The Grammy-winning blind singer-songwriter Doc Watson has died. He was 89. Watson had been hospitalized in Winston-Salem, N.C., for abdominal surgery. Born Arthel Lane Watson in North Carolina, Watson lost his eyesight as an infant due to an infection, but he went on to have a successful career as a bluegrass and folk musician, known for recordings including "Tom Dooley" and "Shady Grove." From the mid-1960s through the early 1980s, Watson toured and recorded with his son, Eddy Merle, until the younger musician was killed in a tractor accident on their family farm in 1985. In the 2000s, Watson was often joined onstage by his grandson, Merle's son Richard. Watson won seven Grammy awards throughout his career, as well as a lifetime achievement award in 2004. In 1997, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts from then President Bill Clinton. He is survived by a daughter, Nancy.
  Since Jessica Simpson and her fiancé Eric Johnson welcomed their daughter Maxwell Drew on May 1, "life has completely changed," Simpson, 31, tells PEOPLE exclusively. "From how I sleep to what I think about, Maxwell has definitely taken over everything!" In this week's issue, Simpson and Johnson give an exclusive interview, plus share the first photos of their little one, who's inherited her mom's eyes and her dad's calm demeanor. "We stare at her all the time," says Simpson. "We can't get enough!" But becoming new parents hasn't been without its hardships. Recovering from surgery – Simpson delivered via C-section – isn't easy, she says, and nursing, which she does throughout the day, has become "a full-on job."

Dominic Monaghan accuses Matthew Fox of beating women: 'Lost' feud flares on Twitter

 Six days ago, "Lost" co-creator Damon Lindelof celebrated the two-year anniversary of the show's highly polarizing series finale -- but while the show is in the past, that doesn't mean that the drama is over. Fan favorite Dominic Monaghan took to Twitter this week to promote his new documentary series, "Wild Things," this week, with a fan Q&A. One fan asked him to encourage his old "Lost" co-star Matthew Fox to join Twitter.Monaghan didn't seem up to phoning Fox, though, as he replied to the fan bluntly: "he beats women. No thanks."Last year, Fox was accused of punching a female bus driver in the crotch and the breast when she refused to give him a ride -- but he managed to avoid being charged in the incident. Monaghan, however, accuses Fox of more repeated incidents of violence."I KNOW IT WAS WRONG BUT WHAT?! WHAT ABOUT ALL THOSE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD TOGETHER?!" the fan asked Monaghan, to which he replied: "you don't know either of us. he beats women. not isolated incidents. often. not interested."He insists on the veracity of the statement -- and says he's not worried about Fox pressing charges against him for his accusations. "an accusation is when you 'claim' someone did something wrong. i know," he wrote. "And it's very difficult to sue someone for speaking the truth." 
 After Cynthia Nixon revealed that she and Christine Marinoni tied the knot in New York City on Sunday, the newlyweds have released their wedding photo. Posing on a rooftop in the Big Apple, Nixon, 46, wore a flowing, pale green gown by Carolina Herrera and carried a bouquet of white peonies. Marinoni, 45, wore a suit with a darker green tie for the ceremony.

Britain's Supreme Court backs extradition of Julian Assange to Sweden
Britain's Supreme Court on Wednesday backed the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to Sweden where he is accused of sex crimes -- the latest chapter in the saga of the self-styled Internet whistle-blower. Swedish prosecutors want to question Assange over claims of rape and sexual assault made by two female former WikiLeaks volunteers, and he has been fighting a lengthy legal battle against extradition since his arrest in Britain in Dec. 2010. Seven judges at Britain's highest court rejected by a majority of 5-2 that Assange's claim that a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) under which his extradition is sought was invalid.  Two lower courts have already ruled he should be extradited. The former computer hacker gained international prominence in 2010 when WikiLeaks began releasing secret video footage and thousands of U.S. diplomatic cables about Iraq and Afghanistan, in the largest leak of classified documents in U.S. history. That made him a hero to anti-censorship campaigners but a menace to Washington and other governments. Assange also faced widespread criticism that he had put lives at risk by blowing the cover of sources who spoke to diplomats and intelligence agents in countries where it was dangerous to do so.  Since then, WikiLeaks has faded from the headlines due to a dearth of scoops and a blockade by credit card companies that has made donations to the site almost impossible. Assange's personal standing has been damaged by the Swedish sex case and he has lost support from most of his celebrity backers.  Assange's personal travails have accelerated WikiLeaks' slide toward irrelevance since its heyday. The suspected source of the site's biggest and most dramatic 2010 leaks, U.S. intelligence analyst Bradley Manning, is now facing 22 criminal charges which, if he is convicted, could land him in jail for life.

 Amber Riley's time on Glee has come to a dramatic close. The star, who has played Mercedes for three years on the cult-like show, tweeted the news of her departure late yesterday. "That's a wrap on Amber Riley," she wrote. "Just closed a chapter in my life, the only thing I've known day in and day out for three years. I'm going to miss the whole Glee family, seeing them everyday! I have so many brothers and sisters now :) But I am looking forward to a much needed and deserved summer vacation. SCHOOL's OUT Glee Kids! Let's play!"


TV NEWS

Tim Daly is checking out of Private Practice. The actor announced late Tuesday that series creator Shonda Rhimes opted not to pick up his contract option for the ABC medical soap’s upcoming sixth (and likely final) season. In a somewhat terse statement posted on Twitter, Daly said, “Wonderful fans of PPP. Shonda informed my agent today that Pete won’t be returning for season 6. It was a great 5 yrs. R.I.P. Pete Wilder.” Daly was likely the victim of cost cutting. PPP‘s renewal came down to the wire earlier this month as both sides haggled over budget-related issues.

 

 

HISTORY’s miniseries Hatfields & McCoys, starring Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton, Mare Winningham, Powers Boothe and Tom Berenger among others debuted on Monday Memorial Day and finishes tonight at 9p, has become the #1 non-sports telecast in ad-supported cable television history.  HISTORY tallied more than 13.9 million total viewers; 5.8 million with A25-54; and 4.8 million among A18-49 for the miniseries’ debut on Monday, based on Nielsen’s fast cable ratings.  More than 17 million watched both the premiere and encore telecast Monday night.  
 

Season two of Showtime’s drama series Homeland has added actress Zuleikha Robinson in the recurring role as a Middle Eastern woman and field journalist named Roya Hammad who has ties to the terrorist organization and will cross paths with Brody (Damian Lewis). 


NBC approved a new singing game show, The Winner Is where contestants will compete before an in-studio panel.  The singers, some soloists and groups including kids, teens, adults, seniors, families and professionals will have to figure out if they should negotiate a cash prize and step out of the competition or continue in the game.  If the contestants continue, they await the jury results to see if they made it to the next round and closer to the $1 million in prize money. 

Tonight’s Premieres:ABC Family: Melissa & Joey at 8p
CBS: Dogs in the City at 8p
Destination America: BBQ Pitmasters at 10p
Tonight’s Finales:CW: America’s Next Top Model at 9p
HISTORY: Hatfields & McCoys at 9p
TLC: Toddlers & Tiaras at 10p

Ex-champ Tapia found dead
Johnny Tapia, the five-time boxing champion whose turbulent career was marked by cocaine addiction, alcohol, depression and run-ins with the law, was found dead Sunday at his Albuquerque home. He was 45. Authorities were called to the house at about 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, spokesman Robert Gibbs said. The death didn't appear to be suspicious, he said. Tapia won five championships in three weight classes, winning the WBA bantamweight title, the IBF and WBO junior bantamweight titles and the IBF featherweight belt. He was regarded as the consummate underdog by his fans. The more trouble he found outside the ring - including several stints in jail - the more they rallied around him.  But his life was also marked by tragedy. He was orphaned at 8, his mother stabbed 26 times with a screwdriver and left to die. In 2007, he was hospitalized after an apparent cocaine overdose. Several days later, his brother-in-law and his nephew were killed in car accident on their way to Albuquerque to see the ailing boxer. Tapia was banned from boxing for 3 1/2 years in the early `90s because of his cocaine addiction. But he knocked out Henry Martinez to win the WBO bantamweight title in 1994, and won four more championships over the next eight years. He last fought in June, outpointing Mauricio Pastrana in an eight-round decision. He finished with a 59-5-2 record. Gibbs said an autopsy will be performed in the next few days.
 Three years after getting engaged at a rally to support same-sex marriage in New York – which was not legal at the time – Cynthia Nixon and Christine Marinoni were married Sunday. The Sex and the City star and Marinoni have a son together — Marinoni gave birth to Max in February 2011. (Nixon has two children from a previous relationship with photographer Danny Mozes.) The Sex and the City actress, 46, and the education activist, 45, have been together since 2004.


Boxer Williams paralyzed
Boxer Paul Williams was paralyzed Sunday after being involved in a motorcycle crash in the Atlanta suburbs and doctors said it is unlikely he will continue his career, his manager said Monday. ''From the waist down, he has absolutely no movement. He's in very good spirits, though,'' George Peterson told The Associated Press from his home in Aiken, S.C. ''He still believes he's going to fight again.'' Williams, 30, severed his spinal cord after falling on his back and head when he was thrown from his motorcycle Sunday morning in Marietta, Ga., Peterson said. Williams has been listed in serious but stable condition on Monday at an undisclosed hospital, Peterson said. The crash happened Sunday morning in Marietta after Williams tried to avoid another car in the next lane that was negotiating a curve and then had to maneuver to avoid an oncoming car. Williams was in the area to attend his brother's wedding Sunday afternoon, Peterson said. ''I know he's going to make a statement after surgery on Wednesday, because he's that kind of person,'' Peterson said. ''He's 100 percent coherent and still has the will to want to get back on the motorcycle.''  ''We want his fans to know he's going to be all right and he'll be back,'' Peterson said. ''He said if he wasn't going to be boxing, he's going to be a stand-up comedian.''
 James Righton is Keira Knightley's knight in shining armor. The British actress, 27, is engaged to Righton, a keyboard player for the U.K. indie rock band, Klaxons, her rep confirms. Having reportedly been introduced by fashion correspondent Alexa Chung, the Pirates of the Caribbean actress and her beau were first spotted together publicly in April 2011. Before she became cozy with Righton, Knightley split from Rupert Friend, who was her costar in Pride & Predjudice. Aside from her engagement, up next for the movie star is the release of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, where she's featured opposite Steve Carrell.


Todd Bridges Splits from Wife of 14 Years
After 14 years of marriage, Diff'rent Strokes alum Todd Bridges and his wife Dori are splitting. "The Bridges have decided that disunion is in the best interest of their collective futures," a statement from Bridges says. "Although Todd and Dori are going their separate ways, they are mutually committed to the well-being of their son [Spencir, 13]." The once troubled teen star, 47, who also appeared on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, broke the news on his Twitter account Friday. "She's a great mother I'm glad to have had the years to know her and have a great kid with her," he wrote. "As we know, people grow apart and we did."
 Meagan Good isn't rushing to the altar – but she also has wedding planning on her mind. "I think when you really find the right person you just know," the Think Like a Man star says of her preacher and producer fiancé DeVon Franklin. "There is no point in waiting – waiting for what?" Though she wouldn't divulge exactly when or where the nuptials will be, Good, 30, said planning is coming along nicely, although the wedding is turning out bigger than she wants it to be. "I wanted to go for an enchanted feeling," she said. "I wanted fireflies and a bayou type of feel and I think we're achieving that," she said, referencing Twilight and the animated film Fern Gully as specific inspirations. Before saying "I do," Good celebrated with a bachelorette party on Friday in Las Vegas. Considering she's marrying a preacher, one may think it would be a tamed down affair. Not so. Good went the opposite route, putting on a burlesque performance at Las Vegas's Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon. In attendance: her future mother-in-law! "I don't think there is anything wrong with being sexy or cheeky or funny," she said. "I don't know how some church folk are going to be, but at the end of the day it's between me and God and my husband."


'Men in Black 3' tops Memorial Day weekend with $70M
Will Smith returned to theaters for the first time since 2008′s Seven Pounds with this weekend’s Men in Black 3, which put the A-list celeb back on top of the box office. Sony’s $230 million alien-zapping sequel earned an estimated $70 million over the extended Memorial Day weekend. Marvel’s The Avengers grossed another mind-blowing $46.9 million over the four day frame. Last weekend’s openers Battleship and The Dictator finished in third and fourth place, respectively.
1. Men In Black 3 — $70.0 million
2. The Avengers — $46.9 million
3. Battleship –  $13.6 million
4. The Dictator — $11.8 million
5. Dark Shadows — $9.4 million
 It was supposed to be a friendly affair, but Will Ferrell and Gordon Ramsay got more than they bargained for – the latter ended up in hospital – at a charity soccer game on Sunday that was rougher than anticipated. The actor, 44, hobbled off with an apparent leg injury, while the celebrity chef, 45, had to be stretchered off and given oxygen after a clattering tackle by former pro player Teddy Sheringham at the annual Soccer Aid game in Manchester, England.
 

Jenna Jameson Arrested for Suspected DUI

Jenna Jameson was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence after hitting a light pole with her car early Friday in Southern California. The former adult film star, 38, was booked, cited and later released, according to the report. Police conducted a field sobriety test, according to a statement, and there were signs of intoxication. The car accident occurred at 1:30 a.m. in Westminster, Calif. She suffered minor injuries, according to reports, but refused treatment.

Nick Fairley arrested again

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley has been arrested in Alabama on charges of driving under the influence and attempting to elude police, his second arrest in his home state in two months. Alabama state troopers say the 24-year-old passed a state trooper early Sunday morning at 100 mph in his Cadillac Escalade in unincorporated Mobile County. After initially refusing to stop for the trooper's emergency lights and siren, Fairley pulled over and seemed impaired. He was arrested without incident. Fairly was also cited for reckless driving, no proof of insurance and open container. Fairley also was arrested April 3 in Mobile on a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge after citizens called to complain that Fairley's Escalade was speeding through a lower-middle class neighborhood in Mobile.
 Michelle Obama and her girls had a date with Beyoncé on Saturday. The First Lady and daughters Sasha, 10, and Malia, 13, were spotted cheering on the superstar during the second night of her concert series at Atlantic City's Revel Resorts. Before Saturday's show, Sasha and Malia were spotted splashing around the resort's pool. When the First Lady and her daughters arrived at the Revel Resorts cabana area – flanked by secret service officers – a white curtain was drawn to give them some privacy.


Grown Ups 2

"The Hunger Games" bad guy Alexander Ludwig is set to play David Spade's son in "Grown Ups 2."

Jobs
"The Help" star Ahna O'Reilly is set to play the female lead opposite Ashton Kutcher in Joshua Michael Stern's indie feature "Jobs" which begins filming soon. Kutcher and Josh Gad play Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. O'Reilly will play Chris-Ann Brennan, the Bay Area painter who was Jobs' first girlfriend and later gave birth to his daughter.


TV NEWS

FOX, CBS, NBC SUE DISH; DISH SUES THEM The dispute between Dish Network and the broadcast networks over the satco’s new--and much advertised-- AdHop device that automatically eliminates commercials on taped programs went to court late last week as Fox, NBC and CBS filed separate suits alleging copyright infringement and violations of contract terms. Ironically--and perhaps in keeping with the personality of CEO Charlie Ergen-- it was Dish that filed the first suit asking a federal judge to preemptively decide that there was not copyright violation in the device. Dish is arguing that the AdHop does not violate copyright because commercials can only be skipped in recorded shows, not live broadcasts. And viewers could skip ads on their own, if they did not have the device.

Tonight's Finales:ABC: Cougar Town at 8p
The CW: L.A. Complex at 9p

 Janet Carroll, who played Tom Cruise's oblivious mother in the movie Risky Business, died Tuesday at 71. The Chicago-born actress, who had a long career in movies and television, died in New York after a lengthy illness. Playing a mother unaware that her son was running a brothel in her own home while she was out of town, Carroll made her movie premiere in the 1983 film that launched Cruise to superstardom. Carroll went on to appear in 20 other films and dozens of TV shows including Murphy Brown, Married with Children and Melrose Place.

Elton John Hospitalized: Singer Admitted To Cedars-Sinai To Treat Respiratory Infection

Elton John was hospitalized Wednesday for a "serious" respiratory infection, the singer's rep said. John was admitted to Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, but is reportedly doing better and recovering from the health scare. But doctors have advised the "Tiny Dancer" singer to cancel concerts for at least the next week. John was told that he needed "complete rest and antibiotic treatment to prevent damage." John first showed signs of poor health at a Las Vegas concert on May 20 and only worsened thereafter.  "All I can say to the fans is sorry I can't be with you," John said in a statement, regarding the canceled concert dates. "I hope to see you soon at this wonderful theatre at Caesars Palace."
 The Megan Fox pregnancy doubters just went belly up. I reported a month ago, the Transformers hottie is pregnant with her and husband Brian Austin Green's first child. And while the couple hasn't commented on the good news, they could only keep things under wraps for so long.  Fox, 26, was spotted today's in L.A.'s Los Feliz neighborhood looking far bumpier than usual, hands resting on her tummy.
 The real scene-stealer during American Idol's Wednesday finale? Legendary chanteuse Chaka Khan. Though she had an engagement and performances from A-listers like Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith to compete with, the 59-year-old generated plenty of buzz of her own on the red carpet when she showed off a noticeably slimmer figure. Prior to heading inside the show, Khan flaunted her tiny waist in skinny-fit printed pants, and a black satin blouse. During her performance, the Queen of Funk took it up another notch, donning a brown, sequined catsuit to perform a medley of her hits, including "Ain't Nobody," "Through the Fire," and "I'm Every Woman."
 Katherine Heigl steps out with mother Nancy and new daughter Adalaide on Wednesday in Beverly Hills, Calif. The actress, 33, and her husband, musician Josh Kelley, recently added the baby girl to their family through domestic adoption. “Her full name is Adalaide Marie Hope Kelley,” Heigl said recently. “Adalaide because of my great-grandmother, Marie after my middle name, and Hope because that is what the process became.” Adalaide joins big sister Naleigh, 3½.

 For his surprise proposal on American Idol Wednesday night, Ace Young selected an 18-karat yellow gold, platinum and diamond engagement ring to present to longtime girlfriend Diana DeGarmo. The David Webb sparkler, which features a 1.2-carat fancy yellow center stone, also boasts two side diamonds weighing .4 carats. Young helped to design the ring, after hearing DeGarmo drop a hint. “A month ago, she said, ‘Gold needs to come back,’” Young said after Wednesday’s finale. “I was like, ‘I agree,’ so mental note. Her favorite thing is a sunflower and she loves yellow, so one of our dear friends [helped me] put together a ring that has a yellow diamond, a gold band and two smaller diamonds on the side that are clear, so it’s like a sunflower.” The couple, who’ve been together for two years, met in the spring of 2010 when both signed on to costar in the Broadway revival of the musical Hair. DeGarmo appeared on Idol season three, while Young was on season five.



TV NEWS
If "X Factor" producers are looking for drama from new judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato, it appears that they may have gotten exactly what they hoped for. The two judges square off during Thursday's (May 24) auditions in Austin, TX. It is here that Spears and Lovato couldn't have disagreed more over one of the entrants in the "Boys" category. And Spears has already walked off the set of the singing competition. The incident happened after a contestant's performance of Spears' song "Hold it Against Me" left much to be desired. She split and didn't immediately come back, letting four performers sing to the three remaining judges, Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid and Lovato.


Suits’ Vanessa Ray will guest-star in an upcoming episode of the ABC Family drama, playing Cece, a charming blonde who works as a stylist in a hip boutique.

Suds vet Richard Steinmetz (ex-Martin, Passions; ex-Jeff, Loving) is joining General Hospital as the son of a former character (any guesses?) who has a major story arc opposite Sonny Corinthos.


Hope JoAnna Garcia likes working with monkeys. The actress has been cast in the female lead role in NBC’s Animal Practice (taking over a part from Amy Huberman, who appeared in the show’s pilot). The comedy stars Justin Kirk as a veterinarian working for his former girlfriend (Garcia), who runs an animal hospital. Garcia was a regular on The CW’s Privileged and ABC’s Better With You, and had recent arcs on The CW’s Gossip Girl and USA’s Royal Pains.


Lifetime provoked a frenzy of response last month when it cast Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor in its biopic Liz & Dick. In a move that probably won’t generate quite the same divided and clamorous reaction, the network has selected Grant Bowler to play Richard Burton, Oscar-nominated actor and famed lover of the Hollywood icon. Bowler is recognizable to True Blood fans as V-addicted werewolf Cooter and to Ugly Betty fans as Wilhelmina’s love interest.


Top Chef Masters Season 4 is slated to premiere Wednesday, July 25 at 10/9c on Bravo.

Scripps is about to drop Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy from six of its markets in favor of two new shows that it will produce. Starting Monday, September 17, Scripps stations in Phoenix, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Tampa and Tulsa will air Let’s Ask America,

a game show with contestants linked from their homes, and newsmagazine The List, focusing on news and popular culture.

Spartacus is taking over Starz this summer. The pay cabler announced Thursday plans to air in chronological order all 29 episodes of the series’ three iterations: Gods of the Arena, Blood and Sand and Vengeance. The mega-marathon (to air Friday nights from 9/8c – 11 pm) kicks off on June 8 with the Spartacus: Gods of the Arena premiere, and will run through August 10, concluding with Vengeance‘s series finale.


Tonight's Premieres:Logo: Scandalicious at 8p
Food Network: Mystery Diners at 10p
Syfy: Insane or Inspired? at 10p
Saturday's Finale:OWN: Beverly's Full House at 10p
Sunday's Finale:NBC: Harry's Law at 8p
Monday's Premieres:A&E Network: Gene Simmons Family Jewels at 9p; Monster In-Laws at 10p & 1030p
HISTORY: Hatfields & McCoys at 9p
TLC: Cake Boss at 9p; Extreme Couponing at 10p
VH1: Single Ladies at 9p
nuvoTV: Model Latina: South Beach at 10p
Monday's Finale:VH1: Basketball Wives at 8p

Friday, May 25
A&E: "Dog the Bounty Hunter," "Duck Dynasty" and "Storage Wars" marathons, 7 a.m. to

ABC Family: "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie marathon, 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

AMC: Military movies marathon, 9 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. the next day ("A Bridge Too Far," "Patton," "The Green Berets," "The Dirty Dozen," "Midway")

BIO: "Dog the Bounty Hunter" marathon, 6 p.m. 4 a.m. the next day

Bravo: "Millionaire Matchmaker" marathon, noon to 6 p.m.

Chiller: "Dark Shadows" (1991) marathon, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cinemax: S2 premiere "Femme Fatales," 11 p.m.

CLOO: "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" marathon, 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Discovery: "I (Almost) Got Away With It" marathon, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., new "Deadliest Catch" behind-the-scenes special at 8 p.m.

DIY: "Rehab Addict" and "The Bronson Pinchot Project" marathons, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Food: New "Mystery Diners" at 10 p.m.

HGTV: "House Hunters Coast to Coast" premiere, 9 p.m., new "House Hunters" at 10 p.m.

History: "Swamp People" marathon, 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. the next day

ID: "Wicked Attraction" marathon, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., finale of "Motives & Murders" at 10 p.m.

Lifetime: New "America's Most Wanted" at 9 p.m.

NatGeo: "The Link" premiere, "From Swords to Spy Planes," 7 p.m.
NBCSN: NHL playoff hockey, New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils, 8 p.m.

OWN: "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant" marathon, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Oxygen: "Roseanne" marathon, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Spike TV: "Gangland" marathon, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Style: "Big Rich Texas" marathon, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., "Jerselicious" 8 p.m. to midnight
 
Syfy: "Nightmare on Elm Street" (1980s) movie marathon, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., premiere of "Insane or Inspired?" at 10 p.m.

TCM: Western movie marathon, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ("Way Out West," "Dodge City," "Arizona Legion," "Wyoming," "San Antonio," "Vengeance Valley," "The Wild North," "Lone Star")

Travel: "Ghost Adventures" marathon, 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. the next day, new "The Dead Files" at 10 p.m.

TLC: "Say Yes to the Dress" marathon, 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. the next day

USA: "Law & Order: SVU" marathon, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday, May 26

A&E: "Parking Wars," "Storage Wars" and "Flipped Off" marathons, 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. the next day

ABC: NASCAR Nationside Series: History 300 live, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; NBA Conference Semifinals, teams TBA, 8 p.m.

AMC: Military movies marathon, 2:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. the next day ("The Great Raid," "Tank Commandos," "Battle of the Bulge," "The Green Berets," "Midway," "Heartbreak Ridge," "Flags of Our Fathers," "Letters from Iwo Jima," "Patton")

BBC America: "The Tudors" marathon, 6 a.m. to midnight

BIO: "Celebrity Ghost Stories" and "My Ghost Story" marathons, 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. the next day

Bravo: "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" marathon, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
CBS: PGA Golf, Crowne Plaza Invitational live, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

CLOO: "Monk" marathon, 7 a.m. to 6 a.m. the next day

Discovery: "Man, Woman, Wild" and "Dual Survival" marathons, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. the next day

Food: New "French Food at Home," at noon; new "The Perfect 3" at 2:30 p.m.; "Restaurant Impossible" marathon, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

FX: UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir - prelims live, 8 p.m.

Hallmark: "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" marathon, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

HBO: New "The Ricky Gervais" show at midnight, "Real Time with Bill Maher" at 1 a.m.

HGTV: New episodes of "Going Yard" and "Curb Appeal" 5 p.m.; new "Junk Gypsies" and "Design on a Dime" 7 p.m.; new "Mom Caves," "Meg's Great Rooms" and "The High Low Project" at 8:30 p.m.; "House Hunters" marathon, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. the next day

History: "American Restoration" marathon, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; "American Pickers" marathon, 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. the next day

LMN: "Drop Dead Diva" marathon, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. the next day

MTV: "16 and Pregnant" marathon, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NatGeo: "Taboo" marathon, noon to 8 p.m.

NBC: Senior PGA Championship, third round live, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; new "The Firm: Chapter Seventeen" at 9 p.m.

NBCSN: NHL hockey, LA Kings at Phoenix Coyotes live at 8 p.m.

Oxygen: "America's Next Top Model" marathon, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Science: "Survivorman" marathon, 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. the next day

Speed: Formula One Racing: Monaco Grand Prix practice live, 1 a.m.; Monaco Grand Prix qualifying live, 8 a.m.

Spike TV: "Ink Master" marathon, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Style: "Giuliana & Bill" marathon, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Syfy: Monster movie marathon, 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. the next day ("Dinoshark," "Mega Shark vs. Crocosaurus, "Dinocroc vs. Supergator," "Malibu Shark Attack," "Lake Placid 2," "Lake Placid 3," "Super Shark," "Sharktopus," "Dinocroc vs. Supergator," "Supergator")

USA: "NCIS" marathon, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m

Sunday, May 27

A&E: "The Glades" marathon, 7 a.m. to noon, "Criminal Minds" marathon, noon to 4 a.m. the next day

ABC: 2012 Indianapolis 500 live, noon to 3:30 p.m.

AMC: Military movie marathon, 10 a.m. to ("To Hell and Back," "Apocalypse Now Redux," "Hart's War"), new "The Killing" and "Mad Men," 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

BBC America: "The Tudors" marathon, midnight to 8 p.m.; "Planet Earth" marathon, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. the next day

Bravo: "Real Housewives of New York City" and "Don't Be Tardy to the Party" marathons, 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. the next day

CBS: PGA Golf Crowne Plaza Invitational final round live, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

CLOO: "The Unit" marathon, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., "Necessary Roughness" marathon, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next day

Discovery: "Mythbusters" marathon, 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the next day

Food: New "Guy's Big Bite" at 10:30 a.m., new "The Best Thing I Ever Made" at 11:30 a.m.; new "Cupcake Champions" at 8 p.m., new "Food Network Star" at 9 p.m., new "Iron Chef America" at 10:30 p.m.

FOX: NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Coca-Cola 600, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Hallmark: "The Bob Newhart Show," 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

HBO: New episodes of "Game of Thrones," "Veep" and "Girls," starting at 9 p.m.

HGTV: New "My First Place" and "Property Virgins" at 1:30 p.m.

History: "American Pickers" marathon, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., "Pawn Stars" marathon, 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. the next day

IFC: "Portlandia" marathon, noon to

MTV: "Rob & Big" and "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory" marathons, 5 a.m. to midnight

NatGeo: "Doomsday Preppers" marathon, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. the next day

NBC: 2012 French Open Tennis first round live, noon to 3 p.m.; Senior PGA Championship final round live, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

NBCSN: NHL hockey New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers live, 8 p.m.

Oxygen: "Snapped" marathon, noon to 10 p.m.

PBS: The National Memorial Day Concert, hosted by Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna, featuring Daughtry, Natalie Cole and Trace Adkins, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Science: "Oddities" marathon, 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. the next day

Spike TV: "Star Wars" movie marathon, 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

TCM: Military movies marathon, 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. the next day ("Command Decision," "Bataan," "First to Fight," "Breakthrough," "The Hill," "The Steel Helmet," "Merrill's Marauders," "Sergeant York," "Tora! Tora! Tora!")

TLC: "Undercover Boss" marathon, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., new "Sister Wives" episodes, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., new "My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding" episode at 10 p.m.

TNT: "Law & Order" marathon, 3 a.m. to

VH1: "Mob Wives Chicago" premiere, 9 p.m.

Monday, May 28

A&E: "Storage Wars" marathon, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" premiere, 9 p.m.; "Monster In-Laws" premiere, 10 p.m.

ABC: New "The Bachelorette," 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

AMC: Military movie marathon, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ("Submarine Seahawk," "Heartbreak Ridge," "The Green Berets," "Midway," "Flags of Our Fathers")

BBC America: "Top Gear" marathon, 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., new episode at 8:30 p.m.

BET:"The Parks" marathon, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Bravo: "Bethenny Ever After" marathon, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., "Bethenney Ever After" finale, 10 p.m.

Chiller: "Face Off" marathon, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CLOO: "Royal Pains" marathon, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Comedy: "South Park" marathon, 11 p.m. Sunday to 11 p.m. Monday

Discovery: "Deadliest Catch" marathon, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., "Outlaw Empires" new episode, 10 p.m.

E!: New "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," 9 p.m.

ESPN: 2012 French Open Tennis first round live, 5 a.m. to 10 a.m; NBA Conference Finals at 8:30 p.m.

Food: "Restaurant: Impossible" marathon, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

HGTV: "House Hunters" marathon, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., new episodes 10 p.m.

History: "Pawn Stars" marathon, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., new episodes of "Pawn Stars" at 8 p.m.; "Hatfields & McCoys Part 1" premiere, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

ID: "Nightmare Next Dor" marathon, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

MTV: "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory" marathon, midnight to noon, "Ridiculousness" marathon, noon to 10 p.m., new episode "Ridiculousness" at 10 p.m., new episodes "Money from Strangers," 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

NBC: New "America's Got Talent," "American Ninja Warrior," 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

OWN: "I (Almost) Got Away With It" marathon, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., "The Will: Family Secrets Revealed" marathon, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next day.

Oxygen: "The Bad Girls Club" marathon, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., new episodes of "Tanisha Gets Married," 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Science: "How It's Made" marathon, 6 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Soap: "One Tree Hill" marathon, 9 am. to 7 p.m.

Spike TV: "Band of Brothers" marathon, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Style: "Sex and the City" marathon, noon to 8 p.m.

TCM: Military movie marathon, 1 a.m. to midnight ("West Point," "Germany Year Zero," "PT 109," "Darby's Rangers," "The Green Berets," "Where Eagles Dare," "The Guns of Navarone," "The Dirty Dozen," "The Bridge on the River Kwai," "The Great Escape," "Kelly's Heroes")

TLC: "Cake Boss" marathon, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., "Cake Boss" Season 5 premiere, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.; "Extreme Couponing" Season 3 premiere, 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.

TNT: "Law & Order" marathon, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

USA: "NCIS" marathon, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., WWE Monday Night RAW new episode, 9 p.m.
VH1: "Basketball Wives" marathon, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.,  "Basketball Wives" finale, 8 p.m.; new "Single Ladies" at 9 p.m.

  As a trainer on The Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels was known for dishing out tough love to contestants. But these days, she’s doling out tickles and hugs to her 2-year-old daughter, Lukensia – whom she recently brought home from Haiti after a lengthy adoption process — and the newborn son, Phoenix, that partner Heidi Rhoades gave birth to on May 3 in Los Angeles.
 When Food Network chef Robert Irvine married pro wrestler Gail Kim on May 10, he had planned a night of surprises for his bride-to-be. "He wanted to give me the fairy tale wedding," Kim, 35, said, adding that she knew nothing more than the location, time and date. "I didn't know the colors of my wedding or what my bouquet would look like! But I trusted his taste." A horse-drawn carriage picked up Kim for a brief tour around the vineyard of California's Charles Krug Winery before her debut in front of 160 friends and family members. "I cried when she walked down the aisle," says Irvine, 46. "She was jaw-dropping – this glow of beauty, wearing a dress with a long train. She looked so beautiful." And the surprises didn't end there: Chef Masaharu Morimoto serenaded the couple with a Japanese love song, and Kim enlisted the help of best man (and fellow Food Network star) Guy Fieri to cater a rehearsal dinner.

Ray J treated for 'exhaustion and jet lag' as he is hospitalised morning after Billboard Awards
Whitney Houston's ex-boyfriend Ray J landed in the hospital Monday morning after the Billboard Music Awards. The singer was extremely upset after his confrontation with Whitney Houston's family during the awards ceremony. Ray J's rep confirmed in a statement that Ray J "has been in a Las Vegas area hospital since the early morning of Monday, May 21, and will remain there for treatment for exhaustion and jet lag." The rep said Ray J was in Las Vegas to host a party and attend the awards ceremony. "He had just returned to the U.S. from a quick 32-hour round trip from China," the rep said. "Upon landing, he immediately drove four hours to Las Vegas for the two events."Ray J is best known as the guy in Kim Kardashian's sex tape. He is also singer Brandy Norwood's brother.
 Michael McKean, the smiling redhead best known for playing Lenny in the '70s sitcom Laverne and Shirley and for his appearances in the satirical mockumentaries This Is Spinal Tap, Best in Show and A Mighty Wind, is in stable condition after being hit by a car on an Upper West Side Manhattan sidewalk Tuesday afternoon. McKean, 64, was being treated at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital for a broken leg and facial lacerations. "Hopefully, he'll be fine," his manager, Harriet Sternberg said. "He has sustained multiple injures," she said, "and we are trying to find out the extent of other injuries."Reports say the car went out of control before jumping the curb at 86th Street and Broadway as McKean was walking. Its impact reportedly knocked him from the pavement into the street, and he was seen coughing up blood. Police said no criminal charges were being filed. The actor lives on the Upper West Side with his wife, actress Annette O'Toole (Smallville), and is currently appearing in an all-star Broadway revival of Gore Vidal's The Best Man, with James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury. "He's upset about missing his curtain," Sternberg said. "He's never missed a performance in his career."


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Eugene Polley, the inventor of the first wireless TV remote control device for Zenith Electronics, died Sunday at a suburban Chicago hospital at the age of 96.  Mr. Polley created his Flash-Matic in 1955, which pointed a beam of light at photo cells in the corners of the TV screen which activated the picture and sound and also changed channels.  Throughout Mr. Polley's 47-year career as an engineer, he earned 18 US patents.  Mr. Polley along with his fellow Zenith engineer Robert Adler, were honored in 1997 with an Emmy for their work in pioneering TV remotes.

truTV's series South Beach Tow ends its first season tonight 930p and the network has already ordered a second season consisting of 13 episodes.  During its inaugural season to date, South Beach Tow delivered 1.5 million total viewers and 786,000 among A18-49.  The second season of South Beach Tow will bow in early fall 2012.


Gillian Zinser will not be a part of 90210‘s fifth season. The casting news should come as little surprise considering Ivy was last seen running away to Mexico with her soon-to-be deported boyfriend, Diego, in the show’s season finale. It’s entirely possible Zinser could return as a guest star at some point, but that’s unlikely given how neatly her storyline wrapped up.


Gabriel Byrne (In Treatment) has been cast in History Channel’s first scripted series, Vikings. The project centers on the Norsemen who explored during medieval times, with Byrne playing an ex-warrior who clashes with the king.


E! has re-upped its contract with E! News Anchor/Managing Editor Giuliana Rancic, extending their agreement with her through April 2015.  The terms of the new deal has Rancic continuing as Anchor and serving as Managing Editor of E! News for the next three years as well as hosting duties for the network's Live From the Red Carpet events.  Rancic will also continue to co-host the weekly comedy series Fashion Police and serving as host for other specials.  Furthermore, E! will have first-look rights to Rancic's ideas for series, specials and other scripted and non-scripted projects.


Samuel L. Jackson is hosting this year's BET Awards. The "Snakes on a Plane" star's hosting gig was revealed by the network, along with nominees for this year's event.

BET Nominees

Best Female R&B Artist
- Marsha Ambrosius
- Beyoncé
- Mary J. Blige
- Melanie Fiona
- Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist
- Chris Brown
- Bruno Mars
- Miguel
- Trey Songz
- Usher
Best Group
- Bad Meets Evil
- Diddy-Dirty Money
- Maybach Music Group
- Mindless Behavior
- The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
Best Collaboration
- Beyoncé featuring J. Cole, "Party"
- Big Sean featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash, "Marvin & Chardonnay"
- DJ Khaled featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, "I'm On One"
- Drake featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga, "The Motto"
- The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) featuring Otis Redding, "Otis"
- Wale featuring Miguel, "Lotus Flower Bomb"
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
- Big Sean
- Drake
- J. Cole
- Lil Wayne
- Rick Ross
- Young Jeezy
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
- Diamond
- Nicki Minaj
- Brianna Perry
- Trina
Video of the Year
- Beyoncé, "Countdown"
- Beyoncé, "Love On Top"
- The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West), "N---as in Paris"
- The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) featuring Otis Redding, "Otis"?- Usher, "Climax"

Video Director of the Year
- Beyoncé & Alan Ferguson
- Benny Boom
- Chris Brown & Godfrey Tabarez
- Kanye West
- Hype Williams
Best New Artist
- A$AP Rocky
- Big Sean
- Diggy
- Future
- Meek Mill
Best Gospel
- Yolanda Adams
- Kim Burrell
- James Fortune & FIYA
- Fred Hammond
- Trin-I-Tee 5:7
Best Actress
- Angela Bassett
- Viola Davis
- Taraji P. Henson
- Regina King
- Zoe Saldana
Best Actor
- Don Cheadle
- Common
- Idris Elba
- Kevin Hart
- Denzel Washington
Young Stars Award
- Astro
- Diggy
- Jacob Latimore
- Keke Palmer
- Willow Smith
Best Movie
- Good Deeds
- Jumping the Broom
- Laugh at My Pain
- Red Tails
- The Help
Subway Sportswoman of the Year
- Skylar Diggins
- Brittney Griner
- Candace Parker
- Serena Williams
- Venus Williams

Usher Custody Trial Continues
Usher blasted his ex-wife in court testifying that Tameka Foster flew into a jealous rage, hitting him, throwing food, and worst of all spitting on his girlfriend. Usher took the stand in his ongoing child custody trial with his ex, and under questioning by his attorney, revealed how Tameka once went ballistic and "wanted to fight" ... when he showed up at her house with his new girlfriend. Usher testified Tameka walked to his car and said, "I'm gonna kick your ass. Bitch get out of the car. How dare you bring this woman into my subdivision in my house?" He added, "She continued to spit. At this point she pulled the door open, tried to swing at her." Usher claims he had to get out of the car and block Tameka ... who then hit him. Usher said he pleaded with Tameka to calm down, but claims "she threw a plate of food at the car" ... as he fled the situation.

Whitney Houston's last recording released

Whitney Houston's final recording is being released. The song, "Celebrate," is a duet with Jordin Sparks from Houston's last movie, a remake of the film "Sparkle." The song debuted Monday on Ryan Seacrest's website and will be available on iTunes on June 5. Sparks performed a tribute to Houston on Sunday night at the Billboard Music Awards, singing "I Will Always Love You" as Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina, wiped away tears. Houston's death in February at age 48 came as the singer had been attempting a comeback and had finished filming "Sparkle." She drowned in a bathtub in Beverly Hills, Calif. Authorities said her death was complicated by cocaine use and heart disease."Sparkle" opens in theaters Aug. 17.
 It's going to be a party of four for Scott Wolf. The former Party of Five star, 43, announced on Twitter that he and his wife, Real World: New Orleans alum Kelley, 35, are expecting another baby. "Just between the 10,149 of you and me, my wife and I are expecting our second child," Wolf Tweeted on Saturday. "We are expecting that because she's pregnant. Happy us." Married since 2004, the couple have a 3-year-old son named Jackson Kayse and reside in Utah.

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3 charged in carjacking of pastor Marvin Winans

Three young men were arraigned Sunday in the assault and carjacking of popular Detroit pastor and gospel singing icon Marvin Winans. The office of Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy identified the suspects as Detroit residents Montoya Givens and Christopher Moorehead, both 20, and Brian K. Young, 18, of Macomb County's Clinton Township. They are charged with carjacking, unarmed robbery and conspiracy, said Maria Miller, Worthy's spokeswoman. The charges carry up to life in prison. The men appeared in Detroit's 36th District Court and were ordered held on $200,000 bonds. Their preliminary examinations, in which a judge decides where there's enough evidence for the case to go to trial, are June 1.  Winans, 54, was attacked Wednesday afternoon while pumping gas in Detroit. The robbers took his sport utility vehicle, Rolex watch, cash and credit cards.

 

TV NEWS
Syfy’s Sanctuary will not fly for a fifth season, it was announced on Monday — news that elicited a familiar refrain from series lead Amanda Tapping.“‘Bloody hell’ indeed,” Dr. Magnus’ portrayer shared via Twitter, not long after the bad news broke. But prior to that, the actress gave kudos to the show’s passionate fans, saying, “We love and adore you. Thank you for the love and support. Now to the long dark tea time of my soul.”


Like a phoenix, Rules of Engagement has risen from the ashes yet again. The CBS comedy — the last remaining bubble series from the  2011-12 TV season  — has officially been renewed for a seventh season. A CBS source confirms the show will be held until midseason.


Tonight's Finales:ABC: Dancing with the Stars (Results Show) at 9p
FOX: American Idol season finale part 1 at 8p; Glee at 9p

"Breaking Bad" will begin its final season in July, but it won't finish until sometime in 2013. AMC says Season 5 of the Emmy-winning series will premiere at 10 p.m. ET Sunday, July 15. As part of a renewal deal reached last year, this season will be the last one -- but it will be spread out over two years. Eight episodes will air this summer, and the final eight will follow in the summer of 2013.


TNT’s Leverage is sticking with tradition and loading up on fun guest stars for its upcoming season. In addition to the previously announced Cary Elwes, Treat Williams and Matthew Lillard, series lead Timothy Hutton tells TVLine that Ronny Cox (Total Recall) and go-to toughie Fred Ward (Tremors) will both appear in this season’s sixth episode, titled ”The D.B. Cooper Job.”
Leverage Season 5 premieres Sunday, July 15, at 8/7c.


Sarah Wynter (24) has nabbed a recurring role in the new season of Californication. She’ll play the wife of outlandish rock star Atticus Fetch (Tim Minchin).


Dog "The Bounty Hunter" Chapman will have more time on his hands to catch criminals, because his show on A&E is being canceled.


While "The Revolution" will not be televised, ABC has come up with a "Good" way to fill the time until Katie Couric's talk show hits the air Sept. 10. The network announced Monday (May 21) that it will soon launch "Good Afternoon America." The program, which is being referred to as an "extension" of "Good Morning America," will feature Josh Elliott and Lara Spencer as co-anchors. ABC adds that "GMA" regulars Sam Champion, Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos will periodically stop by for special appearances. The one-hour program will debut on July 9 at 2 p.m. ET. It will focus on light news, pop culture, lifestyle and workplace issues. The network has committed to a nine-week run for the show.