International Business News - TV http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif After wrapping up a successful concert tour, you'd think Reba McEntire would want to take some time off to relax. Instead, the tireless country star is preparing for her 10th turn as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards this weekend. Over the years, she says she's gained more ease hosting the event. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/48088-people-reba-mcentire.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080517/mcentire-says-she-has-more-fun-hosting-acm-awards.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080517/mcentire-says-she-has-more-fun-hosting-acm-awards.htm Sat, 17 May 2008 06:29:10 EDT For an illness shared by so many, clinical depression should be better understood and more openly addressed. Even so, a social stigma and shame is still linked to this disorder on the part of its sufferers, who include some 15 million American adults, the vast majority of whom seek no medical attention. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080517/tv-lookout-highlights-and-lowlights-for-may-18-24.htm Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:12 EDT Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ___ http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/48073-preakness-horse-racing.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080517/guests-for-the-sunday-tv-news-shows.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080517/guests-for-the-sunday-tv-news-shows.htm Sat, 17 May 2008 04:03:37 EDT Daytime's "The View" will rerun one of its shows in two weeks from an entirely different view that lets fans know a little about what goes on backstage. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/daytimes-the-view-to-go-backstage-for-1-show.htm Fri, 16 May 2008 17:25:50 EDT It's true: "Desperate Housewives" will flash-forward five years. Marcia Cross, who plays domestic goddess Bree on the ABC comedy-drama, told AP Radio in a recent phone interview that a flash-forward narrative device will offer viewers a glimpse into the future lives of the Wisteria Lane gang. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/47486-people-marcia-cross.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/marcia-cross-drops-a-few-hints-about-brees-future.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/marcia-cross-drops-a-few-hints-about-brees-future.htm Fri, 16 May 2008 16:00:13 EDT Eva Longoria Parker gets to play dress-up at the Cannes Film Festival _ and she doesn't even have to pack her own suitcase. "My bag is packed when I come because my stylist thinks about every event we have, every interview, every red carpet __ everything is already planned and dresses are fitted, and I just put on what somebody gives me," the 33-year-old actress told Associated Press Television. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/47257-people-longoria-parker.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/eva-longoria-parker-not-a-fashion-diva-at-home.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/eva-longoria-parker-not-a-fashion-diva-at-home.htm Fri, 16 May 2008 13:52:04 EDT Whether it's David Archuleta or David Cook who wins "American Idol" next week, both singers will be part of the show's annual concert tour. Tickets for this summer's "American Idols Live! Tour," which features the TV show's top 10 contestants, go on sale Saturday, said series creator Simon Fuller and concert promotion company AEG Live in an announcement Thursday. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/47256-american-idol-cook.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/american-idol-concert-tour-will-start-july-1.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/american-idol-concert-tour-will-start-july-1.htm Fri, 16 May 2008 10:00:50 EDT The U.S. Olympic Committee's aggressive plan to start its own cable network is moving forward, though officials are giving no indications that the network will be on the air before the Beijing Olympics, as the federation had once hoped. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/usoc-still-working-on-tv-network.htm Fri, 16 May 2008 11:58:44 EDT Ellen DeGeneres and longtime girlfriend Portia de Rossi are jumping at the chance to get married. DeGeneres announced their engagement during a Thursday taping of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," telling the studio audience the news that the California Supreme Court had struck down state laws against gay marriage. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/degeneres-de-rossi-plan-to-marry-ap-is-told.htm Fri, 16 May 2008 15:52:04 EDT A person familiar with efforts to restart talks between the Screen Actors Guild and Hollywood studios says negotiations will resume within two weeks. The person, who was not authorized to speak publicly, said Thursday that the talks will resume by May 28. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080515/screen-actors-guild-agrees-to-renew-contract-talks.htm Thu, 15 May 2008 14:27:37 EDT A person familiar with efforts to restart talks between the Screen Actors Guild and Hollywood studios says negotiations will resume within two weeks. The person, who was not authorized to speak publicly, said Thursday that the talks will resume by May 28. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080515/screen-actors-guild-agrees-to-renew-contract-talks.htm Thu, 15 May 2008 14:27:37 EDT Fox's prime-time schedule for this fall: Monday http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080515/foxs-schedule-for-the-fall-television-season.htm Thu, 15 May 2008 14:25:24 EDT Fox will bring only two new series on the air in the fall, traditionally its slow season, but plans flashy two-hour season premieres of four programs during the same August week as the Democratic National Convention. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080515/only-2-new-shows-on-fox-network-in-the-fall.htm Thu, 15 May 2008 14:23:03 EDT Bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's TV show will return to the air this summer, months after it was pulled when the reality star used a racial slur in a profanity-laced tirade. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/46384-duane-chapman-show.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/dog-the-bounty-hunter-to-return-to-a-e.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/dog-the-bounty-hunter-to-return-to-a-e.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 23:48:55 EDT And then there were two Davids. Syesha Mercado was voted off "American Idol" Wednesday night, paving the way for the expected showdown between David Archuleta and David Cook. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/46375-tv-american-idol-mercado.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/american-idol-gets-down-to-its-final-2-contestants.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/american-idol-gets-down-to-its-final-2-contestants.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 22:10:01 EDT And then there were two Davids. Syesha Mercado was voted off "American Idol" Wednesday night, paving the way for the expected showdown between David Archuleta and David Cook. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/american-idol-gets-down-to-its-final-two-contestants.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 22:06:39 EDT Bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's cable TV show will soon be back on the air. Filming has begun on the fifth season, according to executives with A&E, the cable network that broadcast "Dog the Bounty Hunter. Reruns of the show will start June 25, with new episodes coming a few weeks later. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/46354-duane-chapman-show.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/dog-the-bounty-hunter-to-return-to-a-e.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/dog-the-bounty-hunter-to-return-to-a-e.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:55:15 EDT Bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's cable TV show will soon be back on the air. Filming has begun on the fifth season, according to executives with A&E, the cable network that broadcast "Dog the Bounty Hunter. Reruns of the show will start June 25, with new episodes coming a few weeks later. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/dog-the-bounty-hunter-to-return-to-a-e.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:54:20 EDT Samsung Electronics is combining efforts with fellow Korean electronics maker LG Electronics to develop a new standard for mobile TV broadcasts, the companies announced Wednesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/samsung-joins-forces-with-lg-harris-on-mobile-tv.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 18:09:46 EDT Clark Johnson will direct a short film about masculinity and youth written by nine Manhattan high school students. "Misunderstood," by students at the High School of Graphic Communication Arts, won a contest by Scenarios USA, which uses filmmaking to foster youth leadership, advocacy and self-expression, the nonprofit group announced this week. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/wire-actor-to-shoot-students-short-film.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 11:30:45 EDT