Michael Lohan Refused Bail

First Released: October 29, 2011 12:11 PM EDT Credit: Polk, Fla. -- Caption Michael Lohan following his arrest on October 25, 2011 in Polk, FloridaThe estranged father of actress Lindsay Lohan continues to be refused bail in Florida. Hillsborough City jail records show Michael Lohan had been held Saturday without bond on four charges. He was arrested on domestic violence charges Tuesday. His bail was set at $5,000 along with a judge cautioned him to not make any connection with his on-and-off girlfriend. 2 days later, he was charged with breaking the relation to his release by looking into making a bothering telephone call to her. Police visited arrest him and that he attempted to prevent them by jumping off another-floor balcony in a Polk hotel. He was hurt and needed to automatically get to a healthcare facility. He was launched in the hospital Friday and set in jail. Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Will Ferrell talks political comedy Southern Rivals

We recently sitting lower with legendary Anchorman mirth merchant Will Ferrell, to discuss his career up to now.Talk lead to his approaching political comedy, Southern Rivals, which will see him and Hangover breakout star Zach Galifianakis playing competing presidential candidates.Once we asked for Ferrell in regards to the intriguing project, he was a lot more than very happy to spill the beans, telling us:"It's basically the story from the small-time congressional district in New You are able to, inside the south, and i'm the incumbent candidate who's likely to run unopposed for my fifth term."You will discover mention of the me being regarded as being an applicant for V . P . which can be my aspirations go. The most effective being V . P . and I have got a wife who want to function as Second Lady."We're politically hungry, and i'm cruising along until I leave a few things i think can be a message in my mistress' voicemail message message but it's really merely a random family plus it fills up throughout my face. I'm seen as vulnerable the first time as well as the opposition decides to use a job candidate against me which is Zach's [Galifianakis] character."However, you realize, the film is only a platform for people for example how insane our political process has become. The crazy ad campaigns that you can get now as well as the manipulations. We're can make it pretty farcical while not really that definately not the truth.InchFerrell is clearly famous for his place-on take-from George W Rose rose bush will his Southern Rivals character be around different real figure? "No, no, just kind of based on all the people in politics nowadays and the way nobody really talks about any issues, just pays lip plan to numerous things."Southern Rivals is predicted to start in August 2012.For further from Will Ferrell, have the new problem of Total Film Magazine, that's out now!A regular membership to Total Film Magazine, follow the link. You can now read Total Film magazine on apple apple iphone and iPad via Apple Newsstand!To find it round the Uk Application Store, follow the link. To find it round the US Application Store, follow the link.

Iranian Actress Launched From Prison

Hollywood Rallies Against Irans Draconian Decisions Against Filmmakers And Stars Marzieh Vafamehr, the Iranian actress who had been sentenced to some year imprisonment and 90 lashes for showing up within the government-banned film My Tehran Available, continues to be launched from prison, based on Amnesty Worldwide. Based on the human privileges organization, her sentence was reduced to 3 several weeks and her lashing sentence was overturned she was launched Monday. The film, an Australian production that wasn’t said to be observed in Iran but hit the underground community, stars Vafamehr being an actress who's banned from working onstage by Iranian government bodies. It shows Vafamehr with no headscarf, along with other Iranian youthful people likely to subterranean raves, smoking hashish and making love before marriage. Meanwhile, the current rash of harsh action against filmmakers in Iran has led to the jail time of three BBC documentary helmers and sentences for worldwide acclaimed company directors Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof which include jail, a prohibit from making movies and limitations on departing the nation. Panahi’s sentence was lately upheld. Amnesty also stated Iranian director Mojtaba Mir Tahmasb remains imprisonment after helming the documentary This Isn't A Movie, which chronicled Panahi’s house arrest and was smuggled to France to debut in the Cannes Film Festival. (The filmmakers’) ongoing detention demonstrates the Iranian government bodies desperate efforts to stifle any kind of dissent,” Amnesty Middle East and North Africa Deputy Director Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui stated.

Major League Soccer 2010 nfl playoffs: David Beckham Leads L.A. on the Universe Mission for any Championship

David Beckham The Main League Soccer 2010 nfl playoffs begin today and tell you November 20, once the latter teams standing will have for that MLS Cup. The 2010 title game is going to be held in the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., home stadium from the La Universe, who once more put together the very best regular-season record to win the Supporters' Shield and therefore are, a minimum of in writing, they to conquer. "They've an ideal mixture of celebrities, youthful talent and veterans who've been within the league a very long time," states ESPN's Adrian Healey. "All around the park they're solid. Defensively they have been very difficult to score on. The only real factor you question about using the Universe may be the weight of expectation in it. That may so frequently sink teams. They almost breezed towards the Supporters' Shield, the ultimate reaches their stadium, they're likely to be there." (The Universe have formerly won the MLS Cup two times, although not since 2005.) The Universe will enjoy the unique architecture from the MLS 2010 nfl playoffs, which starts Western Conference rivals Dallas Sounders and Real Salt Lake - no. 2 and three seed products overall - against one another within the two-part conference semifinals (Saturday, March. 29, 10/9c on Fox Soccer, and Wednesday, November. 2, time TBD on ESPN2). Meanwhile, L.A. will face the cheapest-seeded team to outlive the outlet-round wild-card matches (Sunday, March. 30, time TBD on ESPN or ESPN2, and Thursday, November. 3, 11/10c on ESPN2). One large - and surprising - reason behind L.A.'s success and playoff prospects is David Beckham. Within the final year of his MLS contract, the 36-year-old Englishman has supported his status like a marketing marvel with excellent on-area qualifications, finishing second the league in assists and supplying strong leadership. "He's were built with a magnificent year. I am really surprised he isn't more within the conversation to be league MVP," states Healey, who suspects Beckham will sign a brand new contract not less than yet another year in L.A. "He's happy here, his family's settled. It might rely on what goes on towards the Universe within the 2010 nfl playoffs. When they win the championship, he might contemplate it job done." The Main League Soccer 2010 nfl playoffs begin tonight using the NY Red-colored Bulls at FC Dallas, 9/8c on Fox Soccer. For that full schedule, click the link. Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

Power Shopping: Green Expert Danny Seo's Top 5 L.A. Spots to Shop for Home

Eco-friendly interior designer Danny Seo, 34, recently launched a line of sustainable home products -- quick-drying towels, plush bath mats, silky soft bedding -- that's sold nationwide in stores like TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods.our editor recommendsION Life Adds Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Series to LineupDo Something Awards 2011: Sophia Bush Explains Why She Fights for the Environment (Video)'Mad Men' Actor Debuts Design Book The go-to green guy for celebs like Kerry Washington, Amy Smart and Emmanuelle Chriqui recently penned his seventh bookUpcycling,which showcases his "MacGyver-meets-HGTV" approach towards crafting that takes everyday items and transforms them into gorgeous new things for the home. He spoke withThe Hollywood Reporter about his favorite places to shop in Los Angeles. Vintageweave Interiors "This is my go-to place whenever I'm re-doing a client's home or styling a photo shoot. Owner Kathleen Delgado mixes hard-to-find French antiques with new accessories; lots of repurposed items are to be found like vintage suitcases made into dog beds. Fine art photography on the walls is from actor Scott Caan and the chances of running into Sharon Osbourne are just about 1:1. She j'adores the shop." 7928 West Third, Los Angeles 90048 Inheritance "Think Anthropologie decor for guys -- so no bird emblazoned tea cups or boho gem encrusted chandeliers here. I believe every home needs a few "weird" pieces to keep it interesting; a lamp made from gnarly driftwood, a vintage chair painted glossy orange, a pouf side table made from old sake barrels. Inheritance mixes the improbably perfectly: taxidermy with flatware on top of antique barstools with worn boxing gloves on the side, all styled perfectly and somehow seducing you to bring 'em all home." 8055 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Matteo Bedding "It's worth the trek todowntown L.A. to check-out this Los Angeles-made, pure Americana line of luxe bedding. You won't find super ornate, shiny bedding here. Instead, founder Matthew Lenoci created Matteo to fill a void for simple, well-made bedding with the best fabrics. I'm talking tea-stained florals, blue-and-white ticking and crisp white sheets Ralph Lauren wishes he designed. Insider tip: become friends with Matteo and sign up to be notified of their periodic sample sales." 917 East Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Environment Furniture "Eco-friendly style used to be an oxymoron, especially in home decor.Environment Furniture erases that misconception with simple, upcycled pieces. The Pacficia Sofa is a fave, made from repurposed Army tent fabric and so is the Beam Bench, simply designed with 100-year-old planks of wood." 8126 Beverly Boulevard,Los Angeles, CA 90048 Related Topics Environment

Date Set For James Murdoch To Face MPs

UPDATE: Giving evidence to British MPs investigating the News Corporation phone-hacking scandal this afternoon, former Wall Street Journal boss Les Hinton said he saw no reason why James Murdoch should resign. Hinton was giving evidence via video-link. Hinton testified that he hasnt spoken to the Metropolitan police about phone-hacking, nor has Viet Dinh, the independent News Corp board member whos overseeing the companys investigation into the scandal, questioned him. Neither was Hinton aware of any payments to police or other private detectives working for News International. And he was not personally involved in internal investigations into phone hacking at News International, the UK newspaper arm, when he was executive chairman. John Whittingdale, chairman of the UK parliamentary committee cross-examining Hinton, was overheard telling a fellow MP that Hintons evidence was “interesting, but that there was no bombshell there”. PREVIOUS: News Corp deputy COO James Murdoch will face British MPs for a second time on November 10. He will defend himself as to whether he misled British politicians investigating the phone-hacking at the News of the World. The $64,000 dollar question is this: did James pay $1.4M in hush money in 2008 to a hacking victim who could have disclosed that the scandal ran much deeper than the company publicly admitted? James said he didnt. But three former News executives dispute the testimony he gave in July when he last faced MPs. His enemies say either James knew more about hacking than he admitted or, as chairman of UK newspaper arm News International, he ought to have known. Les Hinton, the former Wall Street Journal boss and Rupert Murdoch confidante, has been called to testify today. Im sure that James Murdoch will be better prepared and better scripted this time around, and will merely repeat what he said before. MPs still have to come up with a smoking gun. In fact, having seen off last weeks threat to oust him, his brother Lachlan and father Rupert from News Corps board, James appears more solid in his position than he has been for months. There is a sense over here that the heat is going out of the phone-hacking investigations. Partly the UK government does not want to rock the boat, despite what it says publicly, and partly journos giving evidence to the separate Leveson Inquiry into the phone-hacking scandal are scared for their careers.

Szabo slides from MGM to Lionsgate

Lionsgate has named industry vet Lawrence Szabo exec veep of North American Television Sales. Szabo spent 18 years at MGM Worldwide TV Group. most recently as senior veep and also co-managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He will oversee sales of Lionsgate smallscreen content (such as "Mad Men" and "Boss") across all platforms on the continent, while also coordinating with Alliance Films on distribution in Canada of Lionsgate's film library. Lionsgate has also given EVP of business and legal affairs David Nonaka oversight over worldwide television licensing, while promoting Kate Nexon and Bruce Field within the digital operations group. NY-based Lionsgate TV sales exec Rand Stoll is segueing into a consulting role, rather than relocate to the West Coast, where Lionsgate's worldwide TV sales biz has been centralized. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com

David Letterman Tops Jay Leno in Adult Demos

CBS Three weeks into the new season, David Letterman has topped Jay Leno in the ratings. For the week of Oct. 3-7, CBS' Late Show With David Letterman topped NBC's Tonight Show With Jay Leno in the coveted 18-49 demo, posting a 0.9 rating versus a 0.8 for the latter. Up until then, both late-night talkers had tied; both posted a 0.8 during the week of Sept. 19-23 and a 0.9 during Sept. 26-30. VIDEOS: The Best Late Night Talk Show Viral Videos The Late Show also topped Tonight Show among adults 18-34 (0.6 vs. 0.5). Both posted a 1.2 in the older 25-54 demo. Even with Letterman taking home a close victory for last week, the Tonight Show still outdrew Late Show in overall total viewers, drawing 3.6 million versus 3.3 million. NBC touts this lead as the Tonight Show's biggest over the Late Show during the third week of a season since 2008. VIDEOS: The Biggest Failed Jokes at the Academy Awards As the competition between Letterman and Leno continues to heighten, ABC News' late-night program Nightline is outdrawing Late Show and Tonight Show in total viewers (3.9 million), 18-49 (0.9, 1.18 million) and 25-54 (1.3, 1.6 million). NBC's Late Night With Jimmy Fallon outdrew CBS' Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson in viewership (1.7 million vs. 1.5 million), but both shows tied in the 18-49 demo with a 0.5. TV Ratings Jay Leno The Tonight Show David Letterman Late Show with David Letterman

HBO Hungary counters production drought

BUDAPEST -- Despite an ongoing state budget crisis and a flagging economy that has ground scores of film and TV productions to a halt, the HBO Hungary pay TV network is launching two homegrown series, a slate of documentaries and will soon have a new head of regional production.HBO Hungary, part of the HBO Central Europe (HBO CE) network, announced that a local version of the Israeli drama "Be Tipul" (aired as "In Treatment" in the U.S.) will begin shooting in Budapest on Nov. 22 ahead of an autumn 2012 premier.HBO Hungary has greenlighted a 40-episode first season, which the network is hoping will be a hit based on the strong reception of the format in Romania, where the series is now entering its second season.Local versions of the "Be Tipul" format are about to premier on HBO Czech and Poland.In addition, the network will premiere a Hungarian version of a second Israeli format, "When Shall We Kiss" on Oct. 23. A cult hit when it aired on Israel's Channel 10 in late 2007, the "When Shall We Kiss" format (originally produced by Abot Barkai Productions) is also being considered for other markets in HBO CE, said Katalin Schulteisz, Original Production Executive for HBO Hungary.According to the series' Israeli creator Dalit Kahan, this format is also being produced in Russia and the Ukraine by another broadcaster, and Kahan credits the accessibility of the series' characters for its adaptability. "It is a human story everyone can relate to," Kahan told Variety.But future HBO productions will not be restricted to formats. In addition to on-going documentary production (HBO Hungary alone produces as many as three to four new docs a year), HBO CE is now considering original scripted productions."We want to move out of using formats and start producing our own material," said Schulteisz. "We're now looking at lots of scripts and concepts."Production is expected to accelerate after Oct. 17 when Antony Root, former senior VP European Production for Sony Pictures Television, begins his first day on the job as executive vice president of regional production for HBO CE. Root is expected to oversee and coordinate production in all HBO CE's networks.HBO's production blitz comes as recession, budget cuts and industry restructuring has created a historic slowdown in Hungarian domestic film-making. "I feel like I'm on an island," admitted production executive Schulteisz. "It's an exciting time to be [at HBO]. Not very many people are doing what we are doing in the market place. Not with this quality." Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

About That Time Oscar Nominee John Hawkes Got Into a Fight on the Set of 'Johnny Be Good'

In 1988, there was a terrible movie released called 'Johnny Be Good,' starring Anthony Michael Hall as a star high school quarterback. If there were any lingering doubt as to how bad 'Johnny Be Good' really is, you should just re-read the last ten words of the previous sentence. One of the cultural oddities of 'Johnny Be Good' is that future Academy Award nominee John Hawkes appears as a pizza delivery boy who winds up on the receiving end of a pie-to-the-face delivered by Paul Gleason ('The Breakfast Club,' 'Trading Places'). For reasons I don't understand, I decided to bring up 'Johnny Be Good' while speaking with Hawkes about his quite fantastic performance in 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' (the full interview will publish next week). As I learned, the film is -- understandably -- not Hawkes' favorite subject, and the inquiry led to the following awkward exchange. It turns out, while shoving a pie into Hawkes' face, Gleason probably didn't exactly pull his punch -- leading to an altercation on the set. [Note, Hawkes didn't actually name Gleason as the instigator, but after watching the embedded clip below, it's pretty easy to decipher the "older actor" to which Hawkes refers.] What are your memories of playing the pizza guy in 'Johnny Be Good'? Oh my god. It's one of the first things I did and it's probably one of the most embarrassing things. And it's something that I try to kind of really forget and not talk about. Only because I fell the work was pretty awful on my end. I was living in Texas, it was money -- there were a lot of things about that job that were not great. I don't want to go too deeply into it. I had an issue with an older actor who has passed away who was pretty mean to me, physically, in the movie. To the point where there was intercession from other actors. Anyway, it was just not a great experience, I would say. I have no idea why I brought that up. And it was going so well! I feel I just ruined the whole thing. Not at all, man. Honestly, I would have never thought in a million years the 'Johnny Be Good' would be a controversial subject. Well, I'm just embarrassed by it. I'm also just embarrassed by the work, but, you know, that's how you learn and try to get better next time. I accept your scorn. Aw, no scorn. Now for weeks I'll be screaming in my shower, "Why did I have to bring up 'Johnny Be Good'?! Why?!" Cross it off the list. That's the problem with IMDb, too, because you hope those little tiny ones would slip away. It does stand out when you think of John Hawkes. "'Johnny Be Good'? That's weird." And Uma Thurman, come on. And Robert Downey Jr. -- these are people who have been nominated for big awards... at their worst. It's a good thing that we don't think of you when when 'Johnny Be Good' is mentioned. I like that. Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook You can contact Mike Ryan directly on Twitter. RELATED

Matt's Help guide to Thursday TV: A Vintage Community and all sorts of that Jazz

Danny Pudi There is no comedy series that can compare with Community, and out of the box frequently the situation with your an uncompromised original, being this defiantly different has a cost. But yet, that cost is commonly the kind of cellar-dwelling rankings that will get most shows canceled, if on every other network. Fortunately, NBC can ill afford nowadays to show away any reveal that will get this type of cult and media buzz, although everybody wishes it used to do better or were designed currently period (that old 30 Rock slot presently being wasted on Whitney, maybe?) that may increase its exposure. May be are from our control. All we are able to do is keep beating the drums inside a craze of admiration when episodes as extremely, strangely entertaining as tonight's "Remedial Chaos Theory" (8/7c) arrive. It is the kind of riotous experiment which will reward replaying, to savor and focus from every imaginable position. Because you will find many at play here, the existential point. The setting is Troy and Abed's new apartment "of perpetual virginity" (Jeff's snarky first reaction), in which the study group has collected for any classic "bottle episode" of the house warming party. Because they settle lower for a game title of Yahtzee ("Is charades from the table?" Shaun sighs), a gamble to find out who would go to fetch a pizza delivery creates (in Abed's mind) six different timelines. And what goes on next, with each scenario unfold, discloses the result around the group whenever a single member leaves the area. Versions on character-specific running gags ensue, building to some hilariously calamitous meltdown along with a wise final twist that sets everything right again. I loved this episode, and expect all individuals who love Community will too, while individuals that do not continues to scratch their noggins because they question what all of the fuss is all about. Within the Parks and Entertainment episode that follows (8:30/7:30c), Leslie tries to upstage Ron Swanson's boys-only fun-deprived backwoods group if you take her very own distaff club, the Pawnee Goddesses, with an adjacent outing. However when she finds out she might have been successful too well "I have produced a mob of little Leslie Knope monsters," she realizes with a mixture of horror and pride - something should be done. Easily the funniest subplot now goes towards the show's most serious character, Ben, telling us just how much better Parks got when Adam Scott (Ben) and Take advantage of Lowe (Chris) became a member of the ensemble. When Tom and Donna drag a reluctant Ben along for any day's self-indulgence, his tries to relax only lead him to more irritated and comically stressed. Even harps lead him to nervous. Something informs me he wouldn't make an excellent Pawnee Ranger. Want more fall TV news? Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now! A musical legend remembers a milestone when PBS' Live From Lincoln subsequently Center (8/7c, check local agendas) presents Wynton Marsalis at 50, a jazz celebration praising the music performer-composer by returning to his favorite arrangements with visitors including singer Gregory Porter, pianist Marcus Roberts and violinist Mark O'Connor. The live show, together with a second hour not public, is going to be streamed online at pbs.org. We are still a couple of days from November sweeps, however the stunt casting has already been well going ahead. Among tonight's notable guest stars: Wil Wheaton returns to CBS' The Large Bang Theory (8/7c) as Sheldon's enemy, this time around became a member of by fellow Star Trek: Generation X alum Brent Spiner, as Sheldon and Leonard are asked to some party at Wheaton's house. ... Darlene Allen scrubs in at ABC's Grey's Anatomy (9/8c) as Jackson Avery's famous surgeon mother Catherine, available to carry out a rare transplant surgery. ... On NBC's Work (9/8c), Andy's household is introduced when he nervously hosts an outdoor party expecting impressing his inscrutable new boss. Stephen Collins and Dee Wallace are his mother and father, and singer Josh Groban tests his comedy chops because the Nard Dog's brother. What exactly else is on? ... Nobody would accuse ABC's battling Charlie's Angels reboot of excessive originality, but now (8/7c), they are really borrowing a script in the original series. It's "Angels in Chains" time, because the gals contrive to land themselves inside a Cuban prison to hack a kidnapping ring. Smallville's Erica Durance visitors like a former flame of Bosley's in the CIA. ... It's Senior Prank Evening around the CW's The Vampire Journals (8/7c), even though Elena and also the gang make an effort to have a great time before beginning senior year (yeah, right), naturally - or, rather, supernaturally - some uninvited visitors appear to awaken some danger. Because otherwise there would not be a show. Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!

Global Online TV and Video Revenues Predicted to Nudge $22 Billion by 2016

LONDON - Global online TV and video revenues will grow more than five-fold to $21.52 billion in 2016 up from $3.48 billion recorded in 2010, according to new a new report from London-based analyst firm Digital TV Research. Rapid growth in the availability of PC- and TV-based online television - both from local and international players - is driving the global expansion in the sector. By 2016 the report predicts that 415 million homes in 40 countries will watch shows online up from 177 million in 2010. The U.S. will remain the dominant territory for online TV and video revenues, with 54 percent of the global market in 2010 - but this will drop to around 36 percent of the total global market in 2016 as China and other territories become meaningful consumers of online video. Over the five-year period China's online television and video revenues are predicted to surge from $50 million in 2010 to $1.38 billion in 2016. "The OTT television and video sector is on the brink of a huge take-off," said report author Simon Murray, who said expansion was being driven by multiple factors including international expansion, increased demand and subscription services and emerging new content partnerships. Related Topics International

Chris Brown Tops Wager Stylish-Hop Honours With Four Wins

Chris Brown was the big champion Tuesday evening within the Wager Stylish-Hop Honours, located in Atlanta.our editor recommendsABC 'Sorry' for Airing Nicki Minaj Wardrobe Slip-Up Snoop Dogg Joining With Rapper Wiz Khalifa for 'Comedy Stoner Movie' Cash Money Founders on Lil Waynes Tha Carter IV Debut: No Record remains safe and secure From HimBET Honours Preview: Attacking Youthful Boys to visit, Beyonce, Lil Wayne Among Artists and Nominees The singer received four trophies, including best stylish-hop video and greatest collaboration for "Have a look at Me Now," featuring Busta Rhymes. STORY: Chris Brown's 'Dancing While using Stars' Performance Angers Fans According to E! Online, Brown wasn't contained in the show while he is presently on his F.A.M.E. tour, but he did tweet this message: "Thanks Wager but first of all TeamBreezy." Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa also were among the evening's large individuals who win, taking home two honours each. The 2nd was named rookie of year. STORY: Chris Brown Announces U . s . States Tour Meanwhile, Kanye's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy won for top Compact disk, while his Watch the Throne collaborator Jay-Z was named hustler of year. The show, situated by Mike Epps, featured performances by T.I., Wiz Khalifa, Large Sean, Lupe Fiasco and Erykah Badu (who initially came out onstage in the mask and surprised participants when she revealed her identity) and D and Tyrese, among others. VIDEO: Chris Brown Showcases his Dance Capabilities at VMAs A whole report on individuals who win follows: Best Stylish-Hop Video Chris Brown task. Bustya Rhymes, "Have a look at Me Now" Best Featured Verse Chris Brown task. Busta Rhymes, "Have a look at Me Now" Best Collaboration Chris Brown task. Bustya Rhymes, "Have a look at Me Now" Best Live Artist Lil Wayne Best Lyricist Lil Wayne Video Director of year Hype Williams Producer of year Lex Luger MVP of year Nicki Minaj Track of year Wiz Khalifa, "Black and Yellow" Hustler of year Jay-Z Compact disk of year Kanye, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy DJ of year DJ Khaled Rookie of year Wiz Khalifa Best Mixtape J. Cole, Friday Evening Lights Made-You-Look Award Nicki Minaj People's Champion Award Chris Brown task. Bustya Rhymes, "Have a look at Me Now" I am Stylish-Hop Award LL Awesome J Best Club Banger Waka Flocka Flame task. Roscoe Dash and Wale, "No Hands" Related Subjects Chris Brown Jay-Z Kanye Nicki Minaj Lil Wayne Wiz Khalifa Wager

Ratings: American Horror Story Scares 5 Million; Suburgatory Slips Slightly

Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Taissa Farmiga To borrow a phrase from A Clockwork Orange: Ratings for the American Horror Story premiere were "real horror show" - meaning, real good. The new drama from Glee bosses Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk attracted 3.2 million viewers at 10/9c and slightly more than 5 million counting the encore airing. FX Networks President John Landgraf said Thursday he was "thrilled," adding: "We're equally thrilled by the response to last night's episode on social media, which was unanimously positive and demonstrated that the audience loved the show as much as we do." American Horror Story: Connie Britton answers the burning questions On the broadcast networks, preliminary Nielsen data showed that Suburgatory's second outing slipped a relatively small 7 percent, neatly ensconcing itself in ABC's Wednesday comedy block, while Free Agents performed so poorly again that it got cut from NBC's lineup. The new ABC sitcom - in the time slot hammock of 8/30/7:30c between The Middle and Modern Family - grabbed 9.05 million and a 3.0 rating among 18-to-49-year-olds after opening to 9.81 million and 3.3, which marked a 27 percent improvement over last year's tenant of the time slot, Better With You. In the same slot, the new NBC sitcom starring Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn managed just 3.28 million viewers - which actually was slightly up from 3.11 million a week ago - and a 1 rating in the industry-prized demo. This Nielsen data led the network to make it the second casualty of the 2011-12 season. NBC cancels Free Agents After all the spin-doctoring and mea culpas uttered by Simon Cowell to lower ratings expectations, Fox's The X Factor appears to have found its plateau, averaging 11.54 million and 3.6 demo, continuing a downward trend. (It opened to a 12.14 million viewers and a 4.2 demo and brought back 11.51 million and 3.9 last week.) At 9:30/8/:30c, Raising Hope kept just 6.19 million. CBS won the night's overall viewership battle with its lineup of Survivor: South Pacific, (10.54 million), the night's most-watched program Criminal Minds (13.34 million) and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (11.81 million) - the last two winning their respective time slots at 9/8c and 10/9c. At 8/7, ABC's The Middle grabbed 9.01 million, as NBC's Up All Night enjoyed a fourth-week upturn to 5.65 million viewers and The CW's H8R descended to 1.15 million. Fall Preview: Get scoop on your favorite returning shows Modern Family kept up its strong showing on ABC, entertaining 13.08 million people and posting a night-winning 5.6 demo; Week 2 of Happy Endings had 6.92 million people tuning in after setting a series high with 7.38 million. Also in prime time's middle hour: NBC's Harry's Law (8.22 million) and America's Next Top Model on The CW (1.68 million). In the final prime-time hour, ABC's Revenge is a dish, if not served cold, served to fewer and fewer people. It pulled in 7.70 million, another big drop from last week's 8.55 million (and 10.15 million for its premiere). Law & Order: Special Victims Unit totaled 7.88 million, compared with last week's 7.14 million (and 7.60 million for its 13th season premiere).

Argentina's 'Aballay' in Oscar bid

BUENOS AIRES -- Fernando Spiner's Western "Aballay, el hombre sin miedo" (Aballay, the Man Without Fear) was unveiled Monday as Argentina's candidate for Oscar nomination in the foreign-language film category. "Aballay" is the bloody and violent tale of a young man's quest to avenge his father's death at the hands of a now aging gaucho who wants to end his life of crime. Film stars Nazareno Casero ("Buenos Aires, 1977"), Pablo Cedron ("The Aura") and Claudio Rissi ("Nine Queens). "Aballay" won 22 of the 69 votes cast for the Oscar runner, beating comedy "Un cuento chino," starring Ricardo Darin, and politically charged "El estudiante" (The Student) by Santiago Mitre, a screenwriter on Pablo Trapero's multi-laurelled "Lion's Den" and "Carancho." Boya Films and KV Entertainment produced "Aballay," which won the public's nod in the international competition at the 2010 Mar del Plata Film Festival, the second-biggest fest in Argentina. The 84th Academy Awards will be held Feb. 26 at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com