'AGT' is summertime TV choice

2011-08-17 16:29:36

Television has its own seasonal playlist, mostly dominated by reality shows and topped by "America's Got Talent," the NBC contest that takes an expansive view of achievement.

'Make Me Laugh' comic Vic Dunlop dies at 62

2011-08-17 16:28:55

"Make Me Laugh" comic Vic Dunlop has died in California of diabetes complications at 62.

Dr. Phil lands interview with Casey Anthony parents

2011-08-17 12:02:30

The parents of Casey Anthony, who was acquitted in July of charges that she killed her young daughter, will sit with Dr. Phil for their first interview since the trial.

Suicide rocks Beverly Hills 'Real Housewives'

2011-08-17 09:16:48

The estranged husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Taylor Armstrong has been found dead in an apparent suicide.

'Super Size Me' director gets original on Hulu

2011-08-17 09:07:42

He made his name on the quirky fast food documentary "Super Size Me," and recently peered inside the wacky world of product placement in movies.

Sex and the City to return to TV

2011-08-16 11:55:33

'Sex and the City' could return to TV screens. The hit TV series is being lined up for a new run after creator Darren Star and the show's main star Sarah Jessica Parker decided on the direction it should take.

Do Something Awards in LA

2011-08-15 16:52:12

Celebrities attend the Do Something Awards in Los Angeles, California on August 14, 2011.

No Sesame Street gay wedding for Bert and Ernie

2011-08-15 10:07:18

Bert and Ernie may be best friends, but that doesn't mean the Sesame Street pals are gay. Whether the puppets may or may not be, one thing is certain, they won't be getting married, producers of the long-running kids TV show made clear on Thursday.

MTV Cancels 'Hard Times of RJ Berger'

2011-08-13 14:40:27

Beleaguered high-school student RJ Berger's physical endowment might have been impressive. His viewership? Not so much.

'American Idol' producer says Jennifer Lopez coming back

2011-08-11 09:22:06

It is not quite official, but it is pretty close. Singing star Jennifer Lopez will return as a judge on top-rated TV singing contest "American Idol," the program's lead producer said on Wednesday.

Olympic TV program airs

2011-08-10 10:58:23

On July 27, China Network Television (CNTV) began airing London Action, a program tracking the run-up to the 2012 London Olympic Games.

TV special presents Qixi

2011-08-10 10:58:04

China Central Television (CCTV) broadcast an 11-hour live program based on Qixi festival, known as "China's Valentine's Day", from 11 am to 10 pm on Aug 6.