Chinese state TV starts American service this week
The Associated Press
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV is launching its American service this week as part of a major overseas expansion aimed at boosting China's international influence.
Mrs. Obama beats Fallon in WH fitness challenge
The Associated Press
Michelle Obama and "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon turned the White House into a playground to promote the first lady's "Let's Move!" fitness campaign.
No charges against NYPD boss' son after rape claim
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press
The police commissioner's TV host son has been cleared of the prospect of criminal charges of raping a woman he met for a drink, but it's not clear how quickly he might return to his spot as a jocular morning-show host.
Testimony ends in trial over Golden Globes' TV rights
By JOE FLINT Los Angeles Times
Testimony in the legal fight between the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and Dick Clark Productions over which controls the television rights to the Golden Globes awards show wrapped up Tuesday with the judge imploring the two sides to settle.
Republicans hear a political note in Chrysler ad
By JAMES RAINEY Los Angeles Times
Clint Eastwood has never been known as a man who had trouble making his meaning clear. So for many of those who were watching Sunday, the crusty, no-guff actor's Super Bowl ad delivered a plain message: America is staging a comeback, just like one of its big carmakers, Chrysler.
Testimony ends in trial over Globes broadcast deal
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer
Testimony concluded Tuesday in a trial that will decide whether the Golden Globe Awards remain on NBC through 2018 with a federal judge strongly urging both sides to settle before a ruling is necessary.
RI judge denies Richard Hatch $25 IRS payment bid
The Associated Press
A request by reality television star Richard Hatch to give the Internal Revenue Service a reduced payment of $25 for January in his tax evasion case has been denied by a Rhode Island judge.
NBC hopes Super Bowl influence spreads
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer
NBC hoped the Super Bowl would prompt viewers to sample a couple of its promising new shows. At least initially, the network is getting its wish.
'Cupcake Wars' judge settles Conn. name lawsuit
The Associated Press
A judge on the Food Network reality television show "Cupcake Wars" has resolved her lawsuit with a Connecticut cupcake store over its name.
Is Clint Eastwood really a partisan provocateur?
By STEVEN ZEITCHIK Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES - Of all the directors who could have become a lightning rod for the right this election season, Clint Eastwood wouldn't be high on the list. Michael Moore? Certainly. Spike Lee? No doubt. But Eastwood? This is Dirty Harry, a man who for years epitomized rugged individualism, outlaw independence, no-nonsense self-reliance. If there was ever an actor who could play Ron Paul, Eastwood is it.
TV Tidbits: Jimmy Fallon's 'Real Housewives' hit Indianapolis
By PAMELA SITT Film.com
In case you missed it - the week in TV buzz:
Reviews of recent and upcoming DVD releases
By BILLY O'KEEFE McClatchy-Tribune
"Project Nim" (PG-13, 2011, Lions Gate)
List of DVD movie release dates for Feb. 7 and beyond
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Following is a partial schedule of coming movies on DVD. Release dates are subject to change:
New on DVD: 'The Sunset Limited,' 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas'
By RICK BENTLEY McClatchy Newspapers
A mind-twisting cable film and a mind-blowing movie top this week's new DVD releases.
Audiences are noticing Johnny Galecki, and now the Emmys and Globes are too
By YVONNE VILLARREAL Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES - Johnny Galecki seeks to be average.
