Todd Tongen, a longtime anchor and reporter at Florida’s Wplg, has been found dead in his home in Southwest Ranches in the Miami metropolitan area. He was 56.
The 30-year local news veteran was discovered after he missed his Sunday broadcast. According to Wplg, Tongen’s wife was out of town and unable to reach him so she asked a friend to check on him and police were called in to investigate.
The cause of death remained unclear as of Tuesday morning.
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“It is heartbreaking. We are so sad that we have to report that we have lost a beloved member of our Local 10 family and of your family too, Local 10 news anchor Todd Tongen,” the channel’s senior political reporter Michael Putney said during a Monday broadcast. “He died unexpectedly, tragically. Todd has been our friend and our colleague for decades here.
The 30-year local news veteran was discovered after he missed his Sunday broadcast. According to Wplg, Tongen’s wife was out of town and unable to reach him so she asked a friend to check on him and police were called in to investigate.
The cause of death remained unclear as of Tuesday morning.
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“It is heartbreaking. We are so sad that we have to report that we have lost a beloved member of our Local 10 family and of your family too, Local 10 news anchor Todd Tongen,” the channel’s senior political reporter Michael Putney said during a Monday broadcast. “He died unexpectedly, tragically. Todd has been our friend and our colleague for decades here.
- 6/4/2019
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
In a major setback for the Kardashian PR machine, The Insider has been cancelled after 13 years, TVLine has confirmed.
Our sister site Deadline first reported the syndicated news magazine’s demise, noting the the show — a spinoff of Entertainment Tonight — will end its run in September with current hosts Louis Aguirre and Debbie Matenopoulos at the helm.
The Insider, which launched in 2004 with Pat O’Brien as the solo host, partnered with Yahoo several years ago and briefly re-branded itself as omg! Insider in a bid to gain relevance and jumpstart its relatively anemic ratings. The experiment failed to do either.
Our sister site Deadline first reported the syndicated news magazine’s demise, noting the the show — a spinoff of Entertainment Tonight — will end its run in September with current hosts Louis Aguirre and Debbie Matenopoulos at the helm.
The Insider, which launched in 2004 with Pat O’Brien as the solo host, partnered with Yahoo several years ago and briefly re-branded itself as omg! Insider in a bid to gain relevance and jumpstart its relatively anemic ratings. The experiment failed to do either.
- 2/7/2017
- TVLine.com
CBS’ syndicated entertainment news program “The Insider” will end in September after 13 seasons on the air, TheWrap has learned. The show was created in 2004, as a spinoff to “Entertainment Tonight,” originally hosted by Pat O’Brien and Lara Spencer. “The Insider” went through several iterations and formats, seguing from tabloid fare and true crime features into more straightforward entertainment news rundowns. Also Read: Debbie Matenopoulos to Replace Thea Andrews as Co-Host of 'The Insider' (Exclusive) The show aired in a one-hour block of entertainment news programs alongside sister show “Entertainment Tonight.” Current hosts are Louis Aguirre and Debbie Matenopoulos,...
- 2/7/2017
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
Tributes from celebrities and friends have come flooding in after the death of longtime Entertainment Tonight Senior Producer Bonnie Tiegel on Jan. 23.
The show released this statement:
"Our entire Entertainment Tonight family is mourning the loss of our dear friend and colleague Bonnie Tiegel. For over 20 years, Bonnie has been the heart and soul of our show and a respected member of the Hollywood community. Her energy, laughter and love will be immensely missed by all who knew her."
In addition, numerous members of the entertainment community shared their memories:
"When I arrived at Et in December, it took me about an hour to realize what an absolute force Bonnie Tiegel was, to the Et staff and to the industry," says Entertainment Tonight Executive Producer Sharon Hoffman. "She was truly a Hollywood legend. Everyone I've met has a Bonnie story, not just about her formidable and unmatchable work as a producer, but also about...
The show released this statement:
"Our entire Entertainment Tonight family is mourning the loss of our dear friend and colleague Bonnie Tiegel. For over 20 years, Bonnie has been the heart and soul of our show and a respected member of the Hollywood community. Her energy, laughter and love will be immensely missed by all who knew her."
In addition, numerous members of the entertainment community shared their memories:
"When I arrived at Et in December, it took me about an hour to realize what an absolute force Bonnie Tiegel was, to the Et staff and to the industry," says Entertainment Tonight Executive Producer Sharon Hoffman. "She was truly a Hollywood legend. Everyone I've met has a Bonnie story, not just about her formidable and unmatchable work as a producer, but also about...
- 1/23/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Emmy-winning TV personality and best-selling author Debbie Matenopoulos will be named host of the syndicated entertainment news program “The Insider,” the show confirmed to TheWrap. Matenopoulos will take the anchor chair beside co-host Louis Aguirre beginning July 6. She replaces Thea Andrews, a host since January 2013. “Our audience really connects with Debbie and she has great chemistry with Louis and the team,” executive producer Brad Bessey told TheWrap in a statement. “She’s down-to-earth, plugged into celebrity news and pop-culture, has a vibrant personality and is a true industry insider. In many ways she is the personification of ‘The Insider’ brand.
- 6/16/2015
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
Syndicated entertainment newsmagazines “Extra” and “The Insider” have new faces in front of the cameras, but so far the fresh personalities haven't led to boosted ratings. Roughly a month into the new fall season, following the departures of “Insider” co-anchor Kevin Frazier and “Extra” personality Maria Menounos — both shows are suffering ratings dips compared to the same point last season. Also read: ‘The Insider’ Promotes Monique Chenault to Executive Producer Season to date, “The Insider” — which replaced Frazier with Louis Aguirre, the co-anchor of Miami entertainment show “Deco Drive” — has averaged a 1.2 household rating, placing it in 7th place...
- 10/22/2014
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Get ready for a new Et co-host!
Get ready for a new Et co-host!
Veteran entertainment journalist Kevin Frazier has been named co-host of Entertainment Tonight! He'll join Nancy O'Dell starting Tuesday, September 9. Et Executive Producer Brad Bessey made the announcement today.
"Kevin lives and breathes entertainment news," said Bessey. "He is the ultimate professional and has a phenomenal relationship with Nancy."
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Just in case you need some catching up, we put together a list of everything you need to know about Kevin Frazier. Well... almost everything!
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Favorite TV show besides Et and The Insider: Naked and Afraid
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Favorite hobby: Playing with his boys, Shane (7) and Reece (4).
How much does he sleep: 4 hours per night.
Sport...
Get ready for a new Et co-host!
Veteran entertainment journalist Kevin Frazier has been named co-host of Entertainment Tonight! He'll join Nancy O'Dell starting Tuesday, September 9. Et Executive Producer Brad Bessey made the announcement today.
"Kevin lives and breathes entertainment news," said Bessey. "He is the ultimate professional and has a phenomenal relationship with Nancy."
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Just in case you need some catching up, we put together a list of everything you need to know about Kevin Frazier. Well... almost everything!
What does he think of Nicki Minaj's Anaconda: The dirty Nicki is back.
Favorite TV show besides Et and The Insider: Naked and Afraid
First job: Cleaning cars and running errands at a car dealership in Columbia, Maryland.
Favorite hobby: Playing with his boys, Shane (7) and Reece (4).
How much does he sleep: 4 hours per night.
Sport...
- 8/20/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Kevin Frazier is heading to “Entertainment Tonight.” Frazier, previously co-anchor and managing editor of syndicated magazine “The Insider,” is moving to “Entertainment Tonight.” Frazier (pictured above) will co-host with Nancy O'Dell beginning Sept. 9. As reported exclusively by TheWrap last month, former CNN meteorologist Rob Marciano, who joined “Entertainment Tonight” 18 months ago, is exiting the show to join the ABC morning news show “Good Morning America.” Also read: Rob Marciano Exiting as Co-Host of ‘Entertainment Tonight’ (Exclusive) Replacing Frazier at “The Insider” is Louis Aguirre (pictured at left), the co-anchor for Miami entertainment show “Deco Drive.” “Kevin lives and breathes entertainment news; he.
- 8/20/2014
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
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