Deal near for O’Brien to leave `Tonight’

NBC neared a deal Friday with “Tonight” host Conan O’Brien to leave the network, freeing Jay Leno to reclaim the late-night show he stewarded for 17 years, according to a person familiar... Read more

DioGuardi on being `Idol’ judge: It’s not easy

When Kara DioGuardi accepted her job as the fourth judge on “American Idol,” she did not immediately grasp the enormity of a full-time gig on the most-watched TV show in the nation. “I... Read more

Underwood, Swift, Hough: Women rule the ACMs

Carrie Underwood captured entertainer of the year Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music Awards, winning the top honor that has eluded women for nearly a decade, while Taylor Swift won album of the... Read more

Some TV stations get ready to cut analog signals

Some TV stations will cut their analog signals today and move to digital-only broadcasting. Others will take advantage of a grace period passed by Congress and wait until June 12. In theater superstition,... Read more

NBC announces stars for Christmas tree telecast

Lots of talent will be present for NBC’s annual “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” telecast. Hosted by Al Roker, this 76th formal tree lighting ceremony will feature Beyonce, Tony Bennett,... Read more

La. man sues Oprah over arrest on extortion charge

A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey, claiming she and an attorney made false statements that led the FBI to arrest him on charges that he tried to extort the talk-show host. Keifer... Read more

3rd celebrity gone from ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Kim Kardashian won’t be back on “Dancing With the Stars.” The reality TV star and her professional partner, Mark Ballas, were eliminated Tuesday from ABC’s popular dancing competition.... Read more

TV producer sues Disney over “Chief”

Rod Lurie has sued Touchstone TV, claiming the Disney-owned studio owes him at least $1 million for his failed series “Commander-in-Chief.” In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior... Read more