Hatcher Discloses She Was Sexually Abused (AP)
March 7, 2006
AP - Teri Hatcher, one of the stars of ABC's "Desperate Housewives," says in the upcoming issue of Vanity Fair that her uncle sexually molested her 35 years ago.
'Housewives' star Hatcher reveals sex abuse (Reuters)
March 7, 2006
Reuters - "Desperate Housewives" star Teri
Hatcher revealed on Tuesday that she was sexually abused by an
uncle as a child but kept it secret until he was arrested years
later for molesting a girl who ultimately committed suicide.
Dana Reeve Dies of Lung Cancer at 44 (AP)
March 7, 2006
AP - Dana Reeve, the singer-actress who married the strapping star of the "Superman" movies and then devoted herself to his care and his cause after he was paralyzed, has died of lung cancer, a year-and-a-half after her husband. She was 44.
ESPN Sets Record With North Carolina-Duke (AP)
March 7, 2006AP - North Carolina's win over then-No. 1 Duke on Saturday was watched by an average of 3.78 million households — the largest audience for a men's college basketball game in ESPN's history.
"Survivor" Stumbles (E! Online)
March 7, 2006
E! Online - The 12th edition of the CBS reality series, Panama--Exile
Island, fell short of the top 10 again last week, finishing 11th
with 16.1 million viewers, per Nielsen Media Research.
Another "Bachelor" Breakup (E! Online)
March 7, 2006
E! Online - The curse of The Bachelor has foiled yet another match
made in a reality heaven.
Andy Richter to Star in New TV Pilot (AP)
March 7, 2006
AP - Former "Late Night" sidekick Andy Richter will get to hog the spotlight in an NBC pilot, thanks to former partner Conan O'Brien.
ABC's Woodruff Making Progress (E! Online)
March 7, 2006
E! Online - The
World News Tonight coanchor is now able to utter a few words and
is starting to walk again--five weeks after nearly suffering serious
injuries to his head and body in a near-fatal roadside bombing while on
assignment in Iraq.
'Sopranos' Lineup: Remembering Who's Who (AP)
March 7, 2006AP - It was June 2004 when "The Sopranos" last aired. That's 21 long months since Tony Soprano sat down on Dr. Melfi's couch; nearly two years since anyone said "Christophah" quite like Adriana; a virtual eternity since we gazed on Paulie Walnuts' silver locks.
TV Ratings
March 7, 2006
"Survivor" could use an immunity necklace about now.
The 12th edition of the CBS reality series, "Panama--Exile Island," fell short of the top 10 again last week, finishing 11th with 16.1 million viewers, per Nielsen Media Research.
Meanwhile, "American Idol" led Fox past the Oscar-powered ABC in the Nielsens.
Here's a rundown of the top shows last week: 1. 78th Academy Awards, 39 million; 2. "American Idol" (Tue), 30 million; "American Idol" (Wed), 29.6 million; 4. "CSI, 27.8 million; 5. "American Idol" (Th), 26.3 million
Another "Bachelor" Breakup
March 7, 2006
The curse of "The Bachelor" has foiled yet another match made in a reality heaven.
Dr. Travis Stork and Sarah Stone, the latest couple to find love through the dating series, have called it quits, they jointly confirmed to the "Tennessean."
Woodruff Progressing
March 7, 2006
Some good news for ABC newsman Bob Woodruff.
The "World News Tonight" coanchor is now able to utter a few words and is starting to walk again--five weeks after nearly suffering serious injuries to his head and body in a near-fatal roadside bombing while on assignment in Iraq.
"In the last couple of days, he's taken a lot of great leaps forward," Woodruff's brother, David, told "Good Morning America" Tuesday.
Doctors have put the 44-year-old newsman on a heavy regimen of painkillers to give his body time to recover from the severe wounds sustained during the Jan. 29 explosion set off by Iraqi insurgents.
"Arrested" Star a Dad
March 7, 2006Here's hoping Tony Hale's offspring bears no resemblance to his TV alter ego.
The "Arrested Development" star and his wife, Martel, are celebrating the arrival of a baby girl. Loy Ann Hale was born Feb. 24 at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, weighing in at 6 pounds, 4 ounces.
Bravo Renews 'Project Runway' (AP)
March 7, 2006AP - In the world of reality television, Bravo's "Project Runway" is "in."
"Arrested Development" Star a Daddy (E! Online)
March 7, 2006
E! Online - Here's hoping Tony Hale's offspring bears no resemblance to his TV
alter ego.
Trump Jokes About Dating His Daughter (AP)
March 7, 2006
AP - Donald Trump joked that he would date his 24-year-old daughter, Ivanka — if he weren't her father.
Fox racks up big numbers with '24' twofer (Reuters)
March 7, 2006Reuters - A double-dose of "24" put Fox over the top on Monday in the coveted adults 18-49 demographic. CBS, meanwhile, maintained its comfortable lead in viewers thanks to "Two and a Half Men" and "CSI: Miami."
'The Bachelor' Couple Say Romance Is Over (AP)
March 7, 2006
AP - Humphrey Bogart said it to Ingrid Bergman in "Casablanca" and now Dr. Travis Stork can say it to Sarah Stone: "We'll always have Paris."
ABC's Woodruff Recovering, Able to Speak (AP)
March 7, 2006
AP - Five weeks after ABC anchorman Bob Woodruff was seriously injured in an Iraqi explosion, he remains hospitalized but is able to say a few words and is starting to walk, his brother said Tuesday.
Masterson joining Pantoliano in CBS pilot (Reuters)
March 7, 2006Reuters - Mary Stuart Masterson is set to join the CBS drama pilot "Waterfront," which stars Joe Pantoliano as the wildly charismatic and ethically challenged mayor of Providence, R.I.
'ER' vet Stringfield a CBS 'Company' player (Reuters)
March 7, 2006Reuters - Sherry Stringfield has come on board CBS' drama pilot "Company Town," which revolves around government agents who live in the same Washington neighborhood.
Baker smitten by CBS drama pilot 'Smith' (Reuters)
March 7, 2006Reuters - Simon Baker, who earned a Golden Globe Nomination for his role in CBS' short-lived 2001 drama "The Guardian," is returning to the network in "Smith," a drama pilot told from the criminals' point of view.
CBS picks up 14 shows for next season (Reuters)
March 7, 2006Reuters - In one swoop, CBS has picked up 14 series for next season, including three freshman shows: the dramas "Criminal Minds" and "Ghost Whisperer" and the comedy "How I Met Your Mother."
O'Brien, Richter reteam for detective comedy (Reuters)
March 7, 2006Reuters - Conan O'Brien and his former sidekick on NBC's "Late Night," Andy Richter, are reuniting for NBC primetime, and this time Richter is the leading man.
Blake Wants Wrongful-Death Verdict Set Aside (AP)
March 7, 2006AP - A month after Robert Blake filed for bankruptcy, the actor asked a judge to void a jury's $30 million verdict in the wrongful-death lawsuit won by the children of his slain wife, his attorneys said Monday.
Stewart draws mixed reviews (Reuters)
March 7, 2006
Reuters - First-time host Jon Stewart drew
mixed reviews for his Oscar performance, with Roger Ebert and
Richard Roeper giving him two thumbs up and the Washington
Post's Tom Shales urging him to "keep your 'Daily' job."
Sarandon to 'Rescue' in guest role (Reuters)
March 7, 2006Reuters - Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon has signed on to guest-star in three episodes of FX's drama series "Rescue Me."
Bravo renews 'Runway' for third season (Reuters)
March 7, 2006Reuters - Bravo's hit reality competition series "Project Runway," which gives aspiring designers a chance to break into the fashion world, is coming back for a third season, the cable network sad Monday.
"Crash" stuns Oscars, wins best film (Reuters)
March 7, 2006
Reuters - Gritty race relations drama "Crash"
pulled a stunning upset at the Oscars on Sunday, winning the
best film award over highly favored gay romance "Brokeback
Mountain" in a night heavy with political messages.