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Old guard seen as threat to Egypt's revolution Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:38PMEgyptian Army soldiers guard the stock exchange in Cairo February 28, 2011. Egypt's stock exchange, closed for a month because of the protests that ousted President Hosni Mubarak, will reopen on Tuesday, the cabinet said in a statement.
Beachwear works swimmingly with cover-ups Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:37PMIn next year's beach season, women can be comfortable, feel glamorous and look trend-right in pants as beach cover-ups.
"Beast Wars": Maximizing or Terrorizing? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:34PMWhen descendants of the Autobots and Decepticons crash-land on a mysterious planet with no signs of civilization, a new war must be waged. Maximals and Predacons must reformat into animal forms to start off the new Beast Wars! Beast Wars:... [read more]
Why the Gemini Awards might actually matter this year Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:29PMA long-overdue shakeup at the governing body raises hope that the annual TV gala might stop being such an embarrassment
Events: Could daylight revive our Parade? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:28PMPerhaps San Deigo's Pride Parade could teach Sydney's Mardi Gras a thing or two.
101-year-old shows off her singing Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:19PMIt took 101 years for Freda Sackett to get the opportunity to sing in front of thousands of people.
Resident's book being made into independent film Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:11PMScenes of a movie will include familiar Philadelphia and Lower Bucks sites.
Sheen plots return to TV Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:11PMThe%20"rock%20star%20from%20Mars"%20has%20landed%20--%20in%20another%20TV%20show.
Becki Newton's Last 'Bite' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:32PMIn producing a new TV series, sometimes things go wrong. With "Love Bites," the NBC comedy that ends its run Thursday, just about everything did. And Becki Newton, the Guilford actress who starred in the comedy, first unveiled as the lynchpin to last year's fall season on NBC - only to be delayed until after the end of the TV season in the doldrums of summer - emerged intact. Though it all seems ...
After shuttle lands, Mission Control to go quiet Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:29PM(AP) -- In the geeky world of space engineering, this large, high-ceilinged room is close to holy. Inside, people speak in hushed tones and observe time-honored traditions.
Alison Brod Got Her First Client in an Elevator, Doesn’t Own a Single Pair of Jeans Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:28PMAlison Brod. When Alison Brod graduated from Tulane University in 1991, she thought she was a shoo-in for a job at an ad agency in New York that represented Ralph Lauren and Revlon. “I was like, the boss’s best friend immediately. I thought, of course they’re going to hire me to be this huge copywriter,” she says. And? “Not happening.” The job market then was tough. Brod gave herself 30 days to ...
A la Carte: San Martin gets its own 'Extreme Chef' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:24PMRattlesnakes, temper tantrums and wickedly hot chile peppers enliven this summer's crop of foodie television shows, which include 'Ludo Bites America,' 'Extreme Chef' and 'Heat Seekers.' But the biggest blast is sure to be the July 21 episode of 'Extreme Chef,' which features San Martin chef Luca Rutigliano cooking in a frigid ice house in the midst of a hailstorm.
Hollywood's magnetic tourism appeal Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:20PMNew tourism routes follow the action in blockbuster Hangover 2, so powerful is the hypnotic effect on tourists.
Video: Why Comic Con faves become box office bombs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:08PMHow can movies that test well at SDCC flop at the box office? Column Five Media takes a closer look through this infographic at why Hollywood is scared of Comic Con, and what this means for the future of the films at the convention. (July 19, 2011)
TV Talk: Portland-based Brian Michael Bendis' 'Powers' pilot being filmed for FX Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:08PMComics superstar Brian Michael Bendis, who calls Portland home, may see his "Powers" comic become an FX TV series. A pilot for a proposed series is currently shooting in Chicago, starring Jason Patric and Lucy Punch.
1-1 Interview: Director Will Gluck on Friends with Benefits Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:03PMWill Gluck was close to being another TV vet who attempted to transition to movies when his first major movie – Fired Up – died at the box office. But as he says in the interview, he was already working on his second film. That was Easy A, and it turned Emma Stone into a [...]
New Artists Headlining at Viper Alley: Three Dog Night, Sha Na Na, Collin Raye, Bobcat Goldthwait, Edwin McCain Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:00PMThree Dog Night, Sha Na Na, Collin Raye, Bobcat Goldthwait and Edwin McCain are top national artists just added to the Viper Alley concert schedule. This boutique concert venue in north suburban Lincolnshire offers an intimate atmosphere, top-quality sound, pre-show dinner seating, fine wines and handcrafted cocktails. For more information and tickets, visit www.viper-alley.com ...
Home Work: 5 do's and don'ts when hiring contractors Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:12AMWhen it comes to making improvements, it's important to negotiate with your contractor - but not to undervalue them. 1. Research pays off, but remember who the expert is.
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Harbhajan's mother in a spin over Dhoni spoof commerical Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:10AMSpin bowler Harbhajan Singh's mother has filed a legal notice against a liquor company for running an advertisement in which captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni ridicules her son, local media reported on Tuesday.
It’s Sprinkles vs. Pink Sprinkles in cupcake wars Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:55AMCandace Nelson plays a judge on the Food Network’s reality television show “Cupcake Wars.” But now her cupcake company has taken up a legal fight of its own against an upstart business.
'Lights' may be out, but to makers, it burns bright Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:54AMNEW YORK - On Friday, the small-town Texas drama Friday Night Lights ended its five-season run as one of the finest, most humanistic shows on television.
Expert: Video needs content development Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:54AMOnline video, whether viewed through PC, mobile or tablet device, is coming of age. Once thought of as a way for people to share funny caught-on-camera type moments, there are now professionally produced shows running online-first, advertising options and second-run content vying for attention amidst the user-generated content. How can brands better connect? Throught better content.
The Renovators taps in Australian dream Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:41AMThe makers of MasterChef have tapped into Australia's obsession with the property market with their new show The Renovators.
iGMA: GMA Network launches third international channel Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:41AMPhilippine broadcasting industry leader GMA Network answers the need of Filipinos abroad for timely and comprehensive local news right from where and when it happens via the launch of its third international channel -– GMA News TV International.
Cristine Reyes remains Kapamilya’s best bet Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:40AMBelieve it or not, Cristine Reyes, ex-Kapuso-turned-Kapamilya, is the network’s best bet for it’s afternoon programming block.
Entertainment Options: "Cutting The Cord" Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:48PMStreaming vs. cable, it looks like some people are ready to drop their services.
Fred Penner: The cat is back Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:46PMFred Penner is back, and while there may not be any plans to see him return to television, it’s likely he’ll be coming to a folk festival near you sometime this summer
Down the Tubes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:40PMBecause you can only spend so much time reading Dan Brown novels on the beach Midsummer television has a terrific offering of new and returning shows about aliens, firefighters, crystal meth, and more to turn that beautiful brain of yours to Play-Doh and keep you thoroughly entertained. Remember being told not to sit too close to the television? Now you're old and smart enough to read a ...
'Awkward' review: Honest portrayal of bumbling teen Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:38PMRATING: (POLITE APPLAUSE) Awkward: Sitcom 11 p.m. Tuesdays on MTV The life of an everyday American high school girl has rarely been rendered with such sly and funny precision as it is in MTV's aptly named "Awkward,"...
CTH earmarks Bt500mn to import 'quality' TV content Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:33PMCable Television Holding will spend Bt500 million next year to import cable-TV content in a bid to boost its subscriber base and revenue.
Meet the Bobs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:32PMIn Bob language you would be greeted with "thlposdvzkwy" - it sounds like pea-sho-nee-shee-shee.
Hacker group Lulz Security targets Murdoch tabloid Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:32PMThe British phone-hacking scandal has wiped billions in stock market value from Rupert Murdoch's media empire and on Monday, the 80-year-old suffered another humiliation, --being declared prematurely dead by one of his own newspapers, after a hacker group targeted The Sun.
Where TV fans shape the show Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:02PMOnce upon a time, in a galaxy not that far away, it was very uncool to attend Comic Con.
Zimbabwe: Widow With Book Fair in Mind Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:00AMTHERE is a wise mother in Harare, who knows the value of the Book Fair to the education of her children. Mother has been keeping money for bus fare so that her four children won't miss the fun that goes with the Book Fair.
Harbhajan slaps legal notice on UB Group Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:57AMNew Delhi, July 18 : They might be buddies on field, but off the field there is a battle brewing between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh.
Jane Fonda: QVC axed my appearance over politics Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:54AMFRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Jane Fonda says she's been banished from QVC amid concerns about her political past. The network says it was a routine programming change. Fonda was set to appear on the home-shopping channel on Saturday to promote her new book on aging, "Prime Time." But the day before, she learned her segment had been cancelled. In a statement posted on her website ...
The Potter's House Announces Alliance With National Christian Hispanic Leadership Conference Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:46AMDALLAS -- Bishop T.D. Jakes, senior pastor at The Potter's House, together with Reverend Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Christian Hispanic Leadership Conference announce an alliance whereby the seminal conference, "ManPower" would become the sanctioned men's event for the NCHLC, creating the largest, most diverse Christian men's conference to date.
HBO chief Greenburg leaving after 33 years Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:43AMNEW YORK (AP) — Ross Greenburg is stepping down as president of HBO Sports after more than a decade in charge of the cable channel's award-winning sports programming.
Late to the party, Las Vegas businesses targeting gay community Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:12AMThe dozen fit, comfortable-in-their-own-(exposed)-skin men lounging around the Blue Moon pool one recent afternoon may not realize it, but they’re in the sweet spot for Las Vegas image makers.
Nicole Johnson: Contractor, mother, monster truck driver Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:11AMWhen Nicole Johnson,a co-owner of Koplin Construction and mother of two boys, tells you she’ll be a television host for a badass show about off-road vehicles someday—and hopefully soon—it’s easy to believe she’d be perfect for such a gig. In fact, you visualize that goal and it works—you want to watch. Her résumé is ridiculous (as in good), a nd has a personality to make her memorable (also good).
Brandi Carlile returns to Fairbanks with full band Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:59AMFAIRBANKS - The last time Brandi Carlile visited Fairbanks, it was just her, her guitar, her longtime touring companions (twin brothers Tim and Phil Hanserot), and a room full of people eager to se...
His is a quiet competence Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:35AMDr. John Rich well remembers when he first met Larry Ronan. Ronan was a student at Harvard Medical School, and Rich was a few years ahead of him.
The Walking Dead's Smashing Sneak Preview, Plus Scoop From the Brain of Creator Robert Kirkman Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:31AMIf we learned anything from The Walking Dead's gripping first season, it's that surviving a zombie apocalypse is not easy. And as Robert Kirkman, creator of AMC's acclaimed...
Evans hangs tough in windy Tour stage Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:29AMCadel Evans has come through a mainly flat but wind-buffeted 15th stage of the Tour de France to keep third place behind Frank Schleck and Thomas Voeckler.
QVC responds to Jane Fonda's axe claims Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:18AMQVC releases a statement about its recent decision to cancel an appearance by Jane Fonda.
Fonda banished for political past? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:16AMJane Fonda has accused a cable TV home-shopping channel for banishing her because of her political past.
Ex-Murdoch aide Brooks arrested; Police chief out Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:14AMshare: digg facebook twitter LONDON (AP) — Rupert Murdoch will face the fury of members of Parliament this week as the intensifying voicemail hacking and police bribery scandal cuts deeper into his media empire with the arrest of his former British newspaper chief and the resignation of London's police commissioner. The arrest on Sunday of the 43-year-old Brooks, often described as a surrogate ...
News Corp. at 50% Discount Shows Diminishing Murdoch: Real M&A Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:01AMWhat’s News Corp. really worth? At least 50 percent more without Rupert Murdoch.
Trial of UAE bloggers set to resume Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:59PMFive bloggers arrested in April after calling for political reforms in the United Arab Emirates.