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.
Quaid's Wife Sued For DefamationOctober 8th, 2009 The cop who arrested RANDY QUAID for failing to pay an outstanding hotel bill has filed suit against the actor's wife for defamation. Texas Sheriff's Deputy James Davis became the target of abuse when Quaid's wife Evi went public with allegations of bribery and misconduct following the arrest last month (Sep09), but when she slandered the cop on a van sign she drove up and down outside his police station, he decided enough was enough.
Now in its 7th season, CBS' 'NCIS' finally hits the top spot in Nielsen ratingsOctober 6th, 2009 In its 7th season, CBS' 'NCIS' hits the top spotNEW YORK — The opposite of an overnight success, Mark Harmon's military crime-solving drama "NCIS" has ascended to the position of television's most popular scripted show in its seventh season on the air. Both weeks of this new TV season, it was the most-watched program, according to the Nielsen Co.
Noth EngagedOctober 5th, 2009 SEX AND THE CITY star CHRIS NOTH has confirmed he is set to walk down the aisle with his longtime girlfriend TARA WILSON - just weeks after denying plans to wed. The actor was confronted by rumours he had proposed to Wilson, the mother of his 20-month-old son Orion, last month (Sep09), and was quick to deny the reports, insisting they were "not true".
Letterman says he was target of extortion attempt over relationships with female staffersOctober 1st, 2009 Letterman says he was target of extortion attemptLOS ANGELES — David Letterman acknowledged on Thursday's show that he had sexual relationships with female employees and that someone tried to extort him over the affairs. During the taping of his CBS late-night show in New York, Letterman discussed receiving a threat to either pay $2 million or risk the relationships being made public.
CBS wins the 1st week, with ABC also strong in the ratings, as fall TV season beginsSeptember 30th, 2009 CBS wins the 1st week as long TV season beginsNEW YORK — CBS began the fall season with a bang, winning the first week overall, scoring the top-rated program and premiering the most-watched new show, according to Nielsen ratings figures released Tuesday. CBS' veteran hit "NCIS" took the No.
Simpson-wentz Plans More MusicSeptember 28th, 2009 Pop star/actress ASHLEE SIMPSON-WENTZ is refusing to rule out a return to music, insisting she's just waiting for the inspiration to make another album. The 24 year old has put her singing ambitions on hold as she raises Bronx Mowgli, her son with Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, and films her role for TV drama Melrose Place - but she insists she isn't quite ready to hang up her microphone for good.
CW's 'Beautiful Life' becomes 1st casualty of new fall TV season, axed after just 2 airingsSeptember 25th, 2009 CW's 'Beautiful Life' axed after just 2 airingsNEW YORK — The CW network's "The Beautiful Life: TBL" has become the first television series from the new fall crop to be canceled. The network says it's being pulled after only two episodes aired.
Noth Not EngagedSeptember 14th, 2009 SEX AND THE CITY star CHRIS NOTH has dismissed reports he is set to walk down the aisle with his longtime girlfriend TARA WILSON. The actor was alleged to have proposed to Wilson, the mother of his 20-month-old son Orion, last week (ends11Sep09).
Reality-TV dad Jon Gosselin says in TV interview he despises his estranged wife KateSeptember 8th, 2009 Jon Gosselin says he despises estranged wife KateNEW YORK — Jon Gosselin says he despises his estranged wife Kate, and believes she took his wedding ring. The reality TV star told ABC News' Chris Cuomo on "Good Morning America" that he set down his ring one day and it vanished.
Jon Gosselin firing back at wife through intermediary, says 'I took a lot of abuse' from KateSeptember 2nd, 2009 Jon Gosselin: 'I took a lot of abuse' from KateNEW YORK — Jon Gosselin is fighting with his wife Kate again — this time through an intermediary. The reality TV star told ABC News' Chris Cuomo on "Good Morning America" that he "took a lot of abuse" from Kate and he's looking to move on.
Tony Blair hopping the pond next week for his first appearance on Letterman's showSeptember 2nd, 2009 Britain's Blair hopping the pond for LettermanNEW YORK — Tony Blair is set for his first appearance on David Letterman's "Late Show."
CBS says the former British prime minister will visit the late-night host on Tuesday for his first appearance on the show. He's likely to talk about his current projects, including pushing for peace with Palestinians and seeking a climate change agreement.
Noth's Dj GigSeptember 1st, 2009 Actor-turned-nightlife entrepreneur CHRIS NOTH hasn't let his doomed New York music club kill his ambition to make a comeback - he played a surprise DJ set in Brazil. The Sex and the City star closed the doors of his former celebrity hotspot and performance venue The Cutting Room earlier this year (Jan09) - 10 years after opening the venue in the city where the hit TV show was set.
Jason Priestley and wife welcome a baby boy in Los AngelesJuly 10th, 2009 Jason Priestley and wife welcome a baby boy in LANEW YORK — It's a boy for Jason Priestley and his wife, Naomi. The actor's representative, Marla Farrell, says the Priestleys welcomed a healthy baby boy in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Oscar-winning actress Linda Hunt joining cast of CBS spinoff drama 'NCIS: Los Angeles'June 20th, 2009 Linda Hunt joining cast of 'NCIS: Los Angeles'LOS ANGELES — CBS says Academy Award-winning actress Linda Hunt is joining the cast of the new fall drama "NCIS: Los Angeles."
The network said Friday that Hunt will play a tough, efficient department manager who gets government investigators the electronics and other crime-fighting tools they need. "NCIS: Los Angeles" is a spinoff of the long-running CBS drama "NCIS." The new show stars Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J as members of a Naval Criminal Investigative Service division that goes after criminals who pose a threat to national security.