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Ricky Gervais' new series 'Derek' to air on Netflix in September

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:44:51 -0400

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 21 (UPI) -- Netflix says it will premiere "Derek," an original series starring, written, directed and executive-produced by British comedian Ricky Gervais, this September.

Carol Burnett wins Mark Twain Prize for Humor

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:20:11 -0400

WASHINGTON, May 21 (UPI) -- The 16th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will be presented to television icon Carol Burnett at a ceremony in Washington this fall.

Giuliana Rancic and Nick Jonas to host Miss USA pageant

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:01:37 -0400

LAS VEGAS, May 21 (UPI) -- Giuliana Rancic and Nick Jonas are to serve as co-hosts of next month's 62nd annual Miss USA competition in Las Vegas, organizers said.

Ang Lee won't direct 'Tyrant' pilot as planned

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:25:07 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 21 (UPI) -- Taiwan-born filmmaker Ang Lee says he will not direct the pilot for the U.S. television drama "Tyrant" as planned.

John Barrowman to host ABC's 'Sing Your Face Off'

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:46:30 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 21 (UPI) -- John Barrowman is to serve as host and Darrell Hammond and Debbie Gibson as judges on the U.S. competition series "Sing Your Face Off," EW.com said.

Fox confirms Rubio and Rowland will be 'X Factor' judges

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:25:19 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 21 (UPI) -- Fox says singers Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio will join Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato at the judges' table for Season 3 of the U.S. version of "The X Factor."

NBC orders reality-themed drama series 'Siberia'

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:38:52 -0400

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 20 (UPI) -- NBC says it plans to start airing this summer "Siberia," a 1-hour drama series about contestants competing on a reality show in the former Soviet Union.

Seth MacFarlane won't host Oscars again

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:34:32 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 20 (UPI) -- Writer, director, producer and voice actor Seth MacFarlane announced via Twitter he definitely won't be the host of next year's Oscar ceremony in Los Angeles.

New animated 'Star Wars' TV series on the way

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:23:42 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 20 (UPI) -- Production has begun on "Star Wars Rebels," an animated television series to premiere in fall 2014 on America's Disney Channel, producers said Monday.

Rowland and Rubio in talks to be 'X Factor' judges

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:21:26 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 20 (UPI) -- Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio are in talks to be judges on "The X Factor" in Los Angeles next season, TMZ reported Monday.

Actress Katrina Bowden marries musician Ben Jorgensen in NYC

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:05:06 -0400

NEW YORK, May 20 (UPI) -- Former "30 Rock" actress Katrina Bowden confirmed she married musician Ben Jorgensen at New York's Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Shows mark 'Brady Bunch' reunion at Ohio amusement park

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:33:35 -0400

MASON, Ohio, May 20 (UPI) -- Barry Williams, Christopher Knight and Susan Olsen returned to the Ohio amusement park where they taped an episode of "The Brady Bunch" 40 years ago.

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne attend event together

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:45:39 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 20 (UPI) -- Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, who confirmed last month they were living apart, were photographed together at an event in Beverly Hills, Calif., during the weekend.

Justin Bieber booed at Billboard Music Awards

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:11:23 -0400

LAS VEGAS, May 20 (UPI) -- Teen pop star Justin Bieber was greeted by both cheers and jeers when he picked up the Milestone Award at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

'Warehouse 13' will wrap up after five seasons

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:55:00 -0400

NEW YORK, May 20 (UPI) -- Syfy says the fifth season of "Warehouse 13" will be the South Dakota-set drama's last.

Showtime releases trailer for Season 8 of 'Dexter'

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:36:00 -0400

NEW YORK, May 20 (UPI) -- A trailer for the eighth and final season of the U.S. drama series "Dexter" has been viewed more than 1.3 million times since it was posted on YouTube Friday.

Taylor Swift wins big at Billboard Music Awards

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:48:23 -0400

LAS VEGAS, May 19 (UPI) -- Country music star Taylor Swift was named Top Artist and her CD "Red" Top Album at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas Sunday night.

Singer Trace Adkins wins 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:12:15 -0400

NEW YORK, May 19 (UPI) -- Country singer Trace Adkins won the all-stars edition of the business-themed competition series "The Celebrity Apprentice" in New York Sunday night.

Christine White, 'Twilight Zone' icon, dead at 86

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:18:35 -0400

WASHINGTON, May 19 (UPI) -- Television actress Christine White has died in Washington, her representatives announced. She was 86.

'Doctor Who' to return for eighth season

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:10:54 -0400

LONDON, May 19 (UPI) -- The current version of "Doctor Who" will return for an eighth season with actor Matt Smith, who has played the Doctor since 2010, producer Steven Moffat said.

'First 48' run with Miami police comes to close

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:18:32 -0400

MIAMI, May 19 (UPI) -- The Miami Police Department said it is ending its long-running relationship with the A&E cable channel true-crime series "The First 48."

Detroiters flock to Motor City Comic Con

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:09:23 -0400

NOVI, Mich., May 19 (UPI) -- Organizers of Motor City Comic Con said the crowd count at the three-day event that ended Sunday in suburban Detroit likely topped 30,000.

Coronation Street wins big at soap awards

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:02:12 -0400

TRAFFORD, England, May 19 (UPI) -- "Coronation Street" won eight prizes Sunday at the British Soap Awards, compared to just one award for its rival, "EastEnders."

Denmark's Emmelie De Forest wins Eurovision

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:21:29 -0400

MALMO, Sweden, May 19 (UPI) -- Denmark's Emmelie De Forest won the Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Only Teardrops" in Malmo, Sweden.

Denmark's De Forest the betting fave for Eurovision Song finals

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:58:30 -0400

MALMO, Sweden, May 18 (UPI) -- Oddsmakers pegged Emmelie de Forest as the favorite to win the Eurovision Song Contest finals in Sweden Saturday.