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New York -- Lou Dobbs, a CNN commentator whose coverage of immigration issues has made him a controversial political figure, said Wednesday he is leaving the network.

Spring, Md. -- U.S. real estate mogul and television producer Donald Trump has partnered with TV One on a new reality series called "Omarosa's Ultimate Merger."

Los Angeles -- Aaron Carter became the latest celebrity eliminated from Season 9 of "Dancing with the Stars" in Los Angeles Tuesday night.

Los Angeles -- TNT has announced it acquired the exclusive U.S. syndication rights to the TV drama "The Mentalist" from Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution.

Chicago -- Michael Buble has been booked to sing on "Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas," a holiday TV special to be taped in Hudson's native Chicago, ABC said.

Los Angeles -- U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus has signed up to make a cameo appearance on the military investigative drama series "NCIS," CBS announced Monday.

Los Angeles -- Nick Counter, retired president of the U.S. Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, has died, his family confirmed Friday. He was 69.

Los Angeles, November 4 -- Marking yet another double elimination week on “Dancing with the Stars”, two more couple bid farewell to the ballroom on Tuesday night. Michael Irvin and Mark Dacascos won't be running for the mirrorball trophy on the show.

Los Angeles -- Oxygen Media Monday announced its popular U.S. weight loss/dance competition series "Dance Your Ass Off" will return for a second season in 2010.