LOS ANGELES - After being ignored for most of the evening, "Days of Our Lives" won the drama series prize at the 40th Daytime Emmy Awards - the first time it had been honored in that category since 1975.
The summer TV doldrums are really kicking in - there are far fewer new and returning shows premiering. Thus, we venture deep into basic cable territory. Here's what caught my eye this week:
A former intern filed a class-action lawsuit Monday against Warner Music Group and Atlantic Records over his unpaid internship, similar to a spate of recent lawsuits in other industries pushing back against the widespread practice.
There were smiles at many Broadway box offices last week as a big financial bounce followed the Tony Awards, with the biggest winners being "Pippin," "Matilda the Musical" and "Motown the Musical."
PASADENA, Calif. - Though he always felt something was pushing him toward acting, Lance Reddick ignored it. His dad was an attorney, and Lance was on his way to becoming a classical music composer. Then something went awry.
"Lexicon" (The Penguin Press), by Max Barry
The newest Miss USA is leaving a white-collar job behind for the glamour and excitement that go with her new role - and she can't wait.
Comedy fans know the names - John Belushi, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Joan Rivers - but before those famous faces graced Hollywood movies or the "Saturday Night Live" stage they were discovered by Bernie Sahlins, co-founder of The Second City.
Neil Patrick Harris is returning to the stage - and not to hand out awards.
June 23: Singer Diana Trask is 73. Singer Rosetta Hightower of The Orlons is 69. Actor Ted Shackelford ("Knots Landing") is 67. Actor Bryan Brown is 66. Former "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson is 57. Actress Frances McDormand is 56. Drummer Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth is 51. Singer Chico DeBarge is 43. Actress Selma Blair is 41. Singer KT Tunstall is 38. Singer Virgo Williams of Ghostown DJs is 38. Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is 36. Actress Melissa Rauch ("The Big Bang Theory") is 33. Singer Duffy is 29.
Prominent British art collector Charles Saatchi has admitted assault and accepted a police caution after published photos showed him grasping the throat of his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson.
This year's Miss Universe pageant will be held in Russia's capital Moscow.
Prosecutors won't be filing charges of vandalism against "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor Jeff Garlin after he was accused of smashing a car window in a dispute over a parking space.
LOS ANGELES - Cable news currently seems to be in a state of disarray, and the traditional network news divisions are struggling to get airtime. Sensing a chance to expand its claim in the highly competitive broadcast-news arena, public television plans to extend its revered "NewsHour" program to weekends.
"The Heist" (Bantam), by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg
When the comedy "Hot in Cleveland" begins a run of new episodes at 10 p.m. Wednesday on TV Land, it will start with some extra drama. The first episode will air live.
Memories are a jumble walking out of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Days blend together, sound memories clash and surface. Hipster moustaches made from pink glow sticks haunt your dreams. And that smell. The horror.
Around the time the U.S. Supreme Court was considering the same-sex marriage issue, news reports had more comments from supporters than opponents, a study released Monday concluded.
Miss Utah Marissa Powell is the latest beauty queen to trip on national television, not over her gown, but during the interview segment.
J. Cole, "Born Sinner" (Roc Nation/Columbia)
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