Reuters - A baby-faced high school student likened to an old-fashioned crooner and a scruffy bartender who sings alternative rock music will compete in next week's season finale of U.S. television's "American Idol."

Reuters - Actor Kelsey Grammer, whose latest sitcom, "Back to You," was canceled by Fox after one season, said on Wednesday he has personally lobbied CBS executives to give his show a second chance on their network.

Reuters - Crime and comedy are coming back in full force to CBS' schedule next season as the network re-embraces the genres that have made it the most-watched broadcaster in recent years.

Reuters - After simmering for the past couple of years, the issue of California's lack of production subsidies boiled over last week when ABC said that its hit series "Ugly Betty" will pack its makeup kit for the greener pastures of New York.

AP - Bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's TV show will return to the air this summer, months after it was pulled when the reality star used a racial slur in a profanity-laced tirade.

AP - It'll be David vs. David. Syesha Mercado has been voted off "American Idol," paving the way for the expected showdown between David Archuleta and David Cook.