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One of the most high-profile media courtships may soon be consummated: Katie Couric is closing in on a deal with Walt Disney Co.'s ABC to host an afternoon talk show.

Katie Couric signed off as "CBS Evening News" anchor for the last time on Thursday, thanking viewers for "coming along with me on this incredible journey."

Oprah Winfrey wiped away tears as celebrity after celebrity surprised her during a farewell double-episode taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that will precede her finale....

A look at the new TV shows announced by the broadcast networks this week at their annual upfront events for advertisers and media.

Ralph Macchio has done his last dance, leaving football star Hines Ward and actresses Kirstie Alley and Chelsea Kane to compete for the “Dancing With the Stars” title.
The 49-year-old actor was eliminated Tuesday from the hit ABC show.
Macchio came into the episode in last place. He and professional partner Karina Smirnoff earned 48 points for their two semifinal dances.

"AMW" isn't gone for good. Fox will air four, two-hour specials throughout the year, in addition to repeats.

After 45 years promoting treatment and a cure for children he calls "my kids," comedian Jerry Lewis announced Monday he is retiring as host of the Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon that has become synonymous with his name.

Move over, Web surfing. Netflix movies now take up more of the Internet pipes going into North American homes. A study published Tuesday by Sandvine Inc. shows that Netflix movies and TV shows account for nearly 30 percent of traffic into homes during peak evening hours, compared with less than 17 percent for Web browsing.

Donald Trump says he's not running for president. The businessman and reality TV star said in a statement Monday that he won't seek the Republican nomination.

"Celebrity Apprentice" will stay on the NBC prime-time schedule even if Donald Trump hits the presidential campaign trial, the network's entertainment chairman said Sunday.