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NBC Correspondent Richard Engel Escapes Syria Kidnapping; Says Captors Were Regime Loyalists

December 18, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

NBC’s chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel said Tuesday he and members of his network crew escaped unharmed after five days of captivity in Syria, where more than a dozen pro-regime gunmen dragged them from their car, killed one of their rebel escorts and subjected them to mock executions.

Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels: Only Kristen Wiig Is Exiting ‘So Far’; Sudeikis & Samberg Could Stay On

May 21, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y.

Kristen Wiig had quite the send-off on “Saturday Night Live” (that included her co-stars, Mick Jagger, Arcade Fire – plus “SNL” alums Amy Poehler, Chris Kattan and Rachel Dratch), but where was the fond farewell for fellow stars Andy Samberg and Jason Sudeikis, who are also rumored to be exiting the NBC sketch comedy series?

Ryan Murphy Confirms ‘Glee’s’ Madonna Sequel In The Works, Talks Newsweek Controversy

May 17, 2010

NEW YORK, N.Y.

It’s official – the music of Madonna will be coming back to “Glee.”

Series head honcho Ryan Murphy confirmed the rumors on Monday at the Peabody Awards in New York City.

CBS News Pioneer & ‘60 Minutes’ Creator Don Hewitt Dies At 86

August 19, 2009

NEW YORK, N.Y.

Don Hewitt, the CBS Newsman who invented “60 Minutes” and produced the popular newsmagazine for 36 years, died Wednesday. He was 86.

He died of pancreatic cancer at his Bridgehampton home, CBS said. His death came month after that of fellow CBS legend Walter Cronkite.

Source: NBC Renewing ‘Friday Night Lights’

March 30, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

NBC is keeping the lights on for “Friday Night Lights.”

A person close to the production said Monday that it has been renewed for two more 13-episode runs and will be on the air through the 2010-11 season. The person, who lacked authorization to discuss NBC’s decision, spoke on condition of anonymity.

Il Divo To Join Streisand On Tour

June 12, 2006