Zhao Benshan reportedly directing CCTV Spring Festival Gala

2013-07-11 14:09:47

Famous Chinese skit actor Zhao Benshan is to be the director of the language category of the 2014 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, qq.com reports.

Scenes in 'A song in the clouds' released

2013-06-25 13:01:28

Photos of scenes in the TV series "A song in the clouds", or "Yun Zhong Ge", are released.

James Gandolfini of 'The Sopranos' dies in Italy

2013-06-20 10:54:09

James Gandolfini, best known for his portrayal of a mob boss in the acclaimed HBO cable television series "The Sopranos," has died while vacationing in Rome on June 19, 2013.

Actor James Gandolfini, star of 'The Sopranos,' dead in Italy

2013-06-20 09:25:52

James Gandolfini, best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of a mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos," died while vacationing in Rome, Italy.

Heidi Klum puts fashion aside as TV's 'Talent' judge

2013-06-08 09:25:06

German supermodel Heidi Klum is set to try her hand as a judge on NBC's television competition show "America's Got Talent."

MTV to host biggest online-only music festival

2013-06-05 10:11:36

Concertgoers won't have to leave their homes to enjoy the "Live Music Day Festival," the biggest online-only event of its kind, music networks MTV, VH1 and CMT said on Tuesday.

'Sopranos' listed best-written US TV series, ahead of 'Seinfeld'

2013-06-04 09:02:19

Mob saga "The Sopranos" was listed as the best-written US TV series above comedy show "Seinfeld" in a list compiled by the Writers Guild of America.

Singer Mariah Carey leaving 'American Idol'

2013-05-31 09:21:51

Mariah Carey will leave 'American Idol' and go on a world tour next year, following on the heels of Randy Jackson after the show suffered from a ratings slump. Season 12 finale of 'American Idol'

Actor Rob Lowe to headline JFK-assassination TV movie

2013-05-29 09:49:37

Rob Lowe will portray slain President John F. Kennedy in a television movie based on a book by TV news commentator Bill O'Reilly and author Martin Dugard.

Children's gala to feature overseas programs

2013-05-29 09:08:16

The International Children's Day gala, on CCTV, will feature a host of treats for the viewers, including a number of programs from overseas, in addition to mini-dramas and classic nursery rhymes.

Chinese TV series find a new voice in Africa

2013-05-25 00:54:07

When Mao Doudou and Her Sweet Days, a 36-episode light comedy about a modern Chinese couple, was dubbed in Swahili and broadcast in East African countries, Omar Ahmed became a big fan.

Season 12 finale of 'American Idol'

2013-05-17 15:13:49

Candice Glover, a soul singer from rural South Carolina, was named "American Idol", becoming the first female singer to win the television singing competition since 2007.