NBC cancels drama series 'Southland' before second season and replaces it with 'Dateline NBC'October 9th, 2009 NBC cancels drama 'Southland' before second seasonNEW YORK — NBC said last spring it was bringing its Los Angeles police drama "Southland" back for a second season. Now it isn't.
Back in the public eye, Floyd Mayweather Jr. trying to finally transcend sport of boxingOctober 6th, 2009 Floyd Mayweather Jr. moving back to mainstreamNEW YORK — Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Common's Cousin Dies In Motorcycle AccidentSeptember 21st, 2009 Rapper/actor COMMON is in mourning following the death of his cousin in a motorcycle accident. Ajile Turner collided with a cyclist in New York on Friday night (18Sep09).
Kardashian Lands Deal With 50 Cent's Fragrance CompanyAugust 29th, 2009 Reality TV star KIM KARDASHIAN has an unlikely coach preparing her for the launch of her first perfume - she's signed a deal with 50 CENT's fragrance company. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star will compete with with an endless line of celebrities from Britney Spears to Pamela Anderson when her new scent hits shelves next spring (10).
Silverstone To Launch Cruelty-free Make-up RangeAugust 28th, 2009 Actress ALICIA SILVERSTONE has become the latest celebrity to launch a cosmetics line after creating an eco-friendly make-up range. The Clueless star will launch her new products in America later this year.
Calzaghe Swaps Boxing For DancingAugust 25th, 2009 Former boxing champion JOE CALZAGHE is the latest star set to show off his fancy footwork on the latest series of U.K. talent contest STRICTLY COME DANCING.
Dish Network subsidiary to offer $1 billion in debt for general corporate purposesAugust 12th, 2009 Dish Network to launch $1B debt offeringENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Satellite-TV services provider Dish Network Corp.
Public to get first up-close look at Virgin Galactic's spaceship launcher at Wis. air showJuly 27th, 2009 Spaceship launcher featured at Wis. air showOSHKOSH, Wis.
2 NBC Thursday series among the 7 nominees for best comedyJuly 16th, 2009 '30 Rock' goes for third Emmy in a row
LOS ANGELES — NBC's "30 Rock" will try to make it three years in a row as the Emmy winner for best comedy. Tina Fey's series set backstage at a network comedy show was joined by another NBC Thursday night series as a nominee — "The Office."
The Fox animated series "Family Guy" is among the seven best comedy nominees.
Apollo honors Michael Jackson _ 40 years after a $1,000 gig that helped launch his careerJune 27th, 2009 Jackson at Apollo _ 40 years after his $1,000 gigNEW YORK — The Harlem theater that helped launch Michael Jackson's career plans star-studded tributes to him this summer. The Apollo Theater will stage a public memorial Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Lennox Lewis heads inductees into Boxing Hall of Fame; joined by Canizales, MitchellJune 15th, 2009 Lennox Lewis inducted into boxing hall of fameCANASTOTA, N.Y. — In a sport many view for its violence, Lennox Lewis said Sunday he wanted to be remembered for making it a "sweet science, a magical dance" as he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Pussycat Dolls' lead singer wants to sing Philippine anthem at Manny Pacquiao boxing matchJune 10th, 2009 Pussycat Doll wants to sing Philippine anthemMANILA, Philippines — The half-Filipino lead vocalist for the American pop group Pussycat Dolls says she wants to sing the Philippine national anthem when boxing champion Manny Pacquiao fights again. U.S.-born Nicole Scherzinger, who is performing with three other members of the band in Manila on Thursday, told ABS-CBN television she has always been a fan of the Filipino boxer.
Burberry brings London weather and plenty of celebs for launch of US headquartersMay 29th, 2009 Burberry brings London weather for US launchNEW YORK — Burberry, the global-based British clothing brand, brought London weather to New York for the launch of its American headquarters — appropriate for a company known for its high-end rain gear. The fashion house lit its 50-foot long Burberry sign on a rainy Manhattan night and hosted a rooftop party at the New York Plaza Hotel.
Yikes! Yanni forces Capitals, Penguins to play on Friday, SaturdayMay 9th, 2009 Ousted by Yanni, Caps & Pens go back to backPITTSBURGH — Yanni is forcing the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins to play two playoff games in as many nights, and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis doesn't like it. Three events in eight days at Mellon Arena required the NHL to schedule the Capitals and Penguins to play Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series in Pittsburgh on Friday night and Game 5 at the Verizon Center in Washington on Saturday.
Hugh Jackman to launch 'Wolverine' in Mexico after swine flu delayMay 9th, 2009 Hugh Jackman to launch 'Wolverine' in MexicoNEW YORK — Hugh Jackman has been cleared to visit Mexico. Film distributor 20th Century Fox says the actor will help launch "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" in Mexico City on May 26.