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New York -- Actor Jon Leighton, who was once listed as having portrayed more roles than any other actor, died in New York at the age of 87, his daughter Hallie said.

Los Angeles -- Daytime syndicated TV talk shows in the United States could face a slow decline once "The Oprah Winfrey Show" goes off the air, experts warn.

Moscow -- An American telecommunications satellite arrived at a Russian space facility Friday for launch aboard a Russian rocket, officials said.

Los Angeles -- "Star Trek" is the top-selling and most-rented DVD in the United States, Rentrak Corp. announced Thursday.

London -- Christopher Eccleston will portray slain British rock 'n' roll star John Lennon in an upcoming television movie, the BBC announced.

Los Angeles -- The U.S. television industry is starting to come back from an advertising revenue slump dating back almost two years, industry analysts said.

Washington -- Oprah Winfrey is set to interview U.S. President Barack Obama for the upcoming ABC program, "Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Prime Time Special."

Los Angeles, CA, November 25 -- On Tuesday night, Donnie Osmond was crowned the winner of the current season of reality show “Dancing with the Stars”.

New York -- The Food Network's "Iron Chef America" says Philadelphia chef and restaurateur Jose Garces joins the show by winning a weeks-long battle with nine other chefs.

Chicago -- The Motion Picture Association of America said if U.S. residents watch new film releases online they are still committing theft.