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ABC’s George Stephanopoulos is moving to the morning. The network said Stephanopoulos will replace Diane Sawyer as co-host of “Good Morning America” starting Monday. He’ll be paired with Robin Roberts.
The show’s executive producer, Jim Murphy, says Stephanopoulos’ arrival signals the show plans to toughen up by adding more news content. Stephanopoulos has been host of “This Week” on Sundays and will continue as a political correspondent.
ABC will be replacing him as host of “This Week.”
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama talked holiday gifts when Oprah Winfrey went to the White House for a Christmas special.
In quotes from Harpo Productions, President Obama tells Winfrey that as a rule he gives “nicer stuff than I get.” Michelle Obama responds, “No way, I gave you good gifts last year.”
Winfrey’s special will include a tour of holiday decorations and an appearance by Bo, the family’s dog.
“Christmas at the White House” airs at 10 p.m. Sunday on ABC.
Pop star Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkley say their daughter is recovering from her “dangerous actions” of last weekend, when New York police received an emergency call about Alexa Ray Joel, 23.
In a statement, Joel and Brinkley say their daughter’s actions came “while suffering a devastating heartbreak.” The statement didn’t specify what her actions were.
Joel and Brinkley also say a report published in the New York Post was “false.” It reported she attempted suicide after a fight with her mom during a family vacation.
A book about civil rights heroine Claudette Colvin that won a National Book Award last month is among the five finalists for a new prize for young adult non-fiction.
Phillip Hoose’s “Claudette Colvin” is a nominee for the Excellence in Non-fiction for Young Adults award. The prize is administered by a division of the American Library Association.
Other finalists are Tanya Lee Stone’s “Almost Astronauts,” Deborah Heiligman’s “Charles and Emma,” Candace Fleming’s “The Great and Only Barnum” and Sally M. Walker’s “Written in Bone.”
The winner will be announced Jan. 18. There is no cash prize.
A Maryland judge is ruling in the dispute between Jon Gosselin and the TLC network that he must stop making media appearances that are at odds with his contract.
Montgomery County Circuit Judge Michael D. Mason ruled after a one-day hearing.
TLC Chief Operating Officer Edward Sabin testified that Gosselin made unauthorized appearances and endorsements. He mentioned a pool party that Gosselin hosted at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Sabin says photos from the event were at odds with the wholesome image of the show, “Jon & Kate Plus 8.”
A judge has ordered Nas to increase his payments to his soon-to-be ex-wife, Kelis, and their infant son, Knight, to $51,101 a month.
The ruling came after two days of testimony about the musicians, both were portrayed as cash-strapped.
Nas owes his manager $700,000 and owes millions to the IRS, according to testimony. Kelis hasn’t filed a tax return in years, which made calculating her income difficult.
Kelis, who gained fame for the song “Milkshake,” has debuted new music on Twitter. Nas said he didn’t expect to release a new album in 2010.
Actor Christian Slater says changes are in store for ABC’s “The Forgotten.” A new cast member, Elisha Cuthbert (“24,” “The Girl Next Door”) is joining the drama.
Slater stars in the show about amateur detectives who investigate the deaths of John and Jane Doe victims. He said ABC has signed off on a few more episodes despite the show’s lackluster ratings.
Among celebrity birthdays today: Actress Rita Moreno is 78. Actress Donna Mills (“Knots Landing”) is 67. Singer Brenda Lee is 65. Actress Linda Day George is 65. Actress Teri Garr is 62. Singer Jermaine Jackson is 55. Bassist Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue is 51. Actor Gary Dourdan (“C.S.I.”) is 43. Actress-comedian Mo’Nique (“The Parkers”) is 42. Rapper-actor Mos Def is 36. Actor Rider Strong (“Boy Meets World”) is 30.
