Readin’ and watchin’: NY publisher releases Jude Deveraux romance-mystery novel as video bookNEW YORK — The latest novel from best-selling romance author Jude Deveraux isn’t exactly a book. “Promises” is a reading and viewing experience, a digital text in which videos not only complement the narrative but add to it. Sarah Brown checking out of ‘General Hospital’ and into ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’LOS ANGELES — Sarah Brown will be checking out of ABC’s “General Hospital” and into CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and she won’t get a moment’s rest in between. Sirius XM passing along $2 performance fees to subscribersListeners of Sirius XM Radio Inc. are getting $2 fees added to their monthly satellite radio bills, in what’s effectively a price increase for consumers. ‘Friends’ star Matt LeBlanc returning to TV with new comedy series on ShowtimeNEW YORK — Showtime network says “Friends” alum Matt LeBlanc is returning to TV in a new comedy. Elisabeth Hasselbeck returning to ABC’s ‘The View’ from maternity leave Oct. 19NEW YORK — ABC says Elisabeth Hasselbeck will be back on “The View” on Oct. 19. Dramatized commercials weave plot lines around product, sometimes at expense of the experienceLOS ANGELES — In television’s latest quest to discourage viewers from skipping ads, actors from NBC and ABC shows are appearing in character in commercials to interact with products in parallel story lines. Susan Lucci and most of the ‘All My Children’ cast to stick with the show when it moves westNEW YORK — When ABC’s “All My Children” makes its move from Manhattan to a new home in Los Angeles, Susan Lucci won’t stay behind. Former President Clinton says vast, right-wing conspiracy still in operationWASHINGTON — Bill Clinton says a vast, right-wing conspiracy that once targeted him is now focusing on President Barack Obama. Walgreen, Gannett, Warner Music Group, Sequenom, CIT Group are among big market movers TuesdayNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange: List of top 15 programs on cable TV networks in the Nielsen ratings for Sept. 21-27Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable television networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Sept. 21-27. Days and start times (EDT) are in parentheses: Fox invests in 1st Chinese movie, romantic comedy now filming on the mainlandHONG KONG — Fox Filmed Entertainment says it has invested in its first Chinese film, becoming the latest Hollywood studio to enter the booming mainland movie market. ‘Good Morning America’ host Robin Roberts to be guest announcer on Grand Ole OpryNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Robin Roberts, co-host of ABC’s “Good Morning America” and a breast cancer survivor, will be guest announcer this Friday during a special Grand Ole Opry show promoting research about the disease. NBC Universal to showcase Maria Shriver study on US women on its networks and onlineLOS ANGELES — Maria Shriver and NBC Universal are teaming up for a weeklong programming series on the state of 21st-century U.S. women. ‘Saturday Night Live’ stumbles into its new season with F-bomb uttered during a sketchNEW YORK — “Saturday Night Live” has started the season with a bang, or, more precisely, an F-bomb. Sarah Palin finishes 400-page memoir, ‘Going Rogue,’ to be released Nov. 17NEW YORK — That was fast. Benjamin Bratt drama ‘The Cleaner’ canceled by A&E after 2 seasonsLOS ANGELES — “The Cleaner” is done cleaning up for the A&E channel. TLC’s ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8′ is soon to be ‘Kate Plus Eight’ in wake of Gosselins’ splitNEW YORK — “Jon & Kate Plus 8″ will soon be simply “Kate Plus Eight.” In FedEx Cup finale, Tour Championship ratings rise with presence of Woods, win by MichelsonATLANTA — NBC Sports says the Tour Championship earned a 3.3 overnight rating, an 83 percent increase from a year ago when Tiger Woods wasn’t playing and the FedEx Cup had already been decided. Omar Miller of ‘Miracle at St. Anna” joins ‘CSI: Miami’ on Oct. 5 as art theft specialistLOS ANGELES — Omar Miller of “Miracle at St. Anna” and “8 Mile” is joining the “CSI: Miami” team. Wal-Mart best symbolizes America, while Twitter might just be a fad, a new poll findsNEW YORK — Half the respondents of a new poll say taxing the richest Americans by at least 50 percent is a great idea, while more than a third consider Twitter a fad that will likely fade. AP Source: Warner Music cuts deal to release its content to YouTube after monthslong boycottLOS ANGELES — Warner Music Group Corp. has agreed to return songs and music videos from its artists to the YouTube video site, after a monthslong boycott over what it called unfair terms, according to a person familiar with the matter. CBS wins the 1st week, with ABC also strong in the ratings, as fall TV season beginsNEW YORK — CBS began the fall season with a bang, winning the first week overall, scoring the top-rated program and premiering the most-watched new show, according to Nielsen ratings figures released Tuesday. Conan O’Brien back on ‘Tonight,’ joking about stunt accident that caused ’slight’ concussionLOS ANGELES — Conan O’Brien turned his “Tonight Show” stunt injury into laughs at his expense by showing footage of the cringe-worthy backward fall on a hard studio floor. Conan O’Brien expected back at work Monday after hitting head during ‘Tonight’ stuntLOS ANGELES — Conan O’Brien was expected to be back on the job Monday after hitting his head during a “Tonight Show” stunt. CW’s ‘Beautiful Life’ becomes 1st casualty of new fall TV season, axed after just 2 airingsNEW YORK — The CW network’s “The Beautiful Life: TBL” has become the first television series from the new fall crop to be canceled. Guests on Sunday news showsGuest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: Conan O’Brien hits head during ‘Tonight’ stunt; taping of NBC late-night show haltedLOS ANGELES — Conan O’Brien hit his head during a stunt for the “Tonight Show,” an accident that halted production and brought back memories of a rare absence by his predecessor in the job. Seth Rogen gets dream role as writer for ‘The Simpsons’ and whips Homer into heroic shapeLOS ANGELES — Seth Rogen has fulfilled a dream, and he’s not talking about starring in the box-office hit “Knocked Up” or playing a superhero in the upcoming “The Green Hornet.” Seth Rogan gets dream role as writer for ‘The Simpsons’ and whips Homer into heroic shapeLOS ANGELES — Seth Rogan has fulfilled a dream, and he’s not talking about starring in the box-office hit “Knocked Up” or playing a superhero in the upcoming “The Green Hornet.” New scrutiny after video shows NJ elementary school kids singing President Obama’s praisesBURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A school for kindergartners through second graders in this comfortable Philadelphia suburb has become the latest target of accusations by conservatives that schoolchildren are being indoctrinated to idolize President Barack Obama. Tribune executive defends proposed bonuses of up to $70 million in bankruptcy hearingWILMINGTON, Del. — Still mired in Chapter 11 protection, the Tribune Co. said Friday it needs authority to dole out up to $70 million in bonuses as motivation for top managers working in a difficult environment for the media industry. Former ‘America’s Sexiest Bachelor’ contestant charged with killing ex-porn actress near LALOS ANGELES — A self-proclaimed preacher who was on the TV beauty pageant “The Sexiest Bachelor in America” will be arraigned next week for allegedly torturing and murdering his girlfriend, an ex-adult movie actress. Cast changes afoot at ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’; D’Onofrio poised to leaveLOS ANGELES — Changes are afoot at “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” with charter cast member Vincent D’Onofrio exiting the USA Network series and recent recruit Jeff Goldblum taking over full-time. Panel says US should expand national parks, spend more to preserve them for future generationsWASHINGTON — Spending on national parks should be increased by at least $700 million over the next seven years, an independent panel urged Congress on Thursday . Mamas and Papas daughter Mackenzie Phillips alleges incest, but calls her dad ‘a good man’NEW YORK — “I am sharing my truth,” says Mackenzie Phillips, “in the hope that it helps other incest survivors.” |
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