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Tapper CNN Show to Fill 4PM Slot

Tapper CNN Show to Fill 4PM Slot

In dribs and drabs, we’re learning more about how CNN intends to use its new acquisition, Jake Tapper. Tuesday marked the official end of Tapper’s contract with ABC News and therefore his debut at his new home. According to TVNewser,

Stephanopoulos Confuses Bill Russell for Morgan Freeman

Stephanopoulos Confuses Bill Russell for Morgan Freeman

If you’re not a sports or basketball fan, I can understand not knowing NBA Hall-of-Famer Bill Russell when you see him. But how you confuse Morgan Freeman with anyone other than Morgan Freeman, one of the most recognizable faces in

Batmobile Sold at Auction for $4.62 Million

Batmobile Sold at Auction for $4.62 Million

The Batmobile, the futuristic car used in the “Batman” television show, has been sold at auction for $4.62 million, US media reported Monday. The crime-fighting vehicle was built by George Barris, who bought a 1955 Lincoln Futura at a junk

ABC Chicago Ignores GOP Candidates from IL-02 Race Coverage

ABC Chicago Ignores GOP Candidates from IL-02 Race Coverage

Saturday, ABC Chicago inaccurately reported fifteen of the 22 democratic candidates** took part in a candidate forum for the 2nd congressional district special election to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.  Here is ABC’s Coverage: So what’s the problem? For starters

Robin Roberts Returning to 'GMA'

Robin Roberts Returning to 'GMA'

Good news: Robin Roberts made a live appearance on ” Good Morning America” today, announcing plans to return to the show. “I’m coming home,” Roberts said in a live interview from her New York City apartment. “We’re talking now a

DREAM Act Advocate's Family Detained, Quickly Released

DREAM Act Advocate's Family Detained, Quickly Released

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained DREAM Act advocate Erika Andiola’s mother and brother because of a deportation order dating back to 1998. After a tearful plea on YouTube and outcry on social media both were released on Friday

Chicago Media Declare Democrat Will Win Jesse Jr's Seat

Chicago Media Declare Democrat Will Win Jesse Jr's Seat

Just two days into the official race for former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.’s seat (IL-2), some of the Chicago media are inexplicably able to declare which party will win–the Democrats–and telling their viewers the same. This is despite the fact

Television a Big Winner in BCS Championship Game

Television a Big Winner in BCS Championship Game

Showing once again the power of live sports in an age of DVRs and TiVos, television ratings for last night’s championship game between Alabama and Notre Dame have been described as “astonishing,” especially because the game was essentially over by

Sen. Schumer Challenged On His Tax Rate Hypocrisy

Sen. Schumer Challenged On His Tax Rate Hypocrisy

Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on ABC’s “This Week” was challenged with a previous statement he made claiming that raising taxes on households that make $250k-$300k a year would affect too many small businesses. He now holds the President’s position that

Ryan Seacrest Ready to Rock in Another Year on ABC

Ryan Seacrest Ready to Rock in Another Year on ABC

By FRAZIER MOOREAP Television WriterNEW YORKYes, Ryan Seacrest has a New Year’s resolution for 2013: improve his skill at dancing. “There’s a Significant Other in my life who’s very good at it,” he notes. That would be professional dancer Julianne