Scott Collins

Ken Burns’ ‘Civil War’ returns to PBS amid a national debate over race

March 29, 2019 at 2:43 p.m.

This summer proved to Americans yet again that the Civil War, which officially ended 150 years ago, has never really gone away. The Charleston, S.C., church shooting that killed nine...

Amy Schumer will host MTV's 2015 Movie Awards.

Amy Schumer tapped to host 2015 MTV Movie Awards

April 6, 2019 at 2:34 a.m.

MTV is hoping 2015 will be the year of Amy Schumer. The cable network announced Wednesday that Schumer, host of Comedy Central's "Inside Amy Schumer," will host the 2015 MTV...

In this October 21, 2010 file photo, comedian Bill Cosby performs onstage at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Therese Serignese, latest Bill Cosby accuser, urges star to ‘quit lying’

April 6, 2019 at 2:16 a.m.

A Florida nurse who says she was drugged and sexually assaulted by Bill Cosby in 1976 is urging the beleaguered comic to "quit lying" about his past and apologize. In...

In this March 16, 2009 file photo, comedian Bill Cosby speaks at the Jackie Robinson Foundation annual Awards Dinner.

Bill Cosby is in role of outcast after sexual assault allegations

June 18, 2018 at 11:09 a.m.

A generation ago, Bill Cosby played the role of America's Dad, with a No. 1-rated family sitcom, a runaway bestseller about fatherhood and a lucrative ad career built around his...

Randy Jackson to exit ‘American Idol’ after 13 seasons

April 6, 2019 at 2:05 a.m.

Randy Jackson is leaving "American Idol" -- and this time, it's serious. The 58-year-old singing judge and musical mentor will not return for the show's 14th season in January, Fox...

Clay Aiken, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in North Carolina's Second District, gives his concession speech during his election night party at Cafe 121 on Nov. 4, 2014 in Sanford, North Carolina.

Clay Aiken’s failed bid for Congress to become Esquire Network series

April 6, 2019 at 1:59 a.m.

Clay Aiken didn't reach Capitol Hill -- or "American Idol" victory -- but he will make it to his own TV series. Esquire Network, part of NBCUniversal's cable stable, announced...

Jay Leno talks new CNBC show, explains Joan Rivers ban on ‘Tonight’

April 6, 2019 at 1:55 a.m.

It's official: Jay Leno has a new TV show. The onetime host of NBC's "Tonight Show" is returning with "Jay Leno's Garage," a primetime series for CNBC. True to its...

David Muir leads ‘ABC World News Tonight’ to 1st ratings win since ’09

June 17, 2018 at 11:42 a.m.

Brian Williams, look out. There's a new contender in evening news, and his name is David Muir. ABC's "World News Tonight," which Muir took over as anchor from Diane Sawyer...

NBC unveils 2014-2015 prime-time lineup

December 18, 2018 at 3:11 a.m.

NBC unveiled its 2014-15 prime-time lineup on Sunday morning, with a new schedule that moves the crime drama "The Blacklist" to Thursday nights in February. It also adds new series...

David Walliams waits for an autograph along with other fans as Simon Cowell attends the London Auditions of "Britain's Got Talent."

Simon Cowell is now an ex-factor

June 17, 2018 at 10:09 p.m.

This post has been updated. See below for details. Not so long ago, Simon Cowell was probably the most powerful man on American TV. His cranky, caustic judging had helped...

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