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Daily Archives : Jan 24, 2012

Reality Star’s Talk Show — Previously Thought to Be Dead — Comes Back to Life as Fox Stations Slate Test Run

A talk show built around a popular reality television star, previously reported as dead, is back on, with some Fox stations setting a summer test for the program, B&C reports. The show starring Bethenny Frankel will get a six-week run…

‘Bridesmaids’ Director Joins High-Profile HBO Project

Paul Feig, director of last summer’s big hit comedy "Bridesmaids," has signed on to direct a high-profile HBO pilot, reports Deadline.com. Feig joins "The Viagra Diaries," which is being written for television by "Sex and the City" creator Darren Star,…

Tartikoff Letters Go Public

The late Brandon Tartikoff, who was the youngest programming chief in NBC’s history, will have his letters and papers donated to the University of Southern California, reports TheWrap.com. The collection of Tartikoff’s correspondence from his NBC days, as well as…

TV Chef’s Publicist Quits Amid Controversy Over Diabetes Drug

The longtime publicist for a TV chef has resigned from her position amid a controversy over a drug endorsement, the New York Post reports. Nancy Assuncao, who has been Paula Deen’s publicist for six years, apparently quit over Deen’s deal…

Weather Channel Names New CEO

The Weather Channel has appointed a new chairman and chief executive officer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The position is being taken by David Kenny, the story reports. Kenny was most recently the president of Akamai, a tech company, is…

Video: Today’s Nastiest Celebrity Feud — Joan Rivers vs. Chelsea Handler

Jay Leno Faces Backlash — Including Potential Pressure on State Department — After Joke Offends Some Viewers

Jay Leno has come under fire after some viewers were offended by a gag that appeared in Thursday’s broadcast of NBC’s "Tonight Show," reports The New York Times’ ArtsBeat blog. A bit during Leno’s monologue showed what appeared to be…

Academy Award Nominations Announced Jan. 24, 2012. Complete List

Best Picture "The Artist" Thomas Langmann, Producer "The Descendants" Jim Burke, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Producers "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" Scott Rudin, Producer "The Help" Brunson Green, Chris Columbus and Michael Barnathan, Producers "Hugo" Graham King and Martin…

OMG! ELEVATOR CONFRONTATION AT NATPE! TVWeek and the National Enquirer. What REALLY HAPPENED! The SIZZLE in the HOTEL BEDROOM. Real Boobs! We Tell All.

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NBC Picks Up 10 Pilots

NBC has picked up 10 pilots, including one that marks the return to scripted television for a veteran sitcom star, TVLine.com reports. "Downwardly Mobile" will star Roseanne Barr as the owner of a mobile home park who acts as a…