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Daily Archives : Mar 10, 2011

Lorre Fires Back at Sheen’s ‘Fantasy’ Lawsuit

“Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorre was quick to respond to a $100 million lawsuit filed against him and Warner Bros. by Charlie Sheen, TMZ.com reported. Lorre’s attorney, Howard Weitzman, called the allegations against Lorre in the lawsuit…

‘Parks and Rec’ EP Shoots Down Rumor That Rob Lowe Will Join ‘Two and a Half Men,’ Says Lowe Isn’t Getting Out of His Contract With the NBC Show

The rumor that Rob Lowe will be replacing Charlie Sheen on CBS’ "Two and a Half Men" is untrue, says "Parks and Recreation" executive producer Michael Schur, according to The Hollywood Reporter. That’s because Lowe has a "multiyear contract" to…

Political Analyst David Broder, ‘Dean of the Washington Press Corps,’ Dead at 81

Longtime political analyst and TV commentator David Broder died Wednesday at the age of 81, UPI reported. Broder, an award-winning columnist who was dubbed “the dean of the Washington press corps,” succumbed to complications from diabetes. Broder was a Sunday…

‘Idol’ Crushes the Competition Again in Wednesday Ratings

Fox juggernaut “American Idol” was even stronger Wednesday night–up 3% from the previous week in adults 18-49 and 6% higher in total viewers–as Fox cruised to a huge ratings win for the night, TVbytheNumbers.com reported. Fox finished with an 8.0…

Sheen Lawsuit: Warner Bros. Knew What It Was Getting Into

Charlie Sheen’s antics couldn’t possibly have come as news to Warner Bros., which acted as though it was surprised by his behavior when it sent him an 11-page letter firing him from "Two and a Half Men." TVWeek Open Mic…

Behind the Charlie Sheen Lawsuit: Warner Bros. Knew What It Was Getting Into

Pumped up with a blend of Tiger Blood and Adonis DNA, Charlie Sheen didn’t waste any time firing back against Warner Bros. and star showrunner and his hated nemesis, Chuck Lorre, after they fired him on Monday. Team Sheen just…

$5 Million Lawsuit Against MTV’s ‘Real World’ Clears Legal Hurdle

A U.S. district judge has ruled that Viacom must face a $5 million lawsuit brought by a makeup artist who appeared on MTV’s "The Real World," because the woman may have been drunk when she agreed to suspend her rights…

Duh, Trolls: In New Interview Charlie Sheen Says ‘I’m really starting to lose my mind’

"In an interview with Life & Style magazine, the blabbering Hollywood bad boy stunningly confessed: "I’m really starting to lose my mind," the New York Post reports, referring to Charlie Sheen. . The article continues, ""I’m ready to call anyone…

Sheen Files Suit Against Warner Bros., Chuck Lorre for $100 Million

Charlie Sheen raised the stakes today in the war between himself and “Two and a Half Men” producer Warner Bros. and show creator Chuck Lorre, filing a lawsuit demanding more than $100 million in damages, TMZ.com reported. The suit accuses…

Report: Former FCC Chairman Michael Powell Up for Big Cable Job

Former FCC Chairman Michael Powell, who is also the son of Colin Powell, is up for a top job in the cable TV industry, reports John Eggerton at B&C. According to the article, "Multiple Washington sources said Wednesday that former…