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First look at HBO's 'Game Change' -- A film so political in so many ways

By David Zurawik — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:57:00 GMT

And the Baltimore-made docudrama is likely to stir real political debate

I just walked out of a dark room after spending two hours with the screener for "Game Change," the HBO film about the 2008 Republican presidential campaign of John McCain and Sarah Palin.

Blake Lively takes out restraining order against fan

By Andrea Reiher — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:37:08 GMT

"Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively has had to resort to a restraining order against an obsessed fan whom she claims has been hanging around the television show's set, reports TMZ. Sergei Mifle is the man in question. He claims to have a "metaphysical" connection with Lively and says he was lurking around the set to help himself "heal."

'Mad Men' Season 5: Sir Paul McCartney to cameo?

By Carina Adly MacKenzie — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:54:21 GMT

Rumor has it that the legendary Sir Paul McCartney may make a cameo role on the upcoming Season 5 of AMC's hit drama "Mad Men."

'Glee' recap: Heart

By L'Oreal Thompson — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:18:00 GMT

It's Valentine's Day at William McKinley High. Cue the sappy love songs.

Happy Valentine's Day from Google: Doodle celebrates love of all kinds

By Andrea Reiher — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:59:00 GMT

Happy Valentine's Day, Zap2it readers! Have you checked out the Feb. 14 Google Doodle yet? It's pretty darn cute. Be sure to have the sound up if you can - it's Tony Bennett' s 1951 version of "Cold Cold Heart" and it really adds to the animation.

Second place for Goucher's Sarah Bart means $50,000 on 'Jeopardy!'

By David Zurawik — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:33:00 GMT

Run at quiz show's college championship comes to an end

Run at quiz show's college championship comes to an end.

Apple's Tim Cook hints at something 'larger' in firm's TV arsenal

By David Sarno — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:50:00 GMT

Tim Cook won't say whether Apple Inc. is developing a television, but he dropped a pretty big hint.

Matt Bomer, star of 'White Collar,' officially comes out as gay

By David Eckstein — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:34:35 GMT

Matt Bomer , star of the USA series "White Collar," officially came out as gay on Saturday (Feb. 13). He did so while receiving the New Generation Arts and Activism Award at the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards.

'Smash' recap: The Callback

By Danielle Brinkley — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Well that was quick. In the second episode of "Smash," Ivy Lynn lands the role of Marilyn. Her years of hard work, perseverance and dedication finally pay off when sleeps with the director. Yes, we know, so cliché. Poor Karen loses out because of her morals and lack of confidence. At least she has Dev to lean on, but maybe not forever. We see the first signs of a rift in their relationship when Dev finds out she went to Derek’s apartment for the late night callback. Karen also shows up late for a work-related event, she promised Dev she would attend. He ends up being the only one at the fancy affair without a plus one, threatening his chances for promotion.

Oprah begs for Nielsen viewers on Twitter during Grammys

By Jen Harper — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:04:33 GMT

Oprah Winfrey made a major faux pas last night during the Grammy telecast by tweeting a request for viewers -- Nielsen subscribers in particular -- to watch her cable network OWN.

Goucher student Sarah Bart trails going into finals on 'Jeopardy!' tonight

By David Zurawik — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:19:00 GMT

Last question on Monday's show knocks her out of lead

Goucher College senior Sarah Bart enters tonight's final on 'Jeopardy's College Championship' in second place, $8,200 behind the leader.

'The Real Housewives of Orange County' recap: Episode 2

By Stephanie Region — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:56:00 GMT

A 'Twilight Zone' vibe of real hugs and fake crying

Tonight’s episode starts on an odd note with Vicki asking the kitchen staff – again! - if she can “help with anything.” She ended last week’s episode with this question, which, for one TV Lust reader, made her a nominee for Class Clown. By repeating the ridiculously rhetorical question, Vicki overthrows Tamra and wins the title by a landslide.

'The Bachelor' recap: Episode 7

By Sarah Haller and Chris Kinling — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:39:00 GMT

The truth about Courtney -- and the Final Four

“It took every freaking fiber of my being to not spring across the room and punch her in the face.”

'The Voice' recap: Episode 3

By Sara Toth — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:23:00 GMT

Who we're watching: Erin Willet, Moses Stone ... and Pip?

Gaithersburg's Erin Willet joins Team Blake.

CBS Grammy telecast seen by 39 million -- Most since 1984

By David Zurawik — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Total of 74 million tune in during CBS show Sunday

Size of audience says this was a major cultural TV event.

Adele, Hudson and the energy of an archetype elevate Grammy TV moments

By David Zurawik — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:58:00 GMT

Beyond all the excess, silliness and flat performances, mythic chords were tapped

Beyond all the excess, silliness and flat performances, mythic chords were tapped.

'The Walking Dead' recap, episode 208: 'Nebraska'

By Andrew Conrad, aconrad@tribune.com — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:07:00 GMT

'We bury the ones we love, and burn the rest"

Sunday night's installment of "The Walking Dead" on AMC had it all: zombie deaths, human deaths, a car wreck, new characters, a working bar, heated arguments and — to cap it all off — a song by Maryland-based blues -metal band Clutch .

Air date set for Cafe Hon 'Kitchen Nightmares' episode

By Richard Gorelick — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:14:00 GMT

The "Kitchen Nightmares" episode featuring Cafe Hon is scheduled to air on Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.

TV dinner: Bluegrass's Jorbie Clark on Hillbilly Handfishin'

By Richard Gorelick — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Sunday at 8 p.m. on "Hillbilly Handfishin," Bluegrass Tavern operating partner Jorbie Clark and his Aussie pal Aaron Stubbs go noodling with hosts Skipper Bivins and Trent Jackson and try to catch massive catfish with their hands and feet.

'American Idol' recap: Hollywood, Day 2

By Katrina Galsim — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:38:00 GMT

It's now the group round, "the most infamous night of Hollywood Week," Ryan Seacrest narrates. "For the past 10 years here, it's been the ultimate test of strength, endurance and determination. The critical challenge that truly separates the pack.

'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Episode 15, 'All My Children'

By Lindsey McPherson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:56:00 GMT

So apparently Esther, mother of the original vampires, isn’t the forgiving person she made herself out to be last episode.

Katy Perry, Russell Brand reach divorce agreement

By Liz Kelly Nelson — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:41:09 GMT

It ain't over until it's really over, but Katy Perry and Russell Brand have moved one step closer to being divorced and Brand won't be claiming the up to $20 million he could have sought from his soon-to-be-ex.

Goucher senior Sarah Bart advances again on 'Jeopardy!'

By David Zurawik — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:15:00 GMT

History major trounces students from Duke, George Washington

History major trounces students from Duke, George Washington.

Snooki, JWoww head to Jersey City for 'Jersey Shore' spinoff

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:27:00 GMT

After five seasons, "Jersey Shore's" Snooki and JWoww are moving inland.

'House' ending after this season: Producers, FOX decide to pull the plug

By Rick Porter — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:25 GMT

"House" will have its series finale at the end of this season, coming to a close after eight years on the air at FOX.