Thursday, April 7, 2011

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News


Cowell widens audition process for 'The X Factor' (AP)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 03:25 PM PDT

FILE- In this June 6, 2010 file photo, British music mogul Simon Cowell holds his honorary Bafta Award, during the British Academy Television Awards at the London Palladium in central London. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)AP - Simon Cowell wants to make sure he finds the most talented singer for the U.S. debut of "The X Factor." That's why he's set up audition studios in Nashville, Tenn.; Anchorage, Alaska; Kansas City, Kan.; and Denver throughout April.


3 'Jersey Shore' stars set for MTV spinoff shows (AP)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:38 PM PDT

AP - Life isn't always a day at the beach for the stars of "Jersey Shore," so three of its cast members will also be appearing in MTV spinoffs.

Claire Danes, Don Cheadle newest Showtime stars (AP)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:19 PM PDT

AP - Two new series are coming to the Showtime channel, one starring Claire Danes and the other Don Cheadle.

Fergie's Big Apple Day (omg!)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 03:01 PM PDT

omg! - The Black Eyed Peas singer celebrates Avon's 125th anniversary, then has a romantic dinner with her hubby, Josh Duhamel.

Pic: Mariska Hargitay Debuts Baby Girl (omg!)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:57 PM PDT

omg! - The star steps out with new daughter Amaya Josephine in NYC

TVGuide.com Voters: Ann Curry Should Replace Meredith Vieira on Today (omg!)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:51 PM PDT

omg! -

More than 60 percent of voters in a TVGuide.com poll think that longtime Today show news reader Ann Curry should take the anchor chair from Meredith Vieira, who is expected to leave the program later this year.

Who should replace Meredith Vieira on Today?

Sixty-one percent of voters support Curry, who was passed over for the job when Vieira replaced Katie Couric in 2006. Speaking of Couric, 14 percent of voters wanted the CBS Evening News anchor, who is reportedly looking to leave CBS once her contract expires, to come back to Today.

The next highest vote-getter...

Ratings: Breaking In Breaks Out With 9.9 Million Viewers in Idols Wake (omg!)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:44 PM PDT

omg! -

If American Idol were an 18-wheeler, then Breaking In would be the Mini Cooper drafting behind it.

The new Fox comedy starring Christian Slater broke out of the gate with 9.88 million people tuning in ...

Fox Renews Bob's Burgers for a Second Season (omg!)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:39 PM PDT

omg! -

Fire up the grill again: Fox has ordered a second season of animated comedy Bob's Burgers, the network announced Thursday.

Check out photos of Bob's Burgers

"Bob's Burgers has proved to be a perfect neighbor to our slate of fan-favorite animated families this year," Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly said in a statement. "The series has found its own really unique, irreverent voice and is doing consistent business for us on Sundays, so we're excited to serve up another season to the fans."

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The show...

3 'Jersey Shore' stars set for MTV spinoff shows (omg!)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:38 PM PDT

omg! - AP - Life isn't always a day at the beach for the stars of "Jersey Shore," so three of its cast members will also be appearing in MTV spinoffs.

Is Robert Sean Leonard Leaving House? (omg!)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:34 PM PDT

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Can you envision a version of House in which Dr. Crankypants doesn't rely on right-hand man Wilson? Perhaps you should start trying.

Robert Sean Leonard, who has played Dr. James Wilson, the best friend of Hugh Laurie's Dr. House since the show began in 2004, says he's not certain about returning to the show next season...

Jury prospects asked if they are Jackson fans (AP)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 03:27 PM PDT

AP - Lawyers in the case against Michael Jackson's doctor want to know if prospective jurors were fans of the pop star, how much they know about his death, and how familiar they are with 27 different prescription drugs he may have taken.

2 arraigned in shooting death of NYC DJ Megatron (AP)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 01:07 PM PDT

AP - Two New York City men have been charged with murder in the shooting death of radio and TV personality DJ Megatron.

5 best Cate Blanchett performances (AP)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:18 PM PDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2011 file photo, Cate Blanchett arrives before the 83rd Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)AP - Whether she's front-and-center as the star of a film or playing a juicy supporting part, Cate Blanchett is always fascinating to watch, with her astounding versatility and transfixing, chameleon-like features.


Bleeker strip bridges online, comics page (AP)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:31 PM PDT

In this comic strip image released by King Features Syndicate, Bleeker the Rechargeable Dog a character from the comic strip created by Jonathan Mahood, is shown. (AP Photo/King Features Syndicate)AP - Bleeker the Rechargeable Dog will find himself amid familiar friends when National Robotics Week takes hold across the U.S.


Cowell widens audition process for 'The X Factor' (AP)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 03:25 PM PDT

FILE- In this June 6, 2010 file photo, British music mogul Simon Cowell holds his honorary Bafta Award, during the British Academy Television Awards at the London Palladium in central London. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)AP - Simon Cowell wants to make sure he finds the most talented singer for the U.S. debut of "The X Factor." That's why he's set up audition studios in Nashville, Tenn.; Anchorage, Alaska; Kansas City, Kan.; and Denver throughout April.


Schwarzenegger may play sheriff in crime thriller (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:23 PM PDT

Reuters - Arnold Schwarzenegger might have found his big-screen comeback.

Jury prospects asked if they are Jackson fans (AP)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 03:27 PM PDT

AP - Lawyers in the case against Michael Jackson's doctor want to know if prospective jurors were fans of the pop star, how much they know about his death, and how familiar they are with 27 different prescription drugs he may have taken.

Time Warner Cable, Viacom sue each other over iPad TV (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:21 PM PDT

Reuters - Time Warner Cable and Viacom Inc on Thursday countersued each other in an escalating battle over whether cable companies have the right to distribute TV shows to devices like Apple Inc's iPad tablet.

Faberge eggs, marble sausage go on display in Moscow (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 10:11 AM PDT

Reuters - Six Faberge eggs crown an exhibit of gem and stone treasures covering 150 years of Russian history in an exhibit opening on Friday at the Kremlin, which aims to lure back interest in art from the motherland.

Jury prospects asked if they are Jackson fans (AP)

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 03:27 PM PDT

AP - Lawyers in the case against Michael Jackson's doctor want to know if prospective jurors were fans of the pop star, how much they know about his death, and how familiar they are with 27 different prescription drugs he may have taken.

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