Author: Lynn Elber
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‘Mad Men,’ ‘American Horror Story’ lead Emmy nods
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Mad Men,” a piercingly bleak portrait of a 1960s American anti-hero, earned a leading 17 Emmy nominations Thursday and the chance to set a new record as the most-honored drama in television history. “Mad Men,” which has won four best drama series trophies and is tied with “Hill Street Blues,” ”L.A.…
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Cowell: ‘X Factor’ wants 2 female judges, 2 hosts
LOS ANGELES — Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumors that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are being considered for “The X Factor.” Two judges’ spots on the Fox TV singing contest opened up when Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger left after the first season. Cowell told a teleconference Wednesday that two women…
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Cowell: ‘X Factor’ wants 2 female judges, 2 hosts
LOS ANGELES — Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumors that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are being considered for “The X Factor.” Two judges’ spots on the Fox TV singing contest opened up when Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger left after the first season. Cowell told a teleconference Wednesday that two women…
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‘Mad Men,’ ‘Modern Family’ win top Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES • The darkly intimate 1960s-era drama “Mad Men” and the comedy romp “Modern Family” were the top honorees at Sunday’s Emmy Awards as American life past and present proved a winning formula.“To our fans, we are so grateful, we are so thrilled that families are sitting down together to watch a television show, and…
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‘Idol Gives Back’ promises Bill Gates surprise
LOS ANGELES — Simon Fuller, the entertainment magnate behind “American Idol” and its charity event airing Wednesday, is trumpeting a starry lineup that includes Elton John, Alicia Keys and Carrie Underwood. But he played it coy when asked about the “Idol Gives Back” role of two other prominent people. Bill and Melinda Gates, supporters of…
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Source: Charlie Sheen wants to bow out of sitcom
LOS ANGELES — Charlie Sheen is looking at a future without “Two and a Half Men.” According to a person close to the actor, Sheen has told friends that he wants to leave the hit CBS comedy in which he’s starred for seven years. The person spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity because Sheen had…
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‘American Idol’ pares down to 12 finalists, Littleton singer dropped
LOS ANGELES — Teen power won out on “American Idol” as Katie Stevens claimed a place in the top 12 while a more experienced singer got the ax. Stevens, 17, earned viewer support even though the show’s judges were disappointed earlier this week by her performance of “Breakaway” that Randy Jackson likened to karaoke. Lilly…
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‘Idol’ rat pack: 10 finalists prepare for tour
BURBANK, Calif. – In a small, unadorned studio far removed from cameras, spotlights and songs ending with an instant review, the top 10 “American Idol” finalists are getting ready for a nationwide tour. They’re working on the intricacies of a group performance of “Don’t Stop Believin’,” with Matt Giraud and Scott MacIntyre singing and playing…
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ABC: T.R. Knight is leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
LOS ANGELES – A medical mystery was solved Friday: T.R. Knight won’t be back on “Grey’s Anatomy” next season. “Leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ was not an easy decision for me to make. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to play this character and will miss my fellow cast and crew very much,” Knight…
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Heigl says she’ll stay if ‘Grey’s’ will have her
LOS ANGELES – Katherine Heigl said Friday she’s ready to stay with “Grey’s Anatomy” and the decision rests with the show. Attending a studio party to mark the ABC medical drama’s 100th episode, Heigl said it’s premature to think her days as Dr. Izzie Stevens are numbered. “I was assuming that at one point and…