Bowersox finds out her files were checked in Ohio
More than a half-dozen public employees snooped in confidential state records for personal information on "American Idol" runner-up Crystal Bowersox, officials said Thursday.
Correction: ABC-Westin story
In a story Sept. 7 about ABC seeking a news chief, The Associated Press erroneously identified Richard Wald as Columbia University president. He is a Columbia professor.
Jessica Simpson is `Project Runway' finale judge
Jessica Simpson took her seat as guest judge at Thursday's "Project Runway" show at New York Fashion Week in a super-short, sparkly silver minidress, but she had nothing on the models, who wore an extraordinary number of hot pants.
Jessica Simpson is `Project Runway' finale judge
Jessica Simpson took her seat as guest judge at Thursday's "Project Runway" show at New York Fashion Week in a super-short, sparkly silver minidress, but she had nothing on the models, who wore an extraordinary number of hot pants.
Mark McEwen returning to visit 'The Early Show'
CBS News says its former weatherman Mark McEwen will return to "The Early Show" for his first nationally televised weathercast since a near-fatal stroke five years ago.
African pop star Youssou Ndour launches TV station
You would be forgiven for thinking that the launch of this country's newest TV station was an event backed by Senegal's government.
Nielsen: Univision hits a TV ratings milestone
Univision was the most popular network among television viewers aged 18 to 49 years old last week, the first time a Spanish-language station has beaten English stations in this key demographic in the United States.
Pratt to Montag: Sorry for my outrageous behavior
Former "The Hills" star Spencer Pratt is apologizing to his estranged wife, Heidi Montag, for acting out in their breakup.
Final 4 acts advance on 'America's Got Talent'
Three very different singers and a group of special-effects wizards got talent _ and votes.
Colbert, VP Biden fete troops with hot dogs, beer
A hot dog vending cart was wheeled back and forth. Cocktail waitresses hurried past with trays full of beer. Vice President Joe Biden led New York Yankees great Yogi Berra by the arm.
MTV's `Snooki' fined $500 for bothering beachgoers
Calling her "a Lindsay Lohan wannabe," a judge fined "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi $500 on Wednesday and ordered her to perform community service after she pleaded guilty to disturbing others on a beach in July.
CNN names Piers Morgan as Larry King's replacement
British tabloid veteran Piers Morgan, hired by CNN to start as Larry King's replacement as a prime-time interviewer in January, promised that he "came here to win."
Chicago Mayor Daley hears from Oprah Winfrey
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley's decision to not run for another term prompted a call from someone else who's famous name is synonymous with the nation's third-largest city: Oprah Winfrey.
Va. philanthropist, billionaire John Kluge dies
John Kluge, once listed as the wealthiest man in America, who built an investment in a radio station into a broadcasting empire that was the forerunner to Fox Television, has died. He was 95.
Ruling doubles Don Johnson's 'Nash Bridges' award
A judge on Wednesday doubled Don Johnson's jury award for profits from the TV series "Nash Bridges" to more than $51 million.
Paley Center says new TV awards show set for 2012
The Emmys aren't the only big TV-honors game anymore.
Top broadcast TV programs for Aug. 30-Sept. 5
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for Aug. 30-Sept. 5. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.
'Bonanza' producer David Dortort dies at 93
David Dortort, who produced "Bonanza," "The High Chaparral" and other TV Westerns, has died. He was 93.
'SNL' alum Amy Poehler to guest host season opener
NBC says "Saturday Night Live" will launch its 36th season on Sept. 25 with host Amy Poehler and musical guest Katy Perry.
New ABC News president will face complex job
ABC's search for someone to preside over its news division comes as the Internet and cable television have made the job much different and more complex than what outgoing chief David Westin took over nearly 14 years ago.
Summary Box: New ABC News chief will face hard job
THE NEWS: ABC News employees returned from a holiday weekend to learn that the news division's president, David Westin, will step down at the end of the year.
CNN christens its new talk show 'Parker Spitzer'
CNN is unveiling the title and premiere date of its new prime-time talk show pairing former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer and conservative columnist Kathleen Parker.
Teens mimic 'Glee' at summer camp and into fall
For 17-year-old Lizzie Guest, the TV show "Glee" was a life-changer, so when she heard about a summer camp based off the hit, she just had to enroll.
Walters, Letterman compare notes on heart surgery
Barbara Walters is feeling wonderful after heart surgery in May _ and has practically no scar, she added proudly Tuesday as she returned to active duty on "The View" after taking the summer off for recovery.
Tyson talks friendship with Tupac _ and his regret
When Mike Tyson looks back on his friendship with Tupac Shakur, he thinks about the rapper's big heart, explosive anger _ and the one regret he has about their relationship.