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A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for March 1-7
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for March 1-7. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership. 1. "Academy Awards," ABC, 41.7 million. 2. "Oscar's Red Carpet," ABC,...
Broadcasters excited over how well specials are doing; regular shows less well
NEW YORK - While special events are doing very well for U.S. broadcasters - capped by an Oscars telecast that was the most-watched entertainment program in five years - their day-to-day schedules are ...
20th century works planned for New York City Opera's 2010-11 season
NEW YORK - The New York premieres of Bernstein's "A Quiet Place" and Stephen Schwartz's "Seance on a Wet Afternoon," the world stage premiere of John Zorn's "La Machine de l'etre" and the U.S. stage p...
Accused Letterman blackmailer pleads guilty in exchange for 6-month jail term
NEW YORK - A television producer admitted Tuesday to trying to shake down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers, avoiding a long prison sentence by pleading ...
Lohan takes legal swipe at E-Trade babies that mention 'milkaholic Lindsay'
Lindsay Lohan is feuding with the E-Trade babies. The actress has filed a $100 million lawsuit claiming a television ad for the Wall Street firm that aired during the Super Bowl and Olympics was mo...
Anticipation high as 'Phantom of the Opera' sequel opens in London
LONDON - Will the magic of the Phantom strike twice for Andrew Lloyd Webber? The theatre world was eagerly awaiting Tuesday's premiere in London of "Love Never Dies," the sequel to Lloyd Webber's g...
Kiss for kids: Classic-rockers developing children's TV show with Cdn studio
TORONTO - Kiss is coming for your kids. The classic-rock band has finalized a production and development deal for a new children's TV series with Canadian studio E1 Entertainment. Founding membe...
Liza Minnelli, Harvey Fierstein to honour Kennedy Center's founder Roger Stevens
WASHINGTON - Liza Minnelli and Harvey Fierstein will host a tribute to the Kennedy Center's founding chairman, Roger L. Stevens. Plans announced Tuesday for the May 2 gala also will include some of...
Annie Leibovitz reaches deal to keep her portfolio and manage millions in debt
NEW YORK - Annie Leibovitz, the photographer who mismanaged her fortune so badly that she faced losing legal rights to some of pop culture's most enduring images, has reached a long-term agreement wit...
Actress-singer Hilary Duff working on young adult book series
NEW YORK - Welcome the latest celebrity children's author, Hilary Duff. Simon&Schuster Books for Young readers said Tuesday the actress-singer will work on a series of young adult novels that start...
