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Golden Globe nominations announced for TV Drama Actress
By Associated Press - December 15, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) The 67th annual Golden Globe nominations for best TV drama actress have been announced in Beverly Hills, Calif., by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The category's five nominees announced Tuesday morning included: Glenn Close, "Damages," FX; January...
Golden Globe nominations announced for best actor in a television drama
By Associated Press - December 15, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) The 67th annual Golden Globe nominations for best actor in a television drama have been announced in Beverly Hills, Calif., by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The category's five nominees announced Tuesday morning included: Simon Baker, "The...
Stephen Colbert, decked out in speedskating uniform, lands on cover of Sports Illustrated
By Associated Press - December 15, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) Stephen Colbert (kohl-BEHR') has joined the legions of athletes and swimsuit models to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. The host of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" appears on the front of the magazine's latest issue wearing an Olympic speedskating uniform....
'30 Rock' actor Grizz Chapman needs kidney transplant, continues to work on sitcom
LYNN ELBER - December 15, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) Actor Grizz Chapman of "30 Rock" said Monday he needs a kidney transplant and wants to raise awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure, which led to his condition. Chapman said he is receiving dialysis treatments and will continue to play Grizzwald the NBC...
NBC announces March debut dates for 'Parenthood,' 'The Marriage Ref'
FRAZIER MOORE - December 14, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) NBC is announcing the debut date for its previously delayed drama series, "Parenthood," along with the arrival of other midseason shows. Initially announced for fall, "Parenthood" will premiere March 1. "The Marriage Ref," a comedy panel series with Jerry...
History Channel plans 8-hour scripted miniseries about Kennedys to air in 2011
FRAZIER MOORE - December 14, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) The History Channel is planning its first scripted series and will base it on the Kennedys. The cable network says the eight-hour series is called "The Kennedys" and will be told in a multigenerational manner akin to "The Godfather." The network says the series will...
George Stephanopoulos starts an early shift as co-anchor of ABC's 'Good Morning America'
FRAZIER MOORE - December 14, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) George Stephanopoulos began tackling an early shift Monday in his new job co-hosting ABC's "Good Morning America." Robin Roberts termed it "the dawn of a new day" as she welcomed Stephanopoulos beside her at the "GMA" anchor desk. He began the program in...
President Obama gives himself a 'good solid B-plus' grade for first year in office
By Associated Press - December 14, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) President Barack Obama, in an interview that aired Sunday, gave himself "a good solid B-plus" grade for his first year in office. Speaking with fellow Chicagoan Oprah Winfrey, the president claimed progress on economic and international fronts. Obama said...
Sarah Palin makes surprise appearance on 'The Tonight Show' and gets back at William Shatner
By Associated Press - December 12, 2009
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) Sarah Palin made a surprise appearance on "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" on Friday and turned the tables on actor William Shatner. In recent appearances on the late-night television show, Shatner has adopted a serious pose and recited some of Palin's...
Liza Minnelli says it 'bothers' her to watch mother Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz'
LAURI NEFF - December 11, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) "The Wizard of Oz" is a family favorite, but the film celebrating it's 70th anniversary this year isn't on Liza Minnelli's must-watch list. Minnelli says it's tough to watch because of the fictional horrors her mother, Judy Garland, endures. She said: "I...
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