‘Da Vinci Code’ publisher Steve Rubin resigningNEW YORK — The man who published “The Da Vinci Code” is resigning. Canadian media giant Canwest selling its stake in Australian broadcaster to Macquarie CapitalWINNIPEG, Manitoba — Canadian media giant Canwest Global Communications Corp. has agreed to sell its majority stake in Australian broadcaster Ten Network Holdings Ltd. in a deal worth 634 million Canadian dollars ($588 million). List of top 15 programs on cable TV networks in the Nielsen ratings for Sept. 14-20Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable television networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Sept. 14-20. Days and start times (EDT) are in parentheses: After ‘Reba,’ comic-actress has found success with ‘The Singing Bee’NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For Melissa Peterman, life after “Reba” is something to sing about. Hopefully, it’ll be somebody else doing the singing. Reality TV maestro Mark Burnett is named producer of ‘People’s Choice Awards’ show for 2010NEW YORK — “The People’s Choice Awards” has announced that it’s chosen Mark Burnett to produce next year’s broadcast. Actor Ashley Hamilton, singer Macy Gray eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — Actor Ashley Hamilton and singer Macy Gray are leaving the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom. Past and present cast members gather to mark near-record 20th season of ‘Law & Order’NEW YORK — A dozen past and present “Law & Order” stars gathered Wednesday to mark the start of the show’s 20th year. At NH forum, US education secretary tells dads: Turn off TV, spend more time with your kidsMANCHESTER, N.H. — Education Secretary Arne Duncan says dads need to turn off the TV and spend more time with their kids, and schools must do more to make fathers part of their children’s education. Transportation Secretary: Media ‘trash talk’ impeding nation’s ability to solve big problemsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says “trash talk” on conservative talk radio and cable television shows is impeding the nation’s ability to solve big problems. Swedish TV says Vatican knew about Holocaust-denying bishop when ex-communication liftedSTOCKHOLM — A Swedish TV program to be aired Wednesday claims that top Vatican officials knew that an ultraconservative British bishop was a Holocaust-denier when his excommunication was lifted in January. FX’s ‘Damages’ expands cast with Martin Short, Campbell Scott; Tomlin, Carradine to guest starLOS ANGELES — Glenn Close, who won her second consecutive Emmy Award for FX’s “Damages,” is welcoming two new cast members to the legal drama. Cancer survivors Hamilton, Hamill back on ice skates for TV special aimed at inspirationLOS ANGELES — Scott Hamilton will skate on TV for the first time since battling a brain tumor, joining fellow Olympian and cancer survivor Dorothy Hamill for a Thanksgiving Day special intended to inspire viewers to triumph over illness. List of top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for week of Sept. 14-20Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Sept. 14-20. Listings include the week’s ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. (X) denotes a one-time-only presentation. Leno has strong opening week with new NBC show, but now real competition sets inNEW YORK — If only every week could be so easy for Jay Leno. Actual people physically gather in Los Angeles to talk Twitter at site’s first conferenceLOS ANGELES — Twitter was a trending topic Tuesday — and not just on Twitter. Heather Locklear to reprise her role from original ‘Melrose Place’ on the CW’s updated versionNEW YORK — Heather Locklear is reprising her signature role as scheming Amanda Woodward on its updated version of “Melrose Place,” the CW network announced Tuesday. Video of teacher beating student sparks outrage in Thailand, calls for crackdown on punishmentBANGKOK — A teacher in Thailand was captured on film beating a 14-year-old student and bashing his head against a blackboard, sparking national outrage and pledges Tuesday from education officials to crack down on corporal punishment in classrooms. Let’s hear it for the boys: Male performers kick off new season of ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — So much for ladies first. National parks headed for record visitation in 2009; new PBS series expected to helpWASHINGTON — The national park system is headed for a record-breaking number of visitors this year if travel trends hold up. Artists, writers, celebs and others fight to save Hamptons’ NPR stationSOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Imagine the Hamptons without the ocean. Ratings up slightly for Emmy Awards despite NFL competitionNEW YORK — Neil Patrick Harris did for the Emmy Awards what he did for the Tonys earlier this year: increase the award show’s audience over the previous year. Netflix names 7-member team winner of $1 million prize to improve movie recommendationsNEW YORK — And the winner is … Netflix. Jon Cryer, Toni Collette among the stars at Emmy after-partiesLOS ANGELES — Grammy-winning R&B diva Mary J. Blige summed up the Emmy after-parties during a soulful, sassy performance complete with a glittering golden microphone. As ratings lightweights repeat, Emmys acknowledge tough times for TV industryLOS ANGELES — A year after its least-watched telecast ever, the Emmy Awards plaintively acknowledged TV’s changing role in the Internet age, bringing a collective sense of reckoning to the revamped show with everything from scripted jokes about the decline of networks to unemployed stars openly job-seeking. Full list of Emmy Awards winnersWinners in all categories for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards announced by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Neil Patrick Harris deserves a prize of his own as outstanding host of Emmy Awards broadcast
‘Mad Men’ wins best drama Emmy, ‘30 Rock’ takes comedy series honorLOS ANGELES — “Mad Men” and “30 Rock” led a pack of Emmy winners who successfully defended their titles Sunday, but the snappy ceremony and a star turn by host Neil Patrick Harris made the evening far from a rerun. ‘Mad Men’ takes top drama series Emmy, ‘30 Rock’ is best comedyLOS ANGELES — AMC’s “Mad Men” has repeated as winner of the best drama series Emmy and NBC’s “30 Rock” has claimed its third straight comedy series trophy. Glenn Close, Bryan Cranston win lead drama acting Emmys; ‘Amazing Race’ wins reality honorLOS ANGELES — Glenn Close’s performance as a ruthless trial attorney on “Damages” and Bryan Cranston’s turn as a meth-making teacher on “Breaking Bad” were honored Sunday with the top drama series acting Emmys, the second consecutive trophies for both. Bryan Cranston repeats as winner of dramatic actor EmmyLOS ANGELES — Bryan Cranston has won the Emmy Award for lead actor in a drama series. Glenn Close of ‘Damages’ wins second consecutive Emmy for lead dramatic actressLOS ANGELES — Glenn Close has won the Emmy Award for lead actress in a drama series. Michael Emerson, Cherry Jones, Alec Baldwin, Toni Collette win acting Emmys
Alec Baldwin, Toni Collette win lead comedy acting Emmys; ‘Amazing Race’ wins reality honorLOS ANGELES — Alec Baldwin of “30 Rock” and Toni Collette of “United States of Tara” were honored as best lead actors in comedy series at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, which kept to a lighthearted, viewer-friendly tone. Actors Kanye-cracking at the 61st EmmysHeard at the 61th annual Primetime Emmy Awards: 7 best reality Emmys in a row for CBS’ ‘Amazing Race’NEW YORK — “The Amazing Race” extends its winning streak to an amazing seven years as it scores another Emmy in the outstanding reality competition category. |
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Harris is a prize as host of Emmy Awards broadcast
Michael Emerson, Cherry Jones win supporting Emmys
