Television: Whats the Buzz from USA Today

Here is the latest TV News from USA Today.

TV tonight: ‘Good Wife,’ ‘Country Countdown Awards’
What’s worth watching, and what might not be, in prime time this weekend.

HGTV Dream Home up for sale, asking price: $1.5M
The winner of HGTV’s sweepstakes said no to the luxury property, taking $1.2 million in cash and prizes instead.

Praise: Elisabeth Moss to star in Hulu’s ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ adaptation
Perfect casting is perfect.

Seth Meyers’ female staff goes full ‘Lemonade’ in the office
As they should.

Weekend TV: ‘Good Wife,’ ‘Country Countdown Awards’
What’s worth watching, and what might not be, in prime time

Critic’s Corner: Yet another country music award show
USA TODAY’s Robert Bianco questions if television needs yet another country music award show, ‘The American Country Countdown Awards’ on FOX, for Friday, April 29.

‘Game of Thrones” Davos Seaworth needs a job
King-less adviser finds purpose in Season 6, which keeps actor Liam Cunningham very busy.

Company behind ‘American Idol’ files for bankruptcy
Core Media cites show’s declining ratings

TV tonight: ‘Bones,’ ‘Odd Couple,’ ‘Catch’
What’s worth watching, and what might not be, in prime time

Critic’s Corner: ‘The Odd Couple’ hosts a special guest
USA TODAY’s Robert Bianco previews the remake of ‘The Odd Couple’ starring Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon, for Thursday, April 28.

Hugh Laurie: From ‘House’ to home on three new projects
The actor goes villainous in ‘Night Manager,’ sophisticated in ‘Veep.’

Fox gives greenlight to ’24’ return, Lee Daniels’ ‘Star’
New cast in ’24” Legacy’ and girl-group drama are on tap for next season.

Q&A: Ne-Yo sings about new ‘Empire’ soundtrack
Presenting ‘Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 2 Volume 2,’ out Friday.

Derek Hough, Martin Short join NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live!’
Award-winning talent wll appear in musical presentation with Jennifer Hudson.

YES! Netflix taking ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ 10 years into the future
Hotter, wetter, more adult. Maybe.

Robert Durst gets 7 years in plea deal on weapons charge
The one-time fugitive N.Y. real estate heir still faces a murder charge in California.

Comcast Q1 income rises 3.6% on cable, NBCUniversal gains
Cable giant Comcast Corp. said Wednesday its first quarter net income rose 3.6% on revenue gains at its cable service unit and NBCUniversal. Net income totaled $2.13 billion vs. $2.06 billion a year ago.

TV tonight: ‘Arrow’ fallout, ‘Black-ish’
What’s worth watching, and what might not be, in prime time

Critic’s Corner: ‘Arrow’ mourns the loss of a character
USA TODAY’s Robert Bianco notes the loss of a female character on ‘Arrow’ as one of several TV characters that have been recently killed off, for Wednesday, April 27.

Nielsens: ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Lemonade,’ ‘Supergirl’
The news behind the numbers.

Charlie Sheen rejects ex-fiancee claims of threats in court filing
It’s all a ‘publicity stunt,’ says Sheen’s lawyer.

Kelly Ripa is back and clearing the air
Since Michael Strahan’s unexpected announcement that he is leaving ‘Live! with Kelly and Michael’ for ‘Good Morning America,’ Kelly Ripa has a lot to say about the blindsiding news and respect in the workplace.

Michael Strahan leaving ‘Live!’ May 13
Exit is earlier than expected; he was to have stayed through summer

Critic’s Corner: ‘Limitless’ unlocks its full potential
USA TODAY’s Robert Bianco previews the first season finale of ‘Limitless,’ an adaptation of the 2011 film about a drug that opens one man’s mind up to his vast, untapped intelligence, for Tuesday, April 26.

Ripa’s return to ‘Live!’ is all smiles following Strahan strife
Says her walkout has prompted new “respect” for her after 26-year ABC career

The Disney Channel ‘Adventures in Babysitting’ reboot looks bonkers
Rap battles among tweens? Why not.

Kelly Ripa returns to ‘Live’, talks respect
Returning to “Live” after several days’ absence, Kelly Ripa addressed the uproar that erupted last week when she was blindsided by the announcement that her co-host, Michael Strahan, is headed to “Good Morning America” full-time. (April 26)

Ripa speaks from the heart on ‘Live’ return
Kelly Ripa, on ‘Live,’ says uproar over exiting co-host, Michael Strahan, is settled. (April 26)

Cutting the Cord: Amazon unbundles to take on Netflix
What’s a consumer to do now that Amazon’s streaming video service is available monthly?

TV tonight: ‘Limitless,’ ‘Night Manager’ miniseries
What’s worth watching, and what might not be, in primetime

Critic’s Corner: ‘Limitless’ unlocks its full potential
USA TODAY’s Robert Bianco previews the first season of ‘Limitless,’ an adaptation of the 2011 film about a drug that opens one man’s mind up to his vast, untapped intelligence, for Tuesday, April 26.

Rieder: ESPN’S Rosetta Stone of the interview
ESPN guru John Sawatsky says too many interviewers are getting in the way of their own interviews.

Ripa to return to ‘Live!’ Tuesday following Strahan strife
Episode marks first appearance with Michael Strahan since surprise move to ‘GMA’

‘Twin Peaks’ revival reveals star-studded cast
Cast includes Michael Cera, Amanda Seyfried, Naomi Watts and more.

Jennifer Hudson, Harvey Fierstein join NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live!’
Hudson will play Motormouth Maybelle, with Fierstein returning to role of Edna Turnblad.