Television

Kirstie Alley to star in A&E reality series

Kirstie Alley is going to star in a new A&E reality "docu-series" about her life as a single mom and her efforts to lose weight.

E! to launch Asian version of flagship news show

One of America's best-known entertainment news shows is launching an Asian edition.

Shooting for the top

Hengdian Film Industrial Park, the film and TV location in Zhejiang province, last week signed contracts with China Construction Bank and Bank of China to provide more support for the companies that shoot films or TV there.

Man charged with stalking Ryan Seacrest

Prosecutors brought felony charges Monday against an Army reservist who allegedly stalked Ryan Seacrest, including showing up at the "American Idol" host's studio and attacking one of his bodyguards.

Leno says NBC making money with show's new time

Jay Leno has shrugged off low ratings for his new prime-time nightly TV talk show, saying NBC is making money with his switch from late night to earlier and he enjoys being an underdog in the race to get viewers.

ABC to air Rihanna interviews on assault

The first interview with Rihanna (ree-AH'-nah) about Chris Brown's assault on her is airing this week on ABC.

Jay-Z television interview in Toronto

Rapper Jay-Z is interviewed at the MuchMusic television station in Toronto, October 31, 2009.

"Glee" cast to get Hollywood diversity award

The cast of the quirky Fox TV show "Glee" will be presented with a Hollywood diversity award in November for their portrayal of a group of teen oddballs with a passion for song and dance.

TV networks hold their own in new season

Five weeks into the new 2009-10 television season, three of the four major U.S. networks are seeing surprisingly bigger audiences than last year and fewer embarrassing flops.

Idol's album uncovered

The cover has been unveiled on the Internet for American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert's debut album For Your Entertainment, which will hit stores on Nov 23.

Fox News Channel, Obama administration talking

Fox News Channel and the Obama administration are talking.

Violence against women, female teens, surges on TV

Incidents of violence against women on mainstream U.S. television has increased by 120 percent in the past five years, with the depiction of teen girls as victims rising by some 400 percent.

"Precious" star eyes Showtime cancer comedy pilot

Hot off her acting debut in the title role of the upcoming drama "Precious," Gabourey Sidibe is in talks to join Showtime's comedy pilot "The C Word."

Winners, losers emerge for new TV season

If it were a television series, it would be called "Defying the Odds."

Ricky Gervais says Golden Globes is "perfect gig"

Ricky Gervais is known as an edgy comedian, and the Golden Globes are considered the least stuffy of film and television awards shows. So it's little wonder that Gervais sees his hosting job for the 2010 ceremony as a match made in Hollywood honors heaven.