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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. ...

DATE: Aug 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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...

DATE: Aug 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Books

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...

DATE: Aug 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘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, ...

DATE: Aug 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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...

DATE: Jul 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

‘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...

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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 ...

DATE: Jun 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘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...

DATE: Jun 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

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...

DATE: Jun 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Gavin MacLeod, 'Love Boat' captain, dies at 90

LOS ANGELES – Gavin MacLeod, the veteran supporting actor who achieved stardom as Murray Slaughter, the sardonic TV news writer on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” before going on to even bigge...

DATE: May 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Report: Ellen DeGeneres to end her TV talk show next year

NEW YORK – Ellen DeGeneres is ending her long-running talk show, according to reports. The daytime host, who has seen a ratings hit after allegations of running a toxic workplace, has decide...

DATE: May 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces child porn charges

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces charges of downloading and possessing child pornography under a federal indictment unsealed Friday. Federal prosecuto...

DATE: Apr 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment