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Simon Cowell Says He Tried to Keep Cheryl Cole on 'The X Factor'
Submitted by Lynn Elber on June 7, 2011
LOS ANGELES – Simon Cowell said he made a good faith effort to keep Cheryl Cole on either the U.S. or the U.K. version of "The X Factor" and regrets losing her and, possibly, her friendship.
Dismissing reports that Cole was dropped from the U.S. show because of a lack of chemistry with fellow judge Paula Abdul, Cowell said he "genuinely" felt Cole would be happier back home in England and on the original "X Factor."
Scott Pelley Begins as 'CBS Evening News' Anchor
Submitted by Associated Press on June 6, 2011
NEW YORK — The iconic ticking stopwatch may not be on the set, but CBS is playing up a "60 Minutes" connection as Scott Pelley begins work Monday as the new "CBS Evening News" anchor.
Pelley replaces Katie Couric, hoping to pull CBS' daily newscast out of the ratings cellar where it lies behind NBC's "Nightly News" and ABC's "World News."
Katie Couric Makes Move to ABC for Talk Show
Submitted by David Bauder on June 6, 2011
NEW YORK – Katie Couric has worked in morning television, the evening news and now - thanks in part to Oprah Winfrey - will try out a daytime talk show.
Winfrey's exit from the market she dominated for much of the last two decades is providing Couric with an opening. The former "CBS Evening News" anchor and "Today" show host and ABC announced their long-anticipated deal on Monday, setting September 2012 for the premiere of Couric's new show.
Fox: Cheryl Cole out as 'X Factor' Judge, Nicole Scherzinger In
Submitted by Associated Press on June 6, 2011
LOS ANGELES – Cheryl Cole is out of "The X Factor."
Fox and the producers of the upcoming singing contest said Monday the British pop star will be replaced by Nicole Scherzinger as a judge. Scherzinger had originally joined the show as a host.
'Jersey Shore' Cast Headed Home for Season 5
Submitted by Associated Press on June 6, 2011
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. – The cast of MTV's "Jersey Shore" will return to New Jersey to tape the fifth season of the reality series after the cast says ciao to Italy.
MTV's parent company, Viacom, has announced that production will begin in Seaside Heights sometime in June.
The fourth season, which was taped in Florence, Italy, is scheduled to premiere Aug. 4.
Morgan Freeman Asks Huge Questions on 'Through the Wormhole'
Submitted by Frazier Moore on June 6, 2011
NEW YORK – Morgan Freeman calls his mind-expanding series "Through the Wormhole," but he doesn't recommend you take the title literally.
"Here's the thing about going into a wormhole: Where are you going to come out?" He chuckles. "And if you go in, you can't be worrying about getting back. So I don't know about that."
Tuesday Funeral for Former 'Cosby' Grandmother
Submitted by Associated Press on June 6, 2011
NEW YORK – Funeral arrangements have been made for the actress and comedian who gained fame playing a grandmother on "The Cosby Show" and "Sesame Street."
A public viewing will be held for Clarice Taylor on Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m. at Canaan Baptist Church on 116th Street in New York.
A private wake will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by the funeral.
CBS, Fox on Top as Television Season Ends
Submitted by Associated Press on June 1, 2011
NEW YORK – CBS ends the television season as the nation's most-watched network, and Fox's "American Idol" is still the country's favorite show.
That should sound familiar. The Nielsen Co. said CBS has been the No. 1 network for eight times in the past nine years, with the strike-shortened 2007-08 season the only exception.
"American Idol" has been the top show for eight straight years, and its ratings went up this season despite the loss of Simon Cowell.
Lance Armstrong's Lawyers Want Apology From '60 Minutes'
Submitted by Greg Risling on June 1, 2011
LOS ANGELES – Attorneys for Lance Armstrong have demanded an on-air apology from "60 Minutes" after the head of Switzerland's anti-doping laboratory denied allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs at the 2001 Tour de Suisse.
Hero Pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger Is Ready for New CBS News Job
Submitted by David Bauder on June 1, 2011
NEW YORK – Retired pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger expects a lot more from his new job at CBS News than waiting for a plane to crash so he can be a "talking head."
Sullenberger, who became a national hero two years ago when he landed a crippled U.S. Airways jet in the Hudson River and saved 155 lives, is the network's on-air aviation and safety expert. He wants to keep a close eye on the industry where he worked for decades.
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