Topic: Alec Baldwin

NBC's '30 Rock,' 'Community,' and 'Parks and Recreation' will be renewed, sources say

However, all three NBC shows will have shortened seasons.

Obama shift on gay marriage unleashes Hollywood's star power (+video)

Just as Obama is heading to Hollywood for what promises to be a blockbuster fundraiser, his shift on gay marriage is getting rave reviews in the entertainment world.

'30 Rock' star Alec Baldwin says the show will end next season

'30 Rock' star Alec Baldwin said the comedy will end next season after he stated in a tweet that he was leaving NBC.

'Frozen Planet' will make you fall in love with north, south poles

'Frozen Planet' the seven-part BBC/Discovery documentary whose first episode aired Sunday night features penguins, polar bears, and a time-lapse brinicle, which has to be seen to be believed.. 

Top Picks: A tribute to John Williams, exploring a 'Frozen Planet,' and more

Steve Martin tweets about 'The Da Vinci Code' and the Super Bowl, Nada Surf banishes the March blues, the Environmental Film Festival in Washington, D.C. includes a preview by Ken Burns, and more top picks.

SAG Awards' unexpected winners: 'The Help,' Dujardin win

The Screen Actors Guild Awards featured some unexpected winners, including 'The Help' for best overall cast performance and French actor Jean Dujardin for best actor in 'The Artist.' 

'Revenge,' 'Happy Endings' are two of 2011's TV highlights

'Revenge' and 'Happy Endings' were two of the best things about TV in 2011

Words with Friends dust-up: Bad for Baldwin, great for Zynga

Alec Baldwin kicked off plane for playing Words with Friends. There are few winners in such a news story – but Zynga is one of them.

Alec Baldwin kicked off plane. Are game-playing fliers a safety risk?

Refusal to turn off a cellphone got actor Alec Baldwin kicked off plane on Tuesday. American Airlines, which did the deed, noted his disruptive behavior. Others say there's a reason for the protocol on shutting off 'electronic devices.'

Discovery Channel to air full 'Frozen Planet' series despite controversy

Discovery Channel announced its plans to air all seven episodes of their new documentary series 'Frozen Planet.'  Before the announcement, rumors were circulating that the last episode would not be aired because it was about climate change.

Ben & Jerry's new flavor: Did it go too far?

Ben & Jerry's flavor boycotted by some supermarkets. Moms organizations says name of Ben & Jerry's ice cream inappropriate for children.

Emmy winners include 'Mildred Pierce,' 'Modern Family'

Jane Lynch hosting falls a little flat but Emmy winners Kyle Chandler and Margo Martindale are highlights of the night.

Nick Offerman of 'Parks and Recreation' offers his views on life, Los Angeles and his character, Ron Swanson

In an interview with 'Parks and Recreation' star Nick Offerman, one can’t help but be struck by the eloquence and sincerity of his words. So get ready, because if, based on Ron, you think you know Offerman, you’re in for a surprise.

James Franco and Anne Hathaway: Why are they hosting the Oscars?

James Franco and Anne Hathaway are the youngest to have hosted the Oscars. The choice has people guessing: Why were Franco and Hathaway chosen to host the 83rd annual Academy Awards? And why two hosts?

Kennedy Center honors 2010: Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney among five receiving accolades

Kennedy Center honors five in 2010, including Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Bill T. Jones, Merle Haggard, and Jerry Herman.

Tina Fey thanks Sarah Palin for top comedy award

Tina Fey is the youngest (and the third woman) to win of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

The Complete Peanuts 1977-1978

Snoopy and Woodstock – plus plenty of 1970s cultural trivia – make "The Complete Peanuts 1977-1978" a delight.

Can 'The Town' be top of the Hub? Top 5 Boston-based movies

The Red Sox may be struggling to make the playoffs this season, but Boston is a perennial box-office favorite. The latest Boston-based film to hit silver screens is "The Town," starring and directed by local boy Ben Affleck.

The top 10 Boston-based films, ranked by US box-office receipts, includes the Sox-centered "Fever Pitch," according to Turner Classic Movies and IMDB.com. Also on the list is the 1968 version of "The Thomas Crown Affair" starring Steve McQueen, which was shot on Boston's Beacon Hill. Do your favorite Boston films make the top 5?

Who is Glenn Beck? Rally adds to his mystique.

A day after the Glenn Beck rally in Washington, the media was stumped by who the real Glenn Beck was and how he had motivated thousands of Americans Saturday.

Green Hornet: A new twist or same old Hollywood garbage?

Green Hornet mania is sweeping the blogosphere, as the first trailer for the masked superhero – played by Seth Rogen – is now available for public consumption. But will the movie be like every other action comedy, or will it break new ground?

Tina Fey to get prestigious Mark Twain humor prize

Tina Fey joins the ranks of Bill Cosby, Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin and others who have won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Oscar nominations: 'Avatar,' 'The Hurt Locker' take the lead

But some fresh faces appear in the Best Actress category with Carey Mulligan (‘An Education’) and Gabourey Sidibe (‘Precious’).