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ShowBiz Minute: Hackman, Star Wars, Uggie
by AP
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posted Oct 31 2012 9:47AM
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<VIDEO> Gene Hackman slaps homeless man; Disney to make new 'Star Wars' films after buying Lucasfilm; Uggie the dog releases autobiography.
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Disney To Buy Lucasfilm, Planning New "Star Wars" Movie
by AP-KTLA
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posted Oct 31 2012 9:43AM
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<VIDEO> LOS ANGELES (AP) - Disney is paying $4.05 billion to buy Lucasfilm Ltd., the production company behind "Star Wars," from its chairman and founder, George Lucas. It's also making a seventh movie in the "Star Wars" series.
The Walt Disney Co. announced the agreement to make the purchase in cash and stock Tuesday. Disney added that "Star Wars Episode 7" is scheduled for release in 2015.
The deal brings Lucasfilm under the Disney banner with other brands including Pixar, Marvel, ESPN and ABC.
Kathleen Kennedy, the current co-chairman of Lucasfilm, will become its president and report to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn. Lucas will be creative consultant on new "Star Wars" films.
Lucas said in a statement, "It's now time for me to pass 'Star Wars' on to a new generation of filmmakers."
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Aniston Stuns In Revealing Dress
by E! Online
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posted Oct 29 2012 10:21AM
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<VIDEO> The actress turns heads in a black gown that has a super low cut. See her plunging neckline.
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ShowBiz Minute: Cruise, Madonna, Box Office
by AP
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posted Oct 29 2012 10:15AM
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<VIDEO> Prowler at Tom Cruise's home turns out to be neighbor; Madonna booed after touting Obama at Louisiana concert; 'Argo' finally tops U.S. box office with $12.4 million.
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Raw: Gary Glitter Arrested in Abuse Scandal
by AP
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posted Oct 29 2012 6:12AM
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<VIDEO> Police investigating child sex abuse allegations against the late BBC television host Jimmy Savile arrested former glam rock star and convicted sex offender Gary Glitter on Sunday.
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ShowBiz Minute: Obama, Spiderman, Middleton
by AP
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posted Oct 26 2012 8:18AM
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<VIDEO> Cast denies Osama bin Laden movie was re-cut in Obama's favour; Spiderman gives Halloween Advice; Pippa Middleton launches book.
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Stars Defend Bin Laden Raid Film
by AP
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posted Oct 26 2012 7:11AM
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<VIDEO> Freddy Rodriguez and Kathleen Robertson of "SEAL Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden" say their movie has no political agenda even though it's set to premiere two days before the presidential election.
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Jessica Biel Taking Hubby's Last Name?
by E! Online
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posted Oct 25 2012 9:02AM
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<VIDEO> Is the newlywed now officially Mrs. Timberlake? Plus, get more wedding deets, including which celebs weren't invited!
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Tom Cruise Suing for 50 Million
by E! Online
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posted Oct 25 2012 9:01AM
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<VIDEO> he actor files a lawsuit against Life & Style magazine for publishing a story that accused him of abandoning Suri. Find out all the details.
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Raw: Oldest Recording Gets Digital Treatment
by AP
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posted Oct 25 2012 8:55AM
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<VIDEO> It's scratchy, but a newly digitized recording made on a Thomas Edison-invented phonograph in 1878 captures the oldest playable American voice and the first-ever recording of a musical performance, according to experts.
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Alicia Keys Launches Kids Storytime App
by Associated Press
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posted Oct 24 2012 5:46PM
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NEW YORK (AP) - Alicia Keys is launching a storytelling app for kids.
"The Journals of Mama Mae and LeeLee" is about a young New York City girl's relationship with her wise grandmother. It will be released Thursday for $3.99 and is inspired by Keys' relationship with her grandmother.
The interactive app is centered in LeeLee's bedroom. It allows users to read books, play music and write in a journal.
Keys said after giving birth to her son two years ago she wanted to create learning tools for children.
She said in an interview Wednesday raising her son was part of the app's inspiration because she has been introducing him to children's TV shows and DVDs. The 14-time Grammy Award winner says she thought of creating a TV show or film but making an app for kids is "limitless."
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Raw: Testimony Starts in Spears Defamation Case
by AP
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posted Oct 23 2012 8:14AM
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<VIDEO> Testimony began in a defamation lawsuit against Britney Spears' parents, and a record executive said he was not told that plaintiff Sam Lutfi was her manager. Lufti's suit is based on how he was depicted in a book written by Spears' mother.
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Butler Talks Surfing Accident at Premiere
by AP
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posted Oct 19 2012 8:14AM
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<VIDEO> Gerard Butler premieres his latest film 'Chasing Mavericks' in Los Angeles, and laughs off the terrifying ordeal that almost left him for dead whilst shooting.
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Raw: AKC Previews Feline Fashion, Daring Dogs
by AP
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posted Oct 19 2012 5:25AM
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<VIDEO> Feline fashion and daring dogs were on display in New York on Thursday, for a preview of the American Kennel Club's meet the breeds show.
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GoPro's New, Small, Underwater Wi-Fi Camera
by AP
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posted Oct 18 2012 9:02AM
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<VIDEO> At a media preview inside a San Francisco aquarium, camera-maker GoPro unveiled its new "Hero3," a smaller, lighter camera with better low-light performance, higher resolution, Wi-Fi, remote control and the ability to go deep under water.
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ShowBiz Minute: Beyonce, Maynard, X Factor
by AP
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posted Oct 17 2012 9:01AM
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<VIDEO> Beyonce to perform at Super Bowl halftime; 'Bachelorette' Emily Maynard and Jef Holm split; Mario Lopez and Khloe Kardashian Odom to host 'The X Factor.'
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The Sky's the Limit for Newest Bond
by AP
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posted Oct 17 2012 8:59AM
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<VIDEO> Daniel Craig discusses how his creative vision mixed with that of director Sam Mendes, while Judi Dench and Javier Bardem discuss their roles in newest Bond film, 'Skyfall.'
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Mario Lopez and Khloe Kardashian to Join "The X Factor"
by Associated Press
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posted Oct 16 2012 8:39PM
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mario Lopez and Khloe Kardashian Odom are officially joining "The X Factor."
The "Extra" host and the "Keeping Up with Kardashians" co-star will host the second season of the Fox talent competition. The network said Tuesday that Lopez and Odom will first appear as hosts during the show's live broadcasts beginning in November.
"X Factor" judge and executive producer Simon Cowell called Tuesday's announcement "the worst kept secret in Hollywood."
British television personality Steve Jones served as the show's host for the first season.
The addition of Lopez and Kardashian is the latest shift for the underperforming singing content. Britney Spears and Demi Lovato joined Cowell and L.A. Reid on the "X Factor" judging panel for the second season. The pair replaced Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger.
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ShowBiz Minute: Bynes, Depp, Fey
by AP
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posted Oct 16 2012 9:03AM
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<VIDEO> Amanda Bynes pleads not guilty to unlicensed driving; Johnny Depp goes into publishing; Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to host Golden Globes.
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Women in Hollywood Celebrated by Elle
by AP
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posted Oct 16 2012 9:01AM
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<VIDEO> Cate Blanchett and Octavia Spencer talk about the opportunities they get in the movie business as women, while Uma Thurman and Emma Watson react to the awards given to them at Elle magazine's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event.
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Man Accused of Scamming Broadway Producers
by AP
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posted Oct 16 2012 9:00AM
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<VIDEO> A New York man is in federal custody, accused of defrauding the producers of a Broadway show. Mark Hotton is accused of taking up to $15m through a series of scams.
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Lawyer: Hogan Files Lawsuit Over Sex Tape
by AP
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posted Oct 16 2012 8:17AM
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<VIDEO> A lawyer for reality TV star and former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan said his client is suing a Tampa Bay-based disc jockey, the DJ's ex-wife and a New York media group over a sex tape.
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Russell Crowe and Wife Split?
by E! Online
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posted Oct 15 2012 7:19AM
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<VIDEO> According to a Sydney paper the couple, who?ve been married for nine years, has called it quits. Get the details.
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Yeager Re-enacts Historic Sound Barrier Flight
by AP
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posted Oct 15 2012 7:14AM
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<VIDEO> The first pilot to break the sound barrier did it again on Sunday. General Chuck Yeager flew faster than the speed of sound, exactly 65 years after his historic flight.
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Kathie Lee Gifford Drops a Puppy
by E! Online
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posted Oct 12 2012 9:20AM
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<VIDEO> The "Today Show" host lets a dog slip through her hands on national TV. Watch the funny moment.
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ShowBiz Minute: Cyrus, Streisand, Bachelor
by AP
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posted Oct 12 2012 9:12AM
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<VIDEO> Miley Cyrus trespasser convicted; Barbra Streisand performs in her hometown; 'Bachelor' couple expecting baby.
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Stars Pay Tribute to Whitney
by AP
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posted Oct 12 2012 9:11AM
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<VIDEO> Jennifer Hudson, Britney Spears and LL Cool J were amongst the many stars involved in a special television tribute to honor the late singer Whitney Houston.
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ShowBiz Minute: Gaga, Glastonbury, Box Office
by AP
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posted Oct 8 2012 11:46AM
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<VIDEO> Lady Gaga booed by London fans; Glastonbury 2013 sells out in record time; Neeson doubles the take with $50M 'Taken 2' debut.
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ShowBiz Minute: Hannah, Bond, Jay-Z
by AP
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posted Oct 5 2012 9:53AM
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<VIDEO> Daryl Hannah arrested in Texas protesting pipeline; James Bond turns 50; Jay-Z to stream concert on his new YouTube channel.
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Clooney and Affleck Bring 'Argo' to LA
by AP
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posted Oct 5 2012 9:51AM
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<VIDEO> George Clooney, Jennifer Garner and real-life former spy Tony Mendez join Ben Affleck at the Los Angeles premiere of his new comedic CIA thriller 'Argo.'
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Parasailing: Deadly Accidents, Few Regulations
by AP
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posted Oct 5 2012 9:49AM
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<VIDEO> More than 70 people have been killed in parasailing accidents, but efforts to regulate the activity remain stalled.
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Jewelry Stolen from New York Home of Julianne Moore
by Associated Press
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posted Oct 4 2012 7:45PM
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NEW YORK (AP) - Approximately $127,000 worth of jewelry has been stolen from actress Julianne Moore's New York City brownstone.
Police say a complaint was filed with the NYPD on Oct. 1. They said Thursday that a necklace, bracelets and watches, some by Cartier, were reported missing.
They say the robbery occurred at the home in Manhattan's West Village sometime between June 6 and Aug. 28.
Police say the brownstone was under renovation and about 15-25 construction workers had access to the house during that time.
There have been no arrests and the jewelry has not been recovered. Police are investigation it as a grand larceny.
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ShowBiz Minute: No Doubt, Urban, Hall of Fame
by AP
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posted Oct 4 2012 10:35AM
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<VIDEO> No Doubt settles lawsuit over 'Band Hero' video game; Keith Urban relishes peacemaker role on 'Idol' judges panel; Rush and Public Enemy among Rock Hall of Fame nominations.
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Police Punk'd by Hoax at Ashton Kutcher's House
by KTLA
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posted Oct 4 2012 10:19AM
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L.A. police say a report of a home invasion robbery with shots fired at a home belonging to actor Ashton Kutcher was a hoax.
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Chris and Rihanna Make Out
by E! Online
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posted Oct 3 2012 9:24AM
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<VIDEO> The former couple is caught getting their PDA on at a nightclub in New York City. Get the details.
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iPad Mini Rumors Ramp Up
by CNET
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posted Oct 3 2012 9:22AM
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<VIDEO> Apple may reveal the iPad Mini this month, the Nest Learning Thermostat gets cooler, and LinkedIn wants you to follow the leader.
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ShowBiz Minute: Foo Fighters, Tyson, Blaine
by AP
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posted Oct 3 2012 9:18AM
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<VIDEO> Dave Grohl says Foo Fighters are taking a break; New Zealand bars Mike Tyson as tour debacle looms; David Blaine goes high voltage with latest stunt.
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'The Princess Bride' Cast Celebrate 25 Years
by AP
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posted Oct 3 2012 9:10AM
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<VIDEO> Screwball fairy tale 'The Princess Bride' celebrates its 25th anniversary with a red carpet reunion at the New York Film Festival.
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Anchorwoman Fires Back After Weight Critique
by AP
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posted Oct 3 2012 9:05AM
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<VIDEO> Anchorwoman Jennifer Livingston of WKBT-TV in La Crosse, Wisconsin responded on air to a viewer who wrote in an email that she is overweight and a poor role model. Livingston says she has received well over a thousand supportive messages.
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Raw: Ahead of 90th, New Paint for Hollywood Sign
by AP
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posted Oct 3 2012 8:19AM
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<VIDEO> Ahead of it's 90th anniversary next year, the iconic Hollywood sign is getting stripped down, primed, and given a fresh paint job. The work on the 45 foot tall letters is expected to last 10 days.
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CBS claims ratings win for 1st week of TV season
by AP
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posted Oct 2 2012 4:42PM
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NEW YORK (AP) - CBS is off to a rosy start as the 2012-13 season logs its first week.
The Nielsen Co. says CBS took a solid lead in prime-time viewers. It won 10 of the top 20 program slots and had the two highest-rated series premieres last week.
CBS' new period-piece drama, "Vegas" debuted in sixth place, while its contemporary Sherlock Holmes whodunit, "Elementary," premiered in 10th place.
Overall for the week, ABC was runner-up in the ratings, while NBC took third place.
As usual, NBC's "Nightly News" topped the evening newscasts. But ABC's "World News" was nipping at its heels, just 42,000 viewers behind. This was the smallest gap since September 2009, when the ABC newscast most recently held first place.
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ShowBiz Minute: Barrymore, MacFarlane, Barker
by AP
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posted Oct 2 2012 8:56AM
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<VIDEO> Drew Barrymore gives birth to her first child; 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane to host Oscars; Bob Barker feted for lifetime of help for animals.
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Walken, Rockwell and Farrell Go 'Psycho' in LA
by AP
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posted Oct 2 2012 8:55AM
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<VIDEO> The cast of 'Seven Psychopaths,' including Christopher Walken, Sam Rockwell, Colin Farrell and Abbie Cornish, walk the carpet at the film's premiere in Los Angeles.
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ShowBiz Minute: Lohan, Michael, Box Office
by AP
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posted Oct 1 2012 10:55AM
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<VIDEO> Man's NYC arrest in Lindsay Lohan dispute voided; George Michael says he's seeking help for anxiety; 'Hotel Transylvania' checks in with $43 million debut.
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