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Daily Archives : Jan 15, 2013

Everyone Had a Great Time at the Golden Globes, but What About the Other, Much Lower-Key, Hollywood Awards That Took Place Just a Few Days Earlier?

While the Golden Globes grabbed headlines and generally rave reviews over the past few days, another Hollywood awards ceremony took place in relative obscurity just a few days earlier — with many of the same celebrities in attendance: Jessica Chastain…

Video: Charlie Sheen Says He Wants to Return to ‘Two and a Half Men’ for One Episode in Particular

Charlie Sheen, who was fired from the CBS comedy "Two and a Half Men" during his high-profile 2011 meltdown and has since launched his FX sitcom “Anger Management,” told David Letterman that he wants to return to the CBS show…

‘Honey Boo Boo’ Mom Bans Co-Star From the Show

"Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" mother June Shannon has reportedly banned one of the reality show’s stars from the show. Shannon banned "Crazy Tony" Lindsey from appearing in future episodes of the TLC series because he’s too wild, reports TMZ.com….

Disney, ABC Family Hit With Lawsuit, Accused of Stealing Idea for Christmas Movie

Disney and the ABC Family Channel, among others, were sued Monday by two television producers who allege a story concept they pitched to ABC Family was stolen for a TV movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood, Esq. Beth Grossbard…

Top CNET Staffer Resigns Over CBS Ban of Tech Award

A top writer for the tech site CNET resigned Monday, soon after a report was published that said the site was barred by its corporate owner, CBS, from giving an award to Dish Network for its ad-hopping technology, reports The…

With Big Bird and Elmo Both in the News, Is It Helping or Hurting PBS?

PBS’s “Sesame Street” has seen a couple of its characters in the headlines in recent months, with Elmo impacted by a child abuse scandal involving former puppeteer Kevin Clash while Big Bird surfaced as a player in the presidential election….

As Armstrong’s Confession Is About to Air, Will the Public Start Feeling More Positive About Him? Right Now His Q Score Is More Negative Than the Average Sports Star — But Miles Better Than Another Fallen Sports Superstar

Lance Armstrong, who has finally admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career, is facing a tough road to rehabilitating his reputation, with his Q score going downhill, the New York Post reports. The Q Score is a measure…

Maggie Smith Signs On for Another Season of ‘Downton Abbey’

Maggie Smith has signed on for the fourth season of the PBS period drama "Downton Abbey," reports TVLine.com. Smith, who plays the Dowager Countess on the show, wasn’t considered a lock for returning to the series, with "Abbey" creator Julian…

OWN Turnaround Brightens the Outlook for Discovery

Oprah Winfrey’s OWN cable network is beginning to turn things around after a sluggish first couple of years, and that’s good news for network co-owner Discovery Communications, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog, citing a report from Sanford…