
CBS up, 'Idol' down as traditional TV season ends
CBS strengthened its dominance over the television industry this year at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" came to a close

Carol Burnett to win top US humor prize in DC
Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, was named the winner ...

Lopez says late-night hosting days are behind him
Amid rumors of another "Tonight" show shake-up, comedian George Lopez says he has no desire to return to the late-night talk show scene. Lopez said ...

America's new love: Water
It wasn't too long ago that America had a love affair with soda. Now, an old flame has the country's heart. As New York City grapples with the ...

George Lopez to host Playboy Jazz Festival
George Lopez is taking over as master of ceremonies of the annual Playboy Jazz Festival. The comedian was announced as the festival's new host ...
Lou Myers, Mr. Gaines on 'A Different World,' dies
Actor Lou Myers, best known for his role as ornery restaurant owner Mr. Gaines on the television series "A Different World," has died. Tonia McDonald ...

Life imitates film in story of vengeful LA ex-cop
It sounds like the plot line to a movie: He's a former LA cop on a violent, rage-filled rampage who will stop at nothing for revenge. Instead, police ...

West Coast gets swing at San Francisco jazz center
Full of shimmer and swing, San Francisco's sleek new jazz concert hall opened Wednesday with an opening night gala featuring McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea ...
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority celebrates centennial
The nation's capital is swarming with women wearing crimson and cream, as one of the country's largest African-American sororities gathers to ...

Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria feels like a winner
Bobby Sanabria already feels like a winner. The Latin jazz musician, who led the protest against the Recording Academy when it downsized from 109 to ...