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CNN finding that prime-time success is illusive

The latest rough patch for CNN illustrates the two contradictions at the network's heart.
Modified: 11/11/09 07:48:57 AM

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http://www.cnn.com

Paisley focused on duties, not noms at CMA awards

Brad Paisley is up for seven trophies at Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards, but his duties as co-host with Carrie Underwood and performer will keep his attention elsewhere.
Modified: 11/11/09 07:24:03 AM

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http://www.cmaawards.com

Ian McKellen rules in remake of 'The Prisoner'

A man named Michael from New York wakes up in the desert, much to his surprise.
Modified: 11/11/09 07:18:52 AM

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http://www.amctv.com

Warhol's Michael Jackson portrait sells for $812K

A "Thriller"-era silk-screened portrait of Michael Jackson created by Andy Warhol has sold for $812,500 to an anonymous collector.
Modified: 11/11/09 12:43:54 AM

Swift wins 2nd straight BMI award for top song

Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards Tuesday, when Kris Kristofferson was honored as an icon.
Modified: 11/11/09 06:38:50 AM

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http://www.bmi.com

Semifinal slate sealed on 'Dancing With the Stars'

He shed tears on the show and once fought for his spot with a dance-off, but Aaron Carter has performed his last dance on "Dancing With the Stars."
Modified: 11/10/09 10:44:06 PM

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http://abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars

Records: Jackson's funeral cost nearly $1 million

Michael Jackson's private family funeral was fit for a king and had a price tag to match: roughly $1 million, according to court documents released Tuesday.
Modified: 11/10/09 10:39:08 PM

Reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee taking music classes

Reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee has told a Mexican newspaper that he's taking music classes - 17 years after he started his career.
Modified: 11/10/09 08:48:55 PM

Review: The end not soon enough for `2012'

Cataclysmic disaster and apocalyptic doom, as foretold by Hollywood, have a way of bringing together broken families, revealing the unseen heroism of deadbeat dads and neatly disposing of their rivals.
Modified: 11/10/09 08:19:03 PM

Capsule reviews: "2012," "Mr. Fox" and others

Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
Modified: 11/10/09 08:04:01 PM

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Jennifer Lopez granted temporary restraining order

A California judge granted a temporary restraining order Tuesday barring Jennifer Lopez's first husband and his manager from distributing 11 hours of home video footage the singer-actress claims includes sexual situations.
Modified: 11/10/09 08:04:06 PM

Rapper violates order, faces more prison time

A Baton Rouge rapper who failed to follow a judge's instructions in a drug case will now have to serve about two years in prison instead of one.
Modified: 11/10/09 06:24:29 PM

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http://www.2theadvocate.com

Review: Humor falls flat in 'Women In Trouble'

"Women In Trouble" follows a day in the life of 10 different females, united by their uncanny ability to look fabulous in their underwear while in the throes of emotional crisis. Imagine Russ Meyer directing a Lifetime movie and you get an inkling of the film's high camp, though that still might not prepare you for a full 90-minute session with writer-director Sebastian Gutierrez's Victoria's Secret School of Philosophy.
Modified: 11/10/09 06:08:52 PM

Intrepid Maine troop greeters age along with wars

Jerry Mundy rarely misses an opportunity to extend his hand and offer thanks to young soldiers and Marines returning home, or departing for the war zone, during their brief layovers at the nation's easternmost major airport, a refueling hub for military transports.
Modified: 11/10/09 10:24:08 PM

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http://www.themainetroopgreeters.com/
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http://www.thewaywegetbymovie.com/

Omarosa set to star in a reality show on TV 1

Donald Trump says he's partnering with the TV One network on a reality dating series starring TV diva Omarosa.
Modified: 11/10/09 07:24:25 PM

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TV One

The top 20 prime-time programs in Nielsen ratings

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by The Nielsen Co. for Nov. 2 to Nov. 8. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.
Modified: 11/10/09 04:22:42 PM

Sotomayor poses in court for Latina magazine cover

Sonia Sotomayor heeded White House advice to paint her fingernails a neutral shade during her Supreme Court confirmation process - up to a point.
Modified: 11/10/09 10:24:08 PM

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http://www.latina.com

'V' caps a strong development season for ABC

The strong premiere of ABC's science fiction series "V" is capping an unusually strong development season for the network.
Modified: 11/10/09 04:07:38 PM

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http://www.nielsenmedia.com

Judge: 'HOPE' artist can switch lawyers in AP suit

Shepard Fairey has a new legal team and new questions he must answer.
Modified: 11/10/09 06:44:12 PM

Houser makes leap from honky tonks to red carpet

Randy Houser has no illusions when it comes to the Country Music Association Awards.
Modified: 11/10/09 02:17:30 PM

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