Gratitude is my attitude this Thanksgiving
By JULIE HINDS Detroit Free Press
My new weekend ritual is watching "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" for the thank-you notes - the absurd messages of sarcastic gratitude that the NBC host writes on Fridays.
ABC's `Good Morning America' cancels Lambert
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer
ABC's "Good Morning America" is saying "no thanks" to Adam Lambert.
TV Tidbits: J.Lo falls, Heidi Klum walks the runway
By PAMELA SITT Film.com
In case you missed it - the week in TV buzz:
Winfrey's push toward finale won't be small
By PHIL ROSENTHAL Chicago Tribune
Back in 1996, when Phil Donahue taped the finale of his groundbreaking daytime TV talk show in New York, the once-dominant program had become such an afterthought that it didn't even air in that market.
Chef Paula Deen accidentally hit by charity ham
The Associated Press
Celebrity chef Paula Deen got an unexpected serving of ham - across her face. The Food Network star was helping unload 25,000 pounds of donated meat for an Atlanta food bank on Monday when someone threw one of the hams like a football and accidentally smacked her.
Winfrey's mother, retailer settle bill dispute
The Associated Press
A financial dispute between Oprah Winfrey's mother and a high-end fashion store in Wisconsin has been settled.
Italian group asks MTV to cancel 'Jersey Shore'
The Associated Press
A national Italian-American organization based in New Jersey says an MTV reality show that depicts Italian-American beachgoers as the "hottest, tannest, craziest Guidos" is offensive and should be scrapped before it airs.
Pop culture Q&A: Barrymore's 1945 film co-stars Garson, Peck
By RICH HELDENFELS Akron Beacon Journal
Q: This has been driving me crazy. I'm pretty sure I've seen a movie before with Jimmy Stewart and Maureen O'Hara and Lionel Barrymore. Stewart's family owns a factory of some sort and O'Hara's family works in the factory. Barrymore is the crusty old father of O'Hara's family. O'Hara and Stewart fall in love and marry. Labor troubles ensue and Barrymore pretty much disowns O'Hara because of her marriage to Stewart. I'm sure I've seen this movie but am unable to locate the name of it anywhere.
Oprah Winfrey's impact felt around the world
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press Writer
It's the talk show talked about around the world.
ABC's `Good Morning America' cancels Lambert
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer
ABC's "Good Morning America" canceled an appearance by Adam Lambert following his racy American Music Awards performance, and he was quickly snapped up by ABC's morning rivals on CBS.
Oprah's goodbye is also a hello
By JOHN TIMPANE The Philadelphia Inquirer
This is not the end of Oprah Winfrey.
Winfrey to interview widow of Ted Kennedy
The Associated Press
Another interview coup for Oprah Winfrey: Vicki Kennedy, wife of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy.
Report: `Cathouse' star stabbed, slashed, shot
The Associated Press
A preliminary autopsy report for a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse" shows that she was shot, stabbed and slashed multiple times.
Overnight star Susan Boyle focus of TV special
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer
TV Guide Network says it will air a special program starring singing sensation Susan Boyle next month.
To millions, Oprah's not a megastar, just a BFF
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer
Like any wife who knows her husband well, Nancy Martus knows what will annoy her man. Like when she utters the phrase, "Oprah says..."
Attorney: Gosselin divorce could be finalized soon
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer
Jon Gosselin offered his estranged wife a bouquet of red roses at their divorce arbitration hearing over the weekend. She evidently turned them down. Despite the snub, the marathon session went so well that the feuding stars of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" could be divorced by the end of the year, his attorney said Monday.
Old Dog' Robin Williams returns to HBO
By LUAINE LEE McClatchy-Tribune News Service
PASADENA, Calif. - It will be a whole new Robin Williams cavorting on stage when the comedian returns to HBO on Dec. 6. You wouldn't think that tiny tinkering with his heart could make such a difference. But earlier this year Williams canceled several of his "Weapons of Self Destruction" comedy gigs to have his faulty aortic valve replaced by a cow's valve.
Mya is 3 points from perfect at 'Dancing' finale
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer
Mya is poised to take the "Dancing With the Stars" title after finishing three points away from perfect during the final night of competition Monday.
Disney takes 'High School Musical' to China
By MIN LEE AP Entertainment Writer
How do you say school's out in Chinese?
Season's screenings: TV decks the halls with specials and movies
By CHUCK BARNEY Contra Costa Times
The creative forces behind "Yes, Virginia" know they face daunting odds.
