The small screen thinks big

3 from Md. to compete on Bravo's 'Top Chef'

Chefs from Maryland are finally getting the recognition they deserve - at least as far as reality TV is concerned.

'Office' star Jenna Fischer is engaged

She's engaged on NBC's "The Office," and now, Jenna Fischer can say the same in real life.

New channel, U.S. Olympic Network, to launch next year, likely on Comcast basic cable

After more than two years of negotiations, the U.S. Olympic Committee is ready to introduce a network devoted solely to Olympic sports.

'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi gets married

"American Idol" judge Kara DioGuard married her beau, contractor Mike McCuddy.

'Three's Company' star cited for drunken driving

An actress who starred on the hit television series "Three's Company" has been arrested in Southern California and cited for drunken driving. Police say Joyce DeWitt, who played the character Janet Wood on the popular show, was pulled over Saturday afternoon after she drove past a barricade near a...

Paula Abdul feels optimistic about returning to 'American Idol'

Paula Abdul says she has been invited to remain as an "American Idol" judge and that she's optimistic that she'll be able to negotiate a new contract.

'Are You Being Served?' British actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86

British comic actress Mollie Sugden, who played the formidable saleswoman Mrs. Slocombe in the BBC's long running comedy series "Are You Being Served?", has died aged 86.

Video game players take a shot at being frugal

To video game publishers, Mark Weiner is both a dream come true and a nightmare.

Baltimorean starts as illustrator, ends up as host of new PBS series

With TV regularly blamed for shortening attention spans and eroding any sense of national history, who would think it could be used to engage a mass audience in the archaeology of America's past?

Jay Leno wins right to Web name for his new show

Television host Jay Leno has won control of a Web address using the name of his new show.

Al Franken the senator could be 'SNL' spoof material

Al Franken's torn over who he'd like to see turn the parody tables on him.

Fired Fox News writer seeks $5 million in suit

Former Fox News entertainment writer Roger Friedman is suing his old bosses for more than $5 million after he was fired for reviewing a leaked copy of Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."

Actor Karl Malden dies at age 97

Karl Malden, the Academy Award-winning actor whose intelligent characterizations on stage and screen made him a star despite his plain looks, died Wednesday, his family said. He was 97.

'So You Think You Can Dance'? Family says Caitlin Kinney can

Caitlin Kinney has a hidden advantage -- and it just might come in handy as the leggy blond ballerina from Annapolis competes Wednesday and Thursday on the highly rated Fox reality show 'So You Think You Can Dance.'

Drea de Matteo joins ABC's 'Desperate Housewives'

Drea de Matteo is moving to Wisteria Lane.

Vibe magazine to cease publication

Vibe, the popular hip-hop and urban culture magazine founded by legendary producer Quincy Jones, is shutting down.

Actress Farrah Fawcett remembered at L.A. funeral

The life of "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett was celebrated Tuesday at a private, music-filled funeral that one participant called "stirring."

More people turn to Twitter as primary news source

Cassy Hayes and Jasmine Coleman were among the first fans to arrive outside the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles where Michael Jackson was brought and later pronounced dead.

Rapper Lil Wayne's ex-wife and rapper T.I.'s fiancee star in new reality show

Tameka "Tiny" Cottle wants to jump start her career while taking care of a house full of kids and dealing with her fiance, rapper T.I., serving time in an Arkansas prison.

Friday funeral in Pennsylvania for TV pitchman Billy Mays

The funeral for television product pitchman Billy Mays will be held Friday in the Pittsburgh suburb where he was born and raised.