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China to ban some children from reality shows to curb manufacture of child stars
Chinese state media say administrators will ban the children of famous entertainers from appearing on popular reality shows in order to prevent the manufacture of future child stars. The official Xinhua News Agency said Monday the ban from the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, ...
Ex-catcher Garagiola, a talented broadcaster for decades, dies at 90
Joe Garagiola, who turned a modest major league catching career into a 57-year run as a popular broadcaster in the sports world and beyond, died Wednesday. He was 90. The Arizona Diamondbacks announced his death before their exhibition game against San Francisco, and there murmurs ...
Cubans glued to sets to view rare press grilling of Castro, Obama
Cubans were glued to their televisions on Monday, many watching in a state of shock as President Raul Castro faced tough questions from American journalists who challenged him to defend Cuba's record on human rights and political prisoners. In a country where publicly questioning the ...
'Be strong and keep believing,' says the Trivago girl with the gift of the gab
Many foreign celebrities here speak Japanese to a high level, yet when it comes to pronunciation and intonation, few sound as accomplished as Natalie Emmons.
Let's discuss the 'Kohaku' year-end music show
NHK's "Kohaku" show earned a record-low viewership rating of just 39.2 percent on New Year's Eve.
Actress Del Castillo, a screen drugs queen, steps into real-life Mexico underworld
Mexican actress Kate del Castillo has stepped out of the fictional drug trafficker roles she played on TV and finds herself involved in the real world of drug capos. The 43-year-old Del Castillo had her most memorable role in 2011 playing a drug kingpin in ...
NHK is considering revamping its popular news program "Close-up Gendai" and ditching anchorwoman Hiroko Kuniya, who has helmed the incisive current affairs show for more than 20 years, broadcasting sources said Friday. The change, being considered for this spring, would mean the loss of a ...
Japan: surprisingly, sensibly and endearingly low-tech
The common image of Japan abroad as a high-tech country is severely out of step with the everyday experience of those of us who live here.
TV watchdog raps government, LDP for pressuring NHK over documentary on religious scams
An independent panel promoting ethical standards in broadcasting criticized the government and ruling party for pressuring NHK over possible fraud in a show involving religious organizations.
Fuji TV announces Japan-first lesbian drama, but attracts criticism for 'outdated' portrayal
Fuji Television has announced a drama series featuring a lesbian love story as its central theme — a first for Japan. But a prominent lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activist has slammed the show's promotional material for portraying an "out-of-date" image of same-sex couples. "Transit ...
'60s TV star Martin Milner of 'Route 66' and 'Adam-12' fame dead at 83
Martin Milner, whose wholesome good looks helped make him the star of two hugely popular 1960s TV series, "Route 66" and "Adam-12," has died. He was 83. "Adam-12" co-star Kent McCord, who spoke to Milner's children, said Milner died Sunday. He said the family is ...
President Barack Obama will test his wilderness survival skills with an appearance on the television show "Running Wild" in an Alaska adventure that will air later this year, the network NBC said on Monday. Obama will be the first U.S. president to appear on the ...
