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'American Horror Story,' 'Mad Men' lead Emmy nominationsupdated: Thu Jul 19 2012 09:59:00

FX Network's "American Horror Story" and AMC's "Mad Men" landed the most Primetime Emmy Award nominations, with 17 apiece. "Downton Abbey," from PBS had 16 nods.

Charlie Sheen gives USO 1% of sitcomupdated: Mon Jul 16 2012 20:00:00

If Charlie Sheen's new sitcom is a hit, America's soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen will benefit because of a donation the actor is making to the USO.

KISS and 'Family Guy' announce licensing dealupdated: Thu Jun 14 2012 17:01:00

Rock stars and merchandising extraordinaires KISS have joined forces with Fox's animated hit "Family Guy" for a co-branded product line that will hit stores in fall, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Kevin Nealon: Not like 'Weeds'updated: Thu Jun 14 2012 16:00:00

The "legendary" comedian says he's nothing like his character on "Weeds," but he DOES play a mean banjo.

Showtime's 'Weeds' to end this yearupdated: Thu Jun 14 2012 16:00:00

This year, Showtime's ground-breaking TV series "Weeds" will come to a close.

TV's top time-period battles this fallupdated: Thu May 17 2012 10:13:00

With the fall TV schedule now complete, we get to step back and take a look at the hellish battleground that broadcast hath wrought.

Fox renews 'Family Guy' and 'American Dad'updated: Thu May 10 2012 17:40:00

Fox has renewed its Sunday reality kingpin "Family Guy," as well as another Seth MacFarlane title, "American Dad."

'The Office' falls to ratings low against 'Big Bang' repeatupdated: Fri Apr 13 2012 16:29:00

On the heels of reports that NBC is considering a creative restart on "The Office," comes last night's ratings: The comedy veteran fell to a series low while facing a repeat of CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" in the 9 p.m. hour.

Death Watch 2012: Our fall TV survival predictionsupdated: Tue Apr 03 2012 12:21:00

The May upfronts are just around the corner! Death is nigh, my friends!

Which TV shows were most influential?updated: Thu Mar 08 2012 11:39:00

The most influential show in the history of television never finished a season among the 20 most popular programs in the Nielsen ratings.

Kal Penn cast in ABC comedy pilotupdated: Thu Feb 16 2012 09:45:00

Kal Penn could be returning to a regular TV series role.

'The Help' wins ... and wins again ... and wins again at SAG awardsupdated: Mon Jan 30 2012 12:50:00

"The Help," a movie about the treatment of maids in a Mississippi town during the civil rights era, took top honors at the Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday night, making it the movie to watch as the Oscar awards approach next month.

How 'Napoleon Dynamite' becomes animated updated: Wed Jan 18 2012 11:37:00

It may seem weird that the 2004 low-budget breakout comedy "Napoleon Dynamite" is surfacing as an animated series, but for writer/director Jared Hess, it's not that odd that his world of Preston, Idaho lives on.

Year in review: Funny women ruleupdated: Mon Dec 26 2011 08:19:00

Beyonce's hit song "Run the World (Girls)" could very well have been the theme music for the world of comedy in 2011.

'The Help' leads SAG Award nominationsupdated: Mon Dec 19 2011 15:56:00

"The Help" led the way with four Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations as Hollywood's movie awards season revved up Wednesday.

Multi-camera sitcoms dominate in ratingsupdated: Wed Dec 07 2011 10:55:00

Just a few years ago things were looking grim in Hollywood for multi-camera sitcoms.

'South Park' console game to debut next yearupdated: Thu Dec 01 2011 20:05:00

Gamers who want to kill Kenny may soon have their chance.

Second man charged with threats to 'South Park' creators in U.S. custodyupdated: Fri Nov 18 2011 22:02:00

An American charged with communicating threats against the creators of "South Park" is in federal custody on U.S. soil, a senior U.S. counter-terrorism official told CNN. 

Funny fare dominates fall TVupdated: Wed Oct 19 2011 10:30:00

One need look no further than the Nielsen Top 25 to see that funny fare is doing some serious damage this fall TV season.

Seth MacFarlane's problem with Jon Stewartupdated: Thu Oct 06 2011 20:09:00

"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane explains the little known feud with Jon Stewart that led to an angry phone call.

MacFarlane: Angry Jon Stewart call an 'odd Hollywood moment'updated: Thu Oct 06 2011 20:09:00

"It was an angry call," Seth MacFarlane said of the now-infamous phone call in which Jon Stewart lambasted him for "Family Guy" poking fun at the fact that "The Daily Show" went live during the 2007 writers' strike, "and suffice it to say, he is a phenomenally good debater, if you had been keeping score, I would have lost roundly."

Charlie Sheen makes peace with "Two and a Half Men"updated: Mon Sep 26 2011 22:51:00

The $100 million lawsuit spurred by Charlie Sheen's dramatic firing from his hit CBS TV sitcom earlier this year has been settled "to the parties' mutual satisfaction," Warner Bros. Television and Sheen's attorney said Monday.

Emmy night's funniest momentsupdated: Mon Sep 19 2011 11:35:00

Let's face it; most awards shows can be pretty dull. It's not that we don't tune in to every single one, of course, but it's always a pleasant surprise when the ceremony is actually fun to watch.

Winners list: And the Emmys went to...updated: Mon Sep 19 2011 10:42:00

Check out the list of winners for the 63rd annual Primetime Emmys:

'Modern Family' sweeps Emmy Awardsupdated: Mon Sep 19 2011 09:54:00

Host Jane Lynch kept the audience laughing at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Here is a recap of all the best moments.

'Modern Family' takes home five Emmysupdated: Mon Sep 19 2011 09:54:00

AMC's "Mad Men" won a fourth consecutive best drama series Emmy, while the ABC sitcom "Modern Family" took top comedy honors at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night.

People.com: Ty Burrell & Julie Bowen Bask in Emmy Loveupdated: Mon Sep 19 2011 08:10:00

Emotions run high as Modern Family, Jim Parsons, Margo Martindale and more win big

People.com: Charlie Sheen Pays Tribute to Two and a Half Men Cast at Emmysupdated: Mon Sep 19 2011 08:10:00

"I'm already converted to the cult of Ashton," he says of his Two and a Half Men costar  

People.com: David Cross & Amber Tamblyn Are Engagedupdated: Thu Aug 18 2011 07:48:00

The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret star and the House actress will wed, her rep confirms

People.com: Ashton Kutcher's Palatial Two and a Half Men Trailerupdated: Mon Aug 15 2011 18:29:00

The 53-ft.-long, 30-ton mobile home has seven 60-in. 3-D plasma TVs - for starters

People.com: Ashton Kutcher Gets Naked with Two and a Half Men Cast for Promoupdated: Wed Jul 20 2011 10:32:00

"All will be revealed," the tongue-in-cheek sign held by Kutcher and his cast mates reads

People.com: Emmy Nominations: Mad Men Leads the Raceupdated: Thu Jul 14 2011 15:10:00

The AMC drama led the field with 19 nominations, including best drama, actor and actress

'Mad Men,' 'Modern Family' rack up Emmy nominationsupdated: Thu Jul 14 2011 11:27:00

The popular shows "Mad Men" and "Modern Family" were at the top of the list when the 2011 primetime Emmy nominations were announced Thursday.

May: Kutcher replaces Sheen on 'Men'updated: Thu Jun 16 2011 05:57:00

Ashton Kutcher will fill the spot left by Charlie Sheen on "Two and a Half Men" and Matthew Perry enters rehab.

Kristen Schaal: True love for stalkers?updated: Fri May 20 2011 15:48:00

"I would like to tell all the stalkers out there to get a life, and they're never gonna love you. So find someone who will."

Muslim convert says document about 'South Park' didn't incite violenceupdated: Fri May 20 2011 14:53:00

The American co-founder of a radical Islamic group Friday said prosecutors who have charged him with threats against the creators of "South Park" misread a document he said was intended to promote dialogue.

Muslim convert charged with threats to 'South Park' creatorsupdated: Fri May 20 2011 07:41:00

Federal authorities are using words uttered by the co-founder of a radical Islamic group to charge him with threats against the creators of "South Park."

People.com: Charlie Sheen Reacts (Bitterly) to Ashton Kutcher on Two and a Half Menupdated: Sat May 14 2011 11:08:00

"There is no air, laughter, loyalty, or love there," he tells his replacement

People.com: Ashton Kutcher on Two and a Half Men: Will You Watch?updated: Fri May 13 2011 17:14:00

The That '70s Show alum will replace Charlie Sheen on the hit sitcom

Kutcher replaces Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men'updated: Fri May 13 2011 16:01:00

It's official: Ashton Kutcher is filling the gap left by Charlie Sheen on "Two and a Half Men."

Ashton Kutcher hints about replacing Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men'updated: Fri May 13 2011 07:15:00

Ashton Kutcher teased Twitter followers Thursday night about reports that he'll join the "Two and a Half Men" cast to fill the gap left by Charlie Sheen's departure.

People.com: Ashton Kutcher Replacing Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men, Says Reportupdated: Fri May 13 2011 07:08:00

The former star of That '70s Show is said be getting a "huge payday"

People.com: Hugh Grant 'Was In Talks' to Replace Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Menupdated: Thu May 12 2011 08:29:00

But the actor would be making less than $1 million per episode, a source tells PEOPLE

Charlie Sheen lawsuit to be heard in courtupdated: Tue Apr 19 2011 06:02:00

Charlie Sheen's $100 million lawsuit against his former employer is scheduled to come to a Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday.

Sheen gaining edge in custody battle?updated: Tue Apr 19 2011 06:02:00

Kareen Wynter has the latest on reports that Charlie Sheen's soon-to-be ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, is back in drug rehab.

Dr. Drew: Sheen suffering from hypomaniaupdated: Wed Mar 09 2011 16:23:00

Joy Behar talks with HLN's Dr. Drew about Charlie Sheen's bizarre behavior after being fired from "Two and a Half Men."

SAG lifts 'The King's Speech' Oscar oddsupdated: Sun Feb 27 2011 19:04:00

"The King's Speech" actor Geoffrey Rush joked that the SAG awards should be called the "Uplift" awards because of the boost it gave his movie just four weeks before the Academy Awards.

TV and film honored at SAG Awardsupdated: Sun Feb 27 2011 19:04:00

The best in acting are honored at the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Catching up with Roseanne Barrupdated: Tue Jan 11 2011 14:01:00

In Roseanne Barr's third book, "Roseannearchy: Dispatches from the Nut Farm," the comedian candidly discusses everything from her half-Jewish, half-Mormon upbringing in Salt Lake City, to the sitcom that made her world famous, to ex-husbands and owning her very own macadamia nut farm in Hawaii.

The Golden Globe nominees are...updated: Wed Dec 15 2010 12:17:00

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announces the Golden Globe nominees.

'King's Speech' scores 7 Golden Globe nodsupdated: Wed Dec 15 2010 12:17:00

The critically acclaimed film "The King's Speech" led the 68th Annual Golden Globe nominations Tuesday morning.

People.com: Emmy Winners and Nomineesupdated: Mon Aug 30 2010 12:34:00

Get the rundown of the night's biggest categories for the 2010 Emmy Awards

Stonestreet wins for 'Modern Family'updated: Mon Aug 30 2010 07:16:00

Emmy winner Eric Stonestreet reflects on how the show is warming people around the country to homosexuality.

And the nominees are....updated: Thu Jul 08 2010 14:24:00

Sofia Vergara and Joel McHale announce the nominees for this year's Primetime Emmy Awards.

People.com: Costar: America Ferrera and Fiancé Destined for 'Fairytale Life'updated: Fri Jun 18 2010 19:09:00

Ugly Betty's Mark Indelicato says the two are lucky to have found each other

SAG awards wrap-upupdated: Mon Jan 25 2010 06:55:00

The 16th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards boost Bullock over Streep, echoing last week's Globes. Kareen Wynter reports.

Bullock, Bridges win big at SAG Awardsupdated: Mon Jan 25 2010 06:55:00

Sandra Bullock refuses to believe she has a chance at a best actress Oscar, even though she's now won the Screen Actors Guild award and a Golden Globe for "The Blind Side."

People.com: SAG Award Nominees Out - Will It Be a Sweep Season?updated: Thu Dec 17 2009 13:51:00

Clooney, Streep, Bullock, Mo'Nique and more familiar names get top nods

NBC an aging relic from different eraupdated: Fri Dec 04 2009 13:12:00

A first thought upon hearing that Comcast is buying NBC Universal from GE? "Oh my God, will this be the end of "30 Rock?"

People.com: Alec Baldwin Wants Paul McCartney and 30 Rock to Come Togetherupdated: Mon Sep 21 2009 14:55:00

The Emmy winner wants the ex-Beatle, while his daughter wants Robert Pattinson

People.com: Emmys' Funniest: Alec Baldwin, Toni Collette, Kristin Chenoweth & Jon Cryerupdated: Mon Sep 21 2009 12:28:00

30 Rock's smart Alec says he'd trade his Emmy to look like presenter Rob Lowe

People.com: Mad Men and 30 Rock Named TV's Top Showsupdated: Mon Sep 21 2009 12:28:00

Glenn Close, of Damages, and Bryan Cranston, of Breaking Bad, win as drama stars

People.com: Fresh Faces Liven Up the Emmy Raceupdated: Mon Sep 21 2009 09:27:00

Tonight's 61st ceremony features new host Neil Patrick Harris and new nominees

Stars arrive on the red carpetupdated: Mon Sep 21 2009 01:31:00

Watch the stars arrive at the 61st primetime Emmy Awards.

'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' top Emmy Awardsupdated: Mon Sep 21 2009 01:31:00

After starting with 16 nominations, "Mad Men" won just three Emmy Awards at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night -- but one of them was the big one, best drama series.

Emmy nominations announcedupdated: Thu Jul 16 2009 14:27:00

The 61st Primetime Emmy nominees are announced including "Mad Men" for best drama and "Family Guy" for best comedy.

'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' lead Emmy nomineesupdated: Thu Jul 16 2009 14:27:00

The Emmy Awards smiled on some unlikely comedy series nominees Thursday morning, giving nominations to "Family Guy" and "Flight of the Conchords" and leaving out such mainstays as "Two and a Half Men."

People.com: Family Guy Helps Make Emmy Historyupdated: Thu Jul 16 2009 14:21:00

30 Rock earns 22 nominations, Mad Men 16, as TV's biggest night approaches Sept. 20

People.com: Meryl Streep, Sean Penn Win Lead SAG Awardsupdated: Mon Jan 26 2009 13:12:00

Plus: Kate Winslet continues her award show victory lap and 30 Rock cleans up

People.com: Wacky Speeches Punctuate Golden Globesupdated: Mon Jan 12 2009 11:47:00

Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais and Tracy Morgan crack wise onstage

List of SAG Awards nominationsupdated: Thu Dec 18 2008 22:00:00

The nominations for the 15th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced Thursday morning.

People.com: Tina Fey Reveals Trauma Behind Her Scarupdated: Tue Dec 02 2008 11:51:00

At 5, the 30 Rock Emmy winner was slashed by a stranger

What will the satirists do without Bush?updated: Wed Nov 05 2008 04:06:00

Once the race has been won, as the election night balloons deflate and the last revellers wearily leave watch parties around America; perhaps then, back at the ranch, George W. Bush might settle down with a bowl of pretzels to watch his actions real and fictional played out by Josh Brolin in "W."

Sketchy 'SNL' campaign?updated: Mon Oct 27 2008 09:07:00

Showbiz Tonight's A.J. Hammer and his panelists discuss "Saturday Night Live's" political sketches.

Sarah Palin appears on 'Saturday Night Live'updated: Sun Oct 19 2008 07:36:00

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin appeared on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," along with Palin lookalike Tina Fey.

People.com: Hillary Clinton Jokes: Daily Show Appearance 'Pretty Pathetic'updated: Tue Mar 04 2008 15:45:00

The New York Senator shares some laughs with Jon Stewart before her big day

People.com: Atonement, Sweeney Todd Take Home Golden Globesupdated: Mon Jan 14 2008 16:05:00

Tim Burton's macabre musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street won big at the 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards, announced during a live press conference from Hollywood on Sunday, while the film's star, Johnny Depp, picked up best actor in movie comedy or musical.

Stewart, Colbert back on airupdated: Tue Jan 08 2008 14:20:00

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert return to the airwaves tonight, but without writers. CNN's Lola Ogunnaike reports.

People.com: Atonement, Charlie Wilson's War Top Globe Nominationsupdated: Thu Dec 13 2007 18:03:00

Trophy season kicked into high gear Thursday morning, with an impressive roster of seven movies nominated for best dramatic picture in the Golden Globes race.

CNNMoney: 'Daily Show' set to launch Web archive: reportupdated: Thu Oct 18 2007 09:29:00

Viacom is set to unveil a Web site that will include about 13,000 video clips of its popular "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," representing every minute of the show since its 1999 inception, according to a published report.

Colbert for President?updated: Thu Oct 18 2007 09:29:00

CNN's Jeanne Moos looks at pretend pundit Stephen Colbert's run for president as a Republican -- and a Democrat.

'The Daily Show' goes to Iraq -- reallyupdated: Tue Aug 21 2007 03:56:00

Fake-news program "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" is taking a page from serious news organizations this week with on-the-scene reports from the war zone in Iraq.

'What a nice evening' for '24,' HBOupdated: Sun Aug 27 2006 17:53:00

Saving the world from assorted terrorists paid off for the cast of "24" at Sunday night's Primetime Emmy Awards.

List of major Emmy nominationsupdated: Thu Jul 06 2006 10:04:00

Nominees in major categories for the 58th annual Primetime Emmy Awards announced Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences:

'Daily Show' viewers ace political quizupdated: Tue Sep 28 2004 16:50:00

So, three guys are watching TV.

List of Emmy winnersupdated: Sun Sep 19 2004 23:24:00

Here is the list of winners at Sunday's 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences:

'Angels,' 'Sopranos' hit high notesupdated: Sun Sep 19 2004 17:10:00

Its ads say "It's not TV, it's HBO," but the cable network certainly dominated television's top awards Sunday night.

Emerson students get news on 'Daily' basisupdated: Thu Sep 16 2004 15:10:00

John Kerry did it. John Edwards announced he was running for president when he did it.

showbuzzupdated: Fri Jun 04 2004 14:11:00

Juliette Lewis has movie stardom and a burgeoning career as a rock musician, but what she really wants is to find out what happened to her little dog, Chowie.

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