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What happens when you cross comedian Kathy Griffin with a live broadcast? You get foul language on live TV. At least, that's what CNN and Anderson Cooper got for New Years.

AP - Actor Bernie Hamilton, who played the no-nonsense police captain on the 1970s TV series 'Starsky and Hutch,' has died. He was 80. Hamilton died of cardiac arrest Tuesday night at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, said his son, Raoul Hamilton.

TV Reviews: As much as I wanted to like this hidden-camera premise -- which actually seems to have a more intriguing show locked inside it -- it's difficult to ignore how conspicuously manipulated the action feels. It's not just that the contestants are actors with minimal credits -- duh -- but that they're so obviously actors, which finally undoes a promising concept.

Bernie Hamilton, who played the no-nonsense police captain on the 1970s TV series 'Starsky and Hutch,' has died.

New Year's Eve party report: Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz played host at PURE, while the Kardashian sisters rocked LAX nightclub and reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt hosted a soiree at Christian Audigier The Nightclub.Ringing in 2009 in ultimate Las Vegas style at reigning nightspot, PURE Nightclub, Ashlee, Pete and friends took to the main VIP stage and settled into the white leather VIP bed next to the DJ booth where DJ Hollywood spun a mesmerizing mix keeping club goers on their feet all night long. The pair made their way to PURE's famous terrace to lead a rooftop champagne toast under the bright lights of Las Vegas at midnight. After sharing a few passionate New Year's kisses and feeding pieces of cake to each other, the twosome retreated back inside to their VIP table where they drank Grey Goose cocktails and danced the night away. Over at LAX, Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian from "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" were joined by a slew of

TV News: Duo find resolve in contract battle -- After escalating quickly into a public war of words, the contract battle between Time Warner Cable and Viacom ended quietly in the wee hours of New Year's Day with a deal that averted the threatened blackout of MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and 16 other Viacom-owned channels.

For those that own an analog TV, VCR, or DVD Recorder, and receive TV programs via an Antenna, you will need a converter box to continue to receive and record TV programming after February 17, 2009. The U.S. Congress has approved a subsidy of $40, in the form of a Coupon to defray most of the cost. I had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the the DTV Transition Coupon Program to Meredith A. Baker - Acting Administrator for the NTIA, and Todd Sedmak - Communications Director for the NTIA.

TV News: Deal agreed two hours after deadline -- After escalating quickly into a public war of words, the contract battle between Time Warner Cable and Viacom ended quietly in the wee hours of New Year's Day with a deal that averted the threatened blackout of MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and 16 other Viacom-owned channels.

Melbourne, Jan 1: A new study has found that too much television during school holidays can put children at greater health risks.

SANTAQUIN, Utah - Gary Coleman, who makes it no secret that he likes his privacy and wants to be left alone, chose to settle in small-town Utah - far away from the paparazzi and autograph seekers of his former life as a TV star.