Review: HBO's 'Behind the Candelabra' lacks both flash and substance

Unfortunately, 'Behind the Candelabra' doesn't really try to explain Liberace's phenomenal popularity. Were we really that clueless and open to cheap dazzle?

FSD correspondent Ryan Field gets national call-up from Fox

Field, 35, a staple on Fox Sports Detroit’s Tigers, Pistons and Red Wings telecasts for 10 years, was recently tapped to join Fox’s big-budget startup — Fox Sports 1 — which launches Aug. 17.

'Side effects' sly and surprising, 'True Blood' fun

New and notable this week on DVD are Steven Soderbergh's psychological thriller 'Side Effects' and season five of 'True Blood.'

'Lego Batman: The Movie' includes mini-movie lesson

This week's new releases for kids, teens and families include a video game-based 'Lego Batman' movie and the first season of Hub hit 'Aquabats.'

Detroit native gets big break as part of Leno 'Pumpcast' couple

For many aspiring actors and entertainers in Hollywood, the big break comes in many forms — sometimes unusual and even unbelievable.

ESPN cutting workforce, 'smartly managing costs'

The company would not say how many jobs are being eliminated, but they include unfilled positions. ESPN has about 7,000 employees worldwide, with about 4,000 at its headquarters in Bristol, Conn. The vast majority work behind the scenes.

Dave and Chuck headed to WRIF

Dave Hunter and Chuck 'the Freak' Urquhart have been named WRIF-FM's new morning show after months of speculation. The show, made popular on Canadian airways via Windsor's 89X (CIMX-FM) with Lisa Way, will run 6-10 a.m. beginning May 28.

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‘Game of Thrones’ star Rory McCann finds some commonalities with his character

Born and raised in Glasgow, Rory McCann is home in the northern Scottish Highlands, even mooring his sailboat in a region known as Wester Ross — almost the identical name of the fictional continent, Westeros.

Tim McGraw puts new spin on ACM's TV special, airing Sunday

When the producers of the Academy of Country Music's annual television special approached Tim McGraw about the 2013 edition, the country music star immediately flashed on the program's format.

Revamped 'AMC' and 'OLTL' are off to a good start online

Both seemed a bit less claustrophobic in their first streaming week, but otherwise their old selves, thanks to many returning actors.

'Drew & Mike' sign off at WRIF

The 'Drew & Mike' show headed into its final hours with hugs and shots of Jagermeister Friday as Drew Lane, Mike Clark and crew wound down their 22-year run at WRIF-FM (101.1).

Broadcast TV moves toward cable model while balancing fantasy with familiar

With the announcement this week that '24' will return to television as a 12-episode limited series, Fox seemed to be summing up the philosophy underlying the coming 2013-14 broadcast season. Keep it fast. Keep it familiar. And keep it fantastic.

Candice Glover is the new ‘American Idol’

A rocky season of “American Idol” came to a close Thursday as Candice Glover was crowned the victor of the show’s 12th season over Kree Harrison.

USA network adds 2 sitcoms to new season

USA is looking for laughs. The cable network announced Thursday it will premiere its first-ever situation comedies next winter.

CEO of Birmingham's BELFOR on tonight's 'Undercover Boss'

Sheldon Yellen, CEO of BELFOR Property Restoration in Birmingham, will be one of the bosses featured in Friday's season finale of 'Undercover Boss' at 8 p.m. ...

'Taz-Mania' puts 'Looney Tunes' favorite in the spotlight

Tasmian Devil gets his own cartoon series, TeenNICK's 'Dance Academy' makes DVD debut, and Fraggles get the anniversary tretament.

Candice Glover is the new ‘American Idol’

Los Angeles — Candice Glover was crowned the new "American Idol" on Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison.

'Atlas' is mind-bogglingly good

New and notable on DVD this week are the stunning 'Cloud Atlas' and the seventh season of 'Dexter.'

ABC adds 10 new shows to fall schedule

Move over, 'Dancing With the Stars' — there are some new high-flying heroes in town.

'American Idol' showdown: 2 females in the finales

'American Idol' has had its ups and downs over the years. Consider this season a down.

Bill Hader to exit 'SNL' after 8 seasons

New York — Bill Hader is leaving 'Saturday Night Live' after an eight-year run.

Harris survey: 6 in 10 predict demise of terrestrial radio within 5 years

Nearly 60 percent of Americans predict the death of terrestrial radio will happen within five years, according to results from a Harris Interactive survey ...

Barbara Walters to announce her retirement today

New York — Barbara Walters is retiring.

Fox schedule includes its first miniseries

New York — Fox, facing the ebbing ratings power of "American Idol," is betting big on its first miniseries and shows from heavyweight producers Seth ...

Barbara Walters to start taking steps to retirement

Veteran ABC News anchor Barbara Walters is set to announce this morning on “The View" that she will retire from TV journalism next summer.

Seth Meyers to replace Jimmy Fallon on ‘Late Night’

The network said Sunday that the 12-year “Saturday Night Live” cast member will replace Jimmy Fallon at the 12:35 a.m. “Late Night” show next year.

‘American Idol’ judges drama upstaging competition

Los Angeles — The ratings are down. Randy Jackson is out. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj are still at it.

’Mammas’ is study in maternal instinct

Isabella Rossellini's search for the meaning of maternal instinct in "Mammas" looks at nine animals where things like polygamy, lying and dying convince her ...