detroitnews Detroit News Online -- News and reviews about your favorite television and radio stars, their shows, and the TV and radio industry. http://www.detroitnews.com en-us Copyright 2013, detroitnews SaxoTech Online Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Sun, 19 May 2013 04:16:30 -0400 15 'Game of Thrones' star Rory McCann finds some commonalities with his character http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130519/ENT10/305190301 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. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130519/ENT10/305190301 Revamped 'AMC' and 'OLTL' are off to a good start online http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130518/ENT10/305180004 Both seemed a bit less claustrophobic in their first streaming week, but otherwise their old selves, thanks to many returning actors. Fri, 17 May 2013 20:06:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130518/ENT10/305180004 'Drew & Mike' sign off at WRIF http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/ENT10/305180001 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). Fri, 17 May 2013 14:56:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/ENT10/305180001 Candice Glover is the new 'American Idol' http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/ENT10/305170357 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. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/ENT10/305170357 USA network adds 2 sitcoms to new season http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/ENT10/305170020 USA is looking for laughs. The cable network announced Thursday it will premiere its first-ever situation comedies next winter. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:12:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/ENT10/305170020 Broadcast TV moves toward cable model while balancing fantasy with familiar http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/ENT10/305170012 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. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:42:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/ENT10/305170012 'Taz-Mania' puts 'Looney Tunes' favorite in the spotlight http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/ENT10/305160013 Tasmian Devil gets his own cartoon series, TeenNICK's 'Dance Academy' makes DVD debut, and Fraggles get the anniversary tretament. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:19:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/ENT10/305160013 CEO of Birmingham's BELFOR on tonight's 'Undercover Boss' http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/ENT10/305160011 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. on CBS. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:52:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/ENT10/305160011 Candice Glover is the new 'American Idol' http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/ENT10/305160465 Los Angeles — Candice Glover was crowned the new "American Idol" on Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/ENT10/305160465 ABC adds 10 new shows to fall schedule http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/ENT10/305150001 Move over, 'Dancing With the Stars' - there are some new high-flying heroes in town. Tue, 14 May 2013 22:39:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/ENT10/305150001 Bill Hader to exit 'SNL' after 8 seasons http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/ENT10/305140005 New York - Bill Hader is leaving 'Saturday Night Live' after an eight-year run. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:51:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/ENT10/305140005 Harris survey: 6 in 10 predict demise of terrestrial radio within 5 years http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/ENT10/305140422 Nearly 60 percent of Americans predict the death of terrestrial radio will happen within five years, according to results from a Harris Interactive survey released Tuesday. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/ENT10/305140422 Fox schedule includes its first miniseries http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT10/305130381 New York — Fox, facing the ebbing ratings power of "American Idol," is betting big on its first miniseries and shows from heavyweight producers Seth MacFarlane and J.J. Abrams to invigorate its schedule. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT10/305130381 Barbara Walters to announce her retirement today http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT10/305130359 New York — Barbara Walters is retiring. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/ENT10/305130359