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‘American Idol’ Ratings Top Oprah’s Finale

Despite “The Oprah Winfrey Show” scoring its highest audience in 17 years with the show’s much-anticipated finale, “American Idol” stayed on top of the ratings with its finale Wednesday night.

2011/05/26

MLB commissioner Bud Selig talks with Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt before Game Three of the National League Division Series between the New York Mets and the Dodgers on October 7, 2006 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

McCourt Expected To Meet Dodgers’ $10M Payroll Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers’ owner Frank McCourt is hoping a fresh infusion of cash may end his payroll problem.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/05/26

American Idol" finalist Scotty McCreery performs at an outdoor concert for local fans at his homecoming celebration at Buffaloe Park on May 14, 2011 in Garner, North Carolina. (credit: Steve Exum/Getty Images)

Scotty McCreery Crowned New ‘American Idol’

Scotty McCreery is the new “American Idol,” defeating fellow country crooner Lauren Alaina.

2011/05/25

Campaigns Created To Save ‘America’s Most Wanted’

Hours after “America’s Most Wanted” was canceled, a small, passionate campaign emerged online to save the Saturday night staple that allowed anyone with a television set to become part of a nationwide manhunt.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/05/17

‘America’s Most Wanted’ Canceled After 23 Years On Air

“America’s Most Wanted,” the Saturday night show that has profiled criminals on the lam since 1988, has been canceled.

2011/05/16

Selig, McCourt Meet; No Timetable On TV Deal

With the Los Angeles Dodgers in danger of running out of cash in less than three weeks, baseball Commissioner Bud Selig wouldn’t set a timetable for approving a $3 billion television deal that would enable owner Frank McCourt to make payroll at the end of the month.

2011/05/12

Gus Johnson Joins Fox To Call College Football

Popular announcer Gus Johnson is joining Fox as its top college football play-by-play voice.

2011/05/10

Pac-10 Puts New Television Contract Up For Auction

e Pac-10 has spent more than a year preparing for this moment when they can put their television rights up to bid on the open market for the first time since their expansion.

2011/03/31

All Glenn Beck, All The Time? Host May Ditch FOX News, Start Own Network

The conservative radio and TV host is raising eyebrows by fueling speculation that he will take over his own cable channel.

2011/03/24

Actress Lindsay Lohan arrives for her arraignment for a felony count of grand theft on February 9, 2011, in Los Angeles. Lohan was charged with a felony count of grand theft for allegedly stealing a $2,500 necklace from a jewelry store in Venice. (credit: Mario Anzuoni/Getty Images)

Spokeswoman: No Plans To Hire Lohan For ‘X-Factor’

Lindsay Lohan’s escalating legal woes have been accompanied by rumors about the future of her career.

2011/02/12

(Credit: Getty Images Entertainment/Kevin Winter)

‘Glee’ Cast Could Snag 2 Grammy Awards

Yes, 106 songs from the “Glee” cast have landed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. And yes, the cast’s five albums have reached platinum or gold status. And yes, the stars of the show performed on a sold-out tour.

2011/02/11

TV Chairman Wants NASCAR To Shorten Races

Fox Sports chairman David Hill says he thinks NASCAR races are too long and would like to see them cut down to run during a three-hour window.

2011/01/24

Cablevision Makes New Offer To Fox To End Blackout

With baseball’s World Series hours away from starting, Cablevision says it has made a new offer to Fox to pay for signals from Fox 5 in New York and Fox 29 in Philadelphia for one year.

2010/10/27