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After ‘Rust’ shooting, a look at other notable set accidents

LOS ANGELES – The shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the set of the Alec Baldwin movie “Rust” is a reminder of the dangers that can exist on film and television sets. As aut...

Beloved ‘Sex and the City’ actor Willie Garson dies at 57

LOS ANGELES – Willie Garson, who played Stanford Blatch, Carrie Bradshaw’s friend on TV’s “Sex and the City” and its movie sequels, has died, his son announced Tuesday. He was 57. “I love y...

Willard Scott, weatherman on NBC’s ‘Today’ show, dies at 87

NEW YORK – Willard Scott, the beloved weatherman who charmed viewers of NBC’s “Today” show with his self-deprecating humor and cheerful personality, has died. He was 87. His successor on the...

Mike Richards is out as producer of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel’

LOS ANGELES – Mike Richards is out as executive producer of “Jeopardy!”, days after he exited as the quiz show’s newly appointed host because of past misogynistic and disparaging comments. ...

Series to be based on Hillerman novels set on Navajo Nation

SANTA FE – Production of a six-episode television series based on crime novels by the late author Tony Hillerman is underway in New Mexico, the state Film office announced Tuesday. A psychol...

Mike Richards out as ‘Jeopardy!’ host after past scrutinized

LOS ANGELES – Producer Mike Richards stepped down from his brief tenure as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week and after a drumbeat of cri...

‘Jeopardy!’ producer Richards named host; role for Bialik

LOS ANGELES – After weeks of guest hosts on “Jeopardy!” that included celebrities from TV, sports and journalism, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer, Mike Richards, ...

New Mexico marks record year of spending by film industry

SANTA FE – Despite the coronavirus pandemic that led to a shutdown for months in film production, the show did go on in New Mexico. The New Mexico Film Office announced Monday that this fis...

‘Voice’ stars Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton wed in Oklahoma

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “The Voice” coaches Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrated their nuptials over the Fourth of July holiday during a weekend wedding in Oklahoma. The pop star and the c...

Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by court

PHILADELPHIA – Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged ...

‘Cops’ creator Langley dies during off-road race in Mexico

LOS ANGELES – John Langley, who was the creator of the long-running TV series “Cops,” died during a road race in Mexico, a family spokeswoman said. Langley died in Baja, Mexico, of an appa...

Anne Rice’s ‘Interview with the Vampire’ set for AMC in 2022

LOS ANGELES – Anne Rice’s “Interview with the Vampire” is rising again on screen, this time for TV. The best-selling novel, which was adapted for the 1994 Brad Pitt-Tom Cruise film, will be...