87-year-old woman loses to Trump in civil case

By MICHAEL TARM

An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday _ she lost.

CBS up, 'Idol' down as traditional TV season ends

By DAVID BAUDER

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.

Robert Taylor: arresting as TV lawman 'Longmire'

By FRAZIER MOORE

You may not recognize Robert Taylor as anyone other than the title character he plays on the crime drama "Longmire." But he's no newcomer.

ND ad agency sues creators of Cartoon Network show

By KRISTI EATON

A North Dakota advertising agency is suing the creators of a Cartoon Network show, alleging that they copied a state marketing campaign.

Douglas, Damon dramatize a steamy showbiz affair

By FRAZIER MOORE

The idea of Michael Douglas playing Liberace might seem nearly as outrageous as Liberace himself.

Fox show brings messy workplaces to television

By DAVID BAUDER

This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catchphrase. Fox is turning the firing of real people from real jobs into prime-time entertainment starting this week.

Blake Shelton putting together Okla. benefit show

Blake Shelton and NBC are putting together a benefit for Oklahoma tornado victims.

Nick Jonas, Giuliana Rancic to host Miss USA

Donald Trump's Miss USA pageant will be hosted by a Jonas brother and an E! News personality.

Piers Morgan writing book about life at CNN

Piers Morgan is going behind the scenes.

'GMA' host Roberts to write memoir about illness

Robin Roberts will tell the story of her battle with a life-threatening illness in a new memoir.

Singer Kellie Pickler named new `Dancing' champ

By SANDY COHEN

Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first.

A diversion in the air for 'Today'

By DAVID BAUDER

Two charter airplanes carrying the "Today" show anchor team and their crew from Hawaii to Yellowstone National Park were diverted in the air to Oklahoma for coverage Tuesday of the catastrophic tornado outside of Oklahoma City.

Nielsen's top programs for May 13-19

By The Associated Press

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for May 13-19. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.

Ratings show 'Idol' decline

By DAVID BAUDER

For the past decade, the "American Idol" season finale has been one of television's biggest events of the year. Now it's not even TV's biggest event of the week.

Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment

Derrik J. Lang AP Entertainment Writer

REDMOND, Wash. | Microsoft thinks it has the one.

At last: 'Arrested' is reborn Sunday on Netflix

By FRAZIER MOORE

Portia de Rossi only believed it was happening when her agent got the good news from the producers. Michael Cera only believed it was happening when the cameras rolled.

Carol Burnett to win top US humor prize in DC

By BRETT ZONGKER

Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, was named the winner of the nation's top humor prize on Tuesday.

NY Cuomo letter warns Kardashian over T-shirt logo

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sent a letter to Khloe Kardashian informing the reality star the logo on her T-shirt line may be violating copyright law.

Chris Harrison to host Miss America Pageant

"The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" host Chris Harrison will again emcee the Miss America Pageant this September in Atlantic City, N.J.

Rowland, Rubio joining Cowell's show

Simon Cowell has added former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin artist Paulina Rubio to the cast of his competition show "The X Factor."

CBS pulls comedy season-ender because of tornado

CBS has taken the scheduled season-ending episode of "Mike & Molly" off the air because its plot line revolved around a tornado threatening the couple.

Rosie Pope helps navigate exotic baby gear

By LEANNE ITALIE

Amid the purveyors of belly casts and placenta pills, sonogram art and cord banks at a recent baby gear extravaganza stood a smiling Rosie Pope, pregnancy advice guru, mommy concierge to the rich and, with any luck, the Martha Stewart of maternity.

NBC hires news division chief from Britain

By DAVID BAUDER

NBC went out of the company and out of the country to find a president for its news division, on Monday naming the first woman to hold the top job.

'Chuck' and 'Smash' stars head to Broadway

By MARK KENNEDY

A couple of stars from TV's "Chuck" and "Smash" will soon be dating on Broadway.

Derek Hough wants to expand career beyond 'Stars'

By ALICIA RANCILIO

Derek Hough has made it to the finals of the 16th edition of "Dancing With the Stars," which wraps Tuesday, but he almost didn't return to the ABC show this season.

Old rules don't mean much to broadcasters

By DAVID BAUDER

The most striking thing about the broadcast TV networks announcing their new fall schedules this past week was how little that actually meant.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

By The Associated Press

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green

"The Voice" is leaving the judging drama to its rivals.

'American Idol' finale draws record low ratings

Ratings for the "American Idol" finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.

'Mad Men' Vincent Kartheiser finds a new role

By MARK KENNEDY

To find their Mr. Darcy, the Guthrie Theater in Minnesota has turned to a Mad Man.

Tim McGraw recasts ACM's TV special, airing Sunday

By CHRIS TALBOTT

When the producers of the Academy of Country Music's annual television special approached Tim McGraw about the 2013 edition, the country music star immediately flashed on the program's format.

Sarah Hyland shares her beach-bound thoughts

By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL

You might not be able to take the New Yorker out of Sarah Hyland, but the actress _ and now swimsuit model _ is happy to be parking herself at the beach.

'Scandal' cast performs finale live for Academy

By MICHAEL CIDONI LENNOX

Forget the DVR.

How Candice Glover won 'American Idol'

By DERRIK J. LANG

With a flawless voice that recalled past "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson and a sense of determination after not making it in previous seasons, Candice Glover did the one thing Hudson wasn't able to do: She won the title of "American Idol."

'Glee's' Lynch and dog go to bat for shelter mutts

Sue Manning Associated Press

Jane Lynch doesn't mind being upstaged by her latest co-star, Olivia — after all she "has no bad side, she is always ready to pose and she sits perfectly still when you put her in your lap.

Paper wrap: 'The Office' ends its 8-year run

By FRAZIER MOORE

That's a wrap!

Former soap actor charged with selling cocaine

Los Angeles County prosecutors say they've charged a former "Days of Our Lives" actor with selling cocaine out of his Agoura Hills home.

Bea Arthur topless painting fetches $1.9M in NYC

A painting of actress Bea Arthur topless has sold for $1.9 million at a New York City auction.

'Psych' stars Roday and Hill tease episode remake

By ALICIA RANCILIO

Two reasons for the popularity of the USA series "Psych" are its inside jokes and theme storylines, like the recent 100th episode inspired by the movie "Clue" that had multiple endings.

'The Office': shutting down on NBC after 8 years

By FRAZIER MOORE

As "The Office" airs its series finale after eight years on NBC, the time feels right to salute the show that spawned it.

The CW network releases its schedule

By The Associated Press

The CW network's prime-time schedule for the fall:

'Vampire Diaries' star understands fans passion

By ALICIA RANCILIO

"The Vampire Diaries" is known for its twists and turns, and one of its stars, Ian Somerhalder, says Thursday night's season finale won't be any different.

'Glee's' Lynch and dog go to bat for shelter mutts

By SUE MANNING

Jane Lynch doesn't mind being upstaged by her latest co-star, Olivia _ after all she "has no bad side, she is always ready to pose and she sits perfectly still when you put her in your lap.

USA network will debut first-ever sitcoms

By DAVID BAUDER

The USA television network is looking for laughs, and announced Thursday it will premiere its first-ever situation comedies next winter.

CW to air iHeartRadio Music Festival next season

By LYNN ELBER

The CW network is bringing a popular radio music series to television and is going heavy on escapist fare in its new programming for next season.

Expect cliffhanger from 'Big Bang Theory' finale

By MICHAEL CIDONI LENNOX

Listening to actor Simon Helberg talk about "The Big Bang Theory," you'd think his show was actually a nerdy nighttime soap. The actor, who plays aerospace engineer Howard Wolowitz on the CBS sitcom, dropped a few hints about what to expect f…

Harrison, Glover face off on 'Idol' finale

By DERRIK J. LANG

Randy Jackson isn't sure which budding diva will take the crown on "American Idol."

J-Lo named chief creative officer of NUVOtv

By FRAZIER MOORE

Jennifer Lopez is the newly appointed chief creative officer of NUVOtv.

CBS adding Robin Williams comedy

By DAVID BAUDER

CBS on Wednesday revealed a few nips and tucks it is planning next season for what is already network television's most successful schedule, including adding a comedy with Robin Williams playing an unorthodox advertising executive with Sarah …

ACLU: Time for 'Modern Family' gay couple to wed

The ACLU is lobbying for the gay couple on "Modern Family" to get married.

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