Brian Williams’ credibility questioned after fake Iraq story
By DAVID BAUDER NBC News anchor Brian Williams found himself the story Thursday, his credibility seriously threatened because he falsely claimed he had been in a helicopter hit by a…
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TV star’s plastic surgery disaster tests Brazil
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Andressa Urach went from being a single teenage mom nicknamed “Beanpole” to a reality TV bombshell in Brazil thanks to silicone implants, anabolic steroids, a nose…
TV networks make unequal progress toward on-screen diversity
By DAVID BAUDER, LYNN ELBER and FRAZIER MOORE Kenya Barris, creator of ABC’s “black-ish,” was motivated to write the comedy about an African-American family’s efforts to honor its heritage in…
Charlie Hebdo: High stakes when satire meets globalization
By JILL LAWLESS These are dark days for those who want to believe that the pen is mightier than the sword. The attack on French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo has…
TV makers design for streaming video to stay relevant
By ANICK JESDANUN Does anyone just watch TV anymore? The dramatic shift toward online and mobile viewing is driving television set makers to design as much for streaming video as…
At the Gadget Show: Dish Network Corp gives cord-cutters live sports
By ANICK JESDANUN One of the biggest changes in television this year will be more channels being available online with no separate cable or satellite subscription. But for would-be cord-cutters,…
Taraji P. Henson as Cookie at heart of TV’s ‘Empire’
By SANDY COHEN Taraji P. Henson is driving down an LA street, chatting on her cellphone, when a billboard catches her eye. “Hi, me! Hiiii!” she says, smiling at her…
Stephen Colbert retires his ‘Report’ and the host he played
By FRAZIER MOORE Stephen Colbert is immortal? Long live Stephen Colbert! Nine years of Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” came to an end Thursday night along with its mythical presiding…