Tyra Banks goes back to her (hair) roots on TV talk show; drops artifice to make a pointLOS ANGELES — Tyra Banks is getting back to her roots for the season debut of her TV talk show, and she doesn’t mean that as a figure of speech. IOC awards Spanish TV rights to RTVE for 2014, 2016 Olympics for $100 millionLONDON — Spanish public broadcaster RTVE secured national broadcast rights for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics on Friday in a deal worth $100 million, another revenue boost for the IOC during the global recession. Super Bowl title only piece missing from Titans coach’s resume as he heads into 15th seasonNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jeff Fisher has not spent the past few months dissecting how his Tennessee Titans blew home-field advantage in the playoffs. Oscar voters to rank best-picture choices from 1 to 10 in expanded awards raceLOS ANGELES — Academy Awards voters are going to have to put extra effort into their choices for best picture. Future of daytime television a hot topic on red carpet at Daytime EmmysLOS ANGELES — It was pushing 100 degrees as nominees made their way down the red carpet before entering the restored — and gloriously air-conditioned — Orpheum Theatre for the 36th annual Emmy Awards. Winners at 36th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Orpheum Theatre in Los AngelesWinners of Daytime Emmy Awards presented at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles: ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ wins drama series honors at Daytime EmmysLOS ANGELES — “The Bold and the Beautiful” won drama series honors at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday, the CBS soap opera’s first such victory in 22 years on the air. ‘Guiding Light’ earns one of last Daytime Emmys trophies before it leaves air after 72 yearsLOS ANGELES — “Guiding Light” earned one of its last trophies at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday night before it leaves the air after 72 years. Daytime Emmys get new venue, network in attempt to lure viewersLOS ANGELES — “Guiding Light” earned one of its last trophies at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday night before it leaves the air after 72 years. Bader leads the Safeway Classic after a first-round 64, holds 1-shot lead
Jerry Jones ready to unveil gargantuan, luxurious, $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium to the NFLARLINGTON, Texas — Jerry Jones could have just renovated Texas Stadium. Or he could’ve built the Dallas Cowboys a nice, new place for about $650 million. From rags to riches: Farmer’s son Yang, pride of SKorea, makes history by winning PGA titleJEJU, South Korea — Baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball. Y.E. Yang played them all as a child. Y.E. Yang’s PGA win, the first by an Asian in a major, will help push another Asian golf surgeSEOUL, South Korea — Y.E. Yang’s stunning win over Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship gave the burgeoning golf market in Asia something that no amount of money can buy: the region’s first major champion. US Olympic Committee delays launch of Olympic network in face of IOC objectionsBERLIN — The U.S. Olympic Committee had everything to lose and nothing to air. US Olympic Committee delays TV network plans in face of objections by IOCBERLIN — The U.S. Olympic Committee is postponing plans for its own television network in the face of objections from international Olympic officials. TV Academy says no to time-shifting: All Emmys will be presented live during telecastLOS ANGELES — The television academy is scrapping its “time-shifting” plans and will present all 28 Emmy Awards during the September telecast. With USOC Network planned, USA Gymnastics tumbles in with NBC, UniversalDALLAS — USA Gymnastics signed a deal Wednesday to air its biggest events on NBC and cable partner Universal Sports through 2012. Prosecutors say California man posed as Oscar-winner to dupe investorsOAKLAND, Calif. — Federal authorities say a man who duped people out of more than $3.3 million by posing as an Oscar-winning sound engineer is facing wire fraud and tax evasion charges. Former Motown singer Martha Reeves loses Detroit primary, says she’ll focus on music career
No doubt about it: Michael Phelps beats Milorad Cavic again, sets world record in 100 flyROME — Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic again. No doubt about it. With a defiant performance in a supposedly inferior suit, Phelps stayed close over the outward lap and rallied on the return to become the first swimmer to break 50 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly, beating the Serbian with a time of 49.82. OUT THERE: Olympic lugers take up wake surfing on Lake PlacidLAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Brian Martin surfed up the pale green wave into the froth on top, then sliced down and up in a series of short turns, his muscular torso twisting each time. Academy’s white-gloved ‘Keeper of the Oscars’ dead at 48 of a heart attackLOS ANGELES — Steven Miessner, the motion picture academy’s devoted “Keeper of the Oscars” who each year donned his signature white gloves to get the golden statuettes ready for their closeup before a worldwide audience, is dead at age 48. Academy’s white-gloved ‘Keeper of the Oscars’ dead at 47 of a heart attackLOS ANGELES — Steven Miessner, the motion picture academy’s devoted “Keeper of the Oscars” who each year donned his signature white gloves to get the golden statuettes ready for their closeup before a worldwide audience, is dead at age 48. Emmy voters thumb their noses at mass appeal while ‘30 Rock’ nabs record 22 nominationsLOS ANGELES — When cult cable series “Flight of the Conchords” snags a best series Emmy nomination and the most-watched comedy in America, CBS’ “Two and Half Men,” loses out, TV academy voters are willfully thumbing their noses at mass appeal. Fox’s cartoony ‘Family Guy’ competing for an Emmy against flesh-and-blood comedy showsNEW YORK — More than most other Emmy categories, the nominations for best comedy series emerge as a clash of disparate contenders. Reaction to 61st annual Emmy Award nominationsQuotes from some of the Emmy Award nominees: List of Primetime Emmy Awards nominations in major categoriesNominees in major categories for the 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards announced Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Michael Douglas reflects on memorable moments from his more than 40 years in filmLOS ANGELES — It wasn’t his acting skills, but his driving skills that earned Michael Douglas his first on-camera role. Emmy boost field in top categories; will ‘Galactica,’ ‘Big Bang Theory’ star Parsons benefit?LOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards stopped well short of an Oscar-sized doubling of its nominations, but an extra slot in top categories could freshen — or popularize — the contest. IOC chastises US Olympic Committee for ‘unilaterally’ launching Olympic TV networkLONDON — The International Olympic Committee chastised U.S. Olympic officials on Thursday for “unilaterally” launching their own television network, warning the project could jeopardize relations with Olympic broadcaster NBC. St. Louis offers number of events tied to All-Star GameMajor League Baseball and St. Louis organizers are working on plenty of events to be enjoyed by those who don’t have tickets to Tuesday’s All-Star Game. Here are a few highlights: On a scorcher of a day at Tour de France, Cavendish wins stage while Armstrong stays with packBRIGNOLES, France — Lance Armstrong just wanted to stay out of trouble on a scorching day one rider felt was better suited for baking bread. ‘Andymonium’ hits Wimbledon: Roddick-Murray in 1 Wimbledon semi, Federer-Haas in otherWIMBLEDON, England — The current edition of Wimbledon is the 23rd Grand Slam tournament since Andy Roddick won his lone major championship at the 2003 U.S. Open. Jackman, Rogen, Hathaway, Oscar-winning filmmaker Boyle among 134 invitees to AcademyLOS ANGELES — Hugh Jackman, Seth Rogen, Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway and Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle have been invited into the exclusive Hollywood club that votes on the Academy Awards. Zenyatta improves to 11-0 with 2½-length victory at Hollywood ParkINGLEWOOD, Calif. — Zenyatta improved her record to 11-0 Saturday, coming from off the pace to win the $300,000 Vanity Handicap by 2½ lengths at Hollywood Park. |
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