Complete List of Grammy Award Winners (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - Winners at Wednesday's 48th Annual Grammy Awards:
Vignettes From the Grammy Awards (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - "Desperate Housewives" star Teri Hatcher decided to leave as little to the imagination as possible when she arrived at Wednesday night's Grammy Awards in a stunning, transparent blue John Paul Gaultier dress.
Jay-Z, McCartney, Linkin Park Perform (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - When Jay-Z walked onto the stage wearing a John Lennon T-shirt underneath his gleaming white suit, it was a hint of the Grammy Awards' oddest mashup of the night.
Green Day Wins Best Record Grammy (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - Year after year, the Grammys still love Green Day.
John Legend Wins Best New Artist Grammy (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - In the least suspenseful award of the night, John Legend won the Grammy for best new artist.
Reclusive Sly Stone Surprises Grammys (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - Sly Stone, the J.D. Salinger of funk, was drawn out of seclusion by a Grammys tribute.
Counting Down the Grammys (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - 97: Awards not handed out on live television.
U2 Wins Song of the Year (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - U2's ballad "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" won the Grammy Award for song of the year.
McCartney Rocks Out to 'Helter Skelter' (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - Who would have figured Paul McCartney, at age 63, would make the most noise at the Grammys?
Daytime Emmys in Rerun Mode (E! Online)
February 8, 2006
E! Online - Both talk-show hosts were dissed by the National Academy of Television
Arts & Sciences, which rounded up the usual suspects Wednesday for
nominations for the 33rd Annual Daytime Emmys.
Investor Warren Buffett to star in TV cartoon (Reuters)
February 8, 2006Reuters - The Oracle of Omaha is branching out into a new line of work -- animation.
Hardblogger: A tribute to Coretta Scott King
February 8, 2006Chris Matthews blogs, "The public life of Coretta King has two parts: the first being the years she supported her husband in his historic leadership of the civil rights movement; the second being the nearly four decades during which she carried on his legacy ... Because Martin had a dream, Coretta had a cause. "
Connect: The truth about an unlikely war hero
February 8, 2006Regular Joe: Media misses mark on cartoon riots
February 8, 2006Joe Scarborough blogs, "Is it just me or are you getting fed up with the news coverage of these cartoon riots in the Middle East? Being politically correct is one thing, but giving a free pass to these radicals is just irresponsible. Isn’t it time news commentators and other reasoned souls across the world started calling these people the freaks that they are?" ."
Bloggermann: Wacky video Wednesday
February 8, 2006Keith Olbermann blogs: "Wednesday is a big night for all of us here at MSNBC, but for the cast and crew of Countdown it's going to be Extra Special. Why? Because I get to put my feet up for the last eight minutes of the show and watch along with you as we take our nightly "Oddball" feature and pump it full of steroids. "
Sidebar: Jackson logs, guard don't agree
February 8, 2006Dan Abrams blogs, "Nobody else is willing to do it, so I‘m going to take a crack at defending those absent-minded, altered-minded, and sometimes just boneheaded celebrities who suffer greatly for relatively minor transgressions. "
Question of the Day vote & results
February 8, 2006Carey, West, U2 Win in Early Pre-Telecast (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - Mariah Carey was making up for lost Grammys on Wednesday night, winning three trophies in the early going.
Michaels Out at 'Monday Night Football' (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - Do you believe in switching networks? Yes! Al Michaels appears headed to NBC after ESPN hired former quarterback Joe Theismann, Washington Post columnist Tony Kornheiser and Mike Tirico as its Monday night broadcast crew
ABC Camereman Vogt in Outpatient Facility (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - ABC cameraman Doug Vogt, injured with anchorman Bob Woodruff in an Iraqi roadside bombing on Jan. 29, has been transferred to an outpatient facility at the Bethesda Medical Center, ABC said Wednesday.
What to Watch at the Winter Olympics (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - If you want to watch the Winter Olympics, NBC and its related cable networks will have something for you at virtually any hour of the day or night. The games begin Friday and end Feb. 26.
Not Everyone Wants Olympics Overload (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - The Winter Olympics. On NBC.
Daytime Emmys in Rerun Mode (E! Online)
February 8, 2006
E! Online - Both talk-show hosts were dissed by the National Academy of Television
Arts & Sciences, which rounded up the usual suspects Wednesday for
nominations for the 33rd Annual Daytime Emmys.
'Young and the Restless' Tops Emmys Nods (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - The Daytime Emmy Awards are going to Hollywood, with Ellen DeGeneres and "The Young and the Restless" leading the way.
Conan O'Brien Set to Travel to Finland (AP)
February 8, 2006
AP - "Late Night" host Conan O'Brien has joked that no one watches his talk show. That's certainly not the case in Finland, where he has become an unlikely cultural icon — and soon a visiting one.
'House' records broken as Fox dominates Tuesday (Reuters)
February 8, 2006Reuters - "House" was on fire Tuesday for Fox, coming out of another volcanic episode of "American Idol."
Michaels exits ABC in wake of 'MNF' announcement (Reuters)
February 8, 2006Reuters - Longtime ABC announcer Al Michaels has left the network in a dispute over the course of ESPN's "Monday Night Football," apparently clearing the way for Michaels to join NBC.
History Channel honors black WWII soldiers (Reuters)
February 8, 2006
Reuters - If classroom history
books are not telling the story of the 761st Tank Battalion of
World War II, they are doing a disservice to school children.
Thankfully, there is the History Channel, which documents the
tale of hundreds of black men who enlisted and fought during
WWII despite racist barriers.
"Survivor" Aligns with "Stars" (E! Online)
February 8, 2006
E! Online - In the first
showdown between Survivor and Dancing with the Stars, the
franchises emerged unscathed, according to Nielsen Media Research's
ratings for the TV week ended Sunday.
Kids Choose Jack Black (E! Online)
February 8, 2006
E! Online - The Kids' Choice Awards are preparing for a Jack Black attack.
"Joey" co-star jumps ship to CBS comedy (Reuters)
February 8, 2006
Reuters - "Joey" co-star Andrea
Anders is not waiting for the ax to fall on the NBC sitcom,
which is on hiatus and not expected to return for a third
season.
Super Bowl Satisfies ABC, Quiets Stones (E! Online)
February 8, 2006
E! Online - The Rolling Stones were muffled, the Seattle Seahawks were
stifled and TV viewers were, judging by the numbers, pleased.
Networks milk serials on drama pilot docket (Reuters)
February 8, 2006
Reuters - A distinct breed of
drama is ready to cut into the abundance of primetime crime
shows featuring forensic detectives or serial killers. Call
them killer serials.
Chappelle Opens Up on "Oprah" (E! Online)
February 8, 2006
E! Online - He wasn't crazy. He wasn't on drugs. He presented no threat to
Oprah Winfrey's onset furniture.
ITunes hooks up to cable via Showtime (Reuters)
February 8, 2006
Reuters - TV viewers who don't
subscribe to Showtime Networks will be able to enjoy its
premium cable content on demand, thanks to a deal that makes
nonbroadcast television available on iTunes for the first time.
NBC Spears Britney's "Will & Grace" Story Line (E! Online)
February 8, 2006
E! Online - NBC is in the spin control zone thanks to its stunt casting of
Britney Spears on Will & Grace.
Worry over Woodruff boosts ABC ratings (Reuters)
February 8, 2006Reuters - ABC's "World News Tonight" saw its ratings increase last week as viewers tuned in to find out more about severely injured anchor Bob Woodruff and cameraman Doug Vogt.
Daytime Emmy Noms
February 8, 2006
Tony Danza must be crushed. Ditto Tyra Banks.
Both talk-show hosts were dissed by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which rounded up the usual suspects Wednesday for the Daytime Emmy nominations
CBS' "The Young and the Restless" fared the best, racking up a leading 18 nominations overall, including Outstanding Drama Series.
Ellen DeGeneres danced her way to the top of the heap yet again, nabbing 11 nominations, including Outstanding Talk Show and Talk Show Host
Only two shows, and their respective hosts, were nominated in the Game Show categories: Meredith Vieira and her "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" vs. Alex Trebek and "Jeopardy!"
"Survivor" Scores
February 8, 2006
Torches were not extinguished.
In the first showdown between "Survivor: Panama" and "Dancing with the Stars," the franchises emerged unscathed, according to ratings for the TV week ended Sunday.
The 12th edition of CBS' reality stalwart debuted before 19.2 million viewers (10th place).
Airing opposite "Survivor," ABC's ballroom competition held steady with 18.8 million viewers (11th place).
Here are the most watched shows of last week, per Nielsen: 1. Super Bowl XL, 90.7 million; 2. Super Bowl XL "Post Gun," 74 million, 3. Super Bowl XL Postgame, 60 million; 4. "Grey's Anatomy," 37.9 million; 5. "American Idol (Wed), 30.4 million
Kids Choose Back
February 8, 2006
The Kids' Choice Awards are preparing for a Jack Black attack.
The slightly less hirsute "King Kong" star has been tapped to emcee Nickelodeon's 19th annual celebration of children-friendly fare.
While shut out at the Oscars, DreamWorks' "Madagascar" nabbed a leading three Kids' Choice nominations on Tuesday, for Favorite Animated Movie and Favorite Voices from an Animated Movie for stars Chris Rock and Ben Stiller.
Voting begins Mar. 5 at nick.com and the ceremony will be held Apr. 1 in Los Angeles.
XL Ratings for Super Bowl
February 8, 2006
The Rolling Stones were muffled. The Seattle Seahawks were stifled. TV viewers were, judging by the numbers, pleased.
Sunday's Super Bowl XL, pitting the Seahawks against the victorious Pittsburgh Steelers and featuring a muted halftime performance by the Stones, averaged
90.7 million viewers. That's up about 5 percent last year's big game, which typically is never quite as big as when the Dallas Cowboys are playing, which they weren't.
Super Bowl XL's performance is the best since 1996 when, yes, the Cowoys played.
Chappelle Opens Up
February 8, 2006
n his first televised interview since fleeing the set of his hit Comedy Central show last spring, Dave Chappelle sat down with the Queen of Daytime Friday in an attempt to explain the reasons behind his abrupt departure.
The comedian said he was motivated by stress, not drugs or insanity.
NBC's Britney Oops
February 8, 2006
NBC is in the spin control zone thanks to its stunt casting of Britney Spears on "Will & Grace."
Earlier this week, NBC issued a press release touting Spears' guest appearance on the sitcom. Per the Peacock's PR department, Spears, would appear on the Apr. 13 episode playing a religious conservative TV personality who hosts a cooking show called "Cruci-fixin's."
Faster than you could say, "Oops, they did it again," NBC was facing a beef from the American Family Association, who claimed the network was mocking the crucifixion of Jesus.
NBC now says the initial press release was sent prematurely and the show would not contain any religious elements.
Simon's Sin City Search
February 8, 2006
And for his next trick, Simon Cowell will find yet another superstar.
The acerbic "American Idol" judge has teamed with NBC for a new reality competition, this time searching for a variety act to headline a showcase in Las Vegas.
"This is a show I've always wanted to make," Cowell said in a statement. "This time we're looking for everything. Personally, I hope to find the next Siegfried and Roy!"
The series, set to debut this summer, will feature singers, magicians, dancers, comedians and an array of novelty performances.
Another "Idol" Scandal?
February 8, 2006
Another "American Idol" hopeful may have sung his last note on the talent search.
Jose "Sway" Penala wowed the judges with his rendition of Luther Vandross' "Superstar" at the San Francisco auditions, earning himself a pass to Hollywood. However, according to realitytvmagazine.com, Penala, 27, may have been in violation of the competition's strict eligibility rules at the time of his tryout last summer, because he was reportedly signed to a record label with his band.
"SVU" Shakeup
February 8, 2006Mariska Hargitay's pregnant pause is Connie Nielsen's gain.
The former "Gladiator" babe is set to step in for Hargitay on "Law & Order: SVU" when the latter goes on maternity in the coming months.
"Law & Order" mastermind Dick Wolf told the New York Post that Nielsen will play a warrant detective who joins the Special Victims Unit when Hargitay's Detective Olivia Benson is sent off on "specific assignment."
Britney Finds Religion
February 8, 2006
And thus it was that, for her next trick, Britney Spears got all theological.
In Hollywood, Spears, 24, will play a conservative Christian talk-show host on an upcoming "Will & Grace," NBC said. The episode is scheduled to air Apr. 13.
Meanwhile, in England, Spears' name has been invoked in a church debate posing the musical question, "What would Jesus say to Britney Spears?"
The pastor tells Britain's Evening Mail, the aim is to use the pop star's life as an object lesson: "We picked Britney because she's got what so many people want--beauty, fame and fortune. But she's still not happy."