Comedian Steve Martin competes for top honors at International Bluegrass Music AwardsOctober 1st, 2009 Steve Martin competes for top bluegrass honorsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Comedian Steve Martin said it'll feel like the Academy Awards if he wins at the 20th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards.
'Good Morning America' host Robin Roberts to be guest announcer on Grand Ole OprySeptember 30th, 2009 Robin Roberts to be guest announcer on OpryNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Robin Roberts, co-host of ABC's "Good Morning America" and a breast cancer survivor, will be guest announcer this Friday during a special Grand Ole Opry show promoting research about the disease.
Morgan In Talks For Red DawnSeptember 14th, 2009 WATCHMEN star JEFFREY DEAN MORGAN will trade in his superpowers to join mere mortals in the U.S. Special Forces - he's set to join the remake of 1984 movie RED DAWN.
Singers Darius Rucker, Lee Ann Womack announcing CMA finalists on 'Good Morning America'September 9th, 2009 Finalists for CMA Awards to be announcedNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Singers Darius Rucker and Lee Ann Womack will reveal the finalists for the County Music Association awards.
Movie Review: Not much to laugh about in the flat, annoying romantic comedy 'All About Steve'September 2nd, 2009 Review: Not much to laugh about 'All About Steve'LOS ANGELES — It's bad enough that the usually enjoyable Sandra Bullock has found a way to star in not one but two flat romantic comedies this summer, between "The Proposal" in June and now "All About Steve." But what's truly baffling — disheartening, really — is the fact that this latest one was written by a woman. Kim Barker came up with the script in which Bullock's character, a crossword puzzle writer named Mary Horowitz, is singularly annoying from the first moment we meet her.
Biographical details on Diane SawyerSeptember 2nd, 2009 Biographical details on Diane SawyerNAME — Diane Sawyer. AGE — 63; born Dec.
Neeson Becomes U.s. Citizen After Richardson's DeathAugust 27th, 2009 LIAM NEESON was so moved by well wishers in the U.S. after the death of his wife NATASHA RICHARDSON, he applied to become an American citizen.
Whitney Houston not a morning person when it comes to singing liveAugust 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Whitney Houston will not be singing live on her performance on 'Good Morning America' in September, as she is not a morning person. Instead of singing live, the singer's performance will be pre-taped the day before.
Former 'Lost' star Dominic Monaghan will join cast of ABC's upcoming 'FlashForward'July 25th, 2009 Dominic Monaghan joining cast of 'FlashForward'NEW YORK — ABC says Dominic Monaghan (MAHN'-uh-han) is joining the cast of its upcoming sci-fi drama, "FlashForward."
Monaghan is best known as the doomed rock star Charlie from ABC's "Lost."
He will face new challenges on "FlashForward," when the world's population simultaneously suffers a blackout, then recovers with visions of what may, or may not, be waiting in the future. Previously announced stars of "FlashForward" include Courtney B.
Coroner's official says determining cause of Michael Jackson's death requires further testsJune 27th, 2009 Coroner: More tests needed on Jackson's deathLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey says determining the cause of Michael Jackson's death will require further neuropathology and pulmonary tests that will take four to six weeks. Harvey says there were no signs of foul play or trauma to the body during the three-hour autopsy.
Melissa Rycroft lost her 'Bachelor' but wins 'Good Morning America' fun summer gigJune 18th, 2009 Rycroft gets 'Good Morning America' summer gigLOS ANGELES — Melissa Rycroft is becoming ABC's go-to performer. Rycroft will add "Good Morning America" to her network credits, which already include "The Bachelor" and "Dancing With the Stars."
According to a person with knowledge of the deal, Rycroft will make eight appearances as a "Good Morning America" contributor.
Marvel Comics bringing Captain America back to lifeJune 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - Marvel Comics are set to breathe new life into their famous superhero Captain America, two years after he was gunned down on the steps of a courthouse. Joe Quesada, the Editor-in-Chief, says that fans can expect the dramatic return of the superhero and his alter ego, Steve Rogers, next month in a five-comic book series, Captain America Reborn.
Another milestone for 'Today' show: 700 weeks in a row as TV's most popular morning showMay 14th, 2009 Nielsen: 'Today' show most popular for 700th weekNEW YORK — It's another milestone for NBC's "Today" show: the 700th week in a row as television's most popular morning show. Nielsen Media Research statistics out Thursday show that last week continued the unbeaten streak for the "Today" show that began in December 1995, during President Bill Clinton's first administration.
'Bud' Shrake, co-author of best-selling 'Harvey Penick's Little Red Book,' dies at 77May 9th, 2009 Shrake, co-author of best-selling golf book, diesAUSTIN, Texas — Edwin "Bud" Shrake, an author and journalist who co-authored the best-selling golf book "Harvey Penick's Little Red Book," has died. He was 77. His death early Friday of lung cancer at an Austin hospital was confirmed by longtime friend Dan Jenkins, an author and journalist in Fort Worth.
Paul Kangas, 30-year anchor of 'Nightly Business Report, to step downMay 6th, 2009 'Nightly Business Report' anchor to step downNEW YORK — PBS business news anchor Paul Kangas will wish viewers his last "good buy" at the end of the year. Kangas, anchor of the "Nightly Business Report" since it began as a local show in Miami in 1979, is stepping down.