severely hurt the cable TV business. Viewers react with sympathy and disgust to David Letterman’s surprising revelationNEW YORK — Will David Letterman’s very public revelation of a new, very human flaw bring him closer to viewers, or will it cloud him in cliche showbiz debauchery? Letterman, target of alleged extortion plot, creates brilliant, unsettling hour of TVLOS ANGELES — It was business as usual for David Letterman and CBS’ “Late Show.” The band played. The host, dapper as always in a well-tailored suit, recited his monologue; some jokes hit, some missed. DA: CBS News employee indicted in NYC in plot to extort $2M from David LettermanNEW YORK — A CBS News employee has been indicted in an extortion plot against David Letterman, who was forced to acknowledge sexual relationships with female staffers on his show after the man tried to blackmail him for $2 million, the Manhattan district attorney said Friday. Manhattan DA’s office used undercover sting to stop Letterman blackmail plotNEW YORK — A CBS News employee has been indicted in an alleged blackmail plot against David Letterman. Eminem’s music publisher settles lawsuit with Apple over digital rights to rapper’s songsDETROIT — Apple Inc. and the music publisher for Eminem have settled a lawsuit over the digital downloading rights to many of the Detroit rapper’s songs. Letterman admits sex with employees after CBS worker is accused of $2M blackmail plotNEW YORK — A CBS News employee is accused of trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman, forcing the late-night host to admit in an extraordinary monologue before millions of viewers that he had sexual relationships with female employees. Letterman admits affairs with employees after CBS worker is accused of $2M blackmail plotNEW YORK — A CBS News employee is accused of trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman, forcing the late-night host to admit in an extraordinary monologue before millions of viewers that he had sexual relationships with female employees. CBS worker accused in $2M blackmail plot to expose Letterman’s affairs with employeesNEW YORK — A CBS News employee is accused of trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman, forcing the late-night host to admit in an extraordinary monologue before millions of viewers that he had sexual relationships with female employees. Letterman admits affairs, says he was targeted by extortionist who CBS says works at networkA CBS News employee is under arrest for trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman, forcing the late-night host to admit in an extraordinary monologue before millions of viewers that he had sexual relationships with female employees. CBS says ‘48 Hours’ staffer charged with attempted grand larceny in Letterman caseNEW YORK — CBS says an employee has been charged with attempted grand larceny in an investigation involving “Late Show” host David Letterman, who has acknowledged that he had sexual relationships with female employees and that someone tried to extort $2 million from him over the affairs. Letterman admits affairs with female staffers, says he was targeted by extortionistLate-night host David Letterman acknowledged on Thursday’s show that he had sexual relationships with female employees and that someone tried to extort $2 million from him over the affairs. CBS says an employee has been charged with attempted grand larceny in the case. Letterman says he was target of extortion attempt over relationships with female staffersLOS ANGELES — David Letterman acknowledged on Thursday’s show that he had sexual relationships with female employees and that someone tried to extort him over the affairs. Television ratings for NFL games off to strong start this seasonNEW YORK — Television ratings for NFL games are off to a strong start this season. Estate of famed soprano Beverly Sills up for NYC auction; collection includes jewelry, artworkNEW YORK — The estate of famed soprano Beverly Sills is headed to the auction block in New York City. ViaSat agrees to buy satellite Internet provider WildBlue for $568 million in cash and stockViaSat Inc. is acquiring WildBlue Communications Inc., a provider of high-speed Internet access via satellite, for $568 million in cash and stock, the companies said Thursday. From stoner film to soap opera: James Franco to guest star on ‘General Hospital’NEW YORK — James Franco will guest star on ABC’s “General Hospital” for a lengthy story arc this fall. AP sources confirm Comcast is in talks for a 20 percent to 50 percent stake in NBC UniversalPHILADELPHIA — Comcast Corp. might spend billions for a stake in NBC Universal, a deal that would transform the nation’s largest cable TV provider into one of the most prominent owners of TV shows, movies and other programming as well. Comcast shares dive on reports that cable TV operator is taking a stake in NBC UniversalPHILADELPHIA — Shares of Comcast Corp. are diving after reports surfaced that the nation’s largest cable TV provider is in talks to purchase a stake in NBC Universal. Comedian Steve Martin competes for top honors at International Bluegrass Music AwardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Comedian Steve Martin said it’ll feel like the Academy Awards if he wins at the 20th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards. NYer credited with dramatic fire rescue proposes to girlfriend on live TVNEW YORK — A Good Samaritan, shown on video dramatically rescuing a child from a Bronx fire, has moved on to another great moment: proposing marriage on live television. ViaSat agrees to buy satellite Internet provider Wild Blue for $568 million in cash and stockViaSat Inc. is acquiring Wild Blue Communications Inc., a provider of high-speed Internet access via satellite, for $568 million in cash and stock, the companies said Thursday. 3 reasons why each 2016 bid city can win; 3 reasons why each can loseFriday’s vote by the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen to select the host city for the 2016 Summer Games is too close to call. Site of 2016 Games will play big part in USOC’s future relations with IOC, own membersCOPENHAGEN — They shelved long-awaited plans for a TV network after only a month, and made nice with International Olympic Committee members who think they’re hogging the piggy bank. AP Source: ViaSat to buy Wild Blue Communications for $568 millionViaSat Inc. is acquiring Wild Blue Communications Inc., a provider of high-speed Internet access via satellite, for $568 million in cash and stock, according to a person familiar with the situation. Study finds more gay characters on network TV but lesbians and nonwhite gays are rareLOS ANGELES — The number of gay and bisexual characters on prime-time network TV is up slightly this season to 18 out of a total of 600 roles, according to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. |
Topics
Poll Loading ...Latest TweetsMedia
Latest Friend FeedsMedia
|
