Television

Brian Scolaro

Food Network's Ted Allen talks about Dining Out for Life

This Thursday more than 180 restaurants around the Twin Cities will take part in a national fundraiser to help raise money and awareness for the fight against HIV/AIDS. Dining Out for Life is an annual event in which restaurants from across the country donate a portion of their evening's proceeds to ... More >>

Tracy Morgan

Paul Mecurio

Bachelor Farmer makes Bon Appetit's 10 Best New Restaurants in America

Last week we told you that first-year Minneapolis restaurant the Bachelor Farmer, had made it onto Bon Appetit magazine's top 100 restaurants in America list, but now Minneapolis's favorite Scandinavian-themed restaurant has been upgraded. The Bachelor Farmer has made it onto Bon Appetit's Hot 10 li ... More >>

The Bachelor Farmer announces first anniversary party

See also:The Bachelor Farmer adds brunch and Sunday SupperThe Bachelor Farmer: Best Restaurant (Minneapolis)Obama Motorcade goes to The Bachelor FarmerIt's been a year of toasts and stars for the Bachelor Farmer. The Dayton brother's restaurant has racked up accolades and fans in its first year like ... More >>

Alessandro Goulart, Brazilian from St. Paul, will compete on 'The Bachelorette'

Alessandro Goulart will compete for the heart of Emily Maynard on "The Bachelorette" this season, according to ABC. Goulart is a 30-year old from Uberlandia, Brazil, who currently lives in St. Paul, where he works as a grain merchant. In an interview with ABC, Goulart said he admires his mom most f ... More >>

Polica play "Leading to Death" on Jimmy Fallon (VIDEO)

Related:Trampled by Turtles play "Alone" on LettermanPolica: Wandering star Channy Leaneagh finds her pathJust a day after Trampled by Turtles made their TV debut on Late Show With David Letterman, another Minnesota-bred act hit the national airwaves. Polica brought their multi-emotion, two-drum att ... More >>

Wits: Andy Richter

Natasha Leggero

Prince announces 21-day residency in Los Angeles

​Thursday on the George Lopez Tonight program, Prince announced via a phone call an imminent 21-date residency at the Forum arena in LA, starting next Thursday. Similar to his 'Welcome 2 America' New Jersey/New York mini-residency in December, the show will feature "a whole gang of special guests, ... More >>

Tim Pawlenty cracks wise with Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show' [Video]

Pawlenty told Stewart he's running for president of his youth soccer league, and he's all in favor of "iCollege"​It was another day, another dodge on questions about his presidential aspirations when Gov. Tim Pawlenty made his much-ballyhooed first appearance on "The Daily Show" last night. " ... More >>

Hannibal Buress

Conan O'Brien

Theo Von

Sameh Wadi defeated -- barely -- by Iron Chef Morimoto

It was a mackeral battle between Saffron Chef Sameh Wadi and Iron Chef Morimoto.

Saffron Chef Sameh Wadi to appear on "Iron Chef America"

Saffron's Sameh Wadi takes on Iron Chef Morimoto Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. Tune in!

Ventura says MSNBC conspired to silence his war opposition

The Body is everywhere these days, drumming up buzz for his new TV show, "Conspiracy Theory."

Happy 40th Anniversary, Sesame Street

Did you know Bert and Ernie like anchovies on their pizza? And that Martha Stewart gets just as annoyed with Muppets as with real live people?

Couric so desperate for fans, she'll even take hermaphrodites

When talking about her fans: "Gay, straight, I'll take anybody at this point... hermaphrodites."

Starbucks pays $10 million for 'Morning Joe' appearance

Starbucks pays big buckolas for hourly mention on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" program.

Former Minn. 'Idol' Jesse Langseth arrested in Minneapolis

Former American Idol contestant Jesse Langseth was arrested Friday in south Minneapolis. She had a warrant out for her arrest for driving on a suspended license.

Bachmann's quotes so good she deserves a reality show

It would probably end up better than most of the reality shows we accidentally waste our time watching. At least she's an elected official and supposed to be intelligent. Can't say so much for drunken fools on MTV.

Perfect Senate Storm: Sen. Oprah and Sen. Franken?

NBC News: Obama takes Minnesota and Wisconsin

Another Minneapolis designer to be featured on 'Project Runway'

Kate Jacobs

Slug on MTV tonight

The Story of O

Oprah's not gay—she's just got a lot to be happy about

Next week in the Pi Press: Rebecca Jarvis's favorite hot dish recipes

As Seen on TV!

Your Tivo won't tell you who shot J.R. — DVDs will!

Dry Schlumping

The laughter goes back in the can on NBC's 'Earl' and 'The Office'

Would you believe dead as a doornail?

I'm Pregnant, I Have Amnesia, And I'm Being Followed By A Man With An Eye Patch

Why your soap opera should be more important than your day job

Pikachu Will Be Killed Tomorrow

Is children's television still the land of the lost?

A Spoonful of Crap

With 'Nanny 911,' Fox does its best to get under Mary Poppins's petticoat

Reality Hits Back

What would it take to get guys to watch 'The Swan'?

"Misanthropes" For $100, Alex

Nothing gets between Curtiss A and Jeopardy!

All the President's Lies

In recent weeks, the press and some Democrats have finally taken up a critical White House deception about Iraq and uranium. What took them so long? And what about all the other lies?

Schlock and Awe

The media march off to war with Iraq: A TV glossary

I Resolve to Watch More

Thanks to cable, there was so much more than the Super Bowl

The Friends and Family Plan

While Rachel and Ross grow up, 'Hidden Hills' storms neverland

A Fine Line

Whose Line Is It Anyway? turns cultural cliché into genuine comedy

Kelley's Big Bill

Politicians get ready to reboot telecommunications law

Cable Petty

Minneapolis settles its spat with Paragon--and gears up for another

Ma Cable?

In St. Paul and its suburbs, an unlikely coalition battles telecom giant AT&T

He's the Muppetry Man. He Made Things All Right

The passion and gift of Jim Henson lives on

Who's Afraid of Alex Trebek?

With skinny jackpots and ironic hosts, a new generation of game shows competes for viewers

XXX and OOO

Whoopi Goldberg takes center stage (square) on the new Hollywood Squares

Videos of the Vernacular

Discovering language through the media grab bag