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Los Angeles -- Efren Penaflorida, who offered disadvantaged children in the Philippines a chance at education, said she is honored to be the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.

Los Angeles -- The U.S. action-comedy spy series "Chuck" is to begin its third season on NBC in January, the network announced.

Los Angeles -- TV Guide Network says it plans to air a 12-hour marathon of the U.S. film classic "Dirty Dancing" this Christmas.

New York, November 20 -- In what may cause the network television ratings to plummet, Oprah Winfrey, the media personality and mogul has decided to pull off her syndicated afternoon talk show in September 2011 after its 25th season on air.

Los Angeles -- Carrie Underwood and Leona Lewis have agreed to perform at the third annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" show in Los Angeles, the network said Monday.

New York -- Adriana Lima's publicist has confirmed the Brazilian supermodel has given birth to a daughter in New York.

Hidden Hills, Calif. -- Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian has been thrown a baby shower by her family members in Hidden Hills, Calif., a source told People magazine.

Los Angeles, November 13 -- Tom Sparks, a popular former TV host from California, died of an apparent stroke after competing briefly on the game show "Wipeout" - the ABC reality show that sends contestants through several physically challenging obstacle courses.

Los Angeles -- "When Love is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story," a television movie starring Winona Ryder and Barry Pepper, has begun shooting in Toronto, CBS said Thursday.

Washington -- Veteran U.S. broadcast journalist John King has been tapped to replace outgoing CNN anchor Lou Dobbs starting early next year, the news network said Thursday.