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List of top 15 cable shows in Nielsen ratings (AP)
AP - Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by the Nielsen Co. for the week of March 1-7. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:
2-second video causes headache for ABC News (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2010 photo, a 2010 Toyota Corolla is shown at Toyota  dealership in San Francisco. For the want of a better two-second picture of a tachometer, ABC News has called into question its reporting on acceleration problems with Toyota vehicles. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)AP - For the want of a better two-second picture of a tachometer, ABC News has called into question its reporting on acceleration problems with Toyota vehicles.


'Big Mike' draws tears, cheers on 'American Idol' (AP)

In this publicity image released by Fox, the 12 male finalists for the ninth season of the reality singing competetion, 'American Idol,' front row from left, Andrew Garcia, John Park, Tyler Grady, Joe Munoz and Jermaine Sellers and, back row, from left, Lee Dewyze, Aaron Kelly, Tim Urban, Michael Lynche, Todrick Hall, Casey James and Alex Lambert, are shown. (AP Photo/Fox, Patrick Ecclestein)AP - Michael "Big Mike" Lynche made Kara DioGuardi cry and turned the rest of the "American Idol" judges giddy with a moving performance of "This Woman's Work."


CW eyeing dance, weight-loss competition series (Reuters)
Reuters - The CW is developing two competition series using popular unscripted subject matter: dancing and weight loss.
Elisha Cuthbert joins ABC comedy pilot (Reuters)
Reuters - Former "24" co-star Elisha Cuthbert will play the female lead in ABC's comedy pilot "Happy Endings."
ABC places "Trust" in Mark Burnett game-show pilot (Reuters)
Reuters - Mark Burnett is back in the game-show business, two months after one of his projects was scuttled by Fox amid allegations that it might have been rigged.
Australian authors protest China visa refusal (Reuters)
Reuters - More than 90 Australian authors signed a letter on Thursday decrying China's refusal to grant a visa to one of the country's most celebrated writers because he was HIV-positive, a move that Beijing defended.
Disney keeps ABC options open, including spin-off (Reuters)

Walt Disney Company President and CEO Bob Iger arrives at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood March 7, 2010. REUTERS/Lucas JacksonReuters - Walt Disney Co's Chief Executive Bob Iger said on Wednesday that the top U.S. media company was keeping its options open for dealing with TV network ABC and its struggling news division, including a spin-off.


Bravo launches "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" (Reuters)
Reuters - Bravo gave a series greenlight to four new shows Wednesday, including a Beverly Hills edition of its "Real Housewives" franchise.
'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Calif. at 38 (AP)

This undated publicity image provided by A&E shows actor Corey Haim, who appeared in the A&E reality TV show 'The Two Coreys' with his friend Corey Feldman. Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob for his roles in 'Lucas' and 'The Lost Boys' whose career was blighted by drug abuse, died Wednesday March 10, 2010. He was 38. (AP Photo/Courtesy AETN, L. Pief Weyman) NO SALES. MANDATORY CREDITAP - Corey Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob whose career was blighted by drug abuse, has died. He was 38.


Correction: Disney-Cablevision story (AP)
AP - In a March 8 story about a TV broadcasting dispute, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Cablevision Systems Corp. dropped the ABC station in New York before Sunday's Oscars telecast. It was ABC's decision to drop the signal.
Charlie Sheen due back on `Two and a Half Men' (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2009 file photo, actor Charlie Sheen is pictured at an event to celebrate Planet Hollywood's purchase of restaurant chain Buca di Beppo, at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)AP - A spokesman for Charlie Sheen says the actor will soon be back at "Two and a Half Men" after undergoing rehab that temporarily halted production of CBS' top-rated sitcom.


Conan's lone Twitter followee: 'It's totally nuts' (AP)

Sarah Killen poses with her new computer in Conway Township, Mich. on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Last week, Killen had three Twitter followers. In early March 2010, she had three Twitter followers. A week later, she has 20,000 - as well as the new computer and offers to help pay for a dress and drinks for her wedding. The unsuspecting rural Michigan woman has one out-of-work late-night talk show host to thank for her newfound online popularity — Conan O'Brien. O'Brien decided last week to pick Killen as the only person he would follow on Twitter, turning the 19-year-old's life upside down. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)AP - Last week, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers.


HBO's `The Pacific' joins `Band of Brothers' ranks (AP)

In this publicity image released by HBO, Jon Seda is shown in a scene from the HBO miniseries, 'The Pacific.' (AP Photo/HBO, David James)AP - Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg swapped other people's war stories to groundbreaking, heartbreaking effect in "Saving Private Ryan" and "Band of Brothers."


Charlie Sheen returning to work next Tuesday (Reuters)

Actors Charlie Sheen (L), Jon Cryer (C) and Angus T. Jones celebrate backstage after winning the award for Favorite TV Comedy for Reuters - Charlie Sheen is expected to return to work on CBS'"Two and a Half Men" on Tuesday, according to his publicist.


Seinfeld set as guest co-host Thursday on `Live!' (AP)

Jerry Seinfeld, right, and his wife Jessica arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday, March 7, 2010, in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)AP - You don't see much of Jerry Seinfeld on his own new NBC show, "The Marriage Ref," which he lets someone else host.


"Spartacus" halted after star's cancer diagnosis (Reuters)

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2010 file photo, actor Andy Whitfield attends a screening of 'Extraordinary Measures' hosted by The Cinema Society in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)Reuters - Starz's freshman drama "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" has halted series production due to star Andy Whitfield being diagnosed with cancer.


On `Idol,' Bowersox shines, 3 sink in judges' eyes (AP)

Simon Cowell (R) and Mezhgan Hussainy arrive at the 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California March 7, 2010.  REUTERS/Gus Ruelas    (OSCARS-PARTY)(UNITED STATES (ENTERTAINMENT)AP - If the "American Idol" judges hold sway over viewers, contestants Katie Stevens, Paige Miles and Katelyn Epperly should be nervous about making it into the top 12.


Anna Chlumsky playing quint in CBS drama pilot (Reuters)
Reuters - Former child actress Anna Chlumsky, who rose to fame as Macaulay Culkin's best friend in the 1991 film "My Girl," has landed a lead role on CBS' drama pilot "Quinn-Tuplets."
Nickelodeon picks up two comedy pilots (Reuters)
Reuters - Nickelodeon has ordered two comedy pilots, "Supah Ninja" and "Everyday Kid."
1   Heartbreak Warfare
     John Mayer  
2    Live Like We're Dying
      Kris Allen
3    Smile
      Uncle Kracker
 4   Maybe
      Ingrid Michaelson
5   Never Gonna Be Alone
     Nickelback  
6    All The Right Moves
      One Republic
7   Haven't Met You Yet
     Michael Buble
8    Paparazzi
      Lady Gaga
9   Life After You
     Daughtry
10  According To You 
       Orianthi

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