MORNING REPORT - News from Aug. 24, 2000

Greene Won’t Anchor at KCBS: Despite speculation, veteran KABC anchor Harold Greene, who recently left the station after continuing reports of disagreements with management and colleagues, is not headed to KCBS--at least not in the near future. After Greene left KABC on Aug. 11, there were rumors that he might rejoin his former boss, John Severino, a past general manager of KABC who is now president and general manager of KCBS. But Severino said Wednesday that he has not had a conversation with Greene since his leaving, and that KCBS’ anchor lineup “was pretty well set.”

Judge Dismisses “Price” Suit: A Superior Court judge in Los Angeles has ruled that there is insufficient evidence to prove age and sex discrimination claims by a former “Price Is Right” model who sued Bob Barker and the show’s producers. Holly Hallstrom had contended she was fired unjustly in 1995 after 19 years on TV’s longest-running game show. Barker denied the accusations and filed suit against her. That case is scheduled for trial Sept. 22. “I am delighted,” Barker said in a statement after Tuesday’s ruling.

ENTERTAINMENT

Black Talent Directory Unveiled: Several black celebrities and filmmakers on Wednesday helped unveil a new online talent directory for African Americans, designed to increase diversity in the entertainment industry. The BTN OnLine Talent Directory, at https://www.blacktalentnews.com, is a partnership between Black Talent News, an industry trade publication, and OnLine Production Services, a casting service.

PEOPLE

Life With Rocco: British film director Guy Ritchie tells Britain’s Sun tabloid that his girlfriend, Madonna, is enjoying being a mother to their 2-week-old son, Rocco. “Madonna’s a great mum and we’re a great family now,” Ritchie said in an interview published Wednesday. “Fatherhood is unbelievable. I suppose it’s like a huge wave of love but much stronger than that.” Ritchie denied media reports that the baby suffered respiratory problems. “He is small and came out early, but not alarmingly small. He is sweet small,” he said. Ritchie is in Britain to promote his latest film, “Snatch.”

QUICK TAKES

Filmmaker Woody Allen and his wife, Soon-Yi Previn, have adopted a second daughter, a spokeswoman for Allen confirmed Wednesday. . . . CBS stars Ray Romano and Kevin James will make their feature acting and writing debuts in a comedy for Paramount set to begin filming next spring, barring guild strikes. . . . James Cameron’s “Dark Angel,” a new sci-fi drama for Fox starring Jessica Alba, will premiere in a two-hour episode Oct. 3. . . . Daily Variety reports that 11-year-old Chaille Stovall is in final negotiations with Emmett/Furla Films to make his directing debut with “Camp Grizzly,” making him the youngest feature director in Hollywood history. . . . Walt Disney Home Video will release “Fantasia 2000” on VHS and DVD on Nov. 14. A “Fantasia Anthology” DVD set also will be released featuring “Fantasia,” “Fantasia 2000” and “The Fantasia Legacy.”