Television

As the American Idol results were revealed Wednesday night, Ryan Seacrest reminded Jason Castro of Rockwall that his performance had been deemed "a train wreck." Jason simply smiled, then did the universal "choo-choo" move with his arm. The crowd laughed in approval. In the end, Jason's much-discussed charm (and talent) kept him out of the bottom spot, where Carly Smithson landed. But she took the news quite well. "I'm not upset I'm going home," she said, beaming. "I'm very happy."

Darla Atlas

Fine Living Network debuts a new travel series, All Girls Getaway , tonight at 8 with a local group of vacationers. In the episode, four North Texas women board a cruise ship for a little relaxation and bonding. With the help of host Stephanie Oswald, they'll learn how to make their time and money go further. After tonight's premiere, the show moves to its regular slot, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. From staff reports

Valerie Bertinelli and Van Halen, featuring her son Wolfgang and ex Eddie, will try one more time to give local fans what they want after their March events were postponed. Her book signing begins at 7 tonight at Borders, Preston Road at Royal Lane; the concert starts at 8 p.m. at American Airlines Center.

From staff reports