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Phillip Phillips crowned 'American Idol'

Andrea Burzynski — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:51:05 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The "American Idol" finale audience slumped to a record low, but the show's newly crowned champion Phillip Phillips hit No.1 on iTunes on Thursday with his first single "Home."

'Kitchen Nightmares' heading back to Cafe Hon

By Jill Rosen — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:52:00 GMT

It looks like the "Kitchen Nightmare" might not be over for Baltimore's Cafe Hon.

'The Big Bang Theory' star Jim Parsons: 'I'm gay'

By David Eckstein — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:55:12 GMT

"The Big Bang Theory" star Jim Parsons has come out as gay, via a New York Times story that pretty casually mentions his sexuality.

WJZ leads the way in weekday news ratings during May sweeps

By David Zurawik — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:03:00 GMT

NBC's Preakness coverage on WBAL most-watched program of the month

NBC's Preakness coverage on WBAL most-watched program of the month.

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi: It's a baby boy!

By Liz Kelly Nelson — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:11:44 GMT

Rest assured, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi , the pregnant "Jersey Shore" cast member (at least the only one we know about) is having a boy with fiance Jionni LaValle. Which means that a mini-Snooki is not set to be unleashed on the world wearing teensy leopard skin oneseies and blond hair extensions. Instead, she'll be rearing a potential addition to the GTL crew.

Video game review: 'Diablo III'

By Dave Gilmore — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT

"Diablo III"

'Revenge' recap: Season finale, 'Reckoning'

By Meagan O'Neill — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:10:00 GMT

I hope everyone has taken a few moments to collect themselves after that spectacular finale.

TLC's 'On the Fly' has plenty of Baltimore's BWI

By David Zurawik — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

But it also feels like a Southwest Airlines infomercial

The description at the TLC website for "On the Fly" gives a pretty good sense of the up-with-Southwest-Airlines tone that permeates this reality TV series premiering at 9 p.m. Thursday.

Carol Burnett to publish memoir about her daughter

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:17:00 GMT

Carol Burnettwill publish a memoir with Simon & Schuster, the publisher announced Tuesday. "Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story," about Burnett and her daughter, Carrie Hamilton, will come to shelves in April 2013.

2012 BET Awards: Samuel L. Jackson to host while Kanye West leads nominees

By Liz Kelly Nelson — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:47:21 GMT

Kanye West is in the running in seven categories for the 2012 BET Awards. The nominations were announced Tuesday (May 22) in New York, along with the news that Samuel L. Jackson will be hosting the yearly fest.

Review: Hard-living anti-hero brings the action in cinematic 'Max Payne 3'

By Dave Gilmore — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:14:00 GMT

"Max Payne 3"

'America's Got Talent' recap: Howard Stern's dance-off with the Savage Men

By Olivia Ignacio — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:02:00 GMT

"America’s Got Talent" is in New York for a second night. Howard Stern brought his parents along. They look like a sweet old couple, but according to Howard, they’ve been complaining about waiting in the auditorium for the past two hours.

Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen's ex-wife, receives 12-months probation

By David Eckstein — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:54:21 GMT

Case closed. Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Brooke Mueller has been sentenced to 12-months probation, this a result of her late 2011 arrest on drug charges.

'The Real Housewives of Orange County' recap: Back the truck up

By Stephanie Region — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:27:00 GMT

Bravo named tonight’s episode “Scream Therapy,” but there isn’t much screaming and there is only a tiny bit of therapy. But there is ‘unloading,’ some non-sequiturs disguised as logical conclusions, and despite all of that, two of the Housewives earn my respect! And one of them is not the ‘Wife you think. Tonight we have shock and some situations that will make you want to do a double take, so for the sake of accuracy, I am going to rename this episode “Back the Truck Up."

Donald Driver wins 'Dancing with the Stars'

By Amy Watts — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd win the Mirror Ball trophy.

'Glee' recap: Goodbye

By L'Oreal Thompson — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:15:00 GMT

Now it's time to say goodbye to the graduates at William McKinley High.

Eugene Polley, inventor of first TV remote control, dies at 96

By Brian Slodysko, Chicago Tribune reporter — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Inventor of first TV remote control

Television watchers have cause to lift their remote controls for a moment of silence.

Donald Driver Cha-cha-chas to 'Dancing' win

By Chris Michaud — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:47:00 GMT

Green Bay Packers football star Donald Driver won the 14th season of 'Dancing With the Stars' on Tuesday.

Some answers on WBFF Fox 45's strange robocalls asking about ticks and Gov. O'Malley

By David Zurawik — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:08:00 GMT

Anchor Jeff Barnd voices questions about Lyme Disease, the Dream Act and same sex marriage

As if robocalls didn't have a bad enough reputation in the world of Baltimore media and politics thanks to consultant Julius Henson's activity in the last gubernatorial election, along comes WBFF (Channel 45) Monday night with its own questionable computer-generated calls into hundreds of thousands on Maryland homes.

Miley Cyrus: Sex is 'magical,' makes the world go round

By Matt Donnelly — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:50:00 GMT

Miley Cyrus is no stranger to criticism for her sexually charged image, but the singer and actress wants you to know she's not ashamed. In fact, she thinks sex is pretty awesome.

Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron get sexy while reading '50 Shades of Grey'

By David Eckstein — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:38:15 GMT

What happens when the year's biggest book meets the cast of one of the summer's most anticipated movies? Well, you have "Erotica" on "MTV After Hours with Josh Horowitz."

'House' series finale - 'Everybody Dies': Deconstructing Gregory

By Rick Porter — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:57:36 GMT

The final episode of "House" brought back just about everybody (with one big exception) who's played a significant role on the show and presented us with a "This Is Your Life" sort of story for its central character.

'Dog the Bounty Hunter' gets canceled

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:43:00 GMT

The eighth season of "Dog the Bounty Hunter" looks to be its last: A&E has declined to order more episodes of the reality series, which will continue its final season in June.

'The Bachelor' casting call in Baltimore: Are you eligible?

By Jaclyn Peiser — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:42:00 GMT

You may think you have what it takes, but have you changed out the (many) rules?

With “The Bachelor” casting call coming up at McHenry Row on June 28, here are a few tips to help you decide if being on the show is right for you.

R.I.P. Eugene Polley, inventor of the TV remote control

By David Lazarus — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:29:00 GMT

Amid all the ballyhoo over what a bold visionary Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is, let's pause for a moment to appreciate the work of Eugene Polley, inventor of the TV remote control, who has died at age 96.