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NBC News gets new president. Oscars still searching for host.

2013-05-21 06:51:00

After the coffee. Before going out to vote for next mayor of Los Angeles. The Skinny: It's election day here so do your civic duty and remember to take nothing for granted. Tuesday's stories include a new president at NBC News, Seth MacFarlane says no...

Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio to join Simon Cowell on 'The X Factor'

2013-05-20 22:55:00

It's official: Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio will be the new judges on Fox's "The X Factor" this fall. That means that executive producer Simon Cowell will have to represent for the y chromosome. He'll be the only male left on the panel, now that L.A....

What Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio bring to 'X Factor'

2013-05-21 11:26:00

News that Simon Cowell has tapped R&B singer Kelly Rowland and Latin superstar Paulina Rubio to join him as judges on Season 3 of “The X Factor” doesn't come as a surprise. Along with dozens of others, their names had been floated around for...

'Arrested Development's' David Cross creates viral videos

2013-05-21 13:15:00

As Tobias Funke, "Arrested Development's" doctor-turned-actor, David Cross has suffered many indignities, from wearing a ridiculous mustache in every episode to being turned completely blue. But to promote the imminent release of new "AD" episodes on...

Nicki Minaj reportedly the next to leave 'American Idol'

2013-05-15 15:19:00

Could Nicki Minaj be the next to leave the struggling "American Idol?" It appears so according to a report in Us Weekly. Citing unnamed sources, the magazine says Minaj won't be back on "Idol" when it returns for its 13th season. Instead, the singer...

2013 TV Upfronts: With fall comedies, Fox aims broad

2013-05-14 05:00:00

NEW YORK -- At its upfront presentations over the last few years, Fox has unveiled some single-camera comedies with character-driven humor, such as “New Girl” and “The Mindy Project," that went on to be critical darlings. At this year&...

2013 TV Upfronts: Simon Cowell takes another shot at 'American Idol'

2013-05-13 15:38:00

NEW YORK -- When Simon Cowell’s in a room, you can bet a bit of snark isn’t too far away. At Fox’s Upfront presentation Monday afternoon at the Beacon Theatre in New York, the network’s entertainment chairman, Kevin Reilly,...

2013 TV upfronts: Fox overhauls schedule

2013-05-13 08:02:00

NEW YORK -- Coming off a television season that saw its ratings fall by 20%, Fox unveiled a new schedule heavy on big names both in front of and behind the camera in hopes of rejuvenating its prime-time lineup. “We’re making the biggest...

Randy Jackson out at 'American Idol'

2013-05-09 15:26:00

Randy Jackson, the only judge who has been on "American Idol" since the beginning, is leaving the show. In a statement to the press, Jackson confirmed that, "After 12 years of judging on 'American Idol' I have decided it is time to leave after this...

'American Idol': Cut the judges some slack [Updated]

2013-05-09 13:08:00

First, there were rumors that producers of “American Idol” were considering replacing pop icon Mariah Carey with former judge Jennifer Lopez. Now there’s speculation that all four judges – including Carey’s sparring partner...

Russell Brand wasn't home when 'swatted' but sees funny side

2013-04-10 11:12:00

Comedian Russell Brand says he wasn’t home when L.A. police responded to recent a "swatting" call there. The police call was reported shortly before 4 p.m. Monday and involved a supposedly armed suspect at Brand's residence in the 1800 block of...

LAPD responds to 'swatting' call at Russell Brand's L.A. home

2013-04-08 17:58:00

Los Angeles police responded to the home of comedian Russell Brand on Monday afternoon, the latest celebrity targeted in a wave of "swatting" calls.� The call, which was reported shortly before 4 p.m., allegedly involved an armed suspect at Brand's...

Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell from "The X Factor."

2013-05-14 10:47:50

Simon Cowell now appears on 'The X Factor' on Fox.

2013-05-13 15:54:00

Premieres: Wednesday, May 22 on FOX Why we're watching: "MasterChef" has a new Wednesday 8 p.m. time slot when it returns in Season 4, which means the series will hopefully have a new lease on life.

2013-05-06 00:00:00