Stories tagged with "nbc"

Critic's Corner Wednesday by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•The season ends tonight with what... – May 20, 2009 at 10:48 AM in Entertainment

Sarah Jessica Parker concerned for surrogate by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sarah Jessica Parker says she's concerned for the safety and... – May 19, 2009 at 6:33 PM in Entertainment

Ferrell, Pearl Jam set for Conan's 'Tonight' debut by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Ferrell and Pearl Jam will be part of Conan O'Brien's first Tonight Show.Ferrell joined O'Brien in February for his final Late Night show in New York.... – May 18, 2009 at 3:18 PM in Entertainment

GOP leader says honorary degree 'inappropriate' by indystar

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Republican Party says the University of Notre Dame should not award an honorary degree to President Barack Obama. GOP Chairman Michael Steele... – May 17, 2009 at 11:11 AM in Politics & Government

'Farrah's Story': Bravery in battle vs. cancer, O'Neal says by USA Today

Farrah Fawcett is "solid and brave" emotionally, but "physically, she's a wreck," partner Ryan O'Neal said in a phone interview Wednesday."She's hit a point, and she's in a holding... – May 13, 2009 at 9:48 PM in Entertainment

'Transformers' star to drive 500 pace car by indystar

Actor Josh Duhamel will drive the Chevrolet Camaro pace car in the Indianapolis 500 on May 24. Duhamel stars in the Bay’s upcoming action move “Transformers: Revenge of... – Apr 30, 2009 at 3:36 PM in Indy Racing League

Actor Josh Duhamel to drive 500 pace car by indystar

Actor Josh Duhamel will drive the pace car at the 2009 Indianapolis 500, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced today. Duhamel will drive a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, the model that... – Apr 30, 2009 at 1:41 PM in Motorsports

Al Roker adding Weather Channel show to his day by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — The Weather Channel is forecasting Al Roker will join the network as host of a new morning program.Roker, who remains the weathercaster on NBC's Today show,... – Apr 29, 2009 at 11:02 AM in Entertainment

Jay Leno back on the stage, joking about his illness by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Jay Leno is back on NBC's Tonight after missing two shows last... – Apr 27, 2009 at 10:32 PM in Entertainment

Joan Rivers defends daughter on 'Celebrity Apprentice' by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW NEW YORK (AP) — Think twice before crossing Melissa Rivers — her mother might... – Apr 27, 2009 at 7:49 PM in Entertainment

'Tonight' host Jay Leno released from hospital by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC and a spokesman for Jay Leno say the Tonight host is out of the hospital after an overnight stay. Leno had checked himself into the hospital Thursday... – Apr 23, 2009 at 6:48 PM in Entertainment

Blagojevich: Judge saved him from eating bugs by USA Today

CHICAGO (AP) — Former governor Rod Blagojevich says he was willing to eat bugs for his children, but a federal judge saved him from that.The judge refused to allow... – Apr 23, 2009 at 11:03 AM in Entertainment

May sweeps won't kick up dust by USA Today

The crucial May "sweeps" period begins tonight, but the outcome of the TV season it ushers out is already settled.CBS, armed with sturdy procedurals including new hit The... – Apr 22, 2009 at 9:17 PM in Entertainment

NBC: Disappointed but not moving show for Blagojevich by USA Today

CHICAGO (AP) — NBC says it's disappointed indicted former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich can't go to Costa Rica to tape a reality TV show but it isn't moving the show to the... – Apr 21, 2009 at 5:33 PM in Entertainment

Leno to give free show in hard-hit Dayton, Ohio by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Jay Leno is planning another free "Comedy Stimulus" show for... – Apr 21, 2009 at 8:17 AM in Entertainment

NBC sending Ann Curry to Iraq, Afghanistan by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC Today show news anchor Ann Curry is heading to two war zones this week.She is traveling to both Iraq and Afghanistan to report on how the wars are being... – Apr 20, 2009 at 7:03 PM in Entertainment

John Madden retires as football analyst; NBC taps Collinsworth by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW The NFL on television will have a different look and sound next season with the retirement of... – Apr 16, 2009 at 11:52 AM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Thursday by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•Here's great guest news with a... – Apr 15, 2009 at 10:33 PM in Entertainment

Save Our Shows: New series cloud renewal picture by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW An unusually high number of spring premieres has left plot threads hanging as the networks... – Apr 15, 2009 at 9:48 PM in Entertainment

NBC renews 'Law Order: Special Victims Unit' by USA Today

LOS ANGELES — NBC is renewing Law Order: Special Victims Unit for another year.Series creator and executive producer Dick Wolf said Tuesday he's "thrilled" that the crime... – Apr 14, 2009 at 10:18 PM in Entertainment