Kate Gosselin: Jon cleaned out joint account; kids 'wailing and sobbing' over stopping showOctober 5th, 2009 Kate Gosselin: Jon cleaned out joint accountNEW YORK — Kate Gosselin says her estranged husband has withdrawn $230,000 from their joint bank account, leaving just $1,000 behind, and she can't pay her bills. The reality TV personality appeared Monday on NBC's "Today" show and said she and her husband, Jon, did the show "Jon & Kate Plus Eight" as a way to pay the bills after their sextuplets were born.
Heather Locklear to reprise her role from original 'Melrose Place' on the CW's updated versionSeptember 22nd, 2009 Heather Locklear will join updated 'Melrose Place'NEW YORK — Heather Locklear is reprising her signature role as scheming Amanda Woodward on its updated version of "Melrose Place," the CW network announced Tuesday. Locklear will make her debut appearance Nov.
NBC scores in last week's ratings with football and 'America's Got Talent,' Nielsen saysSeptember 16th, 2009 NBC scores in the ratings with football, 'Talent'NEW YORK — Football scored a touchdown in the ratings last week and, as usual, "America's Got Talent" showed its talent for attracting an audience, according to Nielsen Media Research. A pair of NFL games claimed the top spots in the prime-time ratings roster, with four other football-related shows also landing in the Top 10.
Astronauts hoist huge chest of drawers to space station; freezer, bedroom among cargoSeptember 1st, 2009 Huge chest of drawers hoisted aboard space stationCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts hitched a giant chest of drawers to the international space station on Monday that contained a brand new freezer, sleeping compartment and treadmill bearing a TV comedian's name.
AP sources: DirecTV in talks with TBS, TNT cable networks to put shows onlineAugust 28th, 2009 AP sources: DirecTV, TBS, TNT to put shows onlineDirecTV Group Inc. is in talks with the TBS and TNT cable networks to offer their shows online, according to two people familiar with the discussions.
A&E Television to acquire Lifetime; NBC Universal may leave joint venture in 15 yearsAugust 27th, 2009 A&E Television to acquire LifetimeLOS ANGELES — A&E Television Networks said Thursday it is acquiring Lifetime Entertainment Services, bringing the home of "Project Runway" into a stable of profitable channels that includes A&E and the History channel. Terms of the deal, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year, were not disclosed.
Kiefer Sutherland gets NYC assault charge dropped after victim refuses to cooperate with probeJuly 22nd, 2009 Kiefer Sutherland gets NYC assault charge droppedNEW YORK — Kiefer Sutherland's legal troubles for allegedly head-butting a fashion designer in a New York City nightclub are over. The Manhattan district attorney's spokeswoman said Tuesday that misdemeanor assault charges against the actor are being dropped because the alleged victim wouldn't cooperate with prosecutors.
Discovery Channel to re-air 8-part 'Cronkite Remembers' seriesJuly 22nd, 2009 Discovery Channel to re-air 'Cronkite Remembers'NEW YORK — Discovery Channel says it's re-airing "Cronkite Remembers," an eight-part look at the 20th century through the eyes of veteran newsman Walter Cronkite. The encore presentation honors Cronkite, who died last week at age 92.
Hasbro 2nd-quarter profit rises 5 percent, boosted by sales of Transformers, G.I. Joe toysJuly 20th, 2009 Hasbro 2nd-quarter profit beats expectationsPAWTUCKET, R.I. — Hasbro says 2nd-quarter profit rose 5 percent, beating expectations, as strong sales of Transformers and G.I.
Court date postponed for Sutherland on charges he head-butted fashion designer at NYC partyJuly 17th, 2009 Court postponed for Sutherland's alleged head-buttNEW YORK — Kiefer Sutherland won't be in Manhattan court this week to answer allegations that he head-butted a fashion designer. A spokeswoman for the Manhattan district attorney's office says the actor's scheduled court appearance Friday on an assault charge has been postponed.
Bertelsmann, KKR plan joint venture aimed developing global music rights management businessJuly 8th, 2009 Bertelsmann, KKR plan JV for music rights mgmtFRANKFURT — Bertelsmann AG, Europe's biggest media company, said Wednesday it plans to start a joint venture with KKR & Co., the private equity fund, that will focus on music rights management. In a statement, the privately held Bertelsmann said it will own 49 percent of the venture and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
'Jersey Boys' teams up with StubHub for online ticket ventureJune 18th, 2009 'Jersey Boys,' StubHub team up for ticket ventureNEW YORK — Can't score a seat to "Jersey Boys"? You might find better luck on StubHub. The online ticket marketplace has announced a new deal with the Tony-winning, crowd-pleasing musical.
People names Chace Crawford 'summer's hottest bachelor'; Pattinson, Efron also on listJune 17th, 2009 Chace Crawford is People's 'hottest bachelor'NEW YORK — Chace Crawford, who plays hunky Nate Archibald on the CW teen drama "Gossip Girl," is People magazine's hottest bachelor of the summer. Crawford is slated to star in a remake of the 1984 film "Footloose," which made Kevin Bacon a heartthrob.
'Transformers' toys live up to their big-screen counterpartsJune 16th, 2009 'Transformers' toys live up to big-screen robotsPASADENA, Calif. — Walter Mueller knows his Transformers.
Kanye West to team up with GaGa for joint US tourJune 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON J - Rap star Kanye West is going on a joint US tour with the new pop sensation Lady GaGa. Known for his egocentric nature, the "Stronger" singer is ready to mend his ways after being made fun of in a satirical cartoon series called Southpark, reports Contactmusic.