Thousands turn out in Milan square for state funeral of Italy’s beloved TV host Mike BongiornoMILAN — Premier Silvio Berlusconi, TV personalities and thousands of fans of Italy’s beloved television host Mike Bongiorno have turned out in Milan for his state funeral. So much for dry wit: Cowell says Beatles quip was just that and he’s a fan of the Fab 4LOS ANGELES — The Beatles once got in trouble over a flip comment about Jesus. Now Simon Cowell has ruffled feathers with a quip about the Beatles. ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ prime-time Disney Channel special brings the gang to prime-timeLOS ANGELES — Mickey Mouse and his entourage will star in a prime-time TV special for preschoolers and grown-up fans next month. Radio Disney’s ‘Next Big Thing’ returns with new edition; winner gets singles record dealLOS ANGELES — Radio Disney is again looking for the “Next Big Thing.” Semenya’s eligibility no clearer despite media leak saying she has male and female sex organsLONDON — South African runner Caster Semenya’s eligibility to compete as a woman is no clearer — even though reports say she has female and male organs. Keeping it simple: Twitter’s new terms of service show it learned a lesson from FacebookSAN FRANCISCO — Twitter keeps it simple, even when it comes to updating the legalese in its terms of service. Keeping it simple: Twitter’s new terms of service show it learned a lesson from FacebookSAN FRANCISCO — Twitter keeps it simple, even when it comes to updating the legalese in its terms of service. Susan Boyle to perform on ‘America’s Got Talent’ !LOS ANGELES — Susan Boyle is bringing her act to America. The Scottish sensation of “Britain’s Got Talent” will make her U.S. TV debut on the season finale of “America’s Got Talent,” according to a person close to the series. The person, who lacked authority to release the information, spoke Friday on condition of anonymity. Paula Abdul wishes Ellen DeGeneres ‘best of luck’ as 4th ‘American Idol’ judgeLOS ANGELES — Paula Abdul is wishing Ellen DeGeneres luck in her new “American Idol” role. Networks, advertisers fund methods to find where viewers are watching TVNEW YORK — Fourteen media companies said they are joining forces to fund new ways to track viewership of television programming throughout various platforms. John Stossel leaving ABC News for new show at FoxNEW YORK — ABC anchor John Stossel, a libertarian whose work earned him fiercely loyal fans at the same time he caused headaches for the network, is jumping to Fox. DeGeneres says she’ll be an honest and kind judge on ‘American Idol’ but Simon, watch outLOS ANGELES — Ellen DeGeneres is known for being nice. But the new “American Idol” judge said that she’s ready to be honest with the show’s contestants, good or bad. DeGeneres: She’ll be an honest and kind judge on ‘American Idol’ but Simon, watch outLOS ANGELES — Ellen DeGeneres is known for being nice. But the new “American Idol” judge said that she’s ready to be honest with the show’s contestants, good or bad. John Stossel leaving ABC News for new weekly show on Fox Business NetworkNEW YORK — ABC anchor John Stossel is jumping to Fox. ‘Jay Leno Show’ is talk of new TV season, but will experiment change NBC and prime time TV?LOS ANGELES — Jay Leno has shed more than a dozen pounds and the weighty traditions of the “Tonight Show” that would tie his prime-time future to his late-night past. Hold that Kindle: E-book release delayed for Kennedy memoirNEW YORK — E-book fans will have to wait for a download of Sen. Ted Kennedy’s memoir. List of top 15 programs on cable networks in the Nielsen ratings for Aug. 31-Sept. 6Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses: ‘Saturday Night Live’ opens season with Megan Fox, U2; week 2 it’s Ryan Reynolds, Lady GagaNEW YORK — Actress Megan Fox and U2 will give “Saturday Night Live” an attention-getting season opener when it returns on Sept. 26. Thriller gone bad? Fans grumble about B-list lineup for Michael Jackson tribute in ViennaVIENNA — It was supposed to be a thriller. Now it just looks bad. Frank Batten Sr., newspaper executive who founded and created The Weather Channel, dies at 82NORFOLK, Va. — Frank Batten Sr., who built a communications empire that spanned newspapers and cable television and created The Weather Channel, died Thursday. He was 82. RealNetworks’ Rhapsody on-demand music streaming service headed to Apple Inc.’s app storeLOS ANGELES — RealNetworks Inc.’s subscription music service Rhapsody has been approved for use on iPhones and iPod Touches, the first time Apple Inc. has allowed an on-demand music streaming program on its devices in the United States. PETA awards Parle for animal friendly adMUMBAI - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has awarded biscuit maker Parle Products and ad agency Everest Brand Solutions for making a mint ad that highlights the plight of animals who are incarcerated at zoos. Big cinemas to add 100 more screens by 2010MUMBAI - Big Cinemas, a subsidiary of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG), plans to add around 100 more screens to its existing network by next year. Now an animated Aamir Khan in Coca-Cola adNEW DELHI - Known for his experiments, Bollywood star Aamir Khan will now be seen in an animated avatar for the first time in a television commercial for Coca Cola. Fans divided about Ellen DeGeneres as replacement for ‘American Idol’ judge Paula AbdulLOS ANGELES — Ellen DeGeneres wants to represent the people on “American Idol,” but the people are split about the talk show host’s role as the Fox singing competition’s fourth judge. Paula who? Ellen DeGeneres is new 4th ‘Idol’ judge; will take ‘people’s point of view’LOS ANGELES — Ellen DeGeneres is dancing her way into the fourth judge’s seat on “American Idol.” Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker bring diversity, stiff competition to CMA AwardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — While Brad Paisley snagged a leading six Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, country’s breakout stars like Taylor Swift and Darius Rucker could prove to be tough competition. Sun-Times Media to cut pay for nonunion workers as investor group bids for companyNEW YORK — The Sun-Times Media Group told employees Wednesday that nonunion workers will take a steep pay cut as the publisher faces a likely takeover by a group of private investors when it comes out of bankruptcy protection. Walter Cronkite’s friends, admirers swap stories at memorial serviceNEW YORK — By all accounts, Walter Cronkite would have loved the war stories swapped and memories rekindled at his memorial service. All that was missing was a bar. Venezuelan prosecutors open criminal investigation into anti-Chavez TV stationCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan prosecutors have opened a criminal probe into a television channel opposed to President Hugo Chavez. The final slate is sealed: Five more acts advance on ‘America’s Got Talent’LOS ANGELES — A contorting breakdancer from Oregon, an opera singer from Texas, a percussive quartet from New Hampshire, a baritone singer from California and a singer-guitarist from Maryland round out the final slate of competitors on “America’s Got Talent.” Source: Ellen DeGeneres is new 4th ‘American idol’ judge; Paula who?LOS ANGELES — A person close to “American Idol” says Ellen DeGeneres is joining the show as a judge, taking Paula Abdul’s place. Abdul, who announced she was quitting the hit singing contest amid a contract dispute, had been replaced by a succession of guest judges as “American Idol” started next season’s auditions. Fox says Ellen DeGeneres is new 4th ‘American idol’ judge; Paula who?LOS ANGELES — Ellen DeGeneres is dancing her way into the fourth judge’s seat on “American Idol.” ‘Big Brother’ on CBS has unusual growth for old seriesNEW YORK — CBS is nearing summer’s end as the only major broadcaster with more viewers than last summer, helped in part by a revived “Big Brother” franchise. Connecticut coach’s daughter says she’s hired by The Hartford Courant to cover teamHARTFORD, Conn. — A daughter of Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma has been hired by The Hartford Courant as a freelance writer to blog about the six-time national championship team. |
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