Univision plans three new cable TV channels

Spanish-language media giant Univision Communications Inc. plans to launch three new cable television channels next year in a bid to tighten...

News analysis: Donald Trump fires himself from the presidential race

When it comes to the 2012 election, Donald Trump is so fired.

Reality TV: Prison shows break new ground with female inmates

Watch a few episodes of your typical prison documentary series — MSNBC's "Lockup," say — and there are certain things you're...

Critic's Notebook: A new order in 'Law & Order: L.A.'

It has been a hallmark of the series "Law & Order" that its format — which lasted two decades in its original flavor and lives...

Commentary: 'The Voice' plays by its own rules

The key to the surprising success of "The Voice," NBC's new Tuesday night music reality show, can be captured in something that country...

Ann Curry will replace Meredith Vieira on 'Today'

— During a time of upheaval among network news talent, NBC is risking half a billion dollars on Ann Curry, who will replace Meredith...

After Oprah leaves, daytime TV may never be the same again

It may be impossible for even a Katie Couric and Anderson Cooper to duplicate Winfrey's success as the audience shrinks in a new media age.

Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul together again

It's not clear yet whether Simon Cowell's new television talent show "The X Factor" has a theme song. But after hearing the roar of the...

Critic's Notebook: 'Treme's' collection of beautiful moments

Every city has its own singular character — just ask Minneapolis about St. Paul — but there is perhaps no American city as...

TV networks are deciding who's in and who's out

As TV executives huddle in screening rooms the next few days, watching pilots for proposed fall series, they're having to adjust to a couple...

Scott Pelley to succeed Katie Couric as 'CBS Evening News' anchor

After luring Katie Couric away from NBC's "Today" show in an attempt to revamp the evening news with star power and broad appeal, CBS News...

Critic's Notebook: Reporting, not cheerleading, by TV networks covering Osama bin Laden's death

Television news is often criticized for being sensational, overly simplified and, increasingly, politically divided. But with the story...

ABC News beats others with Osama bin Laden photos and video

Inside the ransacked Pakistani mansion where Osama bin Laden was killed, blood was splattered on the floor, bed linens were in disarray, and...

Television review: 'How the States Got Their Shapes'

I am a map lover from way back. As a child, I would hand-copy the continents from an atlas, and even now I can spend too much time on Google...

Critic's Notebook: A fond farewell as Steve Carell (and Michael Scott) leaves 'The Office'

Thursday night, Steve Carell bids goodbye to Michael Scott and "The Office," in which character and series he has lived for seven seasons....

Katie Couric announces she's leaving 'CBS Evening News'

After five tumultuous years behind the legendary news desk, Katie Couric said she would be leaving her high-profile job as anchor of the...

What's behind the dearth of female 'American Idol' finalists?

Blame the teenyboppers! "American Idol," everyone agrees, has gone to the dollies.

'16 and Pregnant,' 'Teen Mom' women become tabloid subjects

At the newsstand this month, the usual slew of tabloid staples appeared on various magazine covers: Angelina Jolie, at least one...