Tag: Television
Letterman extortionist out of jail
A former television producer who tried to extort $US2 million from talk show host David Letterman over his affairs with women has been released from jail.[MORE]
Aussie, The Hoff pair off for Dancing With The Stars
Australia's Kym Johnson will partner with Baywatch star David Hasselhoff in the next US series of reality TV competition Dancing With The Stars.[MORE]
Regional viewers may suffer in digital switchover: MP
The federal Member for Grey says there must be an agreement between the Federal Government and broadcasters in regional South Australia and Broken Hill if regional viewers are to have all digital television services by December 15.[MORE]
Conan unveils Conan
Simplicity ruled talk show host Conan O'Brien's decision on the name of his new show. He's calling it Conan.[MORE]
Discovery Channel hostage-taker shot dead
A gunman who wanted the human race to stop breeding has been killed after taking hostages at the Discovery Channel headquarters near Washington DC.[MORE]
The Stig finally unmasked
The identity of The Stig, the mystery driver on the popular BBC TV motoring show Top Gear, has been revealed.[MORE]
Newton's girlfriend applies for AVO
The girlfriend of television personality Matthew Newton has formally applied for an apprehended violence order against him.[MORE]
Dignified silence a thing of the past
Which has more dignity, to maintain a sober public silence in the face of grief/accident/misfortune, or to tell all to A Current Affair? [MORE]
Sandilands up for biggest baddie award
Kyle Sandilands could be crowned Australia's "baddest baddie" in a new category at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.[MORE]
Emmys ratings rise slightly
The Emmy telecast was watched by 13.5 million US viewers, a slight gain from the audience of 13.3 million that tuned in one year ago for television's top honours.[MORE]
Modern Family, Mad Men win top Emmys
Dapper drama Mad Men and rookie comedy Modern Family scooped the biggest awards at the Emmys.[MORE]
Aussies miss out on Emmys
Aussie actresses Toni Collette and Rose Byrne were overlooked at the 62nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards.[MORE]
Muirhead faces second child porn charge
High profile ABC personality Andy Muirhead has been charged with a second child pornography offence.[MORE]
Aussies in Emmy spotlight
Toni Collette and Tina Fey have spent the past couple of years battling for the honour of TV's comedy queen, whether it be at the Emmys, Golden Globes or Screen Actors Guild Awards.[MORE]
ABC journalists honoured at Qld media awards
ABC North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy was named Queensland journalist of the year at the annual state media awards in Brisbane on Saturday night.[MORE]
BBC boss defends TV licence fee
The director-general of the BBC, Mark Thompson, has defended the corporation against attacks by one of its main rivals and other critics in Britain. [MORE]
Cousins' tell-all doco a ratings winner
Almost 2 million tuned in to the Seven Network's documentary on AFL star Ben Cousins' battle with drug addiction on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Neighbours shunted to Channel Ten spin-off
Channel Ten's iconic soap Neighbours is being moved to a new digital channel aimed at the youth market.[MORE]
Twitter fans to help write Emmys script
Want to be a part of Monday's Emmy Awards? All you need is a Twitter account and something clever to say.[MORE]
Studio trickery gave contestant the X Factor
X Factor producers in the UK have admitted using audio-enhancing technology to make contestants sound better.[MORE]
New reality TV program branded 'freak show'
A new British reality TV show which will film two people - one disfigured, the other attractive - living together in a house full of mirrors has been branded a "freak show" by critics.[MORE]
Luke Jacobz replaces Newton on X Factor
Home And Away actor Luke Jacobz will replace Matthew Newton as the new host of TV talent show The X Factor.[MORE]
Newton's girlfriend takes out AVO
Rachael Taylor takes out AVO against troubled star Matthew Newton after "unprovoked violent assaults".[MORE]
Matthew Newton back in rehab
Matthew Newton has reportedly been forced to quit his role as the host of Channel Seven's heavily-hyped show The X Factor and has been sent back to rehab.[MORE]
Betty White, The Pacific score Emmys
Newly ubiquitous Golden Girls actress Betty White has won the fifth Emmy of her career for hosting an episode of Saturday Night Live. [MORE]
